BOXPARK Liverpool is getting ready for a spectacular Christmas season, with ice skating, Santa experiences, festive street food, Christmas markets and huge party nights all planned for November and December.
The award-winning venue has unveiled a packed programme of festive entertainment for 2026, offering something for families, friends, work colleagues and visitors looking to celebrate Christmas in Liverpool.
From the return of its popular ICEBOX ice rink to brunch with Father Christmas, festive quizzes and New Year’s Eve celebrations, BOXPARK Liverpool is promising a season filled with Christmas magic.
ICEBOX ice skating returns to BOXPARK Liverpool
At the heart of the celebrations is ICEBOX in partnership with Coca-Cola, which returns on Monday 16 November, transforming BOXPARK Liverpool’s outdoor space into a festive skating destination.
Open daily until Sunday 10 January, the attraction will feature an ice rink alongside street food, mulled wine, winter cocktails and seasonal entertainment.
Visitors can enjoy 45-minute skating sessions, with skate hire included. Tickets start from £8 for children, £10 for adults and students, and £16 for an adult and child.
Families can also enjoy Skate with Santa from Saturday 19 to Thursday 24 December, with special sessions taking place at 12pm and 1pm.
Sensory-friendly skating sessions will be available every Sunday at 10am, providing a quieter and more relaxed experience.
Festive street food and Christmas treats
BOXPARK Liverpool’s independent street food traders will be serving a range of seasonal specials throughout the festive period.
Butter Chicken Factory will introduce its Turkey Gone Wild, featuring crispy fried turkey, while Rogue Pizza will serve a Winter Market Pizza topped with pulled pork, goat’s cheese and caramelised red onion.
Rogue Pizza will also offer festive dough balls, including savoury garlic butter, rosemary, sage and Parmesan varieties, alongside sweet gingerbread dough balls.
Muther Clucker will be serving a Christmas Burger and Christmas Festive Box, complete with crispy chicken, chips, stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry flavours.
Other festive dishes include Falafel Xpress’s turkey and falafel wrap, Simply Salt & Pepper’s shrimp and calamari, and Korean Fried Chicken Bibimbap from Yoki.
For dessert, SHAKE? will offer cinnamon-dusted churros with Nutella or white chocolate dips, alongside a chocolate orange milkshake.
BOXPARK Liverpool’s Big Office Parties return
Following a sell-out programme last year, BOXPARK Liverpool’s popular Big Office Parties will return for five festive celebrations.
Taking place on 27 and 28 November, and 5, 18 and 19 December, the events will feature live music, interactive games, prizes and entertainment.
A live covers band will provide the soundtrack, while DJ Tizzle will host House and R&B Bingo, Higher or Lower and other party games.
The Big Office Party runs from 6pm until 11pm and is free to attend, with entry restricted to over-18s after 8pm.
Corporate packages are also available, with Christmas party options starting from £30 per person. The £65 Rudolph package includes two hours of bottomless drinks.
BOXPARK Liverpool can accommodate everything from smaller workplace celebrations to full venue takeovers for up to 1,500 guests.
Brunch with Santa and family Christmas events
Families will have the opportunity to meet Father Christmas at BOXPARK Liverpool’s Brunch with Santa, taking place daily from Sunday 20 until Thursday 24 December.
Starting at 10am, the experience includes festive games, food, photo opportunities and a special visit from Santa.
Tickets cost £16.77 for children under 12, including a meal and drink, and £11.27 for adults, including two house drinks.
The venue will also host its Big Fat Christmas Quiz on Thursday 3, 10 and 17 December, from 7pm until 9pm.
Featuring festive trivia, games and prizes, tickets are priced at £6.
Christmas markets, books and festive entertainment
Shoppers looking for unique Christmas gifts can visit the Winter Pop-Up Market on Sunday 13 December.
Running from 12pm until 4pm, the free event will showcase independent Liverpool businesses and brands.
The Liverpool Book Festival Christmas Special will also take place on Sunday 15 November, featuring more than 60 authors, artisan stalls, talks, live music and street food.
The festival runs from 11am until 5pm, with tickets costing £13.45 and free admission for under-18s.
Meanwhile, Old Skool Bingo: Winter Festival will bring an adults-only evening of music, bingo and entertainment to BOXPARK Liverpool on Saturday 12 December, from 7pm until 11pm. Tickets are £16.50.
Live sport and New Year’s Eve celebrations
Sports fans will also have plenty to enjoy throughout the festive season, with BOXPARK Liverpool screening major football fixtures, boxing and mixed martial arts.
Scheduled screenings include the Merseyside Derby on Sunday 29 November and Liverpool’s Champions League fixture against Porto on Wednesday 9 December.
The venue is also scheduled to screen Fury v Joshua on Friday 11 December and a Nick Ball fight on Saturday 19 December.
The celebrations will continue beyond Christmas Day, with TABU taking over the venue on Boxing Day, Saturday 26 December.
Running from 6pm until 11pm, the event will feature Afro House, Tribal House, Tech House and Afro Tech, with a special guest headline DJ still to be announced.
HI LIFE will then take over BOXPARK Liverpool on Thursday 31 December for a New Year’s Eve celebration to welcome 2027.
BOXPARK Liverpool promises a magical Christmas
Joel Lee, General Manager at BOXPARK Liverpool, said:
“Christmas at BOXPARK Liverpool is always such a special time of year and we’ve gone all out to create a festive calendar that’s packed with magical family experiences, huge parties and brilliant entertainment.
“ICEBOX is at the heart of everything and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back onto the ice. There’s something really special about skating at Christmas, especially when you can enjoy some delicious street food and winter warming drinks afterwards, and this year we’ve got Santa joining us on the ice too!
“Our Big Office Parties completely sold out last year, so we’ve brought them back by popular demand with five dates for 2026. They’re always such a brilliant atmosphere and we’re expecting another fantastic response.
“Whether you’re planning a family day out, celebrating with colleagues or simply looking for somewhere to get into the Christmas spirit, we want BOXPARK Liverpool to be the place to do it. We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone!”
For more information and to book tickets for Christmas events, visit BOXPARK Liverpool’s official website.
