International Women’s Day 2025: Here’s how to celebrate in Liverpool

On March 8th, thousands of people across the city will be marking International Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of women in social, cultural and political spaces. The day also aims to raise awareness for the issues women, girls and female-identifying people face on a daily basis.

This means that March is all about celebrating women! From Mother’s Day on the 30th (you’re welcome for the reminder) to International Women’s Day this Saturday, the whole 30 days are dedicated to honouring the incredible contributions of women across the world.

This year’s theme is Accelerate Action, which focuses on the speeding up of gender equality and a focus on finding practical solutions to tackle socially ingrained gender inequalities and disparities.

International Women’s Day is a time to recognise achievements, inspire progress, and empower women to keep breaking barriers.Whether you identify as a female, or simply just want to show support and celebrate the female figures in your life, here’s how you can get involved with International Women’s Day across Liverpool.

BandSoc’s Women’s Day fundraiser

Featuring a lineup of incredible female-led bands and talented artists, The Liverpool Guild of Students is hosting a fundraiser gig in The Cellar with the help of BandSoc. You can celebrate International Women’s Day listening to some local students play their hearts out, and you can not only dance and drink cheaply, but feel good for doing it too.

The event is in collaboration with RASA Merseyside, a charity which provides resources and support for survivors of sexual violence across the city centre and beyond. Tickets are £2 and all profits are donated to the charity, so it’s worth heading down for a wholesome night of live music.

The event is on Friday March 7^th from 7:30pm – 10:00pm in The Cellar, The Guild Building.

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Free Bellinis at Sensation on Seel Street

Is there a better way to celebrate the women in your life than sipping on a free Bellini on a rooftop bar in the sun?

Sensation on Seel Street, an entirely female-owned bar, is offering 100 free Bellinis for the girlies this International Women’s Day. With a DJ, dance floor, and a rooftop bar, this could be a great first or last stop on a Women’s Day bar crawl, or the perfect place to take your besties for a celebratory drink in honour of the girls.

Make sure you’re one of the first to head down to Sensation between 2pm and 3am to get your hands on a free drink!

Liberation Hub movie night at The Guild

If you’ve got plans this weekend, no worries, there’s still something out there for you. The Liverpool Guild of Students is hosting a movie night for the celebration of Women’s History Month on Tuesday. The movie is part of the spotlight on female achievements, diversity and the intersectional voices of women past and present.

The Liberation Hub was organised by the student union as part of their More than a Month campaign. Resources, events and information are shared throughout the year to aid different causes and celebrate a variety of communities.

The film screening is completely free, with popcorn included, at takes place on Tuesday March 11^th at 5:30pm – 8:30pm in The Guild’s own cinema room. See you there!

Women’s Day exhibition at Bombed Out Church

International Women’s Day has always been an incredible moment to give visibility to women who are often struggling in the shadows. At the Bombed Out Church this weekend, there will be an exhibition on female experiences of homelessness to raise awareness and build community. Women have shared their experiences through different audio and visual tools to discuss and educate everyone who attends.

The event is at the Bombed Out Church and is running from March 5^th – 9^th from 10am – 4pm every day. Entry is free but donations are welcomed.

Liverpool Sisterhood’s Feminist Future march

If you want to get loud, proud, and maybe even a little rebellious this International Women’s Day – while also making sure next year is better for all women – why not hit the streets and join a protest? Nothing says girl power like demanding change at full volume with your besties.

Liverpool Sisterhood is organising a protest this International Women’s Day, to “fight for our, her, their feminist futures”. So, if you want to take down the patriarchy this year, get to the Bombed Out Church for 3pm on Saturday the 8^th and bring your placards with you. It’s bound to be a good turnout.

Women’s Day networking with Metro Bank

Channel your inner girl boss this International Women’s Day by attending a networking event. Get to know some people, and listen to experiences that may help you achieve your goals of becoming a billionaire – if that sounds up your street.

Metro Bank’s International Women’s Day celebration event is aimed at women in business, or aspiring girl bosses. The networking opportunity will help build connections with local businesses and provides expert advice, from Claire Dallas, an entrepreneur and founder of The Good Small Business Award. It’s the perfect chance to get yourself out there, and learn about the inner workings of businesses.

The event is on March 13th from 9.30am – 11am, located on 15 Paradise Street.

Host a Women’s Day girls night

As a student, sometimes we just don’t have the funds for the things we want to do, but that’s okay – because we can still celebrate the women we love! Gather your girls, split a bottle of bubbly goodness, whack on a chick flick and gossip the night away! Having a wholesome night in with your best female friends sharing your experiences, supporting each other and discussing important topics can be just as important as going out into the world to show your support.

The greatest way of celebrating women is celebrating the women we love, including yourselves ladies! Make sure to treat yourself and give yourself and the women in your life the love they deserve – and keep it going all year round, not just for the big day. Happy International Women’s day to all the female-identifying people out there!