A new event is coming to Liverpool this Christmas. Skate St George’s will take over St George’s Plateau with an open-air ice rink, Christmas market and seasonal food and drink.

Opening on November 21, the new event will transform one of the city’s most recognisable locations into a festive skating destination until January 3, 2027.

At the centre of the experience will be a 675 sq ft ice rink, welcoming skaters of all abilities to enjoy the ice beneath sparkling lights. A Christmas market will sit alongside the ice rink.

Alongside the main event, Skate St George’s will also launch Winter Windows, a city-wide schools art project delivered in partnership with Liverpool City Council and the Walker Art Gallery. Inspired by Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, pupils from across the Liverpool City Region will be invited to create stained-glass-style festive artworks, with 20 winning designs professionally illuminated and displayed throughout the event for thousands of visitors to enjoy.

Skate St George’s marks the first time Underbelly’s Skate experience has come to Liverpool. The live entertainment company also delivers Skate Leicester Square, which has become an established part of London’s Christmas calendar, as well as its long-standing programme at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Ed Bartlam, director of Underbelly, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Skate to Liverpool for the first time this Christmas. St George’s Plateau is a spectacular location and the perfect setting for people to come together, take to the ice and enjoy the festive atmosphere

“Whether people are joining us to skate, spend time with friends and family or simply soak up the atmosphere, we want Skate St George’s to offer a brilliant new Christmas experience at the heart of the city. We can’t wait to welcome everyone onto the ice in November.”

Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Culture, said: “Skate St George’s is an exciting addition to Liverpool’s Christmas programme which will bring a completely new festive experience to one of the city’s most iconic locations.

“Christmas in Liverpool is always special, but this year promises to be even bigger and better – Skate St George’s adds an extra layer of festive magic to our offer and gives residents and visitors another reason to come together and enjoy our city this winter.
“It’s also fantastic to be working with local schools on the Winter Windows art project, giving children the chance to get creative, embrace the festive spirt, and potentially see their designs displayed for hundreds of thousands of visitors to enjoy.”