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Music
Novelty Island and Credits To Perform Pet Sounds Live In Liverpool, For Brian Wilson’s 84th Birthday
Two of Liverpool’s most exciting musical projects are collaborating for a live performance of the Beach Boys’ legendary Pet Sounds for Brian Wilson’s 84th birthday at The Tung Auditorium. The surreal, lo-fi pop group Novelty Island have received extensive BBC6 Music coverage as well as playing at Glastonbury. Meanwhile Credits have supported Shack on tour with their alt-country songwriting and glorious harmonies. Novelty Island Credits This June, the projects will come together, fusing musical and artistic talents for…
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Music
Still to Come at The Tung Auditorium for Spring/Summer 2026
Get closer to incredible live performances by celebrated artists from across jazz, contemporary and folk/roots. This May, defining dark-Americana duo The Handsome Family, plus the extraordinary Sarah Jane Morris return to The Tung with The Sisterhood Volume 2, a powerful tribute to the female artists who have shaped musical history. Showcasing artists with local roots, the venue also presents Liverpool’s own Novelty Island and Credits, with a highly-anticipated collaboration where the groups will perform the iconic Pet Sounds, live on Brian Wilson’s 84th…
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Music
The Tung Auditorium Announce Exciting Shows for Autumn/Winter 2026
The Tung Auditorium have announced its first few shows for Autumn-Winter 2026 and as ever, the season is shaping up to be another incredibly diverse programme of live music, art and performance. The Autumn season begins with some incredible Classical performances from two of The Tung’s previous affiliate ensembles. Performing repertoire from both Mozart and Beethoven, Liverpool Mozart Orchestra are starting their new chapter at the Tung with a bang in November, whilst in October Solem Quartet present a…
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Arts and Culture
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival Announce 24th Edition Returning This July
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF), the UK’s longest running annual festival of Arab arts and culture, and returns for its 24th year this July. Founded in 1998, LAAF exists to support and champion creatives from across the Arab region and its diaspora, in the belief that art and creativity have the power to express a shared humanity. The festival – recently nominated in the LCR Culture & Creativity Awards for Outstanding Contribution to Culture –…
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Arts and Culture
Renowned Artist Pete McKee Comes To Liverpool With His Pop-Up Art Exhibition & Live Music Show
This Spring, renowned Artist Pete McKee is partnering with Music Venue Trust on a UK Tour of his exhibition The Boy With a Leg Named Brian. The tour is stopping at District in Liverpool on 16 May. Favoured by musicians, designers and iconic brands, Pete’s work has been commissioned by the likes of Noel Gallagher, Arctic Monkeys and fashion designer Sir Paul Smith. Pete is delighted to be championing and raising awareness of the vital work that Music Venue Trust do to keep…
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Festivals
‘Queen of Lovers Rock’ Janet Kay joins Africa Oyé Festival lineup in latest artist reveal
The next wave of artists for Africa Oyé’s 2026 festival have been announced. The first Black British female reggae artist to have a number one in the UK; a feminist trio from Togo with a transcendent live show; and an Afrofuturist singer-songwriter will play the iconic Liverpool festival this June. Janet Kay, Nana Benz Du Togo, and Kizaba join the three artists already announced for Africa Oyé ’26 – eco-punks Fulu Miziki, Afrobeats heavyweight Patoranking, and the Afrofuturist…
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Music
In Conversation: Eugene McGuinness
A decade on from Domino Records, an evolved Eugene McGuinness is back with his new album Eugene McGuinness Versus the Universe, recorded in the heart of the city with old friends at Liverpool’s Docklands Speed Shop. Ahead of McGuinness’ album launch at Rough Trade Liverpool presented by Mellowtone, this Saturday 21 March, we had the chance to speak to Eugene about his career so far and what’s on the horizon for this chapter… Please can…
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Music
Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium Solidifies Its Reputation As A ‘Hub For The Best Emerging Talent In Merseyside’
Opened in 2022 and located within the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre at The University of Liverpool, The Tung Auditorium has become a vital space in the city for young emerging musicians wanting to pursue the arts professionally. Previous Liverpool-based artists featured in the Tung’s programme include: Jazz FM’s Breakthrough Act of the Year (2025) Ni Maxine, rising Scouse Hip/Hop & Rap artist KOF, and Birkenhead’s emerging songsmith & Winner of the Young Songwriter’s Competition (2025),…
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Theatre in Liverpool
International Women’s Day brings powerful female shows to Unity Theatre
As we approach International Women’s Day this Sunday 8 March, Unity Theatre are championing leading female voices in radical theatre throughout the month. Take a look… Where Have All Our Women Gone? Hot on the heels of its sell out run at The Playhouse, on Friday 13 March Liverpool-founded Sort Sol Theatre company present their critically acclaimed play, Where Have All Our Women Gone? Returning for just one night, Elizabeth Huskisson reprises the role of Everywoman in…
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Music
In Conversation: Soraya Verjee
Soraya Verjee is one of Liverpool’s young rising Classical musicians. During her Undergraduate degree at University of Liverpool, Soraya became passionate about championing underrepresented composers following an increased awareness of the male-dominated industry. Studying at the Brit School and graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2025, Soraya has already begun to establish herself as a budding concert pianist, working on many exciting projects that champion female composers as well as appearing on the BBC…
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Music
In Conversation: KOJ
KOJ is a rising rap sensation from South Liverpool. With a unique fusion between the rawness of grime culture and the eclectic creativity of UK rap. KOJ delivers authentic, personable lyrics that cut deep – placing him firmly among the UK’s most formidable talents in rap. We spoke to KOJ ahead of his headline show TRiBE in Liverpool this Saturday 7 February, to talk about his journey in music and what’s in store for him…
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Music
Festival To Transform Liverpool Into The ‘Jazz Capital of the UK’ This February
Liverpool is set to be transformed into the jazz capital of the UK this February as Liverpool International Jazz Festival takes over the city once again. This festival, now in its 13th year, will be the biggest yet — with no less than 14 events showcasing both international and local talent in a week-long programme. The festival’s main events featuring international stars are taking place at The Capstone Theatre from Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1…
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Music
TRiBE: New Generation of Liverpool Hip Hop Stars Take The Spotlight At The Philharmonic
Liverpool’s burgeoning hip hop scene will be showcased at one of the city’s most iconic venues in the new year. Africa Oyé and LIMF Academy have joined forces for TRiBE, a collaborative event at the Philharmonic Music Room exploring the eclecticism and depth of the hip hop genre. A wealth of talent from Liverpool and wider city region will take the stage on Saturday 7 February 2026, including rapper KOJ. KOJ by Anthony Wilde With…
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Music
Eugene McGuinness Versus The Universe – Album Launch Party at Rough Trade Liverpool March 2026
Ten years on from Domino, an evolved Eugene McGuinness is back with a new album, released on Docklands Speed Shop & Mellowtone Records. With two well received singles, Seascape and London, released in 2025 – his eagerly awaited new album, Eugene McGuinness Versus The Universe is released in March ’26. Known for his wry, nimble lyricism and blending retro influences with contemporary sounds, McGuinness is an inventive songwriter and performer with a unique brand of off-kilter pop.…
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Things to do in Liverpool
Milap Announce Spring 2026 Programme Showcasing Some Of The Finest UK Indo-Jazz
Following the triumphant return of their renowned Indika Festival, Milap are bringing some of the most acclaimed names in contemporary Indian music to the North West in Spring 2026.
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Music
Celebrate Christmas at The Tung Auditorium
As the season enters its festive period, The Tung Auditorium will be celebrating throughout December with annual Christmas concerts from the talented University of Liverpool students (LUMS, Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir), and the return of a number of popular ensembles with special seasonal shows, including Liverpool Welsh Choral, Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band and Liverpool Cathedral Girls’ Choir. With tickets selling out quickly, be sure to grab yours soon! Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band: A Festive FanfareWednesday 3 December 2025 ,…
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Theatre in Liverpool
Spooky Tales and Festive Adventures: Family Shows at Unity Theatre this Autumn & Winter
With the Half-Term Holidays fast-approaching – and the festive season beginning to make itself felt – there’s plenty of great, affordable family-friendly shows happening at Liverpool’s Unity Theatre over the next few months. To mark Halloween season, Spooky Tales creeps into The Unity on 29 October with a devilishly delightful mix of puppetry, spine-tingling storytelling and ghoulish giggles. Perfect for brave children aged 9+ and their grown-ups, this one-hour show will have you gasping, gawping…
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Music
Celebrated Malian Songwriter and Guitarist, Afel Bocoum, To Play Liverpool
Africa Oyé have teamed up with the Liverpool Philharmonic to bring the acclaimed Afel Bocoum to the city in January 2026.
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Festivals
La Feria: Annual celebration of Latin American Culture Returns This October
Preparations are in full swing for the region’s annual celebration of Latin American culture taking place this October. La Feria will take over multiple Merseyside venues from 1 – 5 October 2025 and organisers have promised that it will be ‘bigger, bolder, and more unforgettable than ever’. The theme for this year’s event is “Experience, Belong, Celebrate” with audiences invited to dive into a vibrant celebration of Latin American music, art and culture. The festival will…
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Festivals
BlackFest: Celebration of Black Creativity Takes Over Capstone Theatre With Spoken Word And Classical Music
Liverpool’s Capstone Theatre will be alive with music, words and community spirit this October as it plays host to two powerful cultural events that celebrate Black creativity and heritage. BlackFest will be taking over the Liverpool Hope University venue as part of their annual Liverpool grassroots celebration, first with an evening of spoken word and then a special Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Festival. The Spoken Word Poetry Night on Friday 3 October will see four artists explore themes of race, identity, culture, love and survival.…
