Liverpool Celebrates 2025: Family Festival Returns To Pier Head With Sister Sledge, Bongo’s Bingo & More
Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head will once again play host to Liverpool Celebrates this August Bank Holiday Weekend, with the much-loved festival returning for its second year from Saturday 23 to Monday 25 August 2025.
Following a triumphant debut, Liverpool Celebrates 2025 promises three action-packed days of live music, family fun, and unforgettable performances against the stunning backdrop of the Three Graces and the River Mersey. Tickets go on sale Friday 9 May at 9am via liverpoolcelebrates.co.uk.
This year’s lineup brings a dazzling array of legendary acts and family entertainment to the city. Legends Day on Saturday 23 August will be headlined by Tony Hadley (ex-Spandau Ballet), Sister Sledge Ft. Kathy Sledge, The Gipsy Kings by Diego Baliardo, and Liverpool’s own The Real Thing.
Sunday 24 August welcomes Pop At The Pier, headlined by a unique family-friendly edition of Bongo’s Bingo, plus high-energy tribute performances from Planet ABBA, Taylor 2, Sweet Like Sabrina, a Whitney Houston tribute by Michelle Lawson, and Tanya Alboni as Amy Winehouse.
The festival closes on Bank Holiday Monday with a special celebration of Liverpool’s music heritage. Curated by The Cavern, the day pays tribute to the spirit of the Matthew Street Festival with standout acts including Run In The Shadows (Fleetwood Mac), Matt Byrne as Robbie Williams, Coldplace, tributes to The Beatles, Billy Joel, Noel Gallagher, and the rousing Old Time Sailors.
Festival organiser Daniel Sanders said: “We’re immensely proud to announce our return to the city with an even bigger and better celebration. With a fantastic lineup in a world-class location, and a family-friendly focus across the whole weekend, we’re looking forward to making amazing memories at the Pier Head with music lovers of all ages.”
Liverpool Celebrates 2025
23 – 25 August
Liverpool Pier Head
Tickets
Follow for updates: @liverpoolcelebratesfestival on Instagram.
