Gigs in Liverpool
Discover live gigs in Liverpool, from intimate local shows to major concerts featuring top national and international artists.
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Liverpool Welcomes British-pop Trailblazers Cleopatra This September
British pop trailblazers Cleopatra are bringing infectious energy, soulful harmonies and powerhouse vocals to The Tung Auditorium this September in partnership with BlackFest, Liverpool’s grassroots Black Arts festival. Returning to the city on Friday 25 September, 2026 – almost two decades since their last Liverpool-based performance – both organisers and fans are delighted to welcome them back for a nostalgic evening of pop bangers. Cleopatra, comprised of Mancunian sisters Cleopatra, Zainam and Yonah Higgins, burst onto the…
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Liverpool Welcomes Acclaimed The Pete Roth Trio For A Night of Intimate and Unscripted Music
The Pete Roth Trio, featuring legendary drummer Bill Bruford, will bring its adventurous and highly interactive approach to jazz to The Capstone Theatre in Liverpool on Friday 23 October 2026, for what is an absolute must for jazz enthusiasts. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, with Mike Pratt on bass and Bill Bruford on drums, the trio occupies a musical space somewhere between jazz, rock, funk and contemporary classical music. Rather than treating those genres as…
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Milap Unveil Autumn 2026 Season in Liverpool Featuring The World’s Finest Indian Artists
The UK’s leading Indian Arts organisation Milap continue to pave the way for Indian live music and dance in Liverpool this Autumn, announcing a fresh roster of the world’s finest Indian musicians, unique collaborations and rare instruments. Kicking things off in October, Milap’s very own ensemble Tarang present bespoke arrangements of new contemporary Indian music, as part of The Tung Auditorium’s lunchtime concert series on Wednesday 7 October. Tarang at The Tung Auditorium. Credit: Alan Blundell Tarang is an innovative…
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Milap’s Summer 2026 Season in Liverpool…
Milap are back with a brand new summer season showcasing some of the finest Indian Classical music and Indo-Jazz across Liverpool’s city region. To launch this special programme, one of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation will return to Liverpool Philharmonic’s Music Room on Thursday 25 June, offering an immersive journey through Indian Classical Music. J.A.Jayant is not only a flautist, but a collaborator, educator, and composer who’s been popularising the art of flute playing on a global scale…
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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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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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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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Mel C Heads To Liverpool With Intimate Live Shows & Signings
Before she was stadium-filling pop star Sporty Spice, Melanie C was an 18-year-old immersed in the pulse of early ’90s rave culture. That formative experience still runs through everything she does — and it’s front and centre in Sweat, her ninth studio album, landing on 1 May 2026. To celebrate the release, Mel C heads to Liverpool for a special one-day takeover, bringing fans both an intimate in-store moment and a full live performance later…
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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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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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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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Preview: Tele Sync Launch at Kapsule, Invisible Wind Factory
Studio Tonto presents Tele Sync – an ambitious new technology developed in collaboration with electronic duo Those Holy and grassroots venue Kapsule. Tele Sync creates interactive digital portals across the city, connecting audiences in real time through promotion, telepresence, games and live broadcast. For this special event, Those Holy will perform inside a fully immersive, in-the-round audiovisual installation. The show will be broadcast live to portal locations city-wide, featuring adapted hardware and Kapsule’s hand-built PA from Sun…
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Preview: Music for 8 Colours at District
Music for 8 Colours is an immersive, in-person sound and light experience designed to envelop the audience from every direction. With the artist positioned at the centre of the space, the work unfolds through eight spatialised speakers and a synchronised lighting environment, forming a living field of sound and colour. The evening begins with atmospheric soundscapes, gently drawing listeners into the space and setting the tone for deep listening and sensory immersion. The main performance…
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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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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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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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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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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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Live Review: The Last Dinner Party at The Dome
The Last Dinner Party performed at The Dome at Grand Central Hall in Liverpool, a venue that could not have suited them better. The Dome was very form-fitting for the band as it gave a Shakespearean environment, with its sweeping curves and grand dome ceiling setting the stage for something both theatrical and intimate. Its Art Nouveau architecture, with stained glass and intricate detailing, echoed the band’s love of ornament, drama, and vintage decadence. It…
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Live Review: Better Lovers at The Arts Club Loft
To set the scene, this concert for American hardcore act, Better Lovers, took place in the Loft of the Arts Club in Liverpool, an intimate setting with a massive light rig above the stage, giving off grungy and industrial vibes. American post-hardcore band Greyhaven opened the night. They had around 30 minutes to show the audience what they were made of, and they delivered, packing an instant punch. Kicking off their set with the new…
Liverpool has an action-packed anddiverse live music scene, making it one of the UK’s top cities for gigs. From grassroots local bands to internationally touring acts, Liverpool offers something for every music fan. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, a student, or a visitor looking for a night of live entertainment, the city’s gig scene is diverse, energetic, and constantly evolving.
Legendary venues like The Cavern Club, O2 Academy Liverpool, and the Invisible Wind Factory host gigs across all genres, from rock and indie to electronic, jazz, hip-hop, and beyond. These iconic spaces provide intimate settings where emerging talent can shine alongside established performers, giving audiences unforgettable live experiences.
Liverpool’s independent venues also play a vital role in the city’s gig culture. Spaces like Jacaranda, EBGBs, and Kazimier Stockroom support grassroots musicians, hosting smaller shows that foster creativity and innovation. These venues allow music lovers to discover new artists, enjoy unique performances, and feel the authentic energy of Liverpool’s music community.
Festivals and special events further enhance Liverpool’s live music offering. The city hosts events such as Sound City and Africa Oyé bringing together a wide variety of performers and genres. These festivals are perfect opportunities to experience the best of Liverpool’s live music, discover new sounds, and immerse yourself in the city’s creative culture.
Gigs in Liverpool are not limited to traditional music venues. Churches, theatres, warehouses, and outdoor spaces often host live shows, providing diverse experiences that cater to all tastes. From intimate acoustic sets to full-scale productions, Liverpool offers a gig for every music enthusiast.
Our guide to gigs in Liverpool keeps you up to date with the latest listings, previews, and reviews. Whether you’re looking for a casual night out with friends, a memorable date experience, or a festival weekend, you’ll find all the information you need to plan your night.
Liverpool’s live music scene is more than just entertainment—it’s a reflection of the city’s identity, energy, and creativity. Supporting gigs in Liverpool means supporting local talent, independent venues, and the cultural heartbeat of the city.
Whether you’re chasing the next big act, enjoying a night of indie, discovering emerging local talent, or attending a festival, Liverpool’s gig scene has something for everyone. With a mix of historic venues, innovative spaces, and world-class performers, live music in Liverpool continues to thrive and inspire audiences from across the UK and beyond.