Liverpool Summer of Music

Liverpool has been a UNESCO City of Music for ten years, and for good reason! This summer enjoy the incredible range of festivals, gigs, and much more in Liverpool’s “Summer of Music”.

 

Kicking off with an amazing line-up of shows and events for Liverpool Music Month and continuing throughout the rest of the summer, Liverpool really is a true City of Music and definitely a must-visit for Summer 2026!

Take a look at our recommendations for some of the best the city has to offer music lovers this year.

Liverpool Music Month;
Sound City Festival – 2-3 May.

Long established as one of Europe’s leading independent music festival and conferences. Sound City festival brings fresh independent artists, international acts and music enthusiasts together for a jam-packed weekend of music. Discover your next favourite artist here!

Liverpool Philharmonic – 1-31 May.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic has a whole month of amazing music lined up including an incredible celebration of the Beach Boys by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Baltic Weekender – 29 – 30 May.

Rounding out the month with something completely different! The Baltic Weekender offers a high-energy weekend of electronic, house, techno, grime, drum & bass and disco music in Liverpool’s exciting Baltic Triangle.

Summer of Music;

There’s even more to love between June and August! Liverpool will play host to major events including Foo Fighters and My Chemical Romance at Anfield Stadium, Lewis Capaldi in Sefton Park on the  15th August, and the amazing Nile Rodgers & Chic performing at Lock and Quay in Bootle on the 16th August.

There is also the see-it-to-believe-it On The Waterfront festival from 18th to 21st of June, set against the backdrop of the iconic Three Graces and this year boasting headliners Paul Weller, Red Rum Club, 10 Years of Cream Classical and Snow Patrol.

International Beatles Week -

And if you’d like to make a weekend of it, you can enjoy established favourites for music lovers in the city, including the highly interactive British Music Experience quirky music venue and record shop The Jacaranda and of course legendary Beatles landmarks such as Strawberry Field and The Cavern Club.

The Best of Liverpool

Discover Liverpool

Liverpool is a city packed with music, culture, football and maritime history, with plenty to explore once you step off the train. Head towards the waterfront to discover the Royal Albert Dock, museums and galleries, or explore the city’s connection with The Beatles at famous locations including the Cavern Club.

Football fans can visit Anfield, while shoppers will find more than 170 stores, bars and restaurants at Liverpool ONE. The city also has a thriving food and nightlife scene, from the bars of the Baltic Triangle and Ropewalks to restaurants around the city centre.

“As Convention Bureau Manager, I see first-hand why Liverpool attracts both leisure visitors and business travellers throughout the year. From major conferences and exhibitions to music festivals and sporting events, there's always something happening.” - Lisa Owen, Convention Bureau Manager at Liverpool Convention Bureau

Whether you’re visiting Liverpool for a football match, a weekend break, live music or a day of sightseeing, travelling by train puts you within easy reach of many of the city’s best-known attractions.

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Station Information

From the moment you arrive at Liverpool Lime Street, the city centre is within easy reach. Find useful station facilities, onward travel information and some of Liverpool’s top attractions nearby. 

“Liverpool Lime Street Station offers easy access to attractions including The World Museum and Walker Art Gallery, making it simple to explore Liverpool from the moment you arrive.” - Lisa Owen, Convention Bureau Manager at Liverpool Convention Bureau

  • Main station: Liverpool Lime Street
  • Location: Located in the city centre, near major landmarks such as St George’s Hall and the Liverpool Empire Theatre
  • Facilities: Ticket office, car park, toilets, ticket machine, cycle storage availability, Wi-Fi, prepurchase collection, step-free access, onward travel
  • Taxi information: There is a taxi rank outside the Skelhorne Street entrance.
  • Parking: Overnight parking is available at the station’s multistorey car park.
  • Nearby attractions include: St George’s Hall (2-minute walk), The Walker Art Gallery (5-minute walk), Liverpool ONE shopping (15-minute walk)

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