Music & Festivals

Music

As the ‘world capital of pop’* it will come as no surprise that a great music scene exists in the city.

There’s music to be heard all around Liverpool. Discover the city’s up-and-coming bands or find your favourite acts at Liverpool’s O2 Academy, Liverpool Guild of Students or M&S Bank Arena Liverpool. There’s always something to suit every taste, whether your playlists are full of hip-hop, electronic, jazz or rock’n’roll.

Festivals

No matter what you’re into, there’s plenty going on when it comes to Liverpool’s buzzing festival scene.

Annual festivals include Sound City, Africa Oyé, Homotopia, Brazilica, Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) and Positive Vibration Festival of Reggae – to name just a few! Our city also celebrates diversity, equality and love at the annual Liverpool Pride. Another must is the Light Night city takeover, with breathtaking light shows, art installations, street performances and late-night openings of museums and galleries.

Liverpool is the perfect 24 hour student city, with an unbeatable social scene. We’ve picked a couple of late-night options to give you a flavour of what’s on offer.

Picturehouse At Fact

A state-of-the-art threescreen cinema showcasing the very best in mainstream and art-house films.

THE BLUE ANGEL (aka The Raz)

A rite of passage for many students in Liverpool. The Beatles, Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan have all played here.

Arcains

LIVERPOOL

Multiple floors of vintage and modern arcade games, snacks and drinks. Open ’til late.

Motel

Popular with locals and students alike, come in for a drink and stay all night for the ‘Dive Bar Karaoke’, singing along to indie hits backed up by their live house band.

BONGO’S BINGO

Bingo, but not as you know it. Famous worldwide for their mad antics, it all began here in Liverpool.

Everyman Cinema

Swap your popcorn and ice blast for lush seating and table service, as you watch your favourite films in this luxurious but laid back cinema. 24

Kitchen Street

Mixed-use independent music and art space with live music and regular club nights popular with students and locals alike.

Golf Fang

An 18-hole mini-golf experience, street food and bar venue based in the Cains Brewery. Expect amazing artwork and graffiti, and some surprises.