A boundary-pushing music and arts festival celebrating emerging and underground arts. Outer Waves Festival is a boundary-pushing celebration of alternative music and underground art. Taking place on 24th-25th May 2025 in the North Docks, Outer Waves unfolds across Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool, offering a platform for innovative performances and unique audience experiences. With a dynamic multi-stage programme, the festival brings together internationally acclaimed artists alongside emerging regional talent. The lineup will span live music and multidisciplinary art, all unified by a shared commitment to our alternative creativity community. Beyond the two-day event, Outer Waves will continue to foster artistic growth through year-round programming, artist commissions, and local partnerships.