Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Liverpool's Philharmonic Hall is the second such on the site, having been built in the 30s to replace the original 1849 building, which had burned down. The current hall is in the suave late version of Art Deco known as Streamline Moderne, and has been hailed since its opening as one of the finest concert halls in the country, although it was designed from the beginning to be usable as a theatre and cinema. It has hosted musicians from the Berlin Philharmonic to the Sugababes, as well as theatre, comedy and film premieres. A refurbishment, by architects Caruso St John, was completed in 2017 and led to a RIBA award. It is the home of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

What's On @ Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

30 May 2025 - 21 Dec 2025

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra UK tour.

Nathan Carter

22 May 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

One of the UK’s most exciting live performers, Nathan Carter's energetic showmanship is proving irresistible for fans, even scoring him a prestigious slot performing for Pope Francis in Croke Park in Dublin, as well as shows in Ireland at the 3Arena Dublin and SSE Arena Belfast. With tracks such as ‘Wagon Wheel’ and ‘I Wanna Dance’ receiving hit status, he is one of Ireland’s biggest artists, and with an incredible 7 top 10 albums under his belt, he is well on his way to becoming a household name.

What's Love Got To Do With It?

25 May 2025 - 6 Jun 2026

Ultimate tribute concert to Tina Turner, presented by the award-winning producers behind Whitney - Queen Of The Night.

Cara Dillon

25 Jun 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Born in Dungiven in 1975, surrounded and infused with the rich cultural heritage of her native County Derry, Cara has risen to become one of the finest exponents of traditional Irish song anywhere in the world. Together with her husband and musical partner, Sam Lakeman, she has succesfully steered an eclectic musical path defying the typical pigeonholes that hinder most artists in her genre. Celebrated for entwining traditional and contemporary elements she has earned both commercial success and astonishing critical acclaim. Whether she's singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Cara Dillon is at the very top of her field and one has the feeling she'll remain there for a very long time.

Ian Prowse

26 Jul 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

Liverpool legend Ian Prowse makes a most welcome return. It's been a busy time for Ian. When he's not been on the road with his band Amsterdam for The Plough Tour, he was appearing as special guest for Elvis Costello & The Imposters on their "Boy Named If" tour. Take this opportunity to see his solo show where you can look forward to him performing old favourites like the iconic " Does This Train Stop on Merseyside?" through to songs from his new album and everything inbetween!

The Manfreds

28 May 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

The '60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance. As a result, their records have a timeless quality and, some 55 years on, The Manfreds, with original front man, Paul Jones, will be performing many of their hits, including ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, one of the most popular and instantly recognisable songs of the ‘60’s,and still the biggest audience pleaser at their concerts, along with a mix of Jazz and Blues covers and tracks from their individual solo albums. Paul Jones, with his unique harmonica sound, will be joined by Mike Hugg on keyboards, Tom McGuinness on guitar, Rob Townsend on drums, Marcus Cliffe on bass, and Simon Currie on saxophone/ flute.

Simply Dylan

24 May 2025 - 21 Mar 2026

John O'Connell’s Simply Dylan Band will be back for a brand-new headline tour across the UK to celebrate Bob Dylan’s 80th Birthday. As straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense; Simply Dylan is John’s personal exploration and celebration of the rich and diverse work of Bob Dylan. O'Connell, formerly of Groundpig, has had his name indelibly written into the tapestry of Liverpool's music scene, has collaborated with other highly reputable musicians to form his Dylan Band. This is a tribute show.

The Bootleg Beatles

5 Jun 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

Relive the sights and sounds of the 60s with the most established Beatles tribute band.

The Sensational 60s Experience

31 May 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

With a brand-new production for Spring 2025, join us for the musical phenomenon, The Sixties at 60, with this festival of nostalgia. The show with the definite feelgood factor will transport you back to that magical decade that was the 1960s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the show to see. These legends of the 60s will deliver to you a night never to be forgotten. Step back in time to when pop music was at its very best.

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

12 Jul 2025 - 14 Dec 2025

Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip is an edgy, funny, poetic unit who play rock and roll stand-up. Chaos ensues onstage with Mik chucking straws , spouting random observations, and following his train of thought into the audience. Jonny Flockton and Benson Walker on guitar and bass dutifully try and rein him in, while creating a joyous, funky, elegant, and rocky backdrop.

Lindisfarne

24 May 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

The Oxted Sessions is delighted to welcome legendary 70s folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne. With a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, fiddle and slide guitar. With a repertoire of unforgettable songs like Meet Me On The Corner, Fog On The Tyne, Lady Eleanor and Run For Home, and a reputation for live performance second-to-none, Lindisfarne’s power to galvanize audiences and get them on their feet remains undimmed.

Simon Reeve: To The Ends Of The Earth

22 May 2025 - 17 May 2026

Returning to venues across the UK with his brand new show ‘To The Ends Of The Earth’. Simon will be sharing stories, surprises, thrills, deeper thoughts and hearty laughs. He wants to nudge and encourage audiences to get out of their comfort zone, take a few gentle risks in life, and embrace the great outdoors and the wider world.

China Crisis

24 May 2025 - 22 Dec 2025

Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1979. China Crisis found major success in the UK with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums and hits across Australia, Europe and the Americas. The band are known for their string of hit singles, including African & White, Christian, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray and Wishful Thinking, The RETROspective tour will see the band performing these classics alongside songs from all of their seven studio albums. - Eddie Lundon - Gary Daly - Jack Hymers (keys) - Eric Animan (sax)

Al Murray: Pub Landlord

22 May 2025 - 5 Jun 2025

One of the UK’s best loved comedians, Al Murray is also the acclaimed author of many books about the Second World War and co-host of the popular WWII podcast We Have Ways of Making You Talk . He talks to author and journalist Saul David ( Sky Warriors ) about his latest book Arnhem, Black Tuesday .

The Magic of Motown

24 May 2025 - 19 Apr 2026

Magic of Motown 20th Anniversary Tour Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Robert Vincent

16 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

Robert Vincent is one of the most acclaimed new voices on the Americana music scene. Born in Crosby Liverpool, his upbringing inculcated him with a very Merseyside culture of storytelling and language. In 2013 Robert Vincent released his debut album Life in Easy Steps. Critically well received, the title track was play-listed by Radio 2. After meeting Whispering Bob Harris at an event called ‘Bluebird at the Bluecoat’ that brought the concept of the bluebird cafe in Nashville to The Bluecoat Chambers in Liverpool, the legendary radio presenter invited Robert to perform a live session on his Radio 2 show and in 2016 awarded him with his ‘Emerging Artist’ of the year award at the inaugural UK Americana Awards show in Hackney London. In 2018 his Sophomore album ‘I’ll Make the Most of my Sins’ was named UK Americana Album of the Year. Meeting and performing with musical director Ethan Johns at the award ceremony would shape his future career. In February of 2018 Robert was invited to perform on the BBC ‘Old Grey Whistle Test, For One Night Only’ closing the show. It was this performance that would propel him to number 1 and 2 in the iTunes Album and Singles Charts. Robert's latest release ‘In this Town You’re Owned' charted at number 2 in the UK Americana Charts been critically praised both in the UK and Europe and USA. At the midway point of the year American Songwriter Magazine named ‘In this Town You’re Owned’ in its top 20 albums (every genre) of 2020 to date. ‘In This Town You’re Owned’ has also picked up Americana Music Association UK Album & Artist of The Year 2021, plus Americana UK Album & Artist of the Year 2020.

Alfie Moore: A Face for Radio

4 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Somewhere in a parallel universe little Alfie’s natural comedic performance skills were recognised by his doting parents who encouraged and developed his blossoming talent. After several years as a stage school brat Alfie’s angelic face was launched on stage and screen and the rest is history. Meanwhile, in this universe Alfie Moore was told to stop messing about in class before being ‘encouraged’ into the grinding, grimy world of an apprenticeship in the Sheffield steelworks. When recession hit he traded steel for copper by joining Humberside Police. In his 40s the two universes collided when Alfie made a bid for showbiz success – but unfortunately 30 years of shift-work and being punched in the face quite a lot, had left him with ‘a face for radio’. A face not so much ‘lived in’ as inhabited by a settlement of squatters with little regard to property maintenance and repair. This is the true story of ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie’s big plan to transition from the BBC radio waves to TV star. Could it be done? Or had Father Time decided that his time had passed?

Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

23 May 2025 - 17 Oct 2025

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”. Along the way, they will be drawing on their vast catalogue of crowd favourites – and throwing in new poems, to prevent becoming their own tribute bands. Not ones to overpromise, Brian and Henry are prepared to commit to delivering the greatest poetry show in the history of the world or their names aren’t Brian Bilston and Henry Normal. An evening of poems to be enjoyed not endured.

Blue

20 Jun 2025 - 5 Sept 2025

Multi-million selling BRIT Award winners Blue hit the road, bringing special, intimate shows packed with their best-loved songs and memories from throughout their career. Prepare to see Blue as you’ve never seen them before in grand theatre settings, featuring performances of fan favourites such as ‘All Rise’, ‘Flyby’, ‘Too Close’, ‘One Love’, ‘Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word’ and some surprises, alongside anecdotes from their 20 years as mainstays of the pop music scene.

The Horne Section

3 Jun 2025 - 17 Nov 2025

Following their hit BBC Radio 4 series, and many years of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London’s West End, don’t miss everyone’s favourite Dictionary Corner regulars on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the first band to ever host Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Expect a heady mix of spontaneous stand-up, spectacular performance and outlandish musical talent led by the brilliant comedian, and creator of Taskmaster, Alex Horne. The Horne Section are Joe Auckland (trumpet and banjo), Mark Brown (saxophone), Will Collier (bass), Ben Reynolds (percussion) and Ed Sheldrake (keyboards).

Dom Martin

18 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Dom Martin, a 28-year-old Belfast born singer-songwriter, has recently burst onto the UK scene amid high praise for his debut EP Easy Way Out. A solo artist performing his own material, Martin's finger-style acoustic guitar evokes shades of John Martyn and Richard Thompson, with self-declared blues influences courtesy of Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters. Expect the driving rhythms and compelling swing guitar of pieces such as The Rain Came.

ELO Tribute Show

31 May 2025 - 30 Jan 2026

The ELO Encounter recreate the sound of the Electric Light Orchestra, a symphonic force majeure and unique fusion of driving rock and classical strings.

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

23 May 2025 - 17 May 2026

You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Scared of the Dark, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks! Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making. The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!

Illegal Eagles

26 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

The World’s Official No. 1 Eagles tribute returns for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship. This phenomenal group of musicians have been touring for over two decades and remain true Eagles fanatics! Their longevity and continued international acclaim are due in no small part to their extraordinary mastery of the Eagles’ distinctive sound. Featuring the very best from the Eagles’ repertoire including Hotel California, Take it to the Limit, Life in the Fast Lane, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado and plenty more!

Russell Kane Live: Hyperactive!

12 Jun 2025 - 6 Dec 2025

Russell Kane’s bringing to town his gut-punch funny, searing, award-winning take on the years we’ve just gone through. Hailed as the The Guardian’s Number 1 comedy performance to come out of 2020 (The Guardian are miserable and usually hate everything) – this high-octane show brings nuclear-energy belly laughs and pant-wetting observations which prove laughter really is the best medicine (actually, it’s probably hospital medicine). Russell Kane has two chart-topping, award-bagging podcasts: Man Baggage and BBC Radio 4’s Evil Genius. He is a regular on Channel 4, BBC, and ITV: all the usual shows you see funny people on. He’s also a writer, actor, and presenter. He drinks lots of coffee and is ‘like that in real life’. He was the first ever comedian to bag the two most prestigious comedy awards on earth in the same year, for the same show: The Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards (formerly The Perrier), and The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Award, (formerly known as the Barry Award). He’s also a raving bighead that likes listing his achievements.

Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George

6 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through to the diverse eras of George’s hugely successful solo career, including timeless hits like ‘Careless Whisper’, ‘Faith’, ‘I’m Your Man’, ‘Club Tropicana’, and so many more, the show tells the story of George Michael in the vast repertoire of songs that made him an icon to so many.

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

4 Jun 2025 - 18 Apr 2026

Comedian, presenter and panel-show superstar announces new tour Giraffe for 2025 Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking. Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived. My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family, and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope. What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa, scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there! Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell.

Lost In Music - One Night at the Disco

27 May 2025 - 16 May 2026

Get ready to recreate the Magical '70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from Artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals and is sure to have you dancing all night long! So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of Disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more! It's the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home! This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

The Simon & Garfunkel Story

23 May 2025 - 16 Jan 2027

The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

Ben Ottewell

31 May 2025 - 30 Aug 2025

As a singer and lead guitarist in rock band Gomez, Ben Ottewell is well known for his unmistakable voice and talent for blistering and inspired guitar solos. Ottewell released his first solo album Shapes & Shadows (ATO) in 2011, featuring such beautiful acoustic tunes as 'Blackbird', 'Shapes and Shadows' and 'Take This Beach', which appeared on FX’s Sons of Anarchy. Since then, Ottewell has been pleasing audiences with a series of successful solo tours across the UK, US and Australia.

The Real Thing

29 May 2025 - 3 Jan 2026

Multi-million selling soul band The Real Thing are ready to give their much loved disco-inspired hits a new lease of life, with an extensive UK tour. Featuring the group’s two original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, along with their 5-piece band, The Real Thing deliver a funky ‘in your face’ show with a strong ‘retro flavour’ with the band’s classic songs mixed with contemporary grooves. Celebrating over 45 years in the music industry. As well as the success of their debut hit single ‘You to Me Are Everything’, these Liverpool lads boast three million selling hit singles including, ‘Can’t Get by Without You’, ‘Whenever You Want My Love’ and ‘Can You Feel the Force’, making them the UK’s best-selling black group of the late 70s.

Wet Wet Wet

10 Oct 2025 - 31 Oct 2025

Following on from a sold-out tour earlier this year which saw them perform to tens of thousands across the country, the iconic Wet Wet Wet have announced a huge tour of the UK for 2025. Featuring founding member Graeme Clark, accompanied as ever by long-standing guitarist Graeme Duffin, and fronted by Kevin Simm. The Wets will bring to the stage their catalogue of legendary and defining hits, including the likes of Sweet Little Mystery, Angel Eyes, Goodnight Girl, With a Little Help from My Friends, Sweet Surrender, Julia Says and more. They will also perform the ubiquitous hit Love Is All Around, their cover of The Troggs’ 1960s song, which this May, celebrates 30 years since it became the soundtrack to the summer of 1994. Recorded for the Richard Curtis film Four Weddings and a Funeral, the song became a monumental worldwide hit which spent an incredible 15 consecutive weeks at number one on the UK Singles Chart, an all-time record for a British artist that still stands. The band appeared on Top of the Pops an incredible 19 times in 1994 – their 56 appearances in total on the programme also being a record for a Scottish act. Wet Wet Wet have sold more than 15 million singles and albums to date and have featured in the UK Singles Chart and Album Chart for an incredible time period of over 500 weeks. Their albums have been certified 20x platinum in the UK alone. Since 2018, Wet Wet Wet have been fronted by Kevin Simm (winner of The Voice UK and former member of Liberty X) and they released their first album with Kevin, The Journey, in 2021 to massive critical acclaim. Alongside Kevin is the ever-present Graeme Clark (bass) and Graeme Duffin (guitar). On the tour dates for 2025 Wet Wet Wet will be joined by special guest Heather Small who will be opening all the shows. Having rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the band M People, Heather is known for hits like Moving on Up and Search for the Hero. With a career spanning several decades, her distinct vocal style and charismatic stage presence have earned her a dedicated fan base and critical acclaim. Heather Small touring with Wet Wet Wet came about in serendipitous circumstances, as founding member Graeme Clark explains, “To be back playing live, in the band I love, playing the songs I love, to people I love, completely fills my heart and soul. We can’t wait to see everybody again throughout 2025 in a venue close by! We were headlining a festival in Dubai recently where we bumped into the wonderful Heather Small and we are absolutely delighted that she’s accepted our invitation to join us as special guest on all of our tour dates next year. Simply put, these shows are not to be missed!” On next year’s tour Kevin Simm says, “It’s so exciting to be going back out on tour throughout 2025! Our recent concerts created some fantastic memories for us all and it was an incredible experience that I will never ever forget! With Heather Small joining us as special guest on this tour it is going to be a great night of hits, energy and fun - I can’t wait!” On the success of last year’s shows, Graeme Duffin says, “The sold out 2024 tour was the most joyful and celebratory tour I’ve been on. I am eagerly looking forward to these dates in 2025. It is such a pleasure and privilege to have the opportunity to play to such lovely appreciative audiences, and I can’t wait to do it all over again, see you soon!” On touring with Wet Wet Wet, Heather Small says, “I’m so excited to join Wet Wet Wet on their extensive tour in 2025. I’m a fan of their music, so to be able to share these stages with them will be a real pleasure, it’s going to be one big party!”

Elkie Brooks

27 May 2025 - 10 Oct 2026

Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. Now in the 5th decade of her career, she is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treat for fans old and new. Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an electric evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. Elkie is a stunning performer and whatever she does, she does it best live. Don’t miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action.

The Levellers

10 Jul 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Sell-out tours and 25 years in the ‘business’ are powerful proof of the power of the underground and the power of great live music. Renowned for their energetic live show, longevity has not diminished the Levellers’ ability to put in a performance and get everyone in a room, or field, dancing. Brighton folk-rockers Levellers have long been and still are, one of the best live bands around. But, often overlooked is their impressive back catalogue of recorded music. The Levellers sold more platinum, gold, and silver albums in the 1990s than any other act.

Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits

22 May 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption! Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tiramisu! Guffaw with delight! As I delve into my back catalogue using my patented ‘Old Bit Randomiser’ for old favourites like ‘Interspecies Tennis’, ‘The time I went up in the Space Shuttle' and ‘When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting’! Cough Awkwardly! As Gary, (my son from my first marriage) attempts to take over the business again. Tap your Feet! As Stouffer The Cat spits a little Steflon Don! Watch in Wonder! At the return of The Badger Parade with guest appearances from The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster. Plus one lucky audience member will get to join me in a double act! So get on board the laughter train!

Barb Jungr sings Dylan and Cohen

10 Jun 2025 - 10 Jun 2025

Award-winning singer & writer and “Our greatest interpreter of Dylan’s songs”, Barb Jungr, returns with a collection of Dylan and Cohen’s most iconic songs mixing her best and award winning interpretations with a selection of challenging new arrangements of these classic songbooks. Fresh from curating the first ever UK festival of Bob Dylan for Farnham Maltings, Visions of Dylan, Barb embarks on a series of shows celebrating two of the greatest contemporary songwriters of the Western world. In 2014, Barb followed her award winning, internationally acclaimed collection of Dylan songs Every Grain Of Sand with Hard Rain, laying herself bare to Dylan’s and Cohen’s political and philosophical songs. Hard Rain gained many 4 and 5 star reviews for its uncompromising and powerful renditions. Bob Dylan’s manager called it “some heavy music”. Praise indeed. Jungr’s dedication to re-inventing Dylan’s and Cohen’s repertoire has contributed to her formidable reputation as perhaps the best performer of their songs in the world. Working with her longstanding pianists and collaborators Jenny Carr or Simon Wallace, and also with double bass, Barb will include her groundbreaking arrangements of two of the most important songwriters of this and last century.

A Night at the Musicals

14 Jun 2025 - 14 Jun 2025

GYPSY Overture COMPANY Company CHICAGO All That Jazz DEAR EVAN HANSEN You Will Be Found GUYS & DOLLS Luck Be A Lady CABARET Maybe This Time MATILDA My House HAMILTON You'll Be Back FROZEN Let It Go JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Heaven On Their Minds GREASE Medley THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Overture THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA Music of the Night THE LION KING Can You Feel the Love Tonight? THE WIZARD OF OZ Over the Rainbow SIX Heart of Stone ALADDIN A Whole New World LOVE NEVER DIES 'Til I Head You Sing THE BOOK OF MORMON I Believe WICKED Popular WICKED Defying Gravity MAMMA MIA! Medley LES MISÉRABLES Empty Chairs at Empty Tables MICHAEL ENGLAND conductor SOPHIE EVANS, LAURA TEBBUTT, ROB HOUCHEN and SCOTT DAVIES vocalists ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA PAUL WHITTAKER OBE BSL Interpreter Want to take in a show? Why travel to London when tonight, the Orchestra and leading West End vocalists bring the musical hits right here to Hope Street? Packed with your favourite songs from Hamilton, Six, The Book of Mormon, Frozen, Aladdin, Mamma Mia!, Grease, The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera and Les Misérables, expect showbiz glamour and knockout tunes. And in the stunning surroundings of Philharmonic Hall, every seat is the best seat in the house! This concert will last approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20 minute interval. BSL interpretation at this performance. Call 0151 709 3789 or email [email protected] to book suitable seats.

Bromborough Quartet

9 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2025

HAYDN String Quartet Op.64 No.5 ‘Lark’ BEETHOVEN String Quartet Op.18 No.3 EMILY MOWBRAY violin REBECCA STEVENTON violin IAN FAIR viola MARK LINDLEY cello Haydn never had a pupil quite as unruly as the young Beethoven – but then, he didn’t mind breaking the odd rule himself! The Bromborough Quartet plays favourite quartets by each composer – music packed with warmth, melody and quite irresistible wit. Please note that reserved seating is in place for this concert.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band

4 Jul 2025 - 4 Jul 2025

SIMON COWEN conductor Starting your summer with a bang, Youth Brass Band return to the main stage at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to perform an exciting programme of works, showcasing the best of Liverpool’s emerging brass talent. £9 tickets for under 25s.10% discount for groups of 6+. If you book a concession ticket, please bring proof of eligibility with you on the day.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir: 30th Birthday Concert

6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025

ALI WHITE conductor SIMON EMERY conductor IAN STEPHENS conductor PAUL WHITTAKER OBE BSL Interpreter Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir turns 30 in 2025! To celebrate, we’ll be welcoming some former Youth Choir members back to the Hall, and these very special guest artists will showcase just how Youth Choir has impacted the lives of so many young singers over the years. Bringing together Melody Makers, Liverpool Philharmonic Children's Choir, Cambiata Choir and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Choir, this performance will showcase the best of the city's young singers aged 7 to 19. £9 tickets for under 25s.10% discount for groups of 6+. If you book a concession ticket, please bring proof of eligibility with you on the day. BSL interpretation at this performance. Call 0151 709 3789 or email [email protected] to book suitable seats.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Orchestras Celebration Concert

13 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ACADEMY ORCHESTRA BEN DRAPER conductor LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC YOUTH ORCHESTRA ROBERT GUY conductor Youth Company’s epic summer festival continues with a celebration of our incredible Youth Orchestras. This high energy performance will showcase the talent of the newest generation of classical musicians. £9 tickets for under 25s.10% discount for groups of 6+. If you book a concession ticket, please bring proof of eligibility with you on the day.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Orchestra

5 Jul 2025 - 5 Jul 2025

THIS CONCERT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM SATURDAY 19 JULY 2025. Youth Company's summer celebration continues with Youth Session Orchestra presenting an exciting concert of pop classics as well as original new songs written by the talented young members of the band. £9 tickets for under 25s.10% discount for groups of 6+. If you book a concession ticket, please bring proof of eligibility with you on the day.

Mahler Symphony No.4

5 Jun 2025 - 5 Jun 2025

STRAUSS Don Juan GRACE-EVANGELINE MASON new work (world premiere) MAHLER Symphony No.4 RYAN WIGGLESWORTH conductor SOPHIE BEVAN MBE soprano There’s nothing the human voice can’t do. In Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, it paints a picture of heaven at the end of a journey through blue skies, summer storms and shining mountain peaks. Meanwhile, Grace-Evangeline Mason’s exciting new piece has been created especially for our soloist Sophie Bevan, a soprano with a voice of pure gold. Strauss’ Don Juan kicks things off in truly swashbuckling style. Post-concert Question Time – starts 15 minutes after the concert ends (in the Music Room) with conductor Ryan Wigglesworth and soprano Sophie Bevan.

Family Concert: The Bear Hunt Adventure

22 Jun 2025 - 22 Jun 2025

IAN STEPHENS We’re Going on a Bear Hunt GRIEG In The Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt MUSSORGSKY Great Gate of Kiev DEBBIE WISEMAN Polar Bear from Carnival of the Endangered Animals JESSIE MONTGOMERY Starburst ELLIE SLORACH conductor LUCY DREVER presenter JAMES MAYHEW live illustration KATE LABNO BSL Interpreter Inspired by the beloved children's story We're Going on a Bear Hunt, there's fun for all the family as we head off on an epic adventure. From the exciting, to the scary, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra serve as your guide on this musical journey, as we discover iconic pieces by Grieg and Mussorgsky, an enchanting original work by Ian Stephens, and Debbie Wiseman's musical portrait of a polar bear from her Carnival of the Endangered Animals. Family concerts are most suitable for children aged 5-10 years. Tickets Adult: £23, £16, £14 Child: £15, £13, £9 Tickets for children under 18 months are free, but must be booked in advance. BSL interpretation provided at this performance – call 0151 709 3789 or email [email protected] to book suitable seats.

The Liverpool Songbook

28 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

RICHARD BALCOMBE conductor GRAHAM BICKLEY presenter/vocalist From down on the Docks to here at the Hall, music is the lifeblood of Liverpool – so much so that we’re officially a UNESCO City of Music. Tonight, we’re shining a spotlight on the artists who were made on Merseyside, opening the Liverpool Songbook and celebrating the iconic tracks that helped put our city on the musical map. With star singers from the West End and the full might of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra taking to the stage, get ready for hits from The Coral, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, OMD, Cilla Black, Elvis Costello, Ken Dodd, The Spinners, a little-known band called The Beatles, and many, many more.

Verdi’s Requiem

12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

VERDI Requiem DOMINGO HINDOYAN conductor RACHEL WILLIS-SØRENSEN soprano ANNALISA STROPPA mezzo-soprano A J GLUECKERT tenor NICHOLAS BROWNLEE bass ROYAL LIVERPOOL PHILHARMONIC CHOIR PAUL WHITTAKER OBE BSL Interpreter Judgement Day: drums thunder, trumpets blast, and a massed chorus cries out in terror. Verdi’s Requiem might not be what you expect from religious music. But it’s exactly what you’d expect from the grand master of Italian opera, and with the full Choir joined by four world-class soloists, hold on to your seats and prepare to be overwhelmed as Domingo Hindoyan ends our season of song by taking you to the end of the world – and back again. BSL interpretation at this performance. Call 0151 709 3789 or email [email protected] to book suitable seats.

White Nights

3 Jul 2025 - 3 Jul 2025

WEINBERG Rhapsody on Moldavian Themes SHOSTAKOVICH Suite for Variety Orchestra TCHAIKOVSKY Symphony No.4 VASILY PETRENKO conductor Hear the blazing fanfares that open Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony? For Tchaikovsky, they symbolised Fate, and the whole symphony simply bursts with melody and emotion. If you’ve already heard Vasily Petrenko conduct Russian music, you won’t need telling twice: things are about to get exciting, in a concert that begins with the flying fiddles of Weinberg’s Moldavian Rhapsody and features the unforgettable tunes of Shostakovich’s irreverent Suite. Trust us, you’ll know them when you hear them!

Jack Dee

6 Jun 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators and the worst careers advice office in the world. Join Jack as he guides you through his varied life and career with his customary charm and well known gift for talking absolute rubbish on any given subject.

Guenther Steiner

27 May 2025 - 20 Jul 2025

Don’t miss a hugely entertaining access-all-areas conversation with former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Netflix’s smash hit docuseries Drive to Survive. Reflecting on his decade in charge of Haas, Guenther will offer an unobstructed view of what really takes place behind the scenes. Through this unique lens, Guenther takes us on the thrilling rollercoaster of life at the heart of elite motor racing. This is the first time Guenther will be telling his story to a public audience from the stage. This is not an event any fan of Formula 1 can afford to miss.

John Bramwell

30 May 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

John Harold Arnold Bramwell, to give him his full name, is perhaps best-known for his time as the songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot. However, he also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist and continues to work on new material under the guise of his latest band, John Bramwell & The Full Harmonic Convergence. Bramwell’s first studio output appeared in 1989, when he was performing and recording as Johnny Dangerously and entitled You Me & The Alarm Clock, an album The Guardian referred to as one of the ‘greatest albums you’ve never heard.’ Following a stint as a television presenter and as a member of the band, The Mouth, Bramwell formed I Am Kloot, with two members of The Mouth. They went on to record six studio albums, including the Mercury-Prize nominated album, Sky At Night. Since 2016, Bramwell has reverted to being a solo artist and tours continuously, around the UK and Europe. A home-recorded solo album, Leave Alone the Empty Spaces appeared in 2018 and the follow-up, a more expansive affair, with a working title of The Light Fantastic, is now scheduled for release in 2022.

The Waterboys

22 May 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

The popular reach of Waterboys music has never been greater. Their songs have been performed by artists as varied as Prince, The Killers and U2, all of whom have performed their classic The Whole Of The Moon; and Fiona Apple who masterfully recorded the song last year; Ellie Goulding, who scored a top 3 UK hit with “How Long Will I Love You”; indie rockers The War On Drugs, Dawes and The Mystery Jets; and classic singers Rod Stewart and Tom Jones. "The Whole Of The Moon" also featured in last year's smash Netflix film Let It Snow and top HBO series The Affair. Waterboys music shows no sign of fading, and the best place to experience it is played by the originators in a concert hall. Come and feel the fire!

Nick Harper

29 May 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Nick Harper is one the UK's best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60's most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered. For over two decades, he has been dazzling audiences, reviewers & fellow artists alike with his heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship & sheer bravado. An imagination bursting with ideas has seen Nick release 11 solo albums to critical acclaim, earning a Number 1 spot in the charts with the seminal hit 'Blue Sky Thinking'.

After The Gold Rush: A Tribute to Neil Young with Visions of Albion

7 Jun 2025 - 7 Jun 2025

Please note this show has been rescheduled from Saturday 7 December 8pm After the resounding success of Tapestry: A Tribute To Carole King, Visions of Albion return to the Music Room on Saturday 7 June ready to embark on another musical journey through the ages. This time, the spotlight shines on Neil Young's seminal 1970 masterpiece After The Gold Rush. Led by the captivating vocals of Samantha Shields and supported by harmonies that envelop the audience, Visions of Albion brings Young’s masterpiece to life. With Daniel Ryan's soulful guitar work, Helen Maw's enchanting piano melodies, the rhythmic foundation laid by Chris Jones on bass, and the dynamic beats of Pete Roper on drums, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening. From the raw emotion of 'Tell Me Why' to the haunting beauty of 'Birds' and the socially charged anthem 'Southern Man', experience the full spectrum of Young's musical genius in a setting that is both intimate and electrifying. With two spellbinding performances to choose from, join Visions of Albion as they pay homage to Neil Young's unparalleled artistry, weaving a tapestry of sound that captures the essence of a bygone era while resonating with timeless relevance and power. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to Young's music, this is an experience not to be missed—a night of transcendent beauty, unforgettable melodies, and the timeless allure of After The Gold Rush. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

8 Jun 2025 - 11 Jan 2026

The Glenn Miller Orchestra features the same stage line-up as Glenn Miller’s original big band, and has been playing his legendary music for years. They’re joined by jazz vocalists Catherine Sykes and Mark Porter for a festive forties celebration sure to get your feet a-tappin’.

Alison Moyet

12 Jul 2025 - 12 Jul 2025

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan favourites, deep cuts and two new songs. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stadium and yet intimate enough to make you feel as though she’s singing just for you - has taken her on quite a journey with career highlights including two #1 albums, six Top 10 singles, two BRIT Awards and a Grammy nomination.

Ryan Young

17 Oct 2025 - 4 Nov 2025

Focussing on traditional Scottish fiddle music, Ryan brings new life to very old, often forgotten tunes by playing them in his own unique way. His playing is brimming with fresh melodic ideas, an uplifting rhythmic drive and a great depth of dynamics and precision. His sound is very distinctive and takes the listener on an emotional and adventurous journey in any performance. He was twice a finalist in both the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards and the prestigious BBC Radio Scotland Young Traditional Musician of The Year. He was awarded Up And Coming Artist Of The Year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Awards in 2017 and nominated for the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018. Further Trad Awards nominations include Album Of the Year, Folk Band Of The Year and in 2022, Musician Of The Year. 'Nuance, wit, risk-taking, contrast and above all a real sense of joy in making music were all there in abundance' The Herald 'The wonderful sound just takes flight, soars and swoops' Folk Wales £19.50 (inc £2.50 booking fee per ticket)

Craig Revel Horwood

22 May 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour.

Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman

11 Aug 2025 - 23 Oct 2025

This popular, multi award-winning husband and wife duo exude timeless class with their exquisite brand of traditional and contemporary music. Duos come and duos go… and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For over a quarter of a century Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal. From early days in folk supergroup ' Equation ' through to their most recent work, acclaimed as ‘Their best yet’, with a nod or two along the way to their extra-curricular musical adventures, the evening promises a whistle-stop tour through their artistic journey to date.

Milton Jones: HA!milton

6 Jun 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it. He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes... and there’s a bit about tomatoes. You might know him from Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo or Radio 4. Or that time he stood for the Scottish National Party, fought a hard campaign, but in the end had to respect the wishes of the people of Cardiff. A whole new show of daftness. You know it makes sense. Warning - contains jokes from the start.

Genesis Songbook

21 Jun 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Genesis Songbook is the ultimate Phil Collins-era Genesis show! Featuring local singer Chris O’Connell and It BitesFD/Fish keyboardist Tony Turrell (both formerly of Genesis Visible Touch), Genesis Songbook is doing exactly what it says in the title for their Hits and Fan Favourites 2025 tour! From ‘Follow You Follow Me’ and ‘Invisible Touch’, to ‘In The Cage’ and other old fan favourites and live classics, this a show for all Genesis fans!

Reelin' In The Dan

3 Oct 2025 - 6 Mar 2026

Reelin’ in the Dan are an ensemble celebrating the music of Steely Dan, performing songs from the catalogue between 1972-1980. Born from a shared passion for, and upbringing on, Walter Becker and Donald Fagan’s songwriting prowess, the young band is dedicated to recreating the Steely Dan sound as faithfully as possible.

Vinny Peculiar Band

31 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

Vinny Peculiar [aka Alan Wilkes] grew up in Worcestershire and trained as a nurse before signing to Manchester cult label Ugly Man records [former home to Elbow]. He's since put out fourteen albums of literate autobiographical pop music over a twenty-year career touring band, solo and duo shows in the UK, Ireland, Europe and the US. Variously described as an under sung national treasure [UNCUT] a warm hearted Morrissey [Q Magazine] and the missing link between Jarvis Cocker and Roger McGough [Irish Times] past work associations include Bill Drummond [KLF] and his various bands have included ex members of The Smiths, OASIS, Aztec Camera & The Fall. He's written and recorded as Parlour Flames, the band he formed in 2013 with ex OASIS rhythm guitarist Bonehead.

Lang Lang

3 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Lang Lang, one of the worlds leading figures in modern classical music and star of Channel 4s The Piano, will take to the stage for two exceptional performances this autumn, as he masterfully recreates one of the greatest masterpieces of keyboard literature, Bachs The Goldberg Variations. Lang Lang The Goldberg Variations brings to life Lang Langs The Goldberg Variations album in a thrilling live environment. Ive been studying this work for more than 20 years, and recording it has been a lifelong dream, Ive never spent so much time on one piece, explains Lang Lang of The Goldberg Variations. Ive moved into new terrain with the Goldberg Variations and really immersed myself fully in this project. The Goldberg Variations is, in the words of musicologist John Gillespie, the crowning achievement of the Baroque keyboard. On one level it is simply a beautiful piece of keyboard music; on another, its construction and inventiveness make it resemble a musical Rubiks Cube. As a pianist, Lang Lang went on a long and inspirational process to feel the depth and beauty of this outstanding piece of musical craftmanship from Bach. The Goldberg Variations are exceptional: this is the most creative and, crucially, the most multidimensional work in the keyboard repertoire, says Lang Lang; and for two extraordinary evenings, Lang Lang will traverse his audiences through this mesmerising and breathtaking Bach journey. Lang Lang The Goldberg Variations is not to be missed.

Al Stewart

1 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

Full band recreation of all his classic hits! After Al’s last UK tour with his band the Empty Pockets in autumn 2019, he was sidelined for most of 2020 by the Covid-19 pandemic. For his first major tour since then, he has decided to reprise the line-up of his 2019 UK trek. Once again Al and the Pockets will be joined by saxophonist Marc Macisso. He will be playing his old favourites Year Of The Cat, Time Passages, On the Border, Nostradamus and Roads To Moscow along with selections from his deep catalogue. The Scottish-born singer-songwriter has released nearly 20 introspective and lyrically powerful records featuring brilliant backing musicians (Jimmy Page, Phil Collins, Richard Thompson, Peter White, etc.). His biggest platinum successes, Year Of The Cat and Time Passages, were released in 1976 & 1978 respectively. He’s had several top 20 singles, including the above-mentioned titles, as well as On the Border and Song On The Radio. In Al’s own Words: “I’m just a folk singer that is interested in history and wine that got lucky with some hit records! It’s as simple as that really. I was always a huge music fan and originally, I had wanted to be Brian Jones and then Bob Dylan, but those two jobs were already taken. And in many ways, I’m still pretty much the same troubadour that I was back in 1965. I still get a kick out of hearing the Zombies, Hendrix or They Might be Giants on the radio.”

David Gray

25 Aug 2025 - 25 Aug 2025

David Gray’s debut album, 'A Century Ends', was released in 1993, followed by 'Flesh' in 1994. After touring with the likes of Radiohead and the Dave Matthews Band in support of his third album 'Sell, Sell, Sell', David decided to self-finance his fourth album, 'White Ladder', and release it on his own label, IHT Records, in 1998. As David’s recording success grew, so did his reputation as a live performer as he toured all around the world playing such iconic venues as London’s Earls Court and Royal Albert Hall, New York’s Madison Square Garden, and the Los Angeles Hollywood Bowl. In 2016, David released 'The Best of David Gray' and 'Gold In A Brass Age' in 2019. During the span of his career thus far, he has the best selling album in Ireland ever with 'White Ladder', a BAFTA nomination, two Ivor Novellos, a Q award, two Brit nominations, and a Grammy nomination.

Sophie Mccartney

23 May 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back! A new decade beckons and she DOES NOT BELIEVE IT! What does life look like when you’re too old to be young, but too young to be old? Grab your glow sticks and join Sophie as she embarks on life’s next chapter with sequins, sporty laughs and a pair of killer orthopaedic heels.

Josh Widdicombe

17 Sept 2025 - 16 May 2026

Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself.

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

31 May 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.

Ellie Gowers

30 May 2025 - 15 Nov 2025

Emerging onto the UK folk scene with her debut album Dwelling by the Weir (2022), Ellie explored folklore and stories of her hometown, Warwick, through ecological, sociological, and personal themes. It connected with wider audiences and secured her a place on the UK touring circuit. Following the release of her latest single, ‘The Stars Are Ours’, BBC Radio 2 beckoned for a ‘really impressive’ (Mark Radcliffe) live session which was widely lauded, before heading out on a successful Autumn 2023 tour. Ellie has also composed music for BBC Radio 3’s Middlemarch production and toured as a support act for several artists including Blair Dunlop and Elephant Sessions. Ellie marks her return this summer with long-awaited new music. After the release of her celebrated album, Ellie has continued to root herself in the songwriting scene firmly. However this time, her new music amplifies her writing; referencing the more contemporary sounds of MIPSO, Gemma Hayes, and Jeff Buckley. After a heavy year of touring away from home, themes of absence, push/pull, and longing emerge from this new and exciting direction.

Chris Hadfield: A Journey into the Cosmos

12 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Age Guidance: 12+ Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Join Colonel Chris Hadfield – acclaimed astronaut, test pilot, spacewalker, spaceship commander, and best - selling author – for a captivating journey into the majesty of our planet and the vast universe beyond. In this visually stunning event, Chris will present never - before - seen space imagery of Earth, the Moon, Mars, and more, in an awe - inspiring exploration of discovery. Drawing from his three spaceflights, Chris will share gripping personal stories, moments of joy and great danger, insights into cutting - edge space technologies, and his unique perspective on where we are in human history. Along the way, you'll have the chance to engage with Chris directly, ask your own questions, and even enjoy a live music perf ormance. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to be inspired by one of the world’s most remarkable explorers. CHRIS HADFIELD MEET & GREET: The Meet and Greet experience will include: an intimate 30 minute pre-show chat with Chris Hadfield, a copy of his most recent novel 'The Defector' (RRP £9.99), a personal dedication in your copy of the book and a selfie with Chris. Exact timings to be communicated the week before the show. Please be aware that the Meet and Greet experience is an optional add-on and must be purchased in alongside a ticket.

Andy McKee

1 Jun 2025 - 9 Jun 2025

Andy’s imaginative and masterful approach to the instrument and his Guitar Masters tour franchise, a tour package of edgy progressives – is helping to redefine our conception of acoustic guitar. Andy is a self-taught musician who grew up studying cassettes and CDs of artists as diverse as Preston Reed, Don Ross, Billy McLaughlin, Michael Hedges, Eric Johnson and Dream Theater. Andy McKee’s acoustic guitar can approximate the polyrhythmic interplay of a percussion ensemble, the harmonic sweep of a string section, the dazzling runs of a bluegrass doghouse bass-and-banjo duo, and virtually anything else his pastoral compositions and tasteful covers require. In nine years and five records he’s written an oeuvre that globally inspires and intrigues music fans.

Aljaž & Janette: A Night to Remember

22 May 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

A Night to Remember - The brand-new show from Strictly favourites Aljaž Škorjanec & Janette Manrara! It will be a night of unforgettable dancing, great music and plenty of laughter! Aljaž and Janette have graced UK stages across the country for over 6 years, always delivering great shows with spectacular jaw dropping dances that have left audiences wanting more. A Night to Remember is finally here. It promises to deliver an even greater dancing experience than ever before. Aljaž & Janette return with their very own live big band, fronted by boogie woogie legend Tom Seals, and a terrific ensemble cast of dancers and singers. This show capitalises on Aljaž's hugely popular return to Strictly Come Dancing, whilst his wife Janette continues to shine, hosting It Takes Two and BBC’s Morning live. It will be an opportunity to see them take to the dancefloor performing stunning routines to music from the Great American songbook right up to modern day classics. Please join your favourite couple once again for a night of first-class family entertainment in a truly magical Night to Remember!

Andy and the Odd Socks

28 Jun 2025 - 28 Jun 2025

The greatest sock'n'roll band in the world and stars of CBBC's hit TV show Andy and the Band.

MacBeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo

3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2025

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an enthralling new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise, the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

Mad Dog Mcrea

18 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band.

Scott Bennett

23 May 2025 - 30 May 2026

Recently described by the Evening Standard as "Live Comedy's best kept secret" Scott Bennett has been blazing a trail through the stand-up circuit for the best part of a decade. He's written for many high profile acts such as Chris Ramsey and Jason Manford, and recently recorded his debut on BBC Two's Live at the Apollo. In massive demand as a comedy writer and with regular appearances on BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz and The Now Show, Scott is an act on the verge of breaking through into the big time.

The Music of Zimmer vs Williams

17 Aug 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Enjoy the very best scores from the two greatest film composers of the 20th Century. Who’s better? You decide… Anthony Inglis conductor London Concert Orchestra - Pirates of the Carribean - The Dark Knight Rises - Inception - The Da Vinci Code - Gladiator - Man of Steel - Batman Begins VS - E.T. - Harry Potter - Jurassic Park - Close Encounters - Star Wars - Superman

Level 42

18 Sept 2025 - 6 Dec 2026

Eighties funk pop band back on the road again, singing old favourites including 'Running in the Family' and 'Lessons in Love' as well as newer tracks.

The 80s Show

26 Jun 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era as THE 80 s SHOW transports you on a nostalgic journey, celebrating and showcasing the unforgettable hits that defined a generation with an electrifying production to match! From the infectious pop melodies of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Wham! to the rock anthems of Bon Jovi and Tears for Fears, plus a few nice surprises, this show will have everyone dancing and singing along to their favourite 80s tunes. Featuring an excellent line-up of musicians, including saxophone and percussionist, THE 80s SHOW guarantees an authentic and high-energy performance that will capture the essence of the era. These talented artists have meticulously studied the original recordings, ensuring every note and every sound is flawlessly recreated, delivering an unforgettable live experience. Whether you were a child of the 80's or simply appreciate the timeless music of that era, THE 80's SHOW is a must-see event that promises to deliver an unforgettable night of entertainment. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of the biggest '80s bands brought to life by incredible musicians, a mesmerizing multi-media experience, and a stunning light show. Frankie says, "Don't miss it!”

Fisherman's Friends

17 Aug 2025 - 12 Apr 2026

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port Isaac to raise money for charity, singing the traditional songs of the sea handed down to them by their forefathers. In 2010 they signed a major record deal and their album Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends went gold as they became the first traditional folk act to land a UK top ten album. Since then they’ve been the subject of an ITV documentary, released the hit albums One and All and Proper Job and played to hundreds of thousands of fans at home and abroad. The Fisherman’s Friends have been widely credited with starting the revival of interest in shanty-style choral singing but a cornerstone of their success has been their constantly evolving and expanding repertoire.

Daniel O'Donnell

10 Oct 2025 - 13 Oct 2025

The Donegal-based singer, who is one of the most prolific and successful recording artists in the UK charts, is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year since 1988, an unprecedented and unbroken 34-year span, and in doing so, he has outshone everyone from Michael Jackson and Madonna, to U2 and the Rolling Stones. In the UK, Daniel O’Donnell is one of the most successful recording artists of all time. In 2021 he broke his own world record by becoming the first recording artist to chart at least one new album every year in the Artist Albums Chart for 34 consecutive years! During his 35-year career, Daniel has amassed 19 Top 10 albums with 17 of them this century - a feat not matched by any other recording artist! Looking back on his legendary recording and touring career, Daniel can appreciate the pleasure he has brought millions of his adoring fans, his selfless philanthropy, and receiving his Honorary MBE for services to the music industry and charity. There is no doubt but that Daniel intends to continue touring around the globe with his unique, life-affirming shows of music, song and laughter, for a long time to come.

Sara Pascoe

24 May 2025 - 29 Mar 2026

Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor

24 May 2025 - 8 Sept 2025

Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s Instagram account, Live Kitchen Discos, were a means of virtual escapism for many during the Covid-19 lockdown, and became weekly moments of united sequined catharsis. Sophie, her husband Richard Jones (who also plays bass in Sophie’s live band), and their children’s familial exuberance put a smile on the face of the hundreds of thousands watching live. The concert brings the virtual to life, cooking-up classic glitter ball staples and Sophie’s own dancefloor-beckoning bangers from across her seven albums, as well as a variety of well-known classics including 'Our House' by Madness and 'My Favourite Things' from the Sound of Music, in a thoroughly domestic Studio-54 sensation for disco divas of all ages.

Flook

23 May 2025 - 28 Nov 2025

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination. There is certainly no shortage of virtuosity amongst the members of Flook, but the unique impact of this band stems from the wholly intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, frets and skins.

Richard Dawson

22 May 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Acclaimed Northumbrian singer-songwriter drawing comparisons to John Martyn and Captain Beefheart.

Adam Ant

23 Oct 2025 - 25 Nov 2025

One of the seminal figures of new wave, Adam Ant (born Stuart Leslie Goddard) had several distinct phases to his career. Initially, he explored a jagged, guitar-oriented post-punk with his group Adam and the Ants before giving way to a more pop-oriented, glam-tinged musical direction that brought him to the top of the charts. After that had run its course, he refashioned himself as a mainstream singer, which enabled him to stretch his career out for a couple of years. Once it seemed that his musical career had evaporated, he made an unexpected comeback in the early '90s as an adult alternative artist. During all this time, he recorded several great pop singles and had a surprisingly large impact on alternative rock.

In My Liverpool Home, with Danny Jones and Friends

21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Following numerous sold-out Spinners Legends shows and the final show from Hughie Jones, ‘Son of a Spinner’ Danny Jones keeps the ball rolling when he returns to the Music Room for another unforgettable evening of music and fun inventively called In My Liverpool Home. Danny will be joined once more by talented musicians Emma Scarr on fiddle, guitar and banjo, Paul Cook on guitar and of course local legend ‘Count’ John McCormick on double bass. There might even be a special guest. Expect songs old and new, nautical and landlocked, local and overseas, plus all the old favourites that will have you singing in your seats and smiling all the way home. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman

25 May 2025 - 18 Jul 2025

Mark and David are singing, songwriting, strumming, and swigging buddies from the badlands of the Cheshire Plain. Radcliffe has been on BBC national radio since the early nineties and currently hosts the Radio 2 Folk Show and weekend breakfast on 6Music. He is also the author of five bestselling books, the latest being Crossroads – In Search Of The Moments That Changed Music. Previously a member of folk-rock bands The Family Mahone and Galleon Blast, he is currently one half of electronic duo UNE and drummer and lyricist for Americana band Fine Lines whose lead singer and guitarist is….. David Boardman. A consummate guitarist and guitar teacher, David cut his teeth on the rock circuit with Darktown Jubilee touring not only the UK but also North America and Canada. A gifted visual artist, Boardman met Radcliffe in their hometown of Knutsford where their writing partnership soon began to flourish. Their act is one of classic simplicity: two voices, two guitars, some great original songs, the odd carefully chosen cover and the occasional rambling anecdote. They have recently recorded their debut duo album First Light and have somehow managed to hit the sweet spot between David wanting to do dozens of takes before carefully selecting the best bits and Mark thinking it was alright the first time!

Miles Hunt

5 Jun 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt returns to perform songs from his forthcoming album Things Can Change, alongside classics from his 36-year career. For the new album, Miles did what he’s always done and wrote about things that were happening around him, and what had happened to him in the past. Endeavouring to make the music as uplifting as possible, Miles came to accept that we live in a constant state of flux - things can, and will, change. But one thing that he can always be sure of is that his community of friends and family keep him from sinking.

Russell Watson

19 Jul 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

World-famous tenor who has won four Brit Classical Awards and is still the only artist to top the UK and US classical charts at the same time.

Steve Levine

8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult An evening with Steve Levine in conversation with Katie Puckrik. 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Steve Levine’s exceptional career in the recording industry, from his start as a 17-year-old tape op at CBS studios, to becoming the award-winning record producer who changed the way we hear music. Steve dishes the dirt beneath the gold dust with broadcaster and pop music superfan Katie Puckrik, as they discuss the big hits, bad behaviour, and behind-the-velvet-rope studio moments throughout his career. And when those moments include The Clash, Boy George & Culture Club, The Beach Boys, Stevie Wonder and Motörhead — you know you’re in for a night of Control Room Confessions. Broadcaster/writer/performer Katie Puckrik has been an authority on popular culture’s heroes and villains ever since her British television breakthrough hosting Channel 4’s iconic The Word in 1991. Over the years she has danced on a Pet Shop Boys tour (Performance), sung in a Sparks opera (The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman), and fronted a band of rock legends including Clem Burke and Glen Matlock (Lust For Life).

Grayson Perry: Are You Good?

7 Oct 2025 - 23 Nov 2025

Are You Good? A question that I think is fundamental to our humanity. In this show I will be helping you, the audience, find out if you really are thoroughly good or maybe quite evil, but in a fun way. I always start out with the assumption that people are born good and then life happens. So, let’s pull back the curtain and see where your morals truly lie. Are you as virtuous as you think? With lots of audience participation (don’t worry, no one leaves unscathed) and a few silly songs we’ll have an entertaining evening and come out with our core values completely in tatters. Is it more important to be good or to be right? It’s time to update what is a virtue and what is a sin. No biggie.

The Breath

2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2025

The Breath is Stuart McCallum (ex-guitarist of The Cinematic Orchestra), Irish singer Rioghnach Connolly and McCallum's fellow Cinematic alumnus pianist John Ellis, along with drummer Elliot Bennett. Born out of Manchester's fertile music scene they mix Irish folk influences with mesmerising guitar riffs, anthemic themes and powerful hooks. Connolly's soulful vocals are interwoven into the electronic fabric of McCallum's distinctive sound-world. In turns hypnotic, lush, powerfully raw and raucously punchy, their songs entrance, uplift and break your heart as The Breath conjure a kaleidoscope of sound that perfectly frames Connolly's raw songs and soul cleansing vocals. Drawing on the influences of traditional Irish folk song, Connolly's original lyrics pour forth from her own life in a torrent of meaning. She sings songs of birth and death, woman's rights, first love, the call of motherhood, the death of men at sea and post-colonial wrongs. All delivered with compelling emotional honesty and a raw urgency as McCallum, Ellis and Bennett delve deeply into the spaces between rock, ambient, folk and jazz to deliver a powerfully hypnotic accompaniment that moves from chilled soundscapes to rocking anthems.

Elis James & John Robins: That Feels Significant! Live

3 Sept 2025 - 18 Oct 2025

Yes! Britain’s youngest and most relevant podcast-first broadcasters are coming on tour and this time they’re bringing Dave! Expect Made Up Games, Cymru Connections, Mad Dads and three digital firebrands let loose from the shackles of Billy Balance!

Perfectly Frank

29 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025

Bringing the swing of Sinatra to life, Perfectly Frank by David Knopov, as seen on BBC’s The One and Only, is a tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra and is without a doubt one of the most successful Frank Sinatra tributes around. David has been performing Perfectly Frank to a global audience for over 25 years and has even performed to Her Majesty the Queen, senior members of the British, Greek, Spanish and Norwegian royal families and a host of celebrities, including Sir David Frost. Close your eyes and you will swear it’s ol’ blue eyes himself!

Jon Gomm

24 May 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

Jon Gomm, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire in the UK, is an acoustic singer-songwriter with a revolutionary virtuoso guitar style, where he uses one acoustic guitar to create drum sounds, basslines and twisting melodies all at the same time. The emphasis is still on the soulful vocals and songwriting, and his original material is influenced by everything from Robert Johnson to Radiohead. His live shows combine deeply personal performances and a natural wit, with a once seen, never forgotten two-handed guitar style, both physical and complex, producing sounds people can barely believe are coming from a humble acoustic guitar. Jon first laid his hands on a guitar at the age of two (actually it was a ukulele - his parents couldn't find a guitar small enough). He wrote his first song at the age of six, and was soon accompanying his father, a music critic, to gigs in his hometown of Blackpool. Touring musicians would often stay at the Gomm household on the understanding Jon would get a guitar lesson, meaning he had one-to-one instruction from such blues legends as BB King and Jack Bruce of Cream. Nowadays, Jon tours worldwide. In January 2012 his song Passionflower went viral online, with the video passing 6 million hits, resulting in national TV appearances in the UK, Portugal, Holland, Brazil and Turkey.

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

16 Jul 2025 - 22 Mar 2026

What happens when pure comedy takes human form? What happens when a creature is created and bred to do stand up? Nobody knows because that isn’t a thing. What is a thing is Ross Noble doing a show. You can come and see it. This is it. Ross’s on-stage credits include 16 nationwide comedy tours and his recent critically acclaimed performance as Igor in Mel Brooks’ West End revival of monster hit musical Young Frankenstein, at London’s Garrick Theatre. As well as his on-stage work, Ross is a regular on national UK TV and radio programmes such as ‘QI’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News for You’ (BBC One) and ‘Just a Minute' (BBC Radio 4). Ross has fronted Ross Noble: Off Road (Dave) and presented his own surreal magazine show for radio, ‘Britain In Bits’ (BBC Radio 4).

The Night Sky Show

22 Jun 2025 - 22 Feb 2026

The Night Sky Show will take you on an epic journey from our celestial back yard and across the cosmos. Comedy, astronomy and so much more. A show for anyone with a slight interest or more in the night sky. A night for those who want to laugh, learn and enjoy. The Night Sky Show will be a truly fun, entertaining and memorable evening. Helping you understand and enjoy the heavens above and universe beyond. Helpful for the next time you’re looking up at the night sky stargazing, or when you just look up and wonder. For one thing, we’ll skip the heavy going science and hard to follow explanations. The Universe and everything within will be presented in an entertaining and easily absorbed way. An amazing show for everyone! This won’t be a boring astronomy talk. The Night Sky Show is a theatrical performance anyone can enjoy! Learn about the constellations, stars, planets and the deeper cosmos. The sheer scale of the universe and the mythology and stories of the night sky. Presented by Adrian West - A passionate and experienced astronomer. Better known as VirtualAstro on twitter and Facebook. He has one of the largest independent astronomy and space accounts on social media. He’s passionate about the night sky and inspiring people to look up by being interesting, down-to-earth and fun! Adrian has written many astronomy and space related articles for various popular online science magazines. He has also written guides and articles for the BBC, Met office and National Trust to name a few. You can regularly find him pointing things out to people in the night sky. If you look up and wonder, The Night Sky Show is for you. So let's explore!

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster

22 May 2025 - 23 May 2026

Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit comedy Phoenix Nights. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, he's back to deliver the best of his recent work, plus some new bits. Join Clinton for his stories, jokes plus demonstrations of his amazing ability - and as always he'll be in the audience to give you truthful (but startling) readings from the spirit world! Not for the faint hearted.

Bella Hardy

13 Jun 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Bella Hardy, the voice of modern folk, established her reputation as a songwriter when her first original composition 'Three Black Feathers' earned a BBC Folk Award nomination in 2008. Bella has since become a regular on radio and television, notably singing solo in a sold-out Albert Hall at the Proms. She’s written and recorded with everyone from Beautiful South founder David Rotheray to folk luminary Eliza Carthy, and performed with the great Mary Chapin Carpenter on her UK tours. She learnt the songs of Chinese farmers during her time as British Council Musician in Residence in Yunnan Province, spent a year in Tennessee as a ranch hand, and sat on the moors of her beloved Peak District with only her fiddle for company. With the ability to conjure and twist stories that call straight to the heart, her themes of displacement and home, lost and found love, heartache and joy, are delivered with her unique, disarming honesty, and the acclaimed crystalline voice that won her BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Singer of the Year 2014. “Brit folk's finest” – MOJO “A fine, no-nonsense interpreter of traditional music and an excellent songwriter” - THE GUARDIAN “Few are as adventurous and intriguing” – SONGLINES “Stunning… there is an aura of sophistication that will win over listeners who never set foot in a folk club” - THE SUNDAY TIMES Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Graham Nash, Peter Asher

4 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

ABC

24 May 2025 - 22 Nov 2025

To celebrate 40 years since the release of their lauded and timeless debut album The Lexicon of Love, ABC have announced they will perform the iconic album in its entirety with the Soutbank Sinfonia, and conducted by Anne Dudley. Martin Fry’s masterpiece ‘The Lexicon Of Love’ went straight to number one upon release. Fusing dance floor finesse with a post-punk attitude, the album spawned timeless tracks such ‘Poison Arrow’, ‘The Look Of Love’ ‘Tears Are Not Enough’, and ‘All Of My Heart’. The album saw ABC enchant the world with their own unique brand of pop and remains one of the best albums of all time.

An Evening with Graham Nash

4 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

At the heart of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Songwriter's Hall of Fame and Grammy winning artist Graham Nash is his remarkable body of work, including contributions to the Hollies, one of the leading British pop rock bands in the 1960s, to the folk rock super group CSN and beyond in to his solo career. Hits, such as Stop Stop Stop, On A Carousel and Carrie Anne with the Hollies and Marrakesh Express, Teach Your Children and Our House with Crosby, Stills & Nash are staple in our musical history.

Josh Baulf

25 Sept 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Stand-up comedian Josh Baulf.

Rumer

13 Oct 2025 - 21 Oct 2025

The honey-voiced singer-songwriter behind platinum-selling 2010 debut Seasons of My Soul presents Southern-tinged new album Nashville Tears. Seeking new musical inspiration during her time living in the American South, Rumer journeyed to Nashville in search of hidden gems to record. Once she heard the catalogue of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame member Hugh Prestwood, whose work has been recorded by transcendent singers including Alison Krauss, Trisha Yearwood and Judy Collins, she was hooked. Nashville Tears collects 15 of Prestwood’s finest songs, many never recorded until now, revealing truths of the heart, both intimate and universal, realistic and romantic.

Jukebox Idols

9 Jun 2025 - 5 Jul 2026

From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip It Up 60s, Jukebox Idols will feature non-stop hits from the jukebox idols of the past and present, brought to life with show-stopping dance routines. Nadiya and The Overtones will be joined throughout the tour by a stellar supporting cast of dancers as they swing, bop, jive and rock ‘n’ roll their way through a kaleidoscopic array of pop music’s greatest moments, featuring classic hits from the likes of Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, The Backstreet Boys, Take That and Bruno Mars, amongst many others.

The Planets

29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Crosby & Wirral Symphony Orchestras Helping to fundraise for local charities BRITTEN Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra PROKOFIEV Piano Concerto No.3 HOLST The Planets JONATHAN SMALL conductor WILLIAM BRACKEN piano In 2019, two of the Northwest’s premier local orchestras joined forces for the first time for a truly memorable performance of Richard Strauss’ Alpine Symphony. Now, the collaboration continues as both orchestras take to the stage for Gustav Holst’s stellar journey through the cosmos. Joined by ladies from Liverpool Welsh Choral, there will be up to 150 performers involved in the performance! In the first half, CSO start off the afternoon with Britten’s ever-popular Young Person’s Guide, whilst WSO welcome back local pianist William Bracken in a performance of Prokofiev’s vibrant 3rd piano concerto. Conducted by Jonathan Small, it is sure to be an afternoon to remember for all concerned. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Andy Fairweather Low & The Lowriders

16 Oct 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

For the first time since 2021, Andy Fairweather Low & The Lowriders will be touring the UK! Andy Fairweather Low shot to fame as Lead Singer in Amen Corner singing massive hits like 'Bend Me Shape Me', 'Hello Suzy' and '( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice' . A hugely successful Solo career followed with Wide Eyed And Legless being the biggest International hit from his three solo albums. One of the most respected musicians in the world, Andy has played guitar with more legendary artists than most people can name – Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, The Band, Roger Waters ... and hundreds more. Andy now tours the world together with his band Ian Jennings - Bass & Vocals, Paul Beavis - Drums, Nick Pentelow - Sax & Clarinet & Richard Milner – Organ Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Billy Elliot the Musical

24 May 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever. This is a Live Streamed Production

Hejira: Celebrating Joni Mitchell

6 Jun 2025 - 3 Oct 2025

Hejira is a 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums The Hissing of Summer Lawns, Hejira, Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter and Mingus (regarded as her ‘jazz period’), Joni then toured briefly with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous jazz musicians (Metheny, Mays, Brecker, Pastorius and Alias). The tour was recorded, producing the outstanding live album, ‘Shadows And Light’; it is from this album that the band Hejira is drawing the body of its repertoire. Comprising highly experienced jazz musicians, this band is fronted by the brilliant Hattie Whitehead who not only has - in her own way - assimilated the poise, power and beauty of Joni’s vocals, but also plays guitar with Joni’s stylistic mannerisms. Expect an evening of the ‘great’ songs from Mitchell’s back catalogue, such as Amelia, Woodstock, A Case Of You, Song For Sharon, Edith And The Kingpin etc.!

Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas

3 Jun 2025 - 4 Jun 2025

The musical partnership between the world-renowned Scottish fiddler Alasdair Fraser and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 20 years, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music –and continue to thrill audiences at festivals and concert tours internationally with their virtuosic playing, a near-telepathic understanding and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music. A 2011 inductee into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame, Fraser has a career spanning over 30 years, with a long list of awards, accolades, radio and television credits, and feature performances on movie soundtracks. Haas, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, is one of the most sought-after cellists in traditional music today, and has performed and recorded with a who’s who of the fiddle world. Together, the duo blend a profound understanding of Scottish tradition with cutting-edge string explorations, and, in addition to performing, they both have motivated generations of string players through their teaching at fiddle camps across the globe.

Gordon Giltrap & John Etheridge

15 Oct 2025 - 19 Oct 2025

After the success of their 2024 tour, guitar supremos Gordon Giltrap and John Etheridge join forces again and return for an unforgettable evening of top-class musicianship. Two of the UK’s most respected musicians, these innovative guitarists will be performing material from their respective careers and favourite pieces from the landscape of their musical visions and influences in what promises to be an electrifying show. Guaranteed to enthral guitar aficionados, acoustic enthusiasts and music lovers in general, don’t miss the chance to see these influential guitarists in action.

David Ford

9 Oct 2025 - 6 Nov 2025

These days, David Ford feels much more at home operating on the fringes of the music business, not trying to be famous, not trying to get rich. It might be an unconventional way to conduct a musical career, but this is not a conventional guy, as evidenced by his most recent album, Animal Spirits, a surprisingly accessible, even soulful collection of songs about economics. As an artist Ford still defies classification or comparison. Singer-songwriter doesn’t begin to cover it. He writes and performs with fluency across multiple genres, plays every instrument on the stage and even invents new ones to create truly unique recordings and performances. Every live show is different. Ford’s trademark one-man loop machine circus grows more complex and audacious every year, but then he is just as likely to show up with a six-piece band, a string quartet, jazz drummer or a choir and his most recent UK tour proved he can be equally compelling sat in an armchair, playing acoustic guitar and telling stories. The result is a live spectacle described by The Guardian as “unmissable”. As well as playing sold-out headline shows on both sides of the Atlantic, he has toured with and supported artists such as Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint, Ray LaMontagne, Aimee Mann, Sara Bareilles, Gomez, Aqualung, Richard Ashcroft, Suzanne Vega, Augustana, Ingrid Michaelson and Jakob Dylan.

Tony Hadley

23 Nov 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

Former Spandau Ballet frontman and successful solo artist. Born in Islington, Tony Hadley was greatly inspired by the music of Frank Sinatra. When he was 17 years old, Hadley not only saw Ol’ Blue Eyes perform at London’s Royal Albert Hall, but also managed to get backstage and shake his hand. Not long after, Hadley co-founded and became the lead vocalist of Spandau Ballet. The members of the New Romantic band had all gone to school together. Spandau Ballet rose to prominence throughout the ’80s, having released eight top 10 UK albums and numerous top 10 singles including To Cut A Long Story Short, True, Gold, Only When You Leave and Through The Barricade.

Rick Wakeman

12 Oct 2025 - 29 Oct 2025

Classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who plied his trade with Yes and developed his own brand of live spectacular in a solo act.

Rick Buckler: A Night Of Music & Memories

8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

Rick Buckler was the drummer for The Jam throughout the band's entire existence. Her performed every concert and played on every record the band ever made.

The D.A.M Trilogy

23 Nov 2025 - 24 Nov 2025

The D.A.M. Trio—Dennis Davis, Carlos Alomar, and George Murray—played a crucial role in shaping David Bowie’s most experimental works. Alomar, a teenage guitar prodigy, began performing at Harlem’s Apollo Theatre, collaborating with legends like Chuck Berry and James Brown. His life changed in 1974 when he met Bowie, leading to co-writing the hit "Fame" alongside John Lennon and establishing a creative partnership that spanned from 'Young Americans' to the 'Berlin Trilogy' and even 2003’s 'Reality'. In 1976, Alomar formed the D.A.M. Trio with drummer Dennis Davis and bassist George Murray, who contributed to Bowie's 'Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)' in 1980. They further solidified their influence by backing Iggy Pop during the recording of 'The Idiot' in Berlin. The trio's final performance with Bowie took place on Saturday Night Live in 1979, showcasing their innovative sound. In June 2023, Alomar and Murray made an emotional reunion at the David Bowie World Fan Convention in New York, performing together for the first time since their last TV appearance. This moment celebrated their legacy as one of Bowie’s most iconic rhythm sections, influential in defining a generation of groundbreaking music.

Anchoress

11 Jun 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

Welsh songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer The Anchoress (aka Catherine Anne Davies) found a room of her own, creating a one-woman sonic vision on her Welsh Music Prize nominated Top 40 second album, The Art of Losing.

The Liverpool Shanty Choir

22 Jun 2025 - 23 Jun 2025

The Liverpool Shanty Choir comprises a group of ship mates berthed at Liverpool John Moores University singing a cappella sea ballads and traditional work songs from the great age of sail. With members from a variety of fields and backgrounds, they are a mixed choir specialising in songs (traditional and original) associated with the great port of Liverpool. Shanty-singing is a communal genre, so come along prepared to sing, to blow the man down, and to mull over the question that has plagued humankind since they first went down to the sea in ships: What shall we do with the drunken sailor?

The RAH Band

23 May 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

The RAH Band was formed by Richard Anthony Hewson in 1977 and their first hit was the chart smash ‘The Crunch’. This went top ten in UK and Europe. The RAH Band went on to have jazz funk club hits such as ‘Falcon’ and ‘Slide’.

Chris Smither

24 Oct 2025 - 28 Oct 2025

William Christopher Smither is an American folk/blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His music draws deeply from the blues, American folk music, and modern poets and philosophers.

Jen Brister: Under Privilege

17 Oct 2025 - 13 Jun 2026

Brister has it all: a wife, kids, a house and a job she loves (sometimes) so what the hell is she moaning about? Join Jen as she takes an irreverent look at the often controversial subject of privilege. Who has it? Who doesn't? And why does no one like to admit they have any?

The Amy Winehouse Band

24 Oct 2025 - 19 Dec 2025

We are delighted to bring you this exceptional & unique show: this, is The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass player Dale Davis and Amy’s close friend from the very start of her career, celebrate her era defining global music and live performances, keeping her spirit and legacy and the Amy Winehouse sound alive in a true connection only possible by Amy ’s original band.

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins

5 Feb 2026 - 11 Mar 2026

John Mackay & Sally Homer, in association with Debi Allen/Curtis Brown, present The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins You may know her as Bake-Off Sue, Taskmaster Sue, Just A Minute Sue, or the Sue that gives you travel envy - but stand-up Sue is full of surprises. In this brand-new show, she shares the unlikely happenings from a career in the spotlight. What’s the fallout when your pituitary gland goes haywire on live TV? How do you convince the public you didn’t really fall onto that hoover attachment? And when intimate photos get splashed all over the internet, how do you switch the shame to dignity and joy? In her first live show in over a decade, Sue delivers a hilarious treatise on stigma, humiliation, and misunderstanding.

Nell Bryden

13 Nov 2025 - 26 Nov 2025

Modern day Dixie, bluegrass, jazz, soul and blues from this Brooklyn singer-songwriter and Radio 2 favourite.

The Stylistics

2 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past. With their charisma, style and harmony, The Stylistics quickly evolved into one of the best-selling Philadelphia groups ever.

Jade Helliwell

19 Sept 2025 - 19 Sept 2025

Jade Helliwell takes to the stage for a one time special show at the Philharmonic Music Room. The show promises to bring together Jade’s two loves, music & comedy storytelling. After calls from fans of Jade’s music and live shows for her to incorporate comedy into her live show, Jade decided to take the chance and put on the special. After the debut of her ‘Victoria Wood esque’ song ‘Hot Tub Song’ on the Girls Night In The Round Tour in 2023, Jade has been busy writing material for a show just like this. The audience can expect an acoustic performance of all the fan favourites, followed by an ‘all new’ set of story telling and comedy songs. Influenced by the likes of Victoria Wood & Fascinating Ada. The show is set to be a rollercoaster of emotions and something not to be missed.

James Grant

24 May 2025 - 31 May 2025

James Grant is simply one of the most renowned and respected musicians Scotland has ever produced. His career began in the early eighties with Friends Again. Although short-lived, their influence was huge, helping to define the emerging sound of the Scottish bands that followed them. It was in Love and Money that James found more widespread recognition; four albums, working with an array of legendary producers such as Gary Katz (Steely Dan) and Tom Dowd (Rod Stewart, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin) several hit singles, a world-wide following and silver discs in the UK helped seal his reputation as one of the best songwriters in the country. He has shared the stage and worked with such luminaries as Donald Fagen (Steely Dan), BBKing, Pete Seeger, Nanci Griffiths, U2, Jeff Pocaro (Toto), Tim Schmidt (The Eagles), Tom Verlaine. He has released 6 solo albums and continues to record and perform.

Orchestra Baobab

15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

With their mix of Afro-Cuban style, pop, traditional griot music, and lilting, mellifluous rhythms, Orchestra Baobab get audiences dancing along to their classic tunes around the world. Orchestra Baobab’s story began in the 1960s. In a fashionable club built around a baobab tree, the band developed a distinctive take on a raft of styles, and set the tempo for a new era of Senegalese and African music! Classic albums followed, and now they celebrate decades of incredible music. Atcha Lene – let’s go!

Mama Afrika

17 Oct 2025 - 29 Nov 2025

Zimbabwean born singer, musician and storyteller Anna Mudeka tells the remarkable life story of an iconic South African singer, songwriter and civil rights activist, Miriam Makeba, charting her rise from the townships of Johannesburg to global star, forced into exile for her stand against apartheid and marginalised for championing Black rights. Told in four character incarnations chronicling a life blighted by hardship, tragedy and struggle; Mama Afrika the story of hope, determination and song features many best loved songs including Mbube, Pata Pata and Soweto Blues, embodying an irrepressible spirit and integrity and which earned her legendary status. Mama Afrika is a solo performance by Anna Mudeka. Script by Zimbabwean writer Tomas Lutuli Brickhill, musical direction by John Vigar at Totena Music, backing soundtrack recorded by Zimbabwean multi-instrumentalist Ziva Guveya. Directed by Tonia Daley-Campbell. Produced by Arts La’Olam. Originally co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre and Supported by The Arts Council England, The Makeba Foundation & Norwich Theatre.

John & Paul - Beyond The Beatles

22 Aug 2025 - 22 Aug 2025

Join us at the Philharmonic Hall on Friday evening for a spectacular theatre show, expertly crafted by the renowned Cavern Club. This world-class production features two legendary performers from The Cavern Club BeatlesAdam Hastings as John Lennon and Tony Coburn as Paul McCartney. Each artist will take the stage with their own band, delivering an unforgettable tribute to the iconic solo careers of John and Paul. Meticulously designed with passion and authenticity, this show promises an evening of outstanding music and nostalgia.

In Harmony 16th Birthday Concert

11 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Featuring: - In Harmony Liverpool String Orchestras - In Harmony Liverpool Wind Band - In Harmony Liverpool Children’s Choir Join us to mark 16 years of In Harmony Liverpool – life-changing orchestral music-making with the children and families of North Liverpool. Hear over 450 young musicians perform alongside members from Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra culminating in a joyous finale of massed choir and orchestra conducted by Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Chief Conductor Domingo Hindoyan. The show will feature In Harmony Liverpool young musicians aged 8-11 from schools in Everton and Anfield, so come and join us for our celebration!

Ellis Murphy

6 Jun 2025 - 6 Jun 2025

HSP PRSNTS: Ellis Murphy at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room on 6th June 2025.

Jimmy Anderson

12 Sept 2025 - 16 Oct 2025

With 188 Tests and 700+ wickets to his name, Jimmy remains one of cricket's most legendary figures - who's certainly aged like a fine wine. Join him as he reflects on the soaring highs: from facing international greats such as Ricky Ponting and Sachin Tendulkar and winning the Ashes four times, to the tough lows of crushing defeats and the shock of being dropped. Jimmy will detail the highlights of this time, his final resurgence under Brendon McCullum, and ending his career with his 700th wicket, all alongside his teammates and lifelong friends on the England team. Sharing the stage alongside Tailenders co-host and musician Felix White, the duo will also unpack some of their favourite cricketing moments in their usual alternative fashion. Together they'll bring sharp(ish) insights, humour and wit to untold stories, recounting their greatest (and most ridiculous) moments together. With the opportunity to ask your own questions, this is a night of cricket, camaraderie, and chaos you won't want to miss.

Rob Brydon: A Night of Songs and Laughter

26 Nov 2025 - 16 Dec 2025

Featuring a sensational live band, 'A Night of Songs and Laughter' tells Rob's personal musical journey from South Wales to the West End and beyond. With a hugely entertaining and brilliantly unexpected selection of songs, Rob will regale audiences with hilarious tales from his distant and recent past.

An Evening Without Kate Bush

11 Jun 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

Presented by John Mackay Performed by Sarah-Louise Young Made with Russell Lucas Howl with the Hounds of Love and dance on the moors with Wuthering Heights! She’s not there - but you are. Whether you’ve been a fan for decades or recently joined the shoal via the ‘Stranger Things’ phenomenon, there has never been a better time to release your inner Bush and celebrate at this joyful, unique and mind-blowing show. Following its sold-out, critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe première, London seasons, UK and Australian tours this smash-hit, award-winning show is back! Sarah-Louise Young and co-creator Russell Lucas pay glorious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music.

Throwing Muses

24 May 2025 - 2 Sept 2025

Kristin Hersh brings the Throwing Muses live show to Europe in Spring 2025. Their first tour since 2011, the Muses will embark on a 2025 European tour as a three-piece, fronted by Hersh. Hersh remains one of the most unique and singular talents of her generation, a celebrated and gifted writer as well as a relentlessly touring musician. Throwing Muses finds Hersh going back to where it all began, with nearly 40 years of Muses history behind them. This year marks a new chapter in the project. A very rare opportunity to witness one of the great cult American rock bands, we look forward to presenting the Muses on their intimate European adventure.

Akram Abdulfattah

19 Jul 2025 - 19 Jul 2025

Akram Abdulfattah is a Palestinian-American violinist who combines jazz with middle eastern and Indian music. Akram’s music is influenced by Hindu, Turkish, and Persian styles, reflecting the rich legacy and culture of oriental sounds in a modernized fashion. In 2023, his multinational group visited the UK for the first time, performing a debut London show, and appearing at Knockengorroch and Cambridge Folk festivals. Akram’s talent has received international recognition as he’s won prestigious awards and engaged in various international and cross-culture projects. 'A truly gifted violinist, with agility, virtuosity, and a deep spiritual and emotional connection. His music is rooted in Middle Eastern traditions, but his musicality extends way beyond geographical boundaries.' Brian Keane, American multiple Emmy winning composer, renowned guitarist, and Grammy winning producer Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Professor Alice Roberts

25 Aug 2025 - 19 Nov 2025

Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey to establish who spread Christianity, how and why; the story of the fall of an Empire – and the rise of another. Celebrating the publication of her new book, DOMINATION, the narrative will lead audiences from a secluded valley in South Wales to the shores of Brittany; from the heart of the Roman Empire in a time of political turmoil to the ancient city of Corinth in the footsteps of the apostle Paul; from Alexandria in the fourth century to Constantinople. As the Roman Empire crumbled in Western Europe, a shadow of power remained, almost perfectly mapping onto its disappearing territories. And then, it continued to spread. Unearthing the archaeological clues and challenging long-established histories, Professor Roberts tells a remarkable story about the relationship between the Roman Empire and Christianity. Lifting the veil on secrets that have been hidden in plain sight, this story is nothing short of astonishing. Domination is a page-turning exploration of power and its survival, and now you have the opportunity to hear more from the author in this exciting evening with Professor Alice Roberts.

NYOS Summer Concerts

2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2025

NYOS, Scotland’s national youth orchestra presents the world premiere of a new concerto from Jay Capperauld, one of Scotland’s most innovative young composers, in celebration of their first international tour in almost 10 years. NYOS are thrilled to be joined by accordionist and BBC New Generation artist Ryan Corbett who will appear as soloist in Capperauld’s exciting and macabre new work, inspired by Luigi Galvani, an 18th-century physician whose experiments influenced Shelley’s Frankenstein. Featuring Scotland's most promising young musicians, the NYOS orchestra will be conducted by their Music Director Catherine Larsen-Maguire in a spectacular programme also featuring Anna Clyne’s This Midnight Hour and Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique.

The Vernon Spring

25 May 2025 - 28 May 2025

The Vernon Spring is the recording project of North London-born musician Sam Beste, whose journey traces various arcs across jazz, soul, ambient, and songwriting modes. Beste's dedication and talent placed him in Amy Winehouse’s orbit, whom he accompanied as her live pianist for the majority of her ascendent career. Their pairing paved the way for other significant and diverse collaborations, including work with Gabriels, Kendrick Lamar producer Sounwave, Beth Orton, Kano, Joy Crookes, Matthew Herbert, and MF DOOM. After years of writing and releasing music with the alt-soul outfit Hejira during his mid-twenties, Beste helped form the Lima Limo collective and label, which offered a supportive community and inspiring creative foundation. By 2019, he began releasing solo music as The Vernon Spring, developing a voice that merged his jazz background with contemporary electronic production. His debut EP and subsequent releases, including the acclaimed A Plane Over Woods and Earth, On A Good Day, established a signature sound for The Vernon Spring: ethereal piano work layered with emotive vocals and subtle electronics.

Suzanne Vega

19 Oct 2025 - 3 Nov 2025

Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang what has been called contemporary folk or neo-folk songs of her own creation in Greenwich Village clubs. Since the release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed 1985 debut album, she has given sold-out concerts in many of the world’s best-known venues. Known for performances that convey deep emotion, Vega’s distinctive, “clear, unwavering voice” (Rolling Stone) has been described as “a cool, dry sandpaper-brushed near-whisper” by The Washington Post, with NPR Music noting that she “has been making vital, inventive music” throughout the course of her decades-long career.

Jake Xerxes Fussell

2 Sept 2025 - 7 Sept 2025

Durham, North Carolina singer and guitarist Jake Xerxes Fussell (yes, that’s his real middle name, after Georgia potter D.X. Gordy) grew up in Columbus, Georgia, son of Fred C. Fussell, a folklorist, curator, and photographer who hails from across the river in Phenix City, Alabama (once known as “The Wickedest City in America” for its rampant vice, corruption, and crime.) Fred’s fieldwork took him, often with young Jake in tow, across the Southeast documenting traditional vernacular culture, which included recording blues and old-time musicians with fellow folklorists and recordists George Mitchell and Art Rosenbaum (which led Jake to music) and collaborating with American Indian artists (which led Jake eventually to his graduate research on Choctaw fiddlers.) As a teenager Jake began playing and studying with elder musicians in the Chattahoochee Valley, apprenticing with Piedmont blues legend Precious Bryant, with whom he toured and recorded, and riding wild with Alabama bluesman, black rodeo rider, rye whiskey distiller, and master dowser George Daniel. He joined a Phenix City country band who were students of Jimmie Tarlton of Darby and Tarlton; he accompanied Etta Baker in North Carolina; he moved to Berkeley, where he hung with genius documentary filmmaker Les Blank and learned from Haight folkies like Will Scarlett (Jefferson Airplane, Hot Tuna, Brownie McGhee) and cult fingerstyle guitarist Steve Mann; he appeared on A Prairie Home Companion. He did a whole lot of listening, gradually honing his prodigious guitar skills, singing, and repertoire. In 2005 he moved to Oxford, Mississippi, where he enrolled in the Southern Studies department at Ole Miss, recorded and toured with Rev. John Wilkins, and in 2014, began recording his first solo album. Jake’s 2015 self-titled debut record, produced by and featuring William Tyler, transmutes ten arcane folk and blues tunes into vibey cosmic laments and crooked riverine rambles. Collaborating with Tyler and engineer Mark Nevers in Nashville was a conscious decision to depart cloistered trad scenes and sonics for broader, more oblique horizons. Tyler, a guitar virtuoso known for his own compositions that untether and reframe traditional six-string forms and techniques, helmed the push boat in inimitable fashion, enlisting crack(ed) Nashville session vets Chris Scruggs (lap steel, bass, mandolin: Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Marty Stuart), Brian Kotzur (drums: Silver Jews), and Hoot Hester (fiddle; Bill Monroe, Ray Charles) to crew. In 2017 Fussell followed his celebrated self-titled debut with a moving new album of Natural Questions in the form of transmogrified folk/blues koans. This time these radiant ancient tunes tone several shades darker while amplifying their absurdist humour, illuminating our national, and psychic, predicaments. What in the Natural World features art by iconic painter Roger Brown and contributions from three notable Nathans—Nathan Bowles (Steve Gunn), Nathan Salsburg (Alan Lomax Archive), and Nathan Golub (Mountain Goats)—as well as Joan Shelley and Casey Toll (Mt. Moriah). On Out of Sight, his third and most finely wrought album yet, guitarist, singer, and master interpreter Fussell is joined for the first time by a full band featuring Nathan Bowles (drums), Casey Toll (bass), Nathan Golub (pedal steel), Libby Rodenbough (violin, vocals), and James Anthony Wallace (piano, organ). An utterly transporting selection of traditional narrative folksongs addressing the troubles and delights of love, work, and wine (i.e., the things that matter), collected from a myriad of obscure sources and deftly metamorphosed, Out of Sight contains, among other moving curiosities, a fishmonger’s cry that sounds like an astral lament (“The River St. Johns”); a cotton mill tune that humorously explores the unknown terrain of death and memory (“Winnsboro Cotton Mill Blues”); and a fishermen’s shanty/gospel song equally concerned with terrestrial boozing and heavenly transcendence (“Drinking of the Wine”).

Disney In Concert

19 Feb 2026 - 4 May 2026

Disney In Concert: The Sound of Magic, is a symphonic celebration of Disney music, animation and memories – a century in the making! Your favourite characters and soundtracks from the Walt Disney Animation Studios and more will come to life on stage and big screen in a live-to-film concert like never before. Performed by a live symphony orchestra, this newly imagined concert takes you on a magic carpet ride through the most memorable song, score and movie moments of The Walt Disney Company, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Moana, Alice in Wonderland, Aladdin, The Jungle Book, Frozen, The Lion King, Fantasia, Encanto, Beauty and the Beast, and more. The Sound of Magic is under the direction of an acclaimed creative team, including Creative Director Amy Tinkham, Music Director Giles Martin and Arranger and Orchestrator Ben Foster.

David Olusoga

3 Jun 2025 - 10 Nov 2025

David Olusoga: The State of the British Union, Why Black History Matters Following his recent four part BBC documentary, 'Union' David Olusoga, British-Nigerian historian, author, presenter and BAFTA winning film-maker, examines why black history matters, the causes of the ‘history wars’ and asks where they might lead us.

The Dubliners Encore - Official Stage Show

13 Nov 2025 - 19 Mar 2026

The Dubliners Encore is the Official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners’ John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and craic, into one unforgettable night. Rediscover the original bad boys of Irish music - the beards, the ballads, and the band that put Ireland on the world stage. This hugely talented cast captures the magic of The Dubliners singing all their hits, including The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Black Velvet Band, Whiskey in the Jar and The Irish Rover. Be a part of the ultimate Irish sing-along. This music extravaganza will have you singing your heart out and dancing your cares away long after the lights have dimmed.

An Evening with Chris Hoy

3 Jun 2025 - 3 Jun 2025

Every ticket will include a copy of All That Matters by Chris Hoy SIR CHRIS HOY is one of Britain’s greatest Olympians. A six-time Olympic gold medallist and 11-time world champion, his career was built on mastering the split-second moments that define victory. Yet last year, he faced another life-changing moment, as he found out he had Stage 4 cancer. Now, in celebration of his new book All That Matters, hear Chris’ story live as he shares the next phase of his extraordinary life with exceptional bravery. Join him as he reflects on the mindset, resilience and determination that have shaped him on and off the bike – and the lessons that have helped him through sport’s biggest challenges and life’s greatest tests. Chris will also touch on the role his wife and family has played during this time, and how to find ways to focus on the moments that matter, showing us how we can do the same. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Chris’ story in his own words, and to ask your own questions in an evening of insight, courage, and inspiration.

The Massed Bands Of His Majesty’s Royal Marines Live In Concert

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, precision, and pageantry as the world-renowned Massed Bands of His Majesty’s Royal Marines take to the stage for their spectacular UK tour. Featuring a mix of military classics, rousing film scores, and breathtaking solo performances, this concert will leave you full of pride. Witness the impeccable discipline of our world famous Corps of Drums and the unmistakable sound of one of the finest military ensembles in the world.

Boyzlife

2 Aug 2025 - 1 Apr 2026

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands. There are few acts that accomplished the level of success that Boyzone and Westlife respectively achieved. As two of the defining groups of 90s and 00s boyband era, both boybands together scored an incredible 21+ UK No.1 singles and can consider countless millions of audience members performed to worldwide.

The Blow Monkeys

9 Oct 2025 - 24 Oct 2025

With hits like ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’, The Blow Monkeys epitomised the glamour of mid-80s pop at its most graceful and sophisticated. In the band’s frontman Robert Howard (aka Dr. Robert), they possessed a tall, charismatic singer who was both camera-friendly and clever, who appeared to be just as much at ease on the catwalk that is pop’s conveyor belt as he was penning witty, incisive songs. While quite clearly Robert’s band, though, the Blow Monkeys were also gifted three immensely talented musicians in bassist Mick Anker (he of the trademark bowler hat), saxophonist Neville Henry and drummer Tony Kiley. Behind the band’s stylish veneer lay something else, which became increasingly apparent from Robert’s lyrics. While some of the Smash Hits generation avoided politics with a capital P, The Blow Monkeys openly criticised the policies of the Conservative government, railing against social injustices and adopting an openly left-of-centre stance on issues of the day. From openly endorsing the gay community “Digging Your Scene” to an outright attack on Margaret Thatcher ‘Celebrate (The Day After You)’ – a duet with the late, great Curtis Mayfield, The Blow Monkeys were always the thinking person’s pop group. As the 1980s progressed, so too did the band’s musical style, from a sound once dubbed “jazz punk” by Robert to a more soulful, jazzy style and an ever-increasing adoption of dance music. The Blow Monkeys of their rare, indie debut single ‘Live Today Love Tomorrow’ (recorded on a shoestring in 1981) would be barely recognisable to those who bought the Balearic remix of ‘La Passionara’ from 1990. And yet a soulful, spiritually uplifting strain has continued to run through their music – and, indeed, that of Robert’s solo recordings – to this day.

Amber Sings Ella

12 Sept 2025 - 12 Sept 2025

Amber Sigs Ella: Celebrating the Fist Lady of Song is a passionate tribute to the timeless legacy of Ella Fitzgerald. Showcasing some of the finest talent from Liverpool’s vibrant jazz scene, this performance offers an evocative journey through the many eras of Ella’s illustrious career. Join acclaimed vocalist Amber Kuti and her exceptional ensemble, under the musical direction of Alex McDowall, as they honour Fitzgerald’s extraordinary repertoire. From beloved standards such as “All of Me” and “Dream a Little Dream” to hidden gems like “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Just One of Those Things”, this show is a celebration of one of the most iconic voices in jazz history. Photo Credit Paul Baines Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

LIPA Big Band and Singers

29 May 2025 - 29 May 2025

After their hugely successful Christmas Concert, The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) Big Band and Singers are back for a celebration of jazz and swing classics. Over 20 iconic songs from across the ages including: Frank Sinatra’s New York New York, Ella Fitzgerald’s Black Coffee, Michael Bublé’s Sway, Paul Anka’s Eye of the Tiger and jazz from Louis Jordan, and Quincy Jones. Celebrate the 149th day of the year and National Biscuit Day in style and join some of the UK’s brightest musicians and singers for an unforgettable night of big band bangers and cool crooning. Don’t miss it – it’ll be a hoot! Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

An Evening with Racing Icons Mika Häkkinen & David Coulthard

23 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

Experience the electrifying reunion of motorsport's most captivating teammate rivalry as stars MIKA HÄKKINEN and DAVID COULTHARD take the stage for an uncensored, no-holds-barred conversation about their careers and the 2025 season so far. Once rivals, then teammates who both enjoyed and endured the ups and downs of intra-team battles, this illustrious duo drove McLaren to the 1998 FIA Formula 1 World Championship for Constructors with a partnership as brilliant and consistent as it was sometimes volatile. Discover how their longstanding rivalry and team partnership evolved into an enduring friendship - forged on the racetrack and strengthened through mutual respect. Mika, the "Flying Finn," renowned as the only driver Michael Schumacher ever admitted to fearing, recounts his journey - including joining Ayrton Senna at McLaren, surviving a life-threatening crash at the 1995 Adelaide Grand Prix, and executing his iconic 190mph overtake at the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix, once voted by fans as the greatest overtake in motorsport history. He will also reflect on his path to winning back-to-back Drivers’ Championship titles. David Coulthard - ‘DC’ as he is known - regarded as one of Britain’s fastest and most consistent drivers in motorsport, will share insights from his 15-season career, from replacing Ayrton Senna at Williams in 1994 to securing his maiden win in 1995, racing for McLaren and Red Bull Racing, and accumulating 13 Grand Prix victories, including two wins each at both the British and Monaco Grands Prix. Together, they’ll dissect defining moments—from controversial team orders to dramatic on-track collisions—and reflect on how they brought McLaren the World Championship for Constructors in 1998. They will also share their thoughts on the current 2025 season that started strongly with victories for their former team, McLaren, but with a closely fought battle in prospect against Red Bull Racing, Ferrari, and Mercedes. Fierce rivals, close friends, and racing icons - don’t miss this unique chance to see Mika and David as you’ve never seen them before.

Steve Knightley

5 Nov 2025 - 16 Nov 2025

As a long-serving troubadour of the folk and acoustic music scene, master songwriter and storyteller Steve Knightley has spent much of his life on the road, collecting songs, stories, anecdotes and observations with the odd disaster along the way. Best known for his work with the award-winning acoustic roots group Show of Hands, Steve has performed in venues from the Albert Hole in Bristol to the Albert Hall in London. His impressive back catalogue of songs are modern classics, still filling the folk clubs and festival fields, and forever influencing the next generation of folk artists. Steve says, 'A life on the road certainly has its challenges, but I can't say I'd do it differently if I had to start all over again. The format of 'Songs and Stories', and now 'Roadworks' allows me to share the stories I've collected over the years, along with plenty of observations along the way. It's just me, a radio mic and a couple of guitars which is daunting and liberating in equal measures, and it's enabled me to build elements into my shows which I've never been able to before.'

The Divine Comedy

6 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025

Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and again proved to be one of the UK’s best and most original songwriters. 2016's Foreverland exemplifies this, with references to everything from Catherine The Great to the French Foreign Legion. Neil says of the new record, ‘it’s about meeting your soul mate and living happily ever after… and then what comes after happily ever after. Get ready for the most historically inaccurate hit of the summer’. While not releasing a record since 2010’s Bang Goes The Knighthood, Neil Hannon has certainly kept himself busy. He co-wrote a second album for acclaimed cricket-themed project, The Duckworth Lewis Method, composed a choral work for the Royal Festival Hall’s newly renovated organ entitled ‘To Our Fathers In Distress’, and oversaw the transfer of his musical, Swallows And Amazons, to the West End stage.

Christine Collister

17 Jun 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Christine's career now spans an incredible 40 years. Over that bridge of time she has released 24 albums, a DVD celebrating 20 years in the business and an acclaimed single with the BBC: the theme tune for The Life and Loves of a She-Devil in 1987. Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever.

Nadia Reid

18 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Nadia Reid’s Enter Now Brightness is an album of departure and questioning, a reminder that songwriting can transform pain, joy, thoughts, and anger into something new. “I’m so much better off now that it exists,” she says. “Now feels like a new time.” Moving further from her folk roots, Reid establishes a sound distinctly her own—poised and expansive. The title, drawn from a book passage, evokes light breaking through, the feeling of stepping onto a stage, of life beginning. A record of great beauty and change, Enter Now Brightness captures Reid’s evolution, blending textural pop, country-leaning folk-rock, and striking emotional depth.

Chris Wood

21 Sept 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. A self-taught musician, composer and song writer, Chris is a lifelong autodidact whose independent streak shines through everything he does. Always direct and unafraid to speak his mind, his song writing has been praised for its surgical clarity. He cites his major influence as Anon. On stage Chris has the air of a craftsman who no longer needs to be precious about his art. Without any apparent effort he reaches deep into an enviable repertoire of songs before revealing another gem.

Horse - The Same Sky 35th Anniversary Show

5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2025

Horse, is the phenomenal singer, songwriter and true icon. The first Horse album, The Same Sky, was released on Capitol, June 18th 1990. The songs on this album, remain an important backdrop for many lives. The first single taken from the album was 'You could be Forgiven', followed by 'The Speed of the Beat' and 'Sweet Thing'. The final single from the album was the beautiful song 'Careful', (with just voice and strings), still standing the test of time. 'Careful' was covered by Will Young. The band toured the album extensively all over the UK and Europe and also supported legends such as Tina Turner and BB King. In this unique show, the format will be an ‘in conversation’ style, with the album played in the original order plus the ultimate songs chosen from an 11 album career, inc songs from the glorious latest album The Road Less Travelled.

The Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain

20 Jun 2025 - 25 Jan 2026

Who is to blame for the worldwide phenomena of ukulele orchestras and ukulelemania? The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain! Tap your toes with the royalty of the ukulele scene, the independent rock-stars of the “bonsai guitar”, who have plucked and sung, joked and whistled with Clean Bandit, Robbie Williams, Madness, Cat Stevens, The Ministry of Sound and Blue Peter. The world’s very first Ukulele Orchestra is not just about ukuleles; it is about entertainment, joy, fun, strum and artistry.

Jethro Tull

19 Apr 2026 - 16 May 2026

Jethro Tull were founded in 1968 and later that year released the blues-oriented album ’This Was’, the following year they released ‘Stand Up’, a more home-grown and eclectic album which saw the start of the bands unique journey to become globally renowned for their experimental sound that pushed musical boundaries.

Avatar - The Last Airbender

5 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

Immerse yourself in a two-hour show with a live orchestra bringing the show's iconic musical score to life, in perfect harmony with favourite moments from the series. Avatar: The Last Airbender follows the adventures of the main protagonist Aang and his friends, who must defeat Fire Lord Ozai and end the Hundred-Year War to restore balance to the Four Nations. The creative mastermind behind the show's original music, Emmy Award-winning composer and musician Jeremy Zuckerman, has poured his heart and exceptional talent into expanding his compositions for the concert series. Get ready for an unparalleled musical odyssey as Nickelodeon, Senbla and GEA Live proudly present Avatar: The Last Airbender in concert.

Peter Andre Starring in The Best of Frankie Valli

17 Jan 2026 - 5 Feb 2026

Starring Peter Andre, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started singing under a streetlamp but soon went on to become one of the most recognised groups in history. From the streets of New Jersey to the dizzying heights of the West End and Broadway, this incredible music has delighted audiences for over five decades. The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons features all your favourite songs including ‘Sherry’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ and many more. Featuring a supporting cast of incredible performers from smash-hit award winning West End musicals, The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will leave you on a ‘high’ and guarantee you’ll be saying ‘Oh, What A Night!’

‘Your Song’ – a Celebration of the Songs of Sir Elton John & Billy Joel

11 Sept 2025 - 11 Sept 2025

Singer-songwriter John Reilly and pianist/composer Lewis Nitikman are delighted to be returning to the Music Room at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, this time to perform 'Your Song - a Celebration of the Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel. 'Your Song' has been wowing audiences throughout the country. This concert is NOT one of the usual tributes, it’s 100% live music, a faithful interpretation of the music of Sir Elton John and Billy Joel. John Reilly has an amazing vocal range and Lewis Nitikman is a superb pianist and also plays bass keyboards and sings backing vocals. So, no dressing up, no miming and no backing tracks, just two consummate professionals celebrating amazing, timeless songs, performed from the heart with passion and musical excellence. “Your Song” has performed at Alexander’s Chester, Kirkgate Arts Centre Cockermouth, The Goods Shed, Tetbury, Chapel Arts Centre Bath, Pizza Express The Pheasantry Chelsea, Alnwick Playhouse, Masham Town Hall and most recently at Hampton Hub Club, Middlesex and the iconic Crazy Coqs in Soho, all ending with standing ovations as the guys celebrate these fabulous songs in their own unique style. They are playing Acapela Studios, Cardiff, for the third time, to a sell-out audience. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Barbara Dickson

29 Sept 2025 - 29 Sept 2025

Plus special guest Anthony Toner. Barbara Dickson is the artist that has played Livrpool Philharmonic Hall the most, first appearing on our stage back in 1977. Last year, she made one final stop here on Hope street on her Farewell Tour but since it's a special occasion, and to celebrate the music room's tradition of welcoming big names for intimate shows, Barbara is back with us tonight for a one-off concert. In this special semi-acoustic show, Barbara Dickson and her pianist/producer Nick Holland explore her catalogue of songs, letting the words and melodies take centre stage as she performs a wonderful range of material encompassing her folk roots, contemporary greats, and her classic hits too. Emerging from the Scottish folk scene of the late 1960s, Barbara enjoyed mainstream chart success with hits including ‘Answer Me’, ‘Another Suitcase in Another Hall’, ‘Caravan’ and the million-selling number one single, ‘I Know Him So Well’. As Scotland’s best-selling female album artist, Barbara has cemented her status as one of the UK’s best-loved performers.

Ceòl Na H-Alba: Breabach and Anna Massie

4 Oct 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

Celebrating the Music Room's rich history of championing folk music- and continuing our tour of incredible traditional music from across the home nations- we're heading North of the border. Tonight, we're welcoming back some of Scotland's finest Folk artists- award-winning trad pioneer Anna Massie and the magnificent Breabach, who return to the Music Room for the fifth time. Breabach are amongst Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary-folk acts. Deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition combine with progressive musical influences, cultivating a unique sound that anchors double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance and song with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment. Versatility, love of experimentation and a willingness to push the boundaries of Scottish roots music have endured as the band’s core values as they’ve embraced many cross-genre collaborations, released eight critically acclaimed albums, and toured the world. Equally at home as accompanist or melody player, Anna Massie is one of the trad world's foremost guitarists. As well as being a skilled multi-instrumentalist renowned for her work with Blazin’ Fiddles and RANT, she also presents BBC Radio Scotland’s award-winning flagship trad music programme, Travelling Folk. Four-time nominee for Best Instrumentalist at the Scots Trad Music Awards, winner of the 2021 Trad Music in the Media award for her Black Isle Correspondent work and 2022 Producer of the Year award, Anna is a highly talented musician, presenter and producer.

Ceòl Na H-Alba: RURA and Siobhan Miller

4 Oct 2025 - 4 Oct 2025

Ceòl Na H-Alba: A celebration of scottish folk music Celebrating the music room’s rich history of championing folk music – and continuing our tour of incredible traditional music from across the home nations – we’re heading north of the border. This afternoon, we’re welcoming back some of Scotland’s finest folk artists – the multi award-winning rura and, appearing in the music room for the fifth time, Siobhan Miller. With three heralded albums, RURA are one of Scotland’s most sought-after folk bands. Their exquisitely rugged yet refined blend of fiddle, Highland pipes, flute, bodhran and guitar has won a devoted following in many corners of the globe. RURA’s entrancing instrumentals have been a main stage highlight at many of the world’s leading folk festivals, including Cambridge, Tønder, Woodford, Winnipeg and several appearances at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections. Renowned for cinematic arrangements that draw from people and landscapes throughout Scotland, their spellbinding live show is not to be missed. A richly celebrated Scottish folk singer and songwriter, SIOBHAN MILLER’s soulful and stirring renewal of traditional song has won her the BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Traditional Track, and the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards’ Scots Singer of the Year an unprecedented four times, whilst all five of her solo releases – including 2022’s acclaimed Bloom – have been shortlisted for BBC Alba STMA Album of the Year. With her “delicate, nourishing vocals and lyrically rich compositions” (The List), Siobhan has been a regular performer at Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival and featured amidst the star-studded 2022 Transatlantic Sessions line-up. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Cerddoriaeth Cymru: 9Bach, Cerys Hafana and VRi

3 Oct 2025 - 3 Oct 2025

In every corner of Britain, there are tales to be told – and great folk artists ready to tell them through song. here in the music room, we have a proud folk music tradition, and so as part of our tenth anniversary celebrations we’re shining a spotlight on folk musicians from across the home nations, celebrating their countries and their music. first up, we welcome three captivating welsh artists – VRï, Cerys Hafana and 9bach – back to the music room. 9bach stand as one of Wales' most visionary bands, establishing themselves as a unique creative force on the music scene and breaking new ground by combining Welsh musical heritage with contemporary sounds. 9Bach’s music is a rich, textured soundscape, their songs reflecting their strong home roots, the free party scene, and their frequent international travels. Their music becomes a bridge between generations, capturing the complexity of cultural identity through sound. Two-time winners of Best Album at the Welsh Folk Awards, VRÏ are a trio inspired by the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union. VRï shed new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, and the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session, all underpinned with powerful vocal harmonies.   Cerys Hafana is a composer and multi-instrumentalist who transforms traditional music. She explores the unique, creative possibilities of the triple harp, and is interested in found sounds, archival materials and electronic processing too. Cerys has won over audiences from Green Man to the Eisteddfod, and from BBC 6 Music Festival to Celtic Connections with her magical, progressive sound, and her album Edyf – hugely inspired by archival sources from Welsh history – was selected as one of The Guardian’s top folk albums of 2022.

Daughters of Albion: Kathryn Williams and very Special Guest

5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

Daughters of Albion: O'Hooley & Tidow, Frankie Archer and Hannah Scott

5 Oct 2025 - 5 Oct 2025

The Music Room has always been a beloved home for folk music – and today we’re finishing our tour of Britain’s folk tradition by returning home to England. in two exciting shows, we’ll see female folk artists – both established stars and up-and-coming talent – come together on stage in inspiring showcases of the english folk genre, its history and its future too. tonight, we welcome O’Hooley & Tidow, Frankie Archer and Hannah Scott back to the music room stage. Much loved Yorkshire folk duo Belinda O'Hooley and Heidi Tidow’s boundless songwriting has been described by The Guardian as ‘exceptional’ and The Independent as ‘defiant, robust, northern, poetical, political folk music for the times we live in’. From an emotionally charged song about an elephant orphanage in Nairobi, to a joyous celebration of the Leeds cycling champion Beryl Burton, they explore, consider and connect subjects and stories in a distinctive, inventive and memorable way. FRANKIE ARCHER has exploded onto the Electrofolk scene with music that transcends stereotypes, genres and tradition, using samples, synths, drum tracks and earthy Northumbrian fiddle and voice to capture her audience. She’s featured on Later… With Jools Holland, BBC Radio 2 and 6Music, supported The Last Dinner Party, and with her unique live set turning heads wherever she goes, Frankie is quickly establishing herself as one to watch in the alternative space. With tracks that are powerful, poignant and personal, Hannah Scott is a consummate storyteller. Her music is shaped by human stories, with family in all its chaos and glory sitting at the heart of her work. She’s recorded a BBC Radio 2 live session, opened for Madeleine Peyroux, and shared the stage with folk luminaries such as Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon and Fairport Convention. She’s performed at major folk festivals but thrives on the intimacy of performing in smaller spaces and connecting with her audience.

Hope St. Blues: Catfish Keith and Jo Harman with very special guest Connie Lush

7 Oct 2025 - 7 Oct 2025

Foot-stomping, heartbreaking, spellbinding – some music room legends return to sing the blues. On this tenth anniversary, the pioneering Catfish Keith makes his tenth appearance on our stage, and award-winning, best-selling blues/soul vocalist jo harman performs for us for the third time too. we’re also delighted to welcome back Connie Lush from retirement to perform a couple of songs. she was the artist who performed the very first test event at the Music Room’s launch and treated us to a Christmas residency in 2019. World-touring, multi award-winning acoustic blues pioneer CATFISH KEITH has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Handing down the tradition, Catfish’s innovative style of deep delta blues and American roots music has spellbound audiences the world over. Establishing himself as one of the brightest lights in acoustic blues and roots music, he has reinvented the guitar with great power and artistry, and brings a rare beauty and vitality to his music. Catfish has 21 number one independent radio chart-topping albums to his credit, has performed with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Ray Charles and Taj Mahal, and packs out houses with his dynamic stage show. Widely regarded as one of Europe’s finest soul/blues-fuelled voices, JO HARMAN remains a genre-defying, independently minded artist of rare credibility. Making sincere and heartfelt music, The Mirror proclaimed her the UK’s ‘finest female soul blues voice’ who, according to Classic Rock, writes ‘lip-biting beautiful songs’. A multi award-winning performer, Jo has achieved considerable success at home and abroad, headlining prestigious venues and festivals around the world. Her album People We Become received much critical acclaim, and its lead single, ‘When We Were Young’, was playlisted on BBC Radio 2 and other mainstream stations across Europe.

Gary Lucas

8 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2025

He's one of New York’s most daring guitarists, he’s worked with Captain Beefheart and Lou Reed, he recorded the iconic album Grace with Jeff Buckley – and now he’s back in the Music Room. Gary Lucas was the venue’s first ever artist in residence, bringing us four shows back in November 2015, and now he returns to our stage for the sixth time with an innovative and unique celebration of all that he does. In this unique, insightful and personal show Gary will project rare archival footage of him with Buckley and Beefheart, spin unreleased tracks of his works with his many collaborators, and discuss his wider career and writings in great depth. Throughout the show Gary will play live renditions of much-loved songs he co-wrote as well as choice works from his formidable, original back catalogue – each song given context by form of introduction, musings and memories shared. He’s worked with the greats – from Nick Cave and Patti Smith to Leonard Bernstein – and has tracks spanning a whole world of genres and styles, so this is sure to be an evening of spellbinding stories and inspiring discovery.

James May

20 Oct 2025 - 20 Oct 2025

Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Age Guidance: 14+ James May will premiere a landmark live theatre show in the United Kingdom, bringing to life the stories of the extraordinary explorers who traversed the deserts, scaled the mountains, sailed into the unknown. The live show combines theatrical techniques and James’ charismatic storytelling to create an evening of compelling intellectual entertainment. From Ice Age migrations to space travel, the stories of famous, infamous and unknown explorers will come to life in a theatric style, presented by British television presenter and award-winning journalist James May. James May is best known as a co-presenter of the motoring programs Top Gear and The Grand Tour, and as the host of the Our Man in… TV series. Few endeavors have captured the imagination and spirit of humanity as profoundly as exploration. Audiences will embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time and space. They will discover the stories of those who risked (and sometimes gave) everything, driven by insatiable curiosity and an unquenchable thirst for discovery, pushing back the boundaries of the unexplored regions of the world, and now, the universe. Live on stage, James May will unravel the breathtaking tales of humankind from the earliest wanderings of ancient hunter-gatherers to the intrepid, often obsessive explorers, among them Lief Ericson, John Cabot, James Cook’s navigator Tupaia, Stanley and Livingstone, Gertrude Bell, through to the moon walkers, space exploration and the seemingly impossible challenges of interplanetary and intergalactic travel.

Ian Prowse's Tuesday Club

30 Sept 2025 - 30 Sept 2025

Ian Prowse’s Monday Club at The Cavern is the stuff of legend, and ian himself is a legend in the music room. so it only makes sense that we combine the two as part of our music room 10 celebrations. ian prowse – the music room’s most frequent performer – joins us to present a curated showcase of some of his favourite artists in a very special edition of the Monday Club. Now 14 years old, calling Monday Club a mere open mic night just doesn't cover it. The night has a strict ethos of ‘no cover versions allowed’, throwing its doors open to all artists, poets, full bands, comedians and even once hosting a short play! Master of ceremonies Ian Prowse has presided over 14,000 separate performances at the club and countless memorable nights of musical mayhem, often seeing established names such as Dr. Robert, Miles Hunt, Red Rum Club and Guy Chambers drop by. No visitor to the night comes away without Barry Jones famous ‘Hide The Sausage’ song embedded in their brain – his classic chip shop punch up song has revellers bellowing out the words week in week out – and tonight he’ll be taking to the stage alongside the stunning voice of Niamh Jones, the political poetry of David Jinx Johnson and many other Monday Club favourites.

Simon Amstell, Lucy Beaumont, Phil Wang, Sarah Keyworth: Live At Christmas

17 Dec 2025 - 17 Dec 2025

The country’s best comedians are coming to Liverpool for a spectacular all-star festive show! Catch a huge all-headline bill with Simon Amstell, star of his own wildly acclaimed global Netflix and BBC stand-up specials. Joining is a mega line-up featuring Taskmaster icon Lucy Beaumont, Live At The Apollo and Have I Got News For You star Phil Wang, fast-rising Sharon Wanjohi, and viral phenomenon Sarah Keyworth as host. Please note this lineup is subject to change.

La Feria Festival: Antonio Monasterio Ensamble

2 Oct 2025 - 2 Oct 2025

Over the last decade, we’ve worked closely with cultural groups from across the city to bring a whole world of music to our stage. one of those key partnerships has been with LUMA creations – an organisation that showcases the vibrancy and spirit of Latin America. Now, LUMA is celebrating 50 years since its founders came to Liverpool as refugees, and of course it’s our tenth anniversary too, so we know they’ll be bringing a real party… Tonight, LUMA returns to the Music Room with La Feria Festival for the third year running, bringing with them a powerful evening of musical innovation and cultural connection, as the acclaimed Antonio Monasterio Ensamble makes their UK debut. Hailing from the port of Valparaíso, Chile, a UNESCO City of Music, this award-winning ensemble is renowned for its bold, genre-defying approach to world music and jazz. Led by guitarist and composer Antonio Monasterio, the group crafts immersive soundscapes that blend intricate rhythms, expressive timbres and global musical traditions, creating music that is both boundary-pushing and emotionally resonant. From stages across Latin America and Canada to festivals in South Korea, China and Japan, their performances captivate with virtuosity, passion, and vision. This special concert also celebrates a growing connection between UNESCO Cities of Music Valparaíso and Liverpool and will include a performance by a Liverpool-based artist, to be announced, honouring the creative dialogue between cultures and cities, and opening new opportunities for exchange and artistic collaboration between Liverpool and Latin America.

They Say It's Our Birthday: Baked a la Ska

10 Oct 2025 - 10 Oct 2025

Today’s the day – it’s officially the music room’s tenth birthday! and what better way to celebrate this anniversary than with an all-out, irresistible party hosted by none other than baked a la ska – the incredible group who have brought so much fun and joyful energy to the venue over the years. With their annual Christmas show, and plenty of other visits besides, they’ve introduced us to vintage ska sounds and an eclectic platter of covers – and now they’re back, marking a decade of the Music Room with a specially-curated, never-before-seen show. In this very special performance, they’ll be sprinkling some ska dust on Beatles hits and rarities, and travelling through their own back catalogue, bringing you tracks from all five of their albums. Get ready for a real extravaganza, from one of the tightest rhythm sections in Manchester.

Tom Robinson: Then and Now

1 Oct 2025 - 1 Oct 2025

Legendary musician and broadcaster Tom Robinson has become a bit of a regular in the music room over the years, bringing much anticipated shows to our stage every year. so, of course, we had to have him back – now for the fourth time – as part of our anniversary celebrations, and he’s bringing a real treat of an evening. Tom Robinson presents an evening of songs and stories from fifty years wandering the wilder shores of the record industry. Classic hits such as ‘War Baby’, ‘Up Against The Wall’, and ‘2-4-6-8 Motorway’ rub shoulders with a Radio 1 ban for being ‘Glad To be Gay’, rocking against racism with The Clash, writing songs with Elton John, headlining Glasto with Peter Gabriel, drug smuggling in East Germany, two nervous breakdowns and a year in tabloid hell after falling in love with a woman. Plus fan favourites from his vast back catalogue, spanning Café Society in 1975 to his acclaimed 2015 comeback album, Only The Now.

Youth Company Celebrates 10 years of the Music Room

12 Oct 2025 - 12 Oct 2025

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Band Nadeen Kemp - Director  Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Brass Band Simon Cowen - Director Since 2015, the Music Room has been an invaluable venue for Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company, giving the region’s brightest young musicians a space to stage incredible concerts, and celebrate their talent and hard work. for our anniversary, we invited two of youth company’s stellar ensembles to come along and really put on a show. Both Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Session Band and Brass Band are no stranger to the Music Room – they have regularly taken to the stage over the years to sell-out audiences. This afternoon, hear the best of Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company's contemporary and brass ensembles in an electrifying, high-energy performance of pop favourites new and old, and brass music that will bring the house down. 

Live at Christmas

1 Dec 2025 - 20 Dec 2025

The country’s best comedians are taking the stage for a spectacular all-star festive bill of comedy goodness throughout this festive season.

Chris Difford

23 May 2025 - 2 Nov 2025

Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Up The Junction’, ‘Labelled With Love’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’.

Josienne Clarke

14 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025

There’s an irony that cuts to the bone on Far From Nowhere, the new album from the critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Josienne Clarke. Long admired for her crystalline voice and unflinching lyrical gaze, Clarke has always had an ability to evoke a communal melancholy. But with this LP, recorded at a remote Scottish cabin, she’s achieved the feat of stripping away the barriers between artist and listener. What emerges is a record of remarkable intimacy and integrity as Clarke embraces stillness and vulnerability. She sought total isolation but ended up creating something even more profoundly connective. Clarke has always been unafraid to ask questions with no clear answers, and here she gives herself no hiding place. In that sense, this is her most complete artistic statement yet as she spins rawness into elegance. While she admits it may not join the pantheon of classic isolation records — “I’m not in control of the historic time and wider context in which I’m creating and it’s not for me to be diverted by whether my output has any place in popularity,” she says — it still sits firmly in the lineage of Bruce Springsteen’s Nebraska, Bon Iver’s For Emma, Forever Ago, and the lo-fi solo work of Adrianne Lenker.

Dallahan

23 Oct 2025 - 20 Nov 2025

Dallahan is one of the most distinct forces in the international folk music scene. Forged in Scotland's traditional music community, but drawing on the traditional music styles of the Balkans and North America, they create an original and seamless musical montage, blending their contemporary influences from jazz, funk, and pop music.

Martha Tilston

23 May 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

Martha has constantly experimented with her musical parameters. In the early days this meant singing the folk songs she had know since childhood one week and recording electronica and trip-hop the next. Her new tour is a sparky union of folk, acoustic, trip-hop and electronica. With her longtime collaborators and musicians Matt Tweed and Matt Kelly, among others they entwine raw vocals, sparkling melodies and thought provoking lyrics with filmic movements and earthy baselines. To see them live is to connect with longed-for parts of ourselves.

Engelbert Humperdinck

7 Sept 2025 - 11 Sept 2025

In a career spanning over 50 years, Engelbert Humperdinck has generated sales in excess of 140 million records, including 64 gold and 35 platinum albums. His unique voice continues to charm millions of fans worldwide with such romantic classics as “Release Me” and “After the Lovin.’”

Dr Orange

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Liverpool rising star Dr Orange made a bold entrance with his debut album, Late Night with Dr Orange, in 2024. Featuring stand-out tracks ‘I Found You, ’17’ and ‘Hey Baby’, the album amassed over 100,000 Spotify streams and received high praise from the likes of Def Leppard’s Rick Savage, who called it “brilliant”, and The Zutons’ Dave McCabe, who described the work as “lonely and frustrated man pop at its finest”. Following a run of sold-out shows at The Cavern Club and The Jacaranda, plus a short UK tour, Dr Orange kicked off 2025 with a triumphant headline performance at Kazimier Stockroom in March – setting the stage for a breakthrough year. Dr Orange’s highly anticipated follow up EP, Dr Orange & Friends, is set for release in September 2025.

New Year's Day Proms

1 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2026

Start 2026 with Music, Majesty and Celebration Begin the new year in unforgettable style with the New Year’s Day Proms at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall - a rousing celebration of classical favourites, uplifting anthems, and beloved operatic gems. Join the Manchester Concert Orchestra, with John Andrews conducting, for a joyful afternoon of stirring music that captures the spirit of the season and sets the perfect tone for the year ahead. All your New Year’s Day favourites: Nessun Dorma Hornpipe Auld Lang Syne Land of Hope and Glory Plus more of your classical favourites. Whether you're a classical aficionado or simply looking to start 2026 on a high note, this uplifting concert promises joy, grandeur and unforgettable musical moments in the heart of Liverpool. Celebrate the new year with soaring melodies and timeless tradition - book now for New Year’s Day Proms at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Tickets for this event include a £2 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

The Albion Christmas Show

11 Dec 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Having been touring for 26 years, The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show, selling out concerts across the UK. Indeed, many people say that their Christmas doesn’t start until they have seen the band take to the stage. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II), and the Guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE, this show takes you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. The Albion Christmas Show is a seasonal mixture of carols, spoken word and humorous readings, and this year will feature material chosen by the band from the last 25 years of shows and albums – a ‘best of the Albion Christmas’ selection. Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and DaDa Ensemble

8 Jul 2025 - 8 Jul 2025

Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company and DaDa Ensemble are excited to present the premiere of a brand new work, written by the talented young musicians of the Young DaDa Ensemble and Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company, in collaboration with Liverpool Philharmonic musicians. Over the course of ten workshops, Liverpool Philharmonic musicians Georgina Aasgaard and Jon Hering have mentored five Liverpool Philharmonic Youth Company musicians and five DaDa Ensemble members to help create an exciting and innovative new composition. DaDa is a disability, Deaf, and neurodivergent arts organisation based in Liverpool. This is a relaxed event which means you can expect a comfortable and well-lit environment.This event will be signed by BSL interpreter. Tickets are free, but must be booked in advance.

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