Chart-topping gently rocking act fronted by Gary Lightbody.

Cream Classical fans don’t have long to wait for the next instalment as the dance music behemoths have just announced its return to On the Waterfront, taking over Liverpool’s iconic Pier Head for a very special Cream Classical Ibiza show. Cream Classical will be bringing the outstanding 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra, performers and vocalists together for another spinetingling performance featuring some of the biggest tracks from Cream’s longstanding residency on the white isle plus a jam-packed DJ line up from some of the superclubs biggest players. Over the last 30 years Cream has captured the hearts of millions becoming the soundtrack to a generation, no matter where your heart lies whether that be at its spiritual home in Liverpool or its Balearic base of Ibiza, this show is not to be missed! This latest news follows the recent announcement marking the highly anticipated return of On the Waterfront 2025, now a cornerstone of Liverpool’s cultural landscape. The four-day celebration is back to take over the city’s Pier Head from Thursday 19th – Sunday 22nd June 2025 with its biggest line up to date, with 17-time Grammy Award winning artist Sting already announced as Sunday’s headliner. The globally renowned artist who is celebrated both for his groundbreaking solo career as well as frontman and songwriter in the seminal band The Police responsible for classics including ‘Englishman in New York’, ‘Fields of Gold’ and ‘Redlight’, Every Breath You Take’, Roxanne’ and ‘Message in A Bottle’ to name just a few. Set against the stunning backdrop of Liverpool’s waterfront, framed by the Three Graces and the River Mersey, On the Waterfront 2025 is the perfect setting for what is already shaping up to be an unmissable weekend of live music!

The Modfather and former Jam frontman performs material from his 40-plus year career.

Red Rum Club are a sextet from Liverpool, combing sounds of old and new channelling 'Tarantino-esque' wild western vibes with the help of a solitary trumpet. Liverpool influenced they deliver a modern twist of poetic yet catchy lyrics and melodies that blend to make the sound that is unmistakably, Red Rum Club.

Dig out your flares and platform boots, it’s time for a 70’s ‘D.I.S.C.O’! In the immortal words of Earth, Wind & Fire ‘do you remember the twenty first night of September?’ Well get ready for a night to ‘Strut your Funky Stuff’ on board the iconic Mersey Ferry’s ‘Boogie Wonderland’, be prepared to ‘Rock the Boat’ and ‘Shake Your Body’ in ‘Celebration’ of 70s disco! Our live onboard DJ will be spinning the hits, so you can get your groove on to all the classic 70’s disco hits from Bee Gees; Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge, Boney M., Candi Staton, CHIC and many more disco classics. Our fully licensed bar will keep you refreshed throughout the evening, and fancy dress is highly encouraged. See you on the dance floor!

Join rock band Dr Strangelove on the world-famous Mersey Ferry for a raucous celebration of Queen! The band captures the sound and essence of Queen without impersonation or costumes, but with all the musicianship, volume, and live energy Queen themselves were famed for. Get ready to go on a journey through Queen’s greatest hits, including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Killer Queen’, ‘A Kind of Magic’, ‘Hammer To Fall’ and ‘Radio Ga Ga’, along with fan favourite album cuts spanning the band’s career.

Join us for a night of noughties nostalgia, as we take a trip back in time and dance the night away to the best music from 2000- 2024. Our live DJ will be spinning the biggest hits from the last twenty years of pop, rock and dance music on this sunset cruise along the Mersey. From the epic ‘Mr Brightside’ by The Killers to the addictive ‘Can’t get You Out of My Head’ by Kylie Minogue, the anthemic ‘Single Ladies’ by Beyoncé to hits by Justin Bieber, Lewis Capaldi, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift and many more. Don’t miss this tribute to the best music of the noughties on the world-famous Mersey Ferry. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the night from our fully licensed bar.

Party the night away to all of your favourite guilty pleasures, surrounded by beautiful views of Liverpool and Wirral’s waterfronts, onboard the iconic Mersey Ferry. Join us onboard for a night of dancing on the River Mersey to non-stop party anthems from our live DJ. Expect to hear all the cheesy hits from the likes of S Club, Vengaboys, Steps, Spice Girls and many more.

Get ready to have the Time of Your Life and celebrate hits from two of the greatest musicals of all time, Grease and Dirty Dancing.

Enjoy a night of classic rock hits, as you sail along the River Mersey, with live music from a fantastic local band, Safehouse. The 5-piece band will be taking over the iconic Mersey Ferry, playing covers from all your favourite rock icons, like Queen, Free, Led Zeppelin, Billy Idol, Stereophonics, ZZ Top, AC/DC, Foo Fighters, The Clash and Bon Jovi. We reserve the right to change the advertised music artist. The main deck of the vessel is fully accessible and includes an accessible toilet and bar area. Any alcohol must be purchased on board the ferry. Bag checks will take place prior to boarding. Food and drinks will be available to buy on board. This cruise is for adults aged 18+ and is not suitable for children. Please be aware that photography and filming may take place during this event and may be used for the purpose of promoting Mersey Ferries online, in print and on social media. Should you wish not to have your image used, please make the on-board photographer aware.

Join us for an evening of 90s nostalgia as we sail along the Mersey to the sound of pure pop perfection. From Britney to the Spice Girls, and all the boy bands you could dream of in-between, our on-board DJ will be spinning hit after nostalgic hit.

Music lovers and Beatles fans alike will get a major kick out of our Beatles Tribute Cruises. On this fun-filled cruise, passengers will enjoy a fantastic performance by a local Beatles cover band, The Paperback Writers, and enjoy spectacular views of Liverpool and Wirral's world-famous waterfronts. Drinks and snacks are available from our fully licensed bar.

FunnyBoyz is a new concept in drag cabaret, bringing you the most hilarious drag show, live music and cheesy tunes! Come and mingle on this ultimate Drag Queen Cruise! The live music performance area is situated on the upper deck, which is accessible by stairs only. We reserve the right to change the advertised music artist. The main deck of the vessel is fully accessible and includes an accessible toilet and bar area. Any alcohol must be purchased on board the ferry. Bag checks will take place prior to boarding. Food and drinks will be available to buy on board. This cruise is for adults aged 18+ and is not suitable for children. Please be aware that photography and filming may take place during this event and may be used for the purpose of promoting Mersey Ferries online, in print and on social media. Should you wish not to have your image used, please make the on-board photographer aware.

Our much-loved ABBA tribute cruise is back! Dig out your flares and get ready for the ultimate celebration of ABBA’s chart topping hits, as we party the night away with acclaimed ABBA tribute band: Born To Be Live. Join us on the ferry as we say, ‘Thank You for the Music’ and get your groove on to all of your favourite ABBA classics like ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Fernando’, ‘SOS’, ‘Money, Money, Money’, ‘Mamma Mia’ and many more. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the night from our fully licensed bar. See you on the dance floor!

Party the night away and celebrate the sensational music of Motown, as the sun sets over the River Mersey. Come and get lost in the magic of music as we take you on an unbelievable journey, bringing back hits from some of the greatest soul music legends of all time like Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Jackson 5. This cruise is a medley of all-time back-to-back classics sung live by a group of talented singers and musicians! Drinks and snacks are available throughout the night from our fully licensed bar.

Experience a night of 80s pop perfection on this very special evening cruise. Dance along to all your favourite pop bangers from A-Ha to Frankie Goes to Hollywood as we sail along the Mersey, taking in Liverpool and Wirral’s iconic waterfront. Our fully licensed bar will keep you refreshed throughout the evening, and fancy dress is highly encouraged!

In Demand Radio DJ, John B, will be on board the iconic Mersey Ferry spinning decks, making sure it’s one unforgettable party. Expect to hear all the classic floor fillers throughout the decades such as ‘Come on Eileen’, ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ and ‘Mr Brightside’, not forgetting our favourite dance routines such as ‘YMCA’, ‘Cha Cha Slide’ and ‘Saturday Night’. It will be the best party you’ve ever been to, but this time it’ll be on the Mersey Ferry. ‘We are Family’ at this Big Party Night Cruise- see you on the dance floor.

The ultimate Fleetwood Mac experience is hitting the River Mersey. Join tribute band ‘Fleetwood Mad’ on board the iconic Mersey Ferry for an evening of celebration of the legendary band. Get ready for a night of ‘Dreams’ as we give ‘Big Love’ to Fleetwood Mac, performing all their biggest hits such as ‘Albatross’, ‘Everywhere’, ‘Landslide’ and many more. We’ve heard ‘Rumours’ you don’t want to miss this!

Howdy partner, are you ready for the biggest rootin’ tootin’ hoedown on the River Mersey? Well hop on board the world-famous Mersey Ferry for a Country Night Cruise. The incredible 5-piece band, Country Bound, are joining us for the ultimate western night. They’ll be playing all the best modern and classic country songs from the likes of Taylor Swift, Shania Twain, Billy Ray Cyrus, Dolly Parton and many more. Get your cowboy boots at the ready, because this is one rodeo you don’t want to miss.

Join us on board the world-famous Mersey Ferry for a celebration of the Merseybeat Era with Merseybeat tribute band: Searchin’. In the Swinging Sixties, The Cavern Club organised a number of concerts on The Royal Iris known as the ‘Riverboat Shuffles’, which saw local Merseybeat acts, and four young Liverpool lads called The Beatles deliver a wealth of spellbinding performances, attracting audiences from far and wide. We will be recreating the magic of the Riverboat Shuffle cruises on board so get ready to ‘Twist and Shout’ the night away to the vibrant sounds of the Swinging Sixties era, with music from the famous Beat groups from Liverpool including classic hits from The Beatles, The Swinging Blue Jeans, Gerry and the Pacemakers and many others from the fabulous sixties. Drinks and snacks are available throughout the night from our fully licensed bar.

It's time to ‘Spice Up Your Life’ with an evening of Girl Power! Who Do You Think You Are? Whether you fancy yourself as Scary, Baby, Sporty, Ginger or Posh, join us on the iconic Mersey Ferry for a celebration of the world-famous girl band’s greatest hits! Sing and dance the night away to live performances of all your favourite Spice Girls songs like Wannabe, Stop, 2 Become 1, Mama and Too Much. Let’s ‘Never Give Up on the Good Times’! See you on the dance floor. Fancy dress encouraged.

Get ready to dance through the decades at our new Silent Disco Cruise on board the iconic Mersey Ferry. Put your headphones on and choose your own channel; our on-board DJ will be playing the best hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s. Whether you want to get your ‘Le Freak’ on to CHIC, take on A-ha or ‘Zigazig ah’ to the Spice Girls, you pick your own sounds on this immersive Evening Cruise. The stunning backdrop of Liverpool and Wirral’s waterfronts complete this unique experience on the River Mersey. See you on the silent dancefloor! We reserve the right to change the advertised music artist.

On the Waterfront: 10 Years of Cream Classical

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