The Liverpool city region never fails to showcase the best and most innovative live music acts, and this June is no different! From household names and emerging talents to tribute acts of your favourite bands, there’s lots happening. If you’re looking for the best music events in Liverpool and the city region, this month’s lineup is packed with unforgettable gigs, concerts and live performances across the city region. Here is our pick of the bunch from a range of genres and venues that you do not want to miss.
1. Duke Special, Future Yard (2 June)
Future Yard welcomes folk singer, Duke Special (aka Belfast’s Peter Wilson) to the live room as part of his 2026 tour. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of debut, meteor award nominated, album: Songs from the Deep Forest. Duke Special will preform with a full band, playing the album in its entirety. It promises to be a special night, and one to add into the diary for all folk music lovers!
2. Grateful Fred’s: Over The Moon, The Atkinson (3 June)
Grateful Fred’s have become a regular fixture at The Atkinson, presenting the best Americana and Roots music acts from around the world on the first Wednesday of every month for a wonderful night of live acoustic music. This June they welcome the return of the award winning duo ‘Over The Moon’ – Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell. The pair perform original music with beautiful harmonies and variety of live instruments. This is feel-good music at its finest.
3. Tommy Blaize: 50 Years In Music, The Atkinson (6 June)
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he’s sung live each week to up to 12 million people. In a remarkable career spanning 50 years, he’s worked with some of the world’s most legendary artists, from Diana Ross to Queen, from The Beach Boys to Amy Winehouse, and from Stevie Wonder to Robbie Williams. Now it’s time for the man with the golden voice to step out in his first, major, solo tour. Singing songs everyone knows and loves, and telling stories about the legends he’s worked alongside, expect a Strictly incredible evening.
4.Cake & Classical Music: Harp Music for a Summer Afternoon, The Atkinson (8 June)
Cake & Classical Music takes place on the first Monday of each month, with a different ensembles, individuals and musicians performing 45 minute, lunchtime concerts. June promises an elegant solo harp recital by the award winning Jess Hughes, featuring works by Jacques Ibert, Caroline Lizotte and Marcel Tournier. Head down to the Atkinson for an afternoon of beautiful music and of course… a slice of cake.
5. Selector, Future Yard and Tate Liverpool, (10 – 14 June)
Future Yard are proud to be working with Tate Liverpool to present Selector – a brand new collaboration that will merge the worlds of contemporary art and contemporary music. The series will launch with Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey guest curating a range of events between 10th and 13th June, including an artist ‘In Conversation’ talk and three fascinating live events, under the title of Music From The Age Of Spiritual Machines. This is a unique series of events that will join the dots between music and art in an immersive three-day experience and one of the most exciting music events in Liverpool this summer.
6. The Take That Experience, Everyman & Playhouse Theatre (12 – 26 June)
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised Take That tribute act. This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades – from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Take That Experience.
7. The ELO Experience – Electric Light Orchestra, Liverpool Empire Theatre (13 June)
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! In 2025 Jeff Lynne’s ELO performed the last ever live shows with the ‘Over & Out Tour’. The ELO Experience tour will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 50 years.
8. GIMMY, Future Yard (17 June)
Australian born GIMMY (pronounced “gimmie”) hits the Future Yard live room as part of her debut UK/EU tour. Renowned for her authentic spin on modern indie-rock with her effortless blend of garage rock, new wave, punk rock and folk. Eccentric and emotional, GIMMY is a singer-songwriter that wears her heart on her sleeve. She is unafraid and unapologetic in her lyrics and sound. This is a chance to see one of the indie scene’s most exciting emerging talents and another standout pick from the best music events in Liverpool this June.
9. The Illegal Eagles, The Atkinson (18 June)
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with their new 2026 Desperado Tour, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. The Illegal Eagles are now in their 24th year on the road and following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.
10. Milap presents Flute J.A. Jayant with R N Prakash and Kousic Sen, Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room (25 June)
One of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation, J. A. Jayant is celebrated for his rich tone, lyrical expression and imaginative improvisation. This concert offers an immersive journey through Indian classical music, where melody and rhythm unfold with elegance, intensity and spontaneity. He is joined by two outstanding percussionists: R N Prakash, a highly respected mridangam artist, and Kousic Sen, an acclaimed tabla player. Together, they create a vibrant and nuanced musical dialogue, showcasing the depth, virtuosity and expressive power of Indian classical music.
11. The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert, The Atkinson, (27 June)
Less tribute and more of a homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the ever growing legions of Steely Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. The concert s expected to be a real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.
Find more concerts coming up in the Liverpool city region take a look through our What’s On listings.