Experience an unforgettable evening of live music as two vibrant Latin American bands take to the stage for La Feria 2025. Hosted at the British Music Experience, Grupo Luma and Seba Barrientos Trío will share the stage in a concert that unites powerful traditions with bold contemporary expression. Expect rich musical traditions, thought-provoking storytelling, and a pulsating rhythm that moves both body and soul.Grupo Luma, founded by Chilean brothers Francisco and Oscar Carrasco, is celebrated for their evocative performances that showcase both original works and classics drawn from across Latin America.
Event type: Concert
Antonio Monasterio Ensamble
Hailing from the port of Valparaíso, Chile, 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.
This special concert also celebrates a growing connection between UNESCO Cities of Music Valparaíso and Liverpool, with an opening performance by Chilean-Liverpudlian singer-songwriter Saranne Carrasco-Brennan.
The Druids
The Druids Irish Folk Band are back with another master show, featuring captivating new blends of traditional Irish folk music and storytelling. This type of performance highlights the band’s rich musical heritage, weaving together timeless Irish ballad songs with the powerful narratives that have been passed down through generations.
The combination of music and stories would give audiences a deep dive into Ireland’s cultural history, offering a mix of lively jigs, heartfelt ballads and tales that reflect the country’s folklore, struggles, and triumphs. Irish folk bands often use this format to connect with their audiences on a more emotional level, while also providing an immersive, entertaining experience.
Under-5s Concerts: Magic Forest
Saturday 21 February, 1pm & 2.45pm
Join presenter Claire Henry and musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as they take you on a journey through an enchanted forest. Claire might need your help casting some spells along the way!
Tickets for under-6 months are free but must be booked in advance with an adult ticket.
Under-5s Concerts: Blast Off
Wednesday 12 November, 11am, 1pm & 2.45pm
Help astronaut Claire Henry and musicians from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra to power the rocket and blast off into space! We’ve lined up a concert full of exciting space music and our audience will be very busy helping to make the launch a success.
Tickets for under-6 months are free but must be booked in advance with an adult ticket.
Family Concert: Nature Trail
Sunday 8 March 2026 2:30pm
Programme to include: Beethoven Symphony No.6, ‘Pastoral’: Movement 1 Dai Wei The Dancing Moonlight Vaughan Williams The Wasps, Overture Music from Brave
Lucy Drever presenter Charlotte Corderoy conductor Kate Labno BSL Interpreter
Muddy puddles, creepy crawlies, and maybe even a few furry friends – follow the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra as they set off on a magical, musical nature trail. Whether it’s the bottom of the garden, or the woods round the corner, there’s always something to discover when you step into nature, and today our Orchestra brings the outdoors inside with a spectacular showcase of works inspired by the countryside. So put on your wellies, and let’s have an adventure!
Family concerts are designed for 5-10 year olds, but all the family are welcome!
*Please note that BSL Interpretation will be provided at this performance – please contact our Box Office on 0151 709 3789 to book suitable seats.
Family Concert: Santa’s Christmas Party
Saturday 20 December, 11.30am & 2.30pm
Sunday 21 December, 2.30pm
Alasdair Malloy presenterEllie Slorach conductorLiverpool Philharmonic Children’s ChoirsKate Labno BSL Interpreter*
There’s only a few sleeps to go until the big day, but Santa Claus is getting ready to throw his little elves an absolute cracker of a Christmas party – and of course you’re invited! With the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and our Children’s Choirs providing a sparkling soundtrack, get ready for seasonal singalongs, plenty of dancing, and fun and games galore in this family festive extravaganza. RSVP as soon as you can – Santa can’t wait to see you there!
Family concerts are designed for 5-10 year olds, but all the family are welcome!
*Please note that BSL Interpretation will be provided at the 2.30pm performance on Saturday 20 December.
Family Concert: Spooktacular!
Sunday 26 October 2025 2:30pm
Programme to include: ‘This is Halloween’ from The Nightmare Before Christmas‘Remember Me’ from CocoTheme from The Addams FamilySaint-Saëns Danse Macabre Mussorgsky The Gnome
Alasdair Malloy presenterMatthew Lynch conductor
Witches, vampires, ghosts and ghouls – they’re all here at the Hall this Halloween! In this fa-boo-lous family concert, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra take on the spooky and the spine-chilling, performing haunting music from your favourite films and television, as well as creepy classics by Mussorgsky, Saint-Saëns, Leroy Anderson and more. So come along in your most devilish disguise and settle in for a journey of musical mystery – it’s guaranteed to give you goosebumps…
Family concerts are designed for 5-10 year olds, but all the family are welcome!
Queen By Candlelight
Direct from Carnegie Hall, New York and following a run of sell-out shows across the UK and Australia, join us for an incredible night of Queen Anthems, performed at the beautiful M&S Bank Arena, by candlelight.
Featuring a spectacular cast of West End Singers, accompanied by an epic live rock band, experience Queen as you have never heard them before.Featuring some of the most iconic songs of all time, including Bohemian Rhapsody, It’s a Kind of Magic, We Are The Champions, Who Wants to Live Forever and many more!The Show Must Go On! So, join us for this unforgettable experience guaranteed to Rock You!
Levitation ’25
The annual Castles in Space festival lands in Liverpool this year at the Capstone Theatre. Seven brilliant live electronic acts plus exclusive merch.
Line up includes local artist Lo Five, alongside Jo Johnson, Loula Yorke, Pulselovers, Field Lines Cartographer, James Adrian Brown, and Stone Anthem, as well as a Castles in Space DJ set.