Soul music lovers in Liverpool are in for an unforgettable night as Motown icons The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their legendary co-headline tour to the M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on 30 June 2026. This summer 2026 date marks the groups’ long-awaited return to the UK, four years after their last visit.
Celebrated as two of the most influential names in soul, The Temptations and The Four Tops unite once again to deliver a powerhouse evening of timeless hits, signature choreography, soaring harmonies, and pure Motown magic. Their 2026 UK tour has already been hailed as one of the year’s must-see live music events, promising fans of all ages a nostalgic journey through six decades of chart-topping classics.
Fans can look forward to live performances of global favourites including “My Girl”, “Get Ready”, “Papa Was a Rollin’ Stone”, “Reach Out I’ll Be There”, “It’s the Same Old Song”, “I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)” and many more Motown anthems that defined an era.
The legendary UB40 have announced a major UK tour for June 2026 with special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad following their sold-out global run this year.
The iconic British reggae band will return to home soil with their unmissable live show, performing classics from their catalogue alongside brand-new tracks from their forthcoming studio album, set for release in spring 2026.
Experience an unforgettable evening with legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon as he brings his critically acclaimed A Quiet Celebration Tour to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool for one night only on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Following a triumphant, sold-out run across the United States, this intimate concert series features a complete performance of Simon’s Grammy-nominated masterwork Seven Psalms—a 33-minute, continuous acoustic suite praised as “a masterful” and “remarkable” achievement. Performed with pristine clarity, the piece invites audiences into a deeply reflective, spiritual sound world crafted for the live stage.
After a brief intermission, the evening expands into a career-spanning celebration of Simon’s timeless catalogue. Expect newly reimagined arrangements of beloved classics alongside rare gems performed by an extraordinary ensemble of world-class musicians, including Mark Stewart, Bakithi Kumalo, Steve Gadd, Andy Snitzer, Jamey Haddad, Mick Rossi, Gyan Riley, Nancy Stagnitta, Caleb Burhans and Eugene Friesen.
Critics across North America have hailed the tour as “a night of magic,” “majestic and vulnerable,” and “a triumphant return”—a testament to Simon’s enduring artistry, storytelling brilliance, and the exceptional musicianship on stage.
This will be a rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest songwriters of our time in an intimate, meticulously crafted live setting.
Get ready, Liverpool! The smash-hit Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Glow-N-Fire tour is returning to M&S Bank Arena on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th April 2026, bringing bigger thrills, hotter stunts, and the world debut of brand-new truck Rhinomite.
Fresh from winning Pollstar’s Family Show of the Year 2025, Glow-N-Fire is set to light up the arena with incredible monster truck action, jaw-dropping stunts, and family fun for all ages. Fans can look forward to seeing their favourites including Mega Wrex™, Tiger Shark™, HW 5-Alarm™, Bone Shaker™, Bigfoot®, Skelesaurus™, alongside FMX riders performing gravity-defying tricks – including the all-new No-Handed Front Flip.
Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.
On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music.
From the ranching country of southern Alberta, Canada, we welcome the return of the great duo Over The Moon – Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell. These award-winning multi-instrumentalists play a wild ride of music from 1940s western swing and Appalachian old-time to cowboy blues. What makes them special is their near-perfect vocal blend (which has been known to move people to tears) and their use of strictly acoustic instruments including ukuleles, washboard, kazoo, double bass, and guitars. Most of their songs are originals that tell stories of life in southern Alberta’s ranching country, and they were given their first album’s title song “Moondancer” by the late Ian Tyson himself. Their latest album “Chinook Waltz” showcases their beautiful two-part harmonies and the wide array of instruments they play. This is feel-good music at its finest!
Please note: Line-ups are correct at time of purchase but may be subject to change. Customers will not be notified of any changes to the line-up. No refunds will be offered for changes to the line-up.
Steve Cradock, guitarist for Ocean Colour Scene, is behind some of the most distinctive riffs in British rock over the past 30 years. His signature guitar work powered tracks like The Riverboat Song and Hundred Mile High, helping to launch OCS to double-platinum success with their iconic album Moseley Shoals.
Since forming the band in 1989 alongside Simon Fowler, Damon Minchella, and Oscar Harrison, Cradock has remained a key figure in the UK music scene.
OCS played record breaking gigs with Oasis at Knebworth for 250,000 people as Britpop reached its zenith in 1996. He joined Paul Weller’s band in 1992 and has appeared on all of his studio albums, while also joining The Specials in 2014.
In his debut tour, Steve will be playing and singing hits from the OCS songbook, and much more.
Standard Tickets: £30 VIP Tickets: £45 – includes good seats and goody bag. Meet & Greet Tickets: £75 – includes pre-show Meet & Greet with photo and autograph, front row seats and goody bag. Meet & Greet takes place at 6pm, ticket holders to arrive at 5.45pm.
Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.
On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music.
Stephen Fearing and The Sentimentals with full supporting programme.
This is a real treat, folks! Stephen Fearing, one of Canada’s finest songwriters and a two-time Juno Award winner, is bringing his extraordinary backing band – the award-winning Danish indie-folk trio The Sentimentals. Born in Vancouver but raised in Dublin (where his schoolmates included future members of U2!), Stephen is a founding member of the acclaimed roots-rock supergroup Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, with 16 solo albums to his credit and collaborations with legends like Bruce Cockburn and Sarah McLachlan.
Since their first tour together in 2018, Stephen and The Sentimentals – M.C. Hansen on electric guitar, Nikolaj Wolf on electric bass, and Jacob Chano on percussion – have become fast friends, creating a distinctive sound that blends classic songwriting with innovative folk elements. Their chemistry comes beautifully to life on Stephen’s 2022 album “Vejpoesi” (Danish for “Road Poems”), recorded live in Denmark, and showcases the kind of magical connection between musicians that only comes from years of playing together. This will be an evening of profound artistry and world-class musicianship that you won’t want to miss!
Please note: Line-ups are correct at time of purchase but may be subject to change. Customers will not be notified of any changes to the line-up. No refunds will be offered for changes to the line-up.
Merseyside hero Ian Prowse is taking his full explosive 6 piece band out on the road this autumn for their biggest UK & Ireland tour yet, Ian will be celebrating his 11th album ‘No Names’ to be release this Summer.
Ian is fresh off the back of 3 UK tours as very special guest with Elvis Costello, as well as recent tours opening for The Levellers & The Wonder Stuff.
In 2025 Ian celebrated 20 years of Does This Train Stop On Merseyside with a documentary film as well as performing the song with the Philharmonic Orchestra. He was also inducted into the Liverpool Legends Hall Of Fame in November.
His first band Pele signed to Polydor Records and promptly had a Number 1 hit in South Africa with Megalomania. The band constantly hit the road winning a huge cult live following, completing 8 headline UK tours. They were also opening act for with The Pogues, Del Amitri on their 1992 sell out tours. The first 3 Pele singles hit the BBC Radio 1 playlist.
Ian then formed Amsterdam who had John Peel weeping live on air every time he played the classic Does This Train Stop On Merseyside, which was then covered by legend Christy Moore and taken to Number 1 in the Irish LP charts. Amsterdam signed to London indie Beat Crazy, their first single crashing into the top 40 at no.32.
Often referred to as the ‘Scouse Springsteen’ Ian’s incendiary live show has wowed them at Reading, Glastonbury, Beautiful Days & Kendal Calling, he is very excited to be back in Southport playing all the favourite’s from his entire career.
Angel Field Festival is an exciting week-long multi-arts festival at The Capstone Theatre and Liverpool Hope University’s Creative Campus, taking place from Friday 17th April until Saturday 25th April.
Not to be missed, expect an enthralling and diverse programme of music, art, dance, film, workshops and discussion.
Angel Field Festival presents, Built on Bach – Neil Cowley Trio, The Loose Moose String Band & The Speakeasy Bootleg Band: A Double Bill Concert, Electronic Music Triple Bill: Ian Boddy / Sulk Rooms / Field Lines Cartographer, Liverpool Hope University Musical Theatre Summer Showcase and loads more.
DHP welcome Elephant Sessions to Future Yard. Over the past decade and more, Elephant Sessions have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music, performing at major festivals and venues across the UK, Europe, Australia and North America, including Glastonbury, WOMAD, Celtic Connections, Colours of Ostrava, SXSW and Byron Bay Bluesfest.
Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of folk, funk and electronica, resulting in a new and exciting sound, with four studio albums and renowned energetic live shows earning them a loyal international fanbase and critical acclaim.
