Guided cycle tour around the Neighbourhoods of Baltic and Liverpool City Centre
Miles Pearson from Pearson Architects and Ben Prince from Prince Architects will be leading a 4 mile architecture cycle tour around the Baltic and Liverpool City Centre. As well as cycling, there will be an opportunity to go inside many of the buildings along the way.
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. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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.
5. 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.
6. UB40, M&S Bank Arena (12 June)
The legendary reggae icons UB40 featuring Ali Campbell bring their major UK tour to Liverpool this June, joined by special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad. Following a sold-out global run, the band return to UK stages with a set packed full of timeless hits alongside brand-new material from their forthcoming studio album, due for release in spring 2026. Expect an evening of classic reggae anthems, feel-good vibes and some of the most recognisable songs in British music history.
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. 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.
9. Africa Oyé, Sefton Park (20-21 June)
Credit: Mark McNulty
The 2026 edition of Africa Oyé is bringing together Afrobeats stars, reggae legends, Afro-futurist innovators and internationally acclaimed live acts from across Africa and the diaspora. Leading the bill is Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara, the Grammy-nominated artist known for blending Wassoulou traditions with contemporary Afro-futurist sounds. Joining her is Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Patoranking, who brings a mix of Afrobeats, reggae and dancehall that has helped make him one of the genre’s biggest international stars.
The musical lineup also features Janet Kay, Fulu Miziki, King Ayisoba, Oumy Nana Benz Du Togo, Kizaba, Kobo Town , Ghorwane, Awale Jant Band and a whole host of DJs.
Beyond the music, Africa Oyé 2026 will again feature the Oyé Village, showcasing food, crafts, workshops, family activities and community arts from across Africa and the Caribbean, maintaining the festival’s wider cultural focus as much more than simply a music event.
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.
To find more concerts coming up in the Liverpool city region take a look through our What’s On listings.
A choral concert of unaccompanied Renaissance music including works by Byrd, Ceballos, Isaac, Josquin, Lassus as well as Arcadelt and Weekes, performed by Liverpool Renaissance Singers at Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady and St Nicholas at 7.30pm on Wednesday the 8th of July at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 online in advance from Ticketsource or on the door. Children under 16 are free as well as a registered disabled person with a carer. Refreshments will be available for donations at the end of the concert. The same programme will be performed at St Cuthbert’s Church Halsall near Ormskirk on Saturday 11th of July at 7.30pm when tickets will be £10 via Ticketsource in advance or on the door.
Get closer than ever to the UK’s favourite vocal harmony group, The Overtones, as they return in 2027 with their Up Close and Personal hit tour.
Known for their slick dance routines, pitch-perfect vocals and effortless charm, this ‘awesome foursome’ is back with a show that’s both intimate and packed with feel-good energy.
Alongside the tight vocal arrangements and show-stopping performances, Mike, Mark, Darren and Jay will share personal stories from their journey, offering a rare glimpse behind the music.
Expect a mix of Motown, soul, doo-wop and pop classics, alongside new material and some of their own favourites, all delivered in their signature vintage style with a modern edge.
Combining nostalgia with contemporary showmanship, this uplifting night of music and storytelling captures the magic that has made this multi-platinum selling group a household name.
It’s a relaxed, feel-good night of music, stories and plenty of harmonies, bringing you closer than ever to The Overtones.
Reviews:
“One of the UK’s most popular and prolific acts” – HELLO Magazine
Fleetwood Bac were the world’s first and are regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show, raved about by Peter Green’s biographer, and were the first Fleetwood Mac tribute band to fully replicate the classic Stevie, Lindsey, Christine, John & Mick ‘Rumours’ line-up.
Over the many years Fleetwood Bac have been together the band has received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K.s leading Fleetwood Mac fansites, the official Stevie Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world-famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall.
Fleetwood Bac has also been rated by The Times newspaper as one of the U.K.’s top 5 tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones. Fans have included original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who joined the band several times on stage, and Peter Green’s official biographer Martin Celmins.
The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with passion and energy, the band have built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe.
The Fleetwood Bac show focuses on the ‘Rumours’ era of the band (still the 5th biggest-selling album of all time). It also features several songs from the Peter Green days, plus some of Stevie’s biggest solo hits, in either a theatrical 2-hour show, including costume changes and an acoustic section, or a one-hour Greatest Hits Show, specially tailored for corporate events.
Dusty Echoes is a brand new Americana project, created by Reuben George & Rea Fortis at their home studio in Liverpool, UK. It began as the simple but abstract idea of a one-off EP in a genre they’ve never explored before, but soon blossomed into a labour of love, into which they’ve both poured all their creativity and songwriting skill for the past 2 years. The resulting 5 songs, which form their first EP “Lone Frontier”, reach across genres to include elements of country music, folk, rock, blues, soul and even hints of New Orleans jazz.
Unable to deny that this EP has culminated in some of their best composition, production and vocal performances, Reuben & Rea have already begun to sound out ideas for future releases with Dusty Echoes. What was once intended to be a solitary and online-only release will now be launched with a first Dusty Echoes live performance on the EP’s release day, with more live shows to follow.
Despite drawing from a wide range of artists and genres “Lone Frontier” is undeniably steeped in a Western feel, evoking songs from films, TV and games in the way each track tells a story: and paints the picture to go with it. You’ll hear elements of classic Americana; the influence of artists like Johnny Cash, Marty Robins, Paul Simon and Bobbie Gentry, but also more genre-defying songwriters like Nina Simone, Marion Black, and D’Angelo. Hints of some modern European inspirations in the songwriters’ listening rotation too, like KALEO and Ferris & Sylvester, which leave the listener with the feeling of songs which could almost have been written in any decade of the last 60 years, but were definitely produced in this one.
Joined by their full 5 piece band in the warm and intimate Prohibition Recording Studios, get your scarf and boots on, ready for a journey across uncharted lands. You’ll visit familiar songs while being introduced to the raw and unfiltered blend of Dusty Echoes’ signature sound. Get ready for original merch, incredible support and a chance to hear this sound for yourself.
Dylan LeBlanc is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who often finds himself flirting with the edge — or “dancing on a razor,” as he calls it — as it is all he has ever known.
A verdict vagabond since he was a little boy tossed between Texas, Louisiana, and Alabama, LeBlanc thrives on the precipice, never staying in one place for too long.
Future Yard are excited to welcome him to the live room for the 10th anniversary of acclaimed album Cautionary Tale: a collection of shimmering, arresting songs with haunting vocals and a sharpened edge honed by hastened maturity.
Feel the rhythm. Move your body. Experience Colombia like never before.
La Perla, the electrifying all-female percussion and vocal trio from Bogotá, brings their explosive live show to Liverpool for one unforgettable night with Cumbia, Bullerengue, Champeta, Merengue, Hip Hop and Punk energy.
Blending the raw power of Afro-Colombian rhythms with urban genres. La Perla creates a sound that is both deeply rooted and wildly modern. Their performances are not just concerts-they are full- body experiences.
Having performed at major festivals across Europe, Latin America and beyond- including Sziget Festival, Shambala, WOMEX, and Festival Estéreo Picnic- La Perla has built a global reputation for high-energy, hypnotic live shows that get every crowd moving.
Walt Disco make emotionally rich electronic rock with scale, confidence, and intent. Fronted by Jocelyn Si (she/her) alongside Finlay McCarthy, Charlie Lock, Lewis Carmichael, and Jack Martin, the band channel big feeling through deeply personal songwriting that is direct, immersive, and fully formed.
Their sound blends electronic production with analogue synths and driving band dynamics, creating music that feels expansive without losing emotional focus. Walt Disco’s strength lies in clarity and purpose: the songs speak for themselves, meeting listeners head-on without leaning on nostalgia or comparison.
Following the acclaim of their debut album Unlearning, the band have continued to build momentum with a growing international audience. Recent tours supporting Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark across Europe and the US, alongside headline shows in North America, marked a clear step forward and affirmed Walt Disco as a band ready for bigger stages.
Now firmly in a building phase, Walt Disco are focused on developing their live show, releasing new material with intent, and expanding their world at a steady, confident pace. It’s a project defined by emotional honesty, ambition, and forward momentum. Walt Disco carve out a space that feels entirely their own.
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