Hayao Miyazaki’s Dreams by Mystery Ensemble

Miyazaki Dreams is a concert dedicated to the films of renowned Japanese director and Academy Award winner Hayao Miyazaki. Mystery Ensemble presents music from his animated films, as well as compositions inspired by his work.

The programme includes well-known pieces by composer Joe Hisaishi from My Neighbor TotoroSpirited AwayHowl’s Moving CastleLaputa: Castle in the Sky, and other films. It also features works by other composers influenced by Miyazaki’s films.

The music introduces audiences to the worlds of Miyazaki’s stories, featuring memorable characters, heroines, and elements inspired by Japanese folklore.

Please note that the programme may be subject to change

This concert will last approximately 1 hour with no interval

Promoted by Red Events & Distribution Limited

 

Radio GaGa

 

Have your finest hour – or two – as we bring you Radio GaGa.

Be part of a night like no other at The Auditorium at M&S Bank Arena on 17 April 2026, as we present the concert you’ve been dreaming of. Radio GaGa is the ultimate Queen tribute show, celebrating one of the biggest and most iconic bands ever to grace the stage — Queen.

Break free with us and shake all over like a jellyfish as Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the music, fun, and legendary showmanship of Queen’s touring days.

Featuring all your favourite Queen hits, including Don’t Stop Me NowI Want to Break FreeSomebody to LoveAnother One Bites the DustWe Are the ChampionsWe Will Rock You, and, of course, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Like all good things, on you we depend — so stick around, because we’ve missed you. And we say…

Radio, someone still loves you.

 

Halloween in Concert

 

This Halloween 2026, as darkness falls across the land, join our amazing cast and live band at The Auditorium for Halloween in Concert — a brand-new live Halloween music spectacular taking place on Saturday 31st October 2026.

With stunning stage visuals, state-of-the-art production and immersive lighting effects, this electrifying concert brings to life a spine-tingling crescendo of all things Halloween… with a twist!

Arrive dressed to impress — there’s a prize for the best costume — as we settle in for The Music of the Night in this thrilling new concert experience that’s truly out of this world.

From the producers of Step Into Christmas, this atmospheric Halloween show resurrects some of the greatest spooky hits of all time in one unforgettable live performance. Featuring iconic songs including:

• Monster Mash

• Highway to Hell

• The Time Warp

• Running Up That Hill

• Hungry Like the Wolf

• Maneater

• Bat Out of Hell

• It’s a Kind of Magic

• She Wolf

• And of course… Thriller

There will be singing, laughter and maybe even some Dancing in the Moonlight as we celebrate the magic of Halloween together — for one night only.

If you’re searching for the best Halloween event at The Auditorium in 2026, this is the live concert experience you won’t want to miss.

 

Mr Blue Sky

 

Get ready for an electrifying, out-of-this-world tribute to the legendary sound of ELO – brought to life on stage with a sensational live band, complete with strings, stunning vocals, and a state-of-the-art light and video show.

This spectacular production captures the spirit, style, and innovation of one of the most ground-breaking bands in music history. You’ll be transported through a universe of unforgettable hits.

Featuring: Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Evil Woman, Don’t Bring Me Down, Telephone Line – and many more.

This is a tribute show production and is in no way affiliated with any original artistes, estates, management companies or similar shows.

 

André Rieu

 

The world’s most beloved violinist and conductor, André Rieu, is bringing his spellbinding live show to M&S Bank Arena Liverpool on Saturday 12 September 2026.

Known globally as the “King of Waltz”, André Rieu will take the stage with his Johann Strauss Orchestra, promising an unforgettable evening of musical magic, laughter, romance, and joy. His Liverpool performance will be a highlight of a tour that includes some of the UK and Ireland’s most iconic venues.

Audiences can expect a spectacular concert filled with classical favouritesmusical surprises, and, of course, the waltzes that have made Rieu a household name. From stunning costumes to dazzling stage production, every detail of the show is designed to captivate and inspire.

With over 40 million albums sold worldwide and more than 700,000 concertgoers each year, André Rieu is one of the most successful live performers of our time. His UK presence is nothing short of phenomenal, with 13 Top Ten albums and cinema concert films that have consistently smashed box office records.

 

K-POP All Stars

 

Ride the global K-pop wave with K-POP All Stars – the explosive live celebration of the music, the artists, and the culture taking over the world. Feel the power of stadium-sized anthems, razor-sharp choreography, and a cast that delivers every beat with precision and passion.

Featuring hits from Blackpink, NewJeans, Katseye, BTS, Itzy, Stray Kids, Twice, Jung Kook, and loads more, the show lights up the stage with breath-taking visuals, original choreography, and non-stop energy from start to finish.

With light sticks glowing across the crowd and chart-topping tracks filling the room, K-POP All Stars captures the excitement, colour, and emotion of the world’s biggest pop movement – all in one unforgettable show.

 

The Temptations & The Four Tops

 

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.

 

UB40

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.

Paul Simon

 

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.

 

Across The Universe

Across The Universe is a celebration of The Beatles’ “studio years” 1966-1970.

This unique show featuring live band and orchestra is a must-see for all Beatles fans. The music recorded by the Beatles from 1966-1970 represents some of the most ground-breaking strides in popular music history, in terms of songwriting ingenuity, recording techniques and the establishing of different musical genres within pop music. Many of these innovative recordings were never intended to be recreated live.

Now in homage to this sensationally creative period in The Beatles’ career, Across the Universe brings these recordings to life with stunning detail and accuracy.

No wigs, no costumes. Across the Universe’s intention is musical authenticity, assisted by world class orchestrations from live strings and brass.