Event type: Music

Milap Presents Sandip Chatterjee with Kousic Sen

Discover the soulful sounds of Indian classical music in the intimate setting of the Philharmonic Music Room. At the heart of the evening is the santoor—a magnificent, hundred-stringed hammered dulcimer played with breathtaking dexterity by Sandip Chatterjee, a recipient of the President of India Award. Its rippling, bell-like tones fill the space, offering a genuine sense of calm and reflection. 

Sandip is joined by Milap’s Artist in Residence and master of the tabla, Kousic Sen. Kousic’s energetic and spontaneous rhythmic mastery adds a vibrant pulse that perfectly balances the delicate melodies of the santoor. Together, the musicians create a brilliant musical dialogue that moves from quiet reflection to thrilling, high-energy crescendos. Whether you are an Indian music aficionado or looking to experience something entirely new, this performance promises to be an uplifting and deeply moving experience. 

Flamy Grant Live in Concert at Liverpool Parish Church

Call her a drag queen, call her a musician, call her an entertainer – but trust us: you will call her.  No matter what the category, Flamy Grant sets stages ablaze with blistering vocals, bold looks, brilliant songwriting, and brave storytellingLiverpool Parish Church and Open Table Liverpool are excited to welcome Flamy Grant, the award-winning singer-songwriter and trailblazing drag artist from Asheville, North Carolina, for this special one-night concert.  Flamy made drag history in 2023 when her debut album Bible Belt Baby reached #1 on the iTunes Christian music charts, earning her headlines in Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly, Billboard, People, and more. Too big for just one genre Flamy’s music explores themes of hope, faith, belonging and more.Beautifully blending her Appalachian roots with drag artistry and musical excellence, Flamy has stormed stages from Los Angeles to London, from New York to the Netherlands, racking up more than 1.5 million streams on digital music platforms. This powerhouse vocalist, intrepid songwriter, and shame-slaying drag queen serves up a therapeutic, theatrical experience that is fearless, flamboyant, and full of heart.‘Her vocals soar… A mix of Wynona Judd smokiness and Dolly Parton realness. Her lyrics sparkle as brightly as her rhinestone jumpsuit.’–Andy Kaufman, Music Connection MagazineBOOK NOW and experience the music, sparkle and joy of Flamy Grant live at Liverpool Parish Church.Meet Flamy Grant Listen to Flamy on SpotifyVenue accessibilityLiverpool Parish Church is fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets.About the hostsLiverpool Parish Church and Open Table Liverpool are proud to present this special event.Liverpool Parish Church is the historic parish church of the city, a welcoming presence at the heart of Liverpool committed to hospitality, inclusion and serving the wider community. livpc.co.ukOpen Table Liverpool is part of a national network of Christian communities  which genuinely welcome, affirm, include and empower LGBTQIA people + our families, friends & anyone who wants to belong in an accepting, loving community: opentable.lgbt Together, we look forward to hosting an evening that celebrates music, creativity, community and connection.

The Girl Who Could Fly

A man wakes up in a Manchester hospital in the mid eighties and tries to piece together what led to his almost fatal downfall.

Stephen Porter’s sold-out Fringe show mixes poetry, stand-up and song to tell its darkly funny tale.

Songs from Daisy Summerfield.

18+ 

Museum Sessions Live

Museum Sessions Live is back as part of the Summer of Sound – a six week programme showcasing live music from local, national and international artists.! 

Inspired by National Museums Liverpool’s Museum Sessions YouTube series, the live events gives musicians the opportunity to perform at the iconic Museum of Liverpool.

Throughout the summer we have a vibrant programme of individuals and groups performing a wide variety of genres of music.

The programme, which may be subject to change, includes the following. Each artist will perform a 30 minute set.

Penny Lane Weekender 2026 this August

3 DAYS | 4 VENUES | BOSS MUSIC – 7TH, 8TH, 9TH AUGUST 2026

Penny Lane continues to sustain its global legacy with a 3-day music festival this August, spotlighting local and independent artists and bands. Returning for its fourth year, exactly 60 years on from The Beatles’ iconic LP Revolver, the festival will take over venues located on or around Liverpool’s iconic Penny Lane.

Penny Lane Weekender has grown into a smash success that continues to discover fresh new music and widen opportunities for emerging musicians from both Liverpool and the rest of the UK. The 2026 lineup promises an eclectic mix of Indie, Rock, Punk, Electronica, Dance and Pop – with this year’s headliner being British-Jamaican grime and UK-drill artist Reptile B.

Lovingly conceived in 2023 by Liverpool post-punk band Pleasure Island, the grassroots community festival was created to showcase Liverpool-based acts from the local community. Initially billed as a one-off event in the upstairs area of Dovedale Towers, a pub famous for being the residence of Freddie Mercury before his Queen glory days, the event immediately blossomed into a festival in its first year, taking on a second venue and a few extra days to accommodate the demand.

In the wake of increasing financial pressures – resulting in the loss of 155 grassroots music venues across the UK from 2024-2025 (Music Venue Trust) – the role that events like Penny Lane Weekender represent are even more crucial, dedicated to platforming new music and local talent. The festival continues to honour Penny Lane’s significance in Liverpool’s musical history, as a hotspot for budding musicians and bands.

Penny Lane Weekender 2026 Announced so far!

1st Wave:

Reptile B · Mumbles · The People Assembly · Paint Me In Colour · Jamesena and the Rabbits · Cheery · Tom Collins · Maybrick · Aggressive Soccer Moms (Swe) · Ellie Moon · Oranj Son · Holy Pictures

2nd Wave:

Broken Down Golf Cart · Drew Friel · The Empty Page · Pleasure Island · Pablo El Diablo · Bedroom Toys · EELS! EELS! EELS! · Maya Yenn · Deviant Order Chalkroom · European Taxis · S. Fearon · Victor Serge · Isis Moray · Quieting · Veve

This grassroots festival gives the opportunity for Liverpool bands and independent acts from further afield to showcase their talents to the local community of Penny Lane and the surrounding areas.

Now Playing: Motor Music with Rie and Pierre

Join international artists Rie Nakajima and Pierre Berthet to make your own moving sound sculpture out of metal, wood, shells, plastic materials and household items. We’ll play them together, improvise, watch and listen.

Bring along a household object from home to experiment with if you would like to!

For children and young people aged 8 – 14.

Tickets: £3 per child

Pop into any Library to book your spot.

1 parent or carer per child is welcome to join free of charge

Rie Nakajima is a sculptor based in London. She creates sounds using a combination of motorised devices and everyday objects in installations and performances. Her art is between sculpture and music with improvisation at the heart of it.

Pierre Berthet is a musician based in Belgium. He builds sculptural sound objects and installations made from steel, plastic, water, motors, vacuum cleaners and other items and has presented them in exhibitions and performances across music venues, festivals, galleries and other outdoor venues.

Part of Now Playing! A summer of sounds and music in Sefton Libraries

For The Culture: Hardcore Fundraiser for Care 4 Calais

For The Culture brings a stacked lineup of Merseyside hardcore to Future Yard on Thursday 27th August, raising money for Care4Calais—a volunteer-run charity supporting refugees and people seeking asylum across the UK, France and Belgium.

Featuring:

Boxcutter – Dark hardcore from L1 for the moshers!
Tear Away – Liverpool based heavy Clevo-esque inspired hardcore in the vein of Integrity, Ringworm, Terror and 108.
Confined – Scouse negative hardcore in the vein of Gulch and Nails.
Sure Shot – Raw Classic Hardcore from the heart of the 0151.
Suplex – First show from Liverpool youth drawing influence from big hitters Floorpunch and Chain of Strength.

The night showcases some of the most exciting bands in the local hardcore scene, coming together in support of an important cause.

Hardcore has long been rooted in community, solidarity and mutual support, and this fundraiser reflects those values. Every ticket sold will help Care4Calais continue its vital work providing practical support, campaigning for refugee rights, and standing alongside people seeking safety.

Join us for an evening of uncompromising live music, community, and collective action – all in support of a cause that matters!

Totally Tina

The Award-winning Tina Turner Spectacular! 

Come shake a tail feather with the UK’s supreme Tina – Justine Riddoch – and her talented cast. This breathtaking recreation of a live Tina Turner concert celebrates the Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’s incredible songbook.

Early hits, including Proud Mary, River Deep – Mountain High and Nutbush City Limits, earned Tina a no-holds-barred reputation for fearsome live performances. While Eighties anthems We Don’t Need Another Hero, Simply the Best, What’s Love Got to Do With It, I Don’t Wanna Lose You, and When the Heartache is Over propelled the songstress to stadium concert stardom.

Supported by her fabulous band, and dazzling dancing girls in sequins, feathers and diamonds, Justine recreates those famed live performances.

The SUPREME Tina, a regular National Tribute Awards winner since 2013, Justine’s got the looks, she’s got the moves, she’s definitely got those legs, but most of all, she’s got THE voice.

Join an army of loyal fans for a truly authentic, fun-packed musical spectacular!  

 

National Tribute Music Awards Winner:

Best Choreography

Best Female Artist

Best Sound, Lighting and Production

Plus Lifetime Achievement Award

Wonder in the Street 2026

 

 

Join us in Church Square, St Helens for a day of outdoor entertainment the whole family will love!

All absolutely FREE and all absolutely WONDERFUL

Featuring:

Katumba Celebrate diversity, wellbeing and mindfulness with the huge infectious rhythms, bold visuals and serious crowd energy. You’ll be wowed by the performance then have the opportunity to interact and dance as you lose yourself in the rhythm with Liverpool based Katumba.

HUG by Levantes Dance TheatreHUG & HUG EXPERIENCE is a vibrant outdoor contemporary circus theatre performance and living installation that promises to engage audiences in a unique exploration of relationships – between people, objects and the environment that surrounds us.

Through a fusion of aerial dance, physical theatre and striking visuals, the audience is invited to rediscover the power of touch, connection and the simple act of a hug. HUG is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Ensemble Festival, Brighton Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival. Supported by Centre 151. Supported by 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space.

HUG Image Credit – Roswitha Chesher

 

 

Nick Cope: I’ve lost my Bobble Hat …again !

Nick Cope I’ve lost my Bobble Hat …again ! 

Nick has lost his Bobble hat ..again ! Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful family concert and help him find his beloved hat with the wobbly bobble ! A joyous fun filled hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.

Nick has been writing and recording his beautiful and totally unique songs for children and their families for over 10 years, he performs with his guitar and stunning animations to sell-out crowds all over the country.

His fanatical following of little and not so little fans has grown immeasurably over the years due to the phenomenal success of the CBeebies show ‘Nick Cope’s Popcast’

Nick has a magical way of reaching into people’s hearts, igniting children’s imagination in an organic, unpatronizing, educational and fun way.

With his charming songs and humour Nick engages, entertains, and enthrals all generations.

Nick’s live performances are legendary.

If you haven’t heard his songs or seen his shows before, come along and find out what you’ve been missing.

 

Running Time :60 Mins

Advisory Age 3+

 

‘Charming musical fun for children and parents alike from a musician with real song writing pedigree.’  ★★★★★ Radio Times

“..the Poptimistic Pied Piper, of discerningly musical toddlers.” The Guardian  

“.. In the pantheon of British songwriters, he’s become the Ray Davies for the pre-teen generation…If you’re going to trust your child’s musical education to anyone, make it Nick Cope.”  Steve Lamacq BBC Radio 6 Music

“Nick Cope is the indie-surrealist kids’ entertainer Robyn Hitchcock and Syd Barrett, foolishly distracted by cult status, never were.’  Stewart Lee

“Nick is a natural entertainer, clearly loves performing for children …. a brilliant show” ★★★★★  Edinburgh Reporter

 Nick Cope’s songs may be built for children, but the craft, charm and occasional existential zing mean they hit everyone just right……I’VE LOST MY BOBBLE HAT! 2025 delivered all the best elements of the Popcast and more while giving everyone surprisingly raucous reminder that great live music can still be innocent, silly and completely brilliant. Parents News UK 2025

“Funny, profound, educational, our children have talked about everything from gravity to grieving thanks to Nick Cope’s songs. Our family’s favourite singer /songwriter” Lucy Porter