Celebrate International Jazz Day with Liverpool Hope Big Band
Join us on 30 April for International Jazz Day as we celebrate with a special concert in the Sandon Room, showcasing a rich variety of jazz styles spanning nearly a century.
Enjoy an intimate performance from a small ensemble of the Liverpool Hope Big Band, directed by Dr Tom Sykes. The ensemble has previously performed at the Liverpool International Jazz Festival and on the Eurovision Pier Head stage in 2023.
Free, booking required
Experience the powerful music from the iconic The Lord of the Rings films.
Performed by the chamber ensemble Mystery Ensemble, the musicians’ virtuoso playing will transport you to a fantasy world of elves, hobbits, and dwarves. Loved by millions, this unforgettable music is guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
Featuring the mesmerising melodies of world-renowned Canadian composer Howard Shore, winner of three Academy Awards, two Golden Globes, and three Grammy Awards for the trilogy.
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
Join Adam Buxton and his live band for an intimate evening celebrating the release of his debut album, Buckle Up, out now via Decca.
Buxton, our most beloved podcaster, seasoned veteran of GarageBand and the jingle, enlisted Metronomy’s Joe Mount as producer and band leader …”I hoped it would be a Metronomy record with my voice” Buxton initially pondered, also hoping the record might sound like “Berlin-period Bowie and Eno going for lunch with Radiohead and Nina Simone at Brian Wilson’s beach brasserie.” Instead came fifteen songs that inhabit the space between heartfelt and silly, where Buxton has comfortably set up shop.
Promoted by Splot
Sophie Lukacs masterfully blends Mandingue kora tradition with a modern singer-songwriter voice.
Her award-winning debut album, Bamako, follows seven years of study in Mali with kora legends like Toumani Diabaté. The Budapest-born artist delivers a unique fusion that proves music truly has no borders, only bridges waiting to be built.
Presented in partnership with Africa Oyé
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 Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl’s Moving Castle, Laputa: 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
Viral sensation and Britain’s favourite teacher James B Partridge is bringing his hit live show Primary School Bangers to Liverpool as part of his biggest ever UK tour.
What began as a few playful performances for his pupils has grown into a full-blown national phenomenon – from classroom singalongs to Glastonbury, BBC appearances and sell-out theatre shows across the country.
Join James for a joy-filled, tongue-in-cheek trip back to the songs, laughter and innocence of childhood. Expect massive singalongs, throwback mash-ups and plenty of heartfelt humour as James leads audiences through the unforgettable soundtrack of our school days – from He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands to Autumn Days and beyond.
Warm, funny and completely genuine, James has become the UK’s most beloved musical nostalgia act. Audiences leave beaming, singing, and feeling like they’ve shared something truly special.
Gather your mates, colleagues or family for a night of laughter, memories and pure nostalgic joy – the ultimate communal singalong for grown-ups who never quite grew up.
Jim Henson’s original masterpiece and musical fantasy film Labyrinth is set to tour the UK in concert next Spring in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
Starring the iconic David Bowie, fans will be transported to Goblin City in an exciting fusion of film and live music on stage with Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert.
Starring Bowie and Jennifer Connelly, as well as scores of goblins and creatures from the renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the film features a soundtrack of unique and memorable melodies, with Bowie’s original songs like “Magic Dance,” “Underground” and “As the World Falls Down,” along with Jones’ orchestral score. The collaboration between Bowie and Jones provides an enchanting and distinctive musical experience, perfectly capturing the whimsical and fantastical elements of the film and contributing to its lasting acclaim and popularity.
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 Now, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, Another One Bites the Dust, We Are the Champions, We 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.
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.
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.