Event type: Music

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 favourites, musical 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.

 

Sing The Musicals

The first national tour of the greatest musicals of all time direct from London’s West End. Performed by a sensational live band and character singers in front of a giant screen with sing-along lyrics, this is a must-see show for all musical lovers!

You’ll sing your heart out to:

MAMMA MIA, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, DIRTY DANCING, LES MIS, PHANTOM, ROCKY HORROR, MARY POPPINS, OLIVER, WE WILL ROCK YOU and many, many more…

***** ‘Best Night Ever’ – What’s On

***** ‘Electrifying’  –  Time Out

***** ‘Every Musical Theatre Fans Dream Come True’ – Musical Theatre Live

***** ‘Never  Experienced Anything Like This Before’ – West End Wilma

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.

An Evening With Danny McNamara

An Evening With Danny McNamara, from Embrace.

Danny McNamara is the founder and lead singer of one of the most iconic bands of the last 20 years, Embrace. Having sold more than two million albums to date, their debut album, The Good Will Out, was released in 1998 and became one of the fastest-selling debut albums by a British artist. It was certified gold on the day of its release and went on to sell over half a million copies. The band has also had three number one albums and six top 10 singles.  

Now Embrace are celebrating their 30th anniversary and Danny will tour the UK for a special evening of tales about one of Britain’s best-loved bands. With a new book published about the band’s early years, he’ll be telling stories, answering questions, and signing copies of Embrace’s new book. 

Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as ‘Bend Me Shape Me’, ‘Hello Suzy’, ‘( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice’ are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention, you might have picked up a clue in their first single the magnificent ‘Gin House’ as to Andy’s future musical collaborations.

Since the early days Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, The Band, Elton John, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, The Who, BB King, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Joe Satriani,, Jeff Beck, The Impressions, Lonnie Donegan, Mary J. Blige, Georgie Fame, Bonnie Raitt, Otis Rush, Van Morrison, Chris Barber, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow, Pete Townshend, Kate Bush…… and literally hundreds more.

Now following a solo path, his first solo album in 24 years Sweet Soulful Music was released late in 2007 followed by The Very Best Of Andy Fairweather Low which was released in the UK in June 2008 with a Live DVD following hot on it’s heels.

In fact Andy has been touring and releasing CD Albums ever since and has built a strong following having now released 10 Albums including Two Live DVD shows and a Three disc Box Set DVD / Double Live CD which debuted in the Amazon Box Set Top 50 in it’s first week of release.  A double live vinyl “Lockdown”  Internet streaming concert followed and his CD & Vinyl release Flang Dang debuted in 2024 which in February 2025 was superseded by The Invisible Bluesman on Blue Vinyl, CD & Download. This release reached Number 1 on the official UK Jazz & Blues Chart making it his first number 1 album here.

Eric Clapton invited Andy to perform as a featured artist at the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles and again with his band The Low Riders to open the UK & Ireland leg of his 2024 tour & again for the UK / European dates on his 2025 tour and has done so again this year.

A remarkable front man, a remarkable band. Following them into 2025 Andy’s The Invisble Bluesman Album entered the Official UK charts at Number 1 and the Spring tour broke all his box office records selling 99% across the whole tour with a healthy 95% Autumn tour.

Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar & Vocals, Ian Jennings  – Bass,  Henry Spinetti – Drums, Nick Pentelow – Tenor Sax / Baritone sax & Clarinet., Pete Cook  –  Baritone Sax.