Event type: Performance

Spring/Summer Season Launch 2026

We’re thrilled to unveil a bold and vibrant summer season, bringing together standout local festivals like Leap and Liverpool Improvisation Fest alongside powerful new work from our associate companies, RAWD and 20 Stories High.

At its heart is A Radical Reimagining, Unity’s major heritage project, featuring exhibitions, events and performances that celebrate our radical past while championing the next generation of young theatre-makers shaping our future.

From 5:30pm in our bar. Launch begins 6pm.

Entry is free, please reserve your seat by booking tickets.

The Music of the Lord of The Rings: Tribute to Howard Shore

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

The Adam Buxton Band

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

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

 

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 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

 

James B Partridge – Primary School Bangers

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.

 

 

Blippi

 

 

Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour!

Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage for a one-of-a-kind interactive adventure that inspires kids to move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi!

This brand-new show is packed with high-energy music and surprises, featuring fan-favorite songs like “The Excavator Song,” “Monster Truck,” “Dino Dance,” and “Curious Like Me.”  With Blippi’s signature mix of play, learning, and exploration, families can get curious together while singing, laughing, and dancing along during this unforgettable adventure full of fun and discovery. 

The Be Like Blippi Tour invites you to break out your orange Blippi glasses and ignite that spark of curiosity that lives inside every single one of us and share in an unforgettable experience that encourages kids to… Be Like Blippi!

For the Be Like Blippi Tour, the characters Blippi and Meekah will be played by professional stage performers selected specifically for the tour.

 

 

Bluey’s Big Play

 

 

Bring the whole family to M&S Bank Arena for Bluey’s Big Play, the official theatrical adaptation of the Emmy® award-winning children’s television series. Packed with music, laughter, and brilliant puppetry, this show is an unforgettable experience for children and adults alike.

Why Parents Love It:

⭐ Perfect for little ones: recommended for ages 2+

⭐ Runs around 50 minutes with no interval – easy to fit into your day

⭐Engaging puppets, original songs, and stories inspired by imaginative play

⭐Designed for family enjoyment – adults will laugh just as much as the kids

 

 

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.

 

 

The Mark Drama

No props. No costumes. Just people telling a story that has shaped cultures and conversations for centuries.

A simple, powerful live performance that brings history’s most influential story to life.

The Mark Drama invites you to explore big themes – justice, compassion, power, sacrifice, and hope – through an unforgettable shared experience. It is a theatre-in-the-round performance, and in just 90 minutes, you will see every event and hear nearly every word spoken by Jesus as recorded in the book of Mark in the Bible.

Whether you’re familiar with the story or hearing it for the first time, come along and join the conversation.