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What's On in Liverpool
Live music in Liverpool over the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. 127 gigs listed in Liverpool over the next 28 days across 24 venues. Saturday is the busiest night with 45. In total we track 92 grassroots venues and 27 regular open mics here.
Two pubs a day are closing, and last year 78 grassroots venues stopped putting on live music. Get Liverpool gigs in your inbox — and go to one.
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Updated daily · 127 gigs in Liverpool over the next four weeks
Last updated: 20 September 2026
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Grassroots venues are where every act you have ever paid to see started out. Liverpool still has 92 of them.
From Mathew Street to the Baltic Triangle, Liverpool's music heritage is unmatched. Planning a private party instead? See [booking live entertainment in Liverpool](/gigs/live-entertainment-liverpool) for bands, singers and DJs for one-off occasions. Booking for the company rather than yourself? See [corporate entertainment in Liverpool](/gigs/corporate-entertainment-liverpool) for Christmas parties, awards nights and conferences.
Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them shut for good. Those are the rooms where new acts learn to hold an audience, where a first support slot happens, and where a Tuesday night can still turn into something.
This page exists to make them easy to find. It lists 127 gigs across Liverpool over the next four weeks, pulled from the venues themselves and updated daily — alongside the 92 grassroots venues and 27 regular open mic nights we track in the city. No algorithm decides what you see: it is simply everything we know is on.
The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before. If you would rather be told than remember, the sign-up above sends Liverpool listings straight to your inbox. If you run a venue here, claim your page so people can find you.
Gigs in Liverpool
Every grassroots gig we hold for Liverpool in the next four weeks — 20 Sept – 18 Oct. Updated daily.
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OCT
4
Alien Chicks: Live Performance + Signing (14+ with an Adult)
The Jacaranda Club·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
4
The Bootleg Beatles
Venue Cymru Theatre·Tudno, Liverpool
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OCT
4
Iron Maiden Tribute - Maiden Cumbria
The Brickhouse·St Helens Town Centre, Liverpool
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- GenreHouse, Tribute Act
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OCT
5
Alison Moyet
Liverpool Empire Theatre, Liverpool
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- GenreRock, Alternative Rock
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OCT
6
Chloe Slater: Album Launch Show
The Jacaranda Club·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
6
Chloe Slater: Album Launch Show Late
The Jacaranda Club·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
7
Master Peace: Album Launch Show
The Jacaranda Club·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
8
Peyote's Jukebox Jam
Archive Liverpool·Dingle, Liverpool
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OCT
8
Live Soundtracks To Silent Films
Future Yard·Birkenhead and Tranmere, Liverpool
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OCT
9
Natalie McCool - The Kazimier Stockroom, Liverpool
Kazimier Stockroom·City Centre South, Liverpool
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- GenreSoul
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OCT
9
GANS
Rough Trade Liverpool·City Centre South, Liverpool
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- GenreRock, Punk Rock
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OCT
9
Johnsysshots Presents: Boxing Club
The Shipping Forecast·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
9
The 1975 performed LIVE by the The 9075
Camp And Furnace·City Centre South, Liverpool
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- GenreIndie Rock, Pop
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OCT
9
Gans
Rough Trade·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
9
Boyzlife
Venue Cymru Theatre·Tudno, Liverpool
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OCT
9
ParrJazz presents Latin Jazz at Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery
Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery·City Centre North, Liverpool
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- GenreHouse, Jazz, Latin
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OCT
9
9075 – The 1975 tribute Live in Liverpool
Liverpool, Liverpool
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OCT
10
Red Dog's Bottomless Country Brunch
Red Dog Saloon Liverpool Restaurant·City Centre South, Liverpool
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- GenreCountry
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OCT
10
David Rodigan: Decks & Dialogue
24 Kitchen Street·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
10
Jimi Hendrix performed LIVE in Liverpool - Are You Experienced?
Camp And Furnace·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
10
Johnsysshots Presents: Mint Sherbets
Heebies Tunnel·City Centre South, Liverpool
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OCT
10
Dan Croll: Album Launch Show
The Jacaranda Club·City Centre South, Liverpool
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10
Safehouse
The Brickhouse·St Helens Town Centre, Liverpool
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OCT
10
ParrJazz Presents: Jazz Saturdays at Ma Boyles
Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery·City Centre North, Liverpool
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- GenreHouse, Jazz, World Music
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Venues in Liverpool
Where live music actually happens in Liverpool.
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The Cavern Pub
Liverpool Cavern Quarter pub.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–02:00
- Sat12:00–02:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Cornmarket
Historic hidden Old Ropery pub hosting a monthly folk and acoustic club.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:30–23:00
- Tue11:30–23:00
- Wed11:30–23:00
- Thu11:30–23:00
- Fri11:30–23:00
- Sat11:30–23:00
- Sun11:30–23:00
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The Dome At Grand Central Hall
Grade II listed Liverpool concert hall, reopened 2023 with 3,500+ capacity
Backline0 of 7
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- Fri14:00–04:00
- Sat14:00–04:00
- SunClosed
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The Epstein Theatre
Historic Hanover Street theatre, reopened 2025.
Backline2 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–18:00
- Tue12:00–18:00
- Wed12:00–18:00
- Thu12:00–18:00
- Fri12:00–18:00
- Sat12:00–18:00
- Sun12:00–18:00
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The Florrie
Grade II Victorian community heritage venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:00–18:00
- Tue08:00–18:00
- Wed08:00–18:00
- Thu08:00–18:00
- Fri08:00–18:00
- Sat08:00–18:00
- Sun08:00–18:00
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The Fulwood Arms
Aigburth Road local converted from a motorbike shop — Thursday open mic, live music Friday and Saturday, quiz nights and craft beer.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:00–23:00
- Tue16:00–23:00
- Wed16:00–23:00
- Thu16:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–00:00
- Sat12:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–22:30
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The Hold The Shipping Forecast
Ropewalks bar with 'The Hold' basement for live music and club nights
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–23:00
- Tue12:00–23:00
- Wed12:00–23:00
- Thu12:00–23:00
- Fri12:00–01:00
- Sat12:00–01:00
- Sun12:00–23:00
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The Jacaranda
Liverpool's Monday-night free open mic at 21-23 Slater Street, L1 4BW — Beatles' first stage, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Backline6 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–03:00
- Tue12:00–03:00
- Wed12:00–03:00
- Thu12:00–03:00
- Fri12:00–04:00
- Sat12:00–04:00
- Sun12:00–03:00
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The Little Theatre
Rock and live music venue in Rhyl
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:30–19:00
- Tue16:30–19:00
- Wed16:30–19:00
- Thu16:30–19:00
- Fri16:30–19:00
- Sat09:30–14:00
- SunClosed
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The Motorsport Lounge
Motorsport-themed lounge with events.
Backline0 of 7
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- In-house engineer
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The Northern Powerhouse
Wirral's grassroots live-music venue in a former welders' yard
Backline0 of 7
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The Penrhyn Arms
Grassroots live music venue in Llandudno with a regular open mic night.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon16:30–00:00
- Tue16:30–00:00
- Wed16:30–00:00
- Thu16:30–00:00
- Fri15:00–00:00
- Sat15:00–00:00
- Sun12:00–00:00
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The Pilgrim
Liverpool pub with live music.
Backline1 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon12:00–00:00
- Tue12:00–00:00
- Wed12:00–00:00
- Thu12:00–00:00
- Fri12:00–00:30
- Sat11:00–00:30
- Sun11:00–00:00
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The Red Dyserth
Pop and acoustic venue.
Backline0 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon09:00–17:00
- Tue09:00–17:00
- Wed09:00–17:00
- Thu09:00–17:00
- Fri09:00–23:30
- Sat09:00–17:00
- Sun10:00–20:00
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The Skerries
Bangor's stronghold for gigs and live music
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon11:00–02:30
- Tue11:00–02:30
- Wed11:00–02:30
- Thu11:00–02:30
- Fri11:00–03:30
- Sat11:00–03:30
- Sun11:00–02:30
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The Studio
Widnes community arts venue with global headliners and original showcases
Backline0 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon17:00–19:00
- Tue17:00–20:30
- Wed18:00–20:30
- Thu17:30–20:30
- FriClosed
- Sat10:00–15:00
- SunClosed
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The Tung Auditorium
Liverpool's 400-seat concert hall at the Yoko Ono Lennon Centre
Backline0 of 7
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- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:30–15:30
- Tue08:30–15:30
- Wed08:30–15:30
- Thu08:30–15:30
- Fri08:30–15:30
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
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The Tunnel
Liverpool live music venue.
Backline0 of 7
- PA system
- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- Thu19:00–04:00
- Fri19:00–04:00
- Sat19:00–06:00
- Sun19:00–02:00
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The Zanzibar
Liverpool's Tuesday-night free open mic at 43 Seel Street, L1 4AZ — long-running music venue, full backline, in-house engineer, 12-minute slots.
Backline6 of 7
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- Drum kit
- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- 3 vocal mics
- In-house engineer
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Walton Hall and Gardens
Country estate with outdoor rock and pop.
Backline0 of 7
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- Guitar amp
- Bass amp
- Keys / keyboard
- Vocal mics
- In-house engineer
Opening times7 of 7
- Mon08:00–20:00
- Tue08:00–20:00
- Wed08:00–20:00
- Thu08:00–20:00
- Fri08:00–20:00
- Sat08:00–20:00
- Sun08:00–20:00
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Open mics in Liverpool
Turn up, put your name down, play. Most are free.
Hosted by Katie Mac
MONTH
Tue
Future Yard
Birkenhead, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots10 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- BacklineFull
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Tue
Metrocola
Smithdown, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots10 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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1ST
Tue
The Cornmarket
Old Ropery, Fenwick Street, Liverpool
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- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, poetry
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Liverpool's music institution
EVERY
Tue
The Zanzibar
City Centre, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- BacklineFull
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Wed
Arts Bar Baltic
Liverpool, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Wed
The Penrhyn Arms
Penrhynside, Llandudno
- Sign-up—
- Slots—
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Poetry welcome
MONTH
Thu
Blue Sky Cafe
City Centre, Bangor
- Sign-up19:00
- Slots10 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, poetry
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EVERY
Thu
The Pilgrim
Liverpool, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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Thu
Sheldons Cafe Bar
Town Centre, Colwyn Bay
- Sign-up—
- Slots—
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic, poetry, comedy, spoken_word
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EVERY
Thu
The Fulwood Arms
Aigburth, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
The Belvedere
Liverpool, Liverpool
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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EVERY
Thu
Porter's
City Centre, Bangor
- Sign-up19:30
- Slots12 min
- EntryFree
- PAProvided
- Backline—
- Open tomusic
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What's on in Liverpool — FAQs
Common questions about live music in Liverpool, answered with this week's live data.
We currently list 127 gigs in Liverpool between 20 Sept and 18 Oct, across 24 venues. The listings above are the full set, sorted by date and refreshed daily from the venues themselves — no algorithm decides what you see. For everything beyond this window, browse the Liverpool gig directory or every city we cover.
None of the Liverpool gigs currently listed are marked free entry, though many venues do not publish a price at all. Liverpool open mic nights are your reliable free option — most charge nothing to watch or to play.
Saturday, with 45 gigs listed across the next 28 days. Saturday: 45 gigs · Friday: 39 gigs · Sunday: 18 gigs. Filter by This week or This weekend above to narrow it down.
Right now: 718eafe8-8bb2-4d54-8147-b39dde15fa3c, 2fcbb912-0fed-4f93-b9aa-b36fa5156b55, 8c9418bc-d877-4ed8-beb0-d62fa0444379. In total we track 92 grassroots venues in Liverpool, of which 24 have something listed in this window. Capacity, backline and opening times for each are on the Liverpool venue directory.
Liverpool has 27 regular open mic nights that we verify on a rolling cycle. Each listing carries the sign-up time, slot length, entry fee and whether a PA and backline are provided — see the Liverpool open mic finder, or the UK-wide finder.
Where a Liverpool venue publishes a price, the average ticket is £6.00. Grassroots entry is typically a few pounds on the door, and many nights are free. On the other side of the transaction, the Musicians' Union publishes national gig rates as the recognised floor for live engagements, and the ISM publishes guidance for self-employed musicians. Our own UK gig rate benchmarks show what artists are actually being paid by region and act type.
Grassroots rooms are where every act you have paid to see learned to hold an audience. Two pubs a day closed across the UK in the first quarter of 2026, and over the year to July 2025 78 grassroots music venues stopped putting on live music — 30 of them for good. Liverpool still has 92 on our list. Music Venue Trust campaigns for them nationally; venues themselves navigate PRS licensing and local authority licensing to keep putting music on. The single most useful thing anyone can do is turn up and buy a drink at the bar.
Listing is free and takes about two minutes — submit through the Liverpool gig directory and it is verified within 48 hours. No account is needed and there is no listing fee. If you run a venue here, claim your venue page to keep its capacity, backline and contact details current. Promoters and venues booking acts can also post paid work or find artists directly.
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127 gigs listed in Liverpool over the next four weeks, across 92 grassroots venues and 27 open mic nights. Buy a ticket, buy a drink at the bar, and go to a night you have not been to before — it is the single most useful thing anyone can do for a room like these.
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