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About Liverpool Olympia
Liverpool Olympia is a live music venue in Liverpool, Liverpool with a standing capacity of approximately 1960. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.
Liverpool Olympia books Indie Rock, Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Liverpool venue directory.
Liverpool Olympia is a 1,960-capacity grade II listed concert hall on West Derby Road (L6 9BY), a short walk from the city centre and standing next to the iconic Grafton Ballroom. Opened in 1905 as a purpose-built indoor circus and variety theatre, the Edwardian auditorium — with its ornate balcony, sprung former ballroom floor and proscenium stage — now hosts touring concerts and theatre shows across rock, indie, folk and pop. The 2026 programme alone includes She Drew The Gun, Kingfishr, Elvis Costello & The Imposters and Viagra Boys, with nine-plus concerts confirmed through 2026-2027. A full in-house PA, lighting rig and box office support touring productions and promoters. Ticketed events; phone 0151 263 6633.
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West Derby Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L6 9BY
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Liverpool Olympia books Indie Rock, Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Liverpool Olympia has a standing capacity of approximately 1960, classed as a large venue. See all Liverpool venues for size comparisons.
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West Derby Road, Liverpool, Liverpool, L6 9BY. See the map below for directions. Browse more Liverpool venues nearby.
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