Liverpool International Music Festival is an inherently different music festival taking place in magnificent Sefton Park for a weekend of unforgettable music. It showcases a diverse set of global names alongside a plethora of emerging new talents. Over 70 artists perform live as part of an unmissable line-up.
Over the two days, LIMF plays homage to Liverpool's relationship with music and its creative cultural diversity. With live music from Pop to Urban and House across several stages, as well as fun activities - everything is covered. Get ready for an epic weekend.
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As Beatles-like as a place can get. When entering your hotel room, you are welcomed by A Hard Day's Night. The lobby, the staircase as well as the bars (don't ignore the nice one in the basement) feature loads of pictures of the Fab Four. On some nights, there is also live music.
It is still one of Liverpool's best hidden secrets - and what a marvellous one. There's no sign outside, only a black closed door. You need to knock until they let you into this dimly lit haven. The atmosphere is made up with wooden interior, candlelights, and lots of love for the details. The music is all about Blues and Jazz. Some evenings, there's also live piano which makes up an even more magic and relaxing atmosphere.
Leaf on Bold Street is a unique, independent tea shop and bar in the heart of Liverpool city centre. There are loads of varieties of tea on the list, together with delicious menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Welcome to Electrik Warehouse – a big night life club in the city of Liverpool. Focussing on the musical genres of Rock, Indie and Alternative, Metal up to Punk on three completely different floors.
This street is as unobtrusive as famous: Penny Lane. Many Beatles' songs deal about their Liverpool childhood memories. So does this song released in 1967. Most of the places mentioned in the song are still around, such as the barber's shop, the bus shelter in the middle of the roundabout, the bank, and the fire station.
Just around the corner from Ringo Starr’s birthplace on Madryn Street is the Empress Pub. His mother Elsie even worked here as a barmaid. Direcly next to the pub is also Admiral Grove, where he lived from the age of six. Spend some time in here enjoying some proper pub food or drinks.
Defend Vinyl is an independent record store specialising in new & used vinyl. You find everything from Indie, Punk, and Emo to Rock and Alternative. The shop also stocks a great range of other genres.
The Dovedale Towers are known for their historical connections to the Beatles. They played and rehearsed in here several times in their very first days. Today, the Penny Lane located pub convinces with its friendly welcome, a great range of beers, mouth watering roasts, and music nights.
Sir Richard Starkey was born here on 7 July 1940, later become world-known as Ringo Starr , drummer for the Beatles. His now uninhabited birthplace, a run-down three-bedroom Victorian terrace, has been saved from the threat of demolition.
10 Admiral Grove, is the house in which Ringo Starr lived for twenty years before gaining world-wide fame with the Fab Four. He moved here from nearby Madryn Street, where he was born. He spent most of his youth at the property, learning the drums and celebrating his 21st birthday.
In a city full of vibrant live venues, M&S Bank Arena is the largest one around. Centrally located and therefore easily accessible. It has been host to the big players in music history, whatever genre the acts may be into.
One of the most famous live music venues and night clubs in the world. Also birthplace to legendary Beatles. Nowadays, a must-visit when in Liverpool.
Sound City is a festival taking place in different locations throughout Liverpool. It boasts with live music from various genres.
This annual festival is taking places in different venues all over the city of Liverpool. Whether if you are into the Beatles or just a fan of music - you will have a great time around.
Excellent venue boasting with live music. Small, but classy and un-intimidating. The musical range compasses everything from Rock and Indie to Pop and Metal.
Previously a recording studio, now an opulent bar offering great cocktails while listening to live performances on stage.
With a rich history, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic is for music lovers of all genres. Offering a scheduled fully packed of concerts - big ones as well as more intimate ones.
This venue's schedule is fully packed with international top acts as well as local newcomers. Having seen bands from all over the world since years.
A real hot spot when in Liverpool is this live music venue and bar. Also offering great food and mouth-watering cocktails and drinks.
This is the place where music magazine Mersey Beat had its first office space. Today, there's a record store in the basement along with a nice café and a live music venue.
Probably one of the biggest venues in the whole city. Over the years this place has hosted all of the key events on campus as well as in the live music world. Everyone from Queen and Kaiser Chiefs to Greta van Fleet have played here. In addition there is a terrace installed outside the back of the hall.
The venue enjoyed a rich history within the performing arts, hosting numerous theatre and music productions and even housing a cinema and a bingo hall over its 115 year life span. Even The Beatles hit the stage several times in the 1960s.
It's time for a gig (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
