Liverpool Sound City is a Rock and Indie festival taking place in the very heart of the city in various locations. A line-up combining grand names in music business as well as new talents sets up for a big celebration.
Sound City plays homage to the city's long musical heritage from the Beatles to The Wombats. Also on the schedule: workshops and discussions with personalities from music industry and arts.
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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. The hotel is an ideal location for sightseeing around Liverpool. Major spots such as Cavern Club are just around the corner.
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. Completed with a great atmosphere in two floors, and sometimes also a DJ for live music.
The Beatles in their immortal bronze versions of more than 2 metres height. Check out an interesting detail: John Lennon's statue holds two acorns in his right hand. Why this? It was his habit to hand over a handful of acorns as a gift to politicians as a symbol for peace.
Oh yes, this is a really cool place to hang around. Dig Vinyl is located on the first floor of Soho Shop, so head upstairs to find an independent record store with a record collection that compasses old and new vinyls while focusing on Rock and Indie stuff.
British Music Experience is all about popular music, telling the story of British Music via costumes, instruments, performance, and memorabilia from the Beatles and David Bowie to Adele and Oasis. Of course, several dining options available as well as merchandise stores to seduce you browsing a range of gifts, clothing, books, and music memorabilia. Inside, also visit Rock Star Café - they offer live music during the day.
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.
Annual LIMF is a two-days celebration of Liverpool's cultural and musical history. A line-up ranging from Pop to House and much more, in combination with loads of activities, is key to an epic weekend.
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.
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.
Concerts throughout the city of Liverpool (Photo by Bachmeier / Ramsthaler)
