We love Liverpool at Christmas, and if you’re a music fan, then you will too. If you’re looking for live music in Liverpool this Christmas, as always, you’re spoilt for choice here.
From live gigs and cult record shops to the well-loved classics, take a look at our pick of the best music experiences in Liverpool.
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Liverpool royalty
Look, we’ll get this out the way first. You don’t have to be a Beatles fan to visit Liverpool, but you’ll be seriously missing out on some experiences if you’re not. Whether you’re a Beatles novice or a pro, there’s plenty here to celebrate these Liverpudlian royalties. And it might even make a fan of you yet!
The Beatles Story
This award-winning immersive museum presents the journey of one of the biggest bands of all time. With recreations, authentic memorabilia, audio guides, and plenty of photo ops, you can truly experience The Beatles ’ history for yourself.
Fab Four Taxi Tours
Perfect for any Beatles fan, the Fab Four Taxi Tour is an award-winning tour service around Liverpool. You’ll visit the most iconic locations in Beatles lore, from childhood homes to Penny Lane. You can even customise the experience based on your interests, and choose the length of your tour from one hour to seven!
The Liverpool Beatles Museum
Yes, another one! Home to the largest Beatles collection in the world, The Liverpool Beatles Museum features hundreds of personal effects, instruments and never before seen items. The perfect gift or day out for a true Beatles fan, this museum tells the incredible story of how four boys from Liverpool changed rock & roll history forever.
Can’t miss them 📸
This city offers hundreds of events perfect for music enthusiasts. From the live music in Liverpool to British music exhibits, there’s a ton of reasons to travel. Here are our top music experience picks for a more varied visit to Liverpool this Christmas.
British Music Experience
Explore British Music like never before with the British Music Experience in Liverpool. With costumes, artefacts and memorabilia, trace the history of British rock and pop music with the interactive exhibits. And of course, celebrate Liverpool’s own impact on music too!
Probe Records
There are many record stores scattered throughout the city, and yet Probe Records has earned a special place in Liverpool’s heart. This independent store is a true city staple, and has been ‘Doin’ it for the kids (and adults) since 1971’.
Though their location has since moved from its original premises, their mission remains the same- to find you the greatest sounds of today and tomorrow. And if you don’t know what that is, they’ll help you, which is why we’d say this store is more of an experience than just a shop.
Baltic Triangle
If you’re searching for gigs in Liverpool, then you’ll definitely hear about the Baltic Triangle . This eclectic ex-industrial district is now home to a variety of artists, museums and creatives. With music venues, hidden galleries and plenty of eateries, there’s a lot here to explore.
The Everyman Bistro
Enjoy dinner and a show at The Everyman Bistro, a celebrated restaurant renowned for its delicious food and unrivalled entertainment. Its musical events and performances hosted in its own theatre will give you a night that you can’t get anywhere else. And as it’s also available for private hire, it would make the perfect venue for a group of family and friends.
Silent Disco Adventure Tour
For something really unique, how about the Festive Silent Disco Adventure tour around Liverpool. Sing and dance your way through the Liverpool city streets with music only your group can hear. Release your inhibitions and bust a move with a guided Christmas tour like no other.
Live music Liverpool 🎤
The city of Liverpool has arguably made a bigger impact on popular music than any other city in the UK. And if you’re a music fan, chances are you’ll want to attend some of Liverpool’s gigs this winter. For Liverpool gigs, check out our top picks for the best live music venues in Liverpool and see what earned it a UNESCO City of Music title.
The Cavern Club
The Cavern Club has been a Liverpool institution since the 1950s, first opening as a jazz club and becoming the centre of the rock & roll scene by the 1960s. With shows every night throughout November and December, you can see live lounges, acoustic sets, tribute bands and even their annual Christmas shows.
Jacaranda Records
This legendary live music venue and record store opened its doors in 1957 and has been making history ever since. From The Beatles first publicly announced performance to phenomenal talents such as Tom Grennan and Central Cee taking the stage in recent years, it continues to host the best of the best. So, whether you’re looking to buy new music, get your records signed or even to discover cool gigs in Liverpool, Jacaranda Records has you covered.
Arts Club
This cool and creative hub of live music and delicious dinner settings, has hosted huge names such as Paul Weller and Fatboy Slim. Now, the Arts Club has a regular roster of indie artists, singers and DJs that will have you dancing through into night. With plenty of shows throughout November and December, it’s the perfect way to experience live music in Liverpool, and you might even discover the next big thing.
Liverpool Cathedral
If you want live music in Liverpool over Christmas but a little more sophisticated then don’t overlook Liverpool Cathedral for your trip. With plenty of carols, choirs and Christmas concerts, Liverpool Cathedral has lots of live music performances to keep you entertained throughout December. And if you want something truly spectacular, then The Snowman show with a live orchestra absolutely can’t be missed.
Liverpool Philharmonic
The Liverpool Philharmonic presents Christmas like you’ve never seen it before. You’ll have a choice of candlelit carols, festive concerts and Christmas classics such as Love Actually with a live orchestra. If you’re looking for live music in Liverpool then these magical performances will take your breath away.
Trains to Liverpool
Whether you’re finding up-and-coming artists at the gigs in Liverpool, or visiting the exhibitions of music royalty, London Northwestern Railway will get you there. Whatever route you're taking, we've got you covered. And with discounts when you travel off-peak or with GroupSave, it has never been so cheap to travel to Liverpool. Save up to 77% when you book advance tickets.
So, book the travel for your Christmas visit to Liverpool now, and discover the best music experiences Liverpool has to offer.
