Liverpool’s top music spots

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Blossoms playing the Mountford Hall in 2022

Liverpool’s rich musical heritage is undeniable, it has shaped the city’s culture and inspired generations of artists. To this day, music remains at the heart of the city’s identity, with venues offering acoustic sets, rock gigs and classical performances all year round. Here are some top spots to experience incredible live music in the city!

The Liverpool Guild of Students’ Mountford Hall

Located at the heart of the University’s campus, Mountford Hall is a venue graduates will know well, some will remember seeing bands like The Who in the late 1960s, or Elvis Costello in the 1970s. More recently, acts such as Sigrid, Wolf Alice and the Blossoms have taken to the stage to perform to students and the community alike. You can find out what’s on at the Mountford Hall here.

The Cavern Club

We couldn’t do a musical feature without mentioning the Cavern Club. The Beatles became a signature act in the 1960s and decades later the venue has continued to attract world-class talent such as the Arctic Monkeys. The Club owner and Economics graduate, Bill Heckle also runs the Magical Mystery Tour, a exploration of iconic Beatles’ spots in Liverpool. You can find out what’s on at the Cavern Club here.

The Tung Auditorium

The latest addition to the University’s musical venues, The Tung Auditorium offers a state-of-the-art venue perfect for solo, chamber, choral and orchestral performances. You can find out what's on at The Tung Auditorium here.

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall is home to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the UK’s oldest continuing professional symphony orchestra. The Hall itself attracts more than 300,000 people each year for concerts, along with graduating classes of the University of Liverpool each summer and winter. You can find out what’s on at The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall here.

Invisible Wind Factory

Located in Liverpool’s Ten Streets area, the Invisible Wind Factory proudly hosts up-and-coming local artists and established international acts. You can find out what’s on at the Invisible Wind Factory here. 

Did you know that the University is home to the world's first research institute dedicated to popular music, which was founded in 1988? You can find out more about its history in the Greatest Hits: showcasing the Institute of Popular Music Archive.