With award-winning events cropping up left, right and centre, our city just so happens to be one of the most diverse areas for music. From Sefton Park gigs touting tasty food stalls to indoor superstructures with a capacity for 30,000 music lovers, there's plenty to get stuck into. Celebrate diversity and culture with the best music festivals in Liverpool for 2024.
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In The Park
12th to 14th July, Sefton Park
All set to host In the Park this July 2024, Sefton Park promises to feature live music from various epic genres. The first big name announced is homegrown legend and Scouse sensation Jamie Webster, who will headline on the opening day with special guests The Reytons. But that's not all; Cream Classical and the 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra will also make a long-awaited comeback, gracing the stage on the festival's second day.
Creamfields
22nd to 25th August, Daresbury
Creamfields is the ultimate summer bash, hosting over 300 artists performing across 30 stages throughout the weekend. Returning for one electrifying weekend this August bank holiday with talent like Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Alesso, and more performing on APEX, the world's largest indoor festival superstructure, it's no wonder that over 70,000 fans will be flocking to the Cheshire countryside for this four-day annual celebration. Mark your calendars, people.
On The Waterfront
20th to 23rd June, Pier Head
After its debut in 2021, On The Waterfront has gained quite a reputation for its epic firework displays, fantastic location and diverse selection of artists. Venture to this Pier Head party, where you'll get to take in scenes of the Three Graces and River Mersey, before dancing along to music from best-loved acts like multi-platinum-selling Deacon Blue and DJ Ben Hemsley.
Liverpool Soul Weekender
27th to 30th June, various venues
With tickets starting from a wallet-friendly £22.25, Liverpool Soul Weekender is a three-day-long event worth visiting. Fronting a roster of big-name DJs across multiple venues, such as Cristina Alonso, Sigs the Storyteller, Henning Börm and Luigi Slim Fiore, there's certainly no shortage of international acts to enjoy. The best bit? You can mingle with other music lovers.
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