What's On in Liverpool
Friday 26 June 2026
Liverpool is pulling out all the stops this Friday, stacking the city with everything from Celtic punk anthems and synth-pop tributes to late-night drum and bass and glittering drag extravaganzas. Whether you want to kick off the evening early with a cold pint and a music quiz or dance until the small hours in a sweaty basement, the city has a version of Friday night that is absolutely made for you. Get out there — it is all happening.
Highlights

Dropkick Murphys — The Boston Celtic punk legends roll into O2 Academy Liverpool at 6:30pm, and if you have ever wanted to feel the floor shake beneath a thousand stomping boots, this is your night. Raw, raucous, and utterly life-affirming, a Dropkick Murphys show is the kind of communal roar that reminds you exactly why live music exists. Check the website for ticket prices before they vanish.

Depeche Mode performed LIVE in Liverpool by The Devout — Camp and Furnace is one of Liverpool's most atmospheric venues — all industrial bones and warm lighting — and The Devout are bringing the full weight of Depeche Mode's catalogue to its stage at 7:00pm. From the brooding drama of Personal Jesus to the ache of Enjoy the Silence, this is a tribute act that genuinely honours the source material rather than simply imitating it. Tickets are £12–£17, which feels like a bargain for a night this cinematic.

The Cavern Club Beatles - Live Tribute Show — There is nowhere on earth more right for a Beatles tribute than the Cavern Club itself, and this 7:30pm show leans into that history with real reverence and joy. The house band have spent years honing the harmonies, the swagger, and the sheer melodic brilliance of the Fab Four, making this as close to time travel as Liverpool can offer. At £25 it is practically essential viewing for any visitor or local who has never caught it before.

ParrJazz presents Latin Jazz at Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery — Tucked away in one of Liverpool's most beloved old alehouses, ParrJazz's Latin Jazz night at 7:30pm is the kind of thing you stumble upon and end up telling people about for weeks. Expect percussion that gets into your chest, brass lines that curl around the room like smoke, and a crowd that ranges from seasoned jazz heads to people who just wandered in from the waterfront. Check the website for ticket details — and arrive hungry, because the food is worth it too.

ABBA-Mania Party @ DysCo, Liverpool — Starting at 6:30pm and running long into the night at DYSCO Liverpool, this is the ABBA celebration that absolutely does not take itself too seriously — and is all the better for it. Glitter, sequins, and an entire room united by the shared belief that Dancing Queen is, in fact, a perfect song; entry starts from just £3, making it one of the most joyful bargains in the city tonight.

INIQUITY X TWP presents: Season Closing - Aurora Halal b2b D.dan — For those who consider the night properly started at 10:00pm, 24 Kitchen Street is hosting what promises to be one of the most significant club events of the month — a season closer featuring the extraordinary Aurora Halal going back-to-back with D.dan. This is boundary-pushing electronic music from artists who genuinely shape the international scene, in a venue that was built for exactly this kind of intensity. Tickets are £12–£18, and the memories will cost considerably more to shake.
Full listings
| Event | Venue | Time | Price | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Music | |||||
| EVERYWHERE AT ONCE: Humble Abode | Commune | 6:00pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| Humble Abode Live | Commune Liverpool | 6:00pm | £5 | Tickets | |
| Dropkick Murphys | O2 Academy Liverpool | 6:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| JohnsysShots Presents: June Bash | Heebies Tunnel | 7:00pm | £9 | Tickets | |
| Depeche Mode performed LIVE in Liverpool by The Devout | Camp And Furnace | 7:00pm | £12–£17 | Tickets | |
| EL REY at JACARANDA LIVERPOOL | The Jacaranda Club | 7:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| ParrJazz presents Latin Jazz at Ma Boyle's Alehouse & Eatery | Ma Boyles Alehouse And Eatery | 7:30pm | Check website | Tickets | |
| The Cavern Club Beatles - Live Tribute Show | Cavern Club | 7:30pm | £25 | Tickets | |
| Nightlife | |||||
| Sounds Familiar Music Quiz - Liverpool | Arts Club | 6:00pm | £15 | Tickets | |
| ABBA-Mania Party @ DysCo, Liverpool | DYSCO Liverpool | 6:30pm | £3–£25 | Tickets | |
| FREAKY FRIDAYS: A Night of Shows & Games @ FunnyBoyz Liverpool | FunnyBoyz Liverpool UK | 6:30pm | £3–£150 | Tickets | |
| The Social | Hoylake Social Club | 7:00pm | £12 | Tickets | |
| Liverpool Pub Crawl: Meet New People, Come Solo or With Friends | BlackCat | 9:00pm | £18 | Tickets | |
| INIQUITY X TWP presents: Season Closing - Aurora Halal b2b D.dan | 24 Kitchen Street | 10:00pm | £12–£18 | Tickets | |
| DISCO INFERNO | Drag Queen DJs & Retro Music @ Dysco, Liverpool | DYSCO Liverpool | 10:00pm | £3–£199 | Tickets | |
| Bass Face // LIVERPOOL // DNB . 360° SPECIAL! LAST FREE TICKETS | Arts Club | 11:00pm | £0–£10 | Tickets | |
| Comedy | |||||
| Friday Triple Headline Show | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | 7:00pm | £9 | Tickets | |
| Hot Water Green Room Podcast LIVE | Hot Water Comedy Club At Blackstock Market | 8:00pm | £15 | Tickets | |
| Theatre | |||||
| Michael Starring AJ. A Tribute To The King Of Pop | The Master Mariner | 8:00pm | £8–£15 | Tickets | |