Liverpool Gig Guide: 7 bands and artists playing live across the city in July

We’re fully in the throes of the festival season now but never fear, you don’t have to head to a field to see some great music in July.

There is still a brilliant line up planned for Liverpool for the summer.

Here are seven gigs not to miss in July.

Rival Sons

2^nd July

Liverpool University Mountford Hall

The Californian rockers bring their show to Liverpool as part of an extensive European tour.

One of the hardest working bands in music will also spend part of 2025 supporting Guns and Roses.

But this is your opportunity to see their headline show and they can’t wait to come to town.

Frontman Jay Buchanan said:

“What a great run to look forward to with a couple of new places to see. I’m so grateful for how far this music we’ve created continues to take us.”

Find our more and get tickets here.

Amy Macdonald

8^th July

Jacaranda Baltic

Since bursting onto the scene in 2007 with songs like Mr Rock ‘n Roll and This is the Life, the Scottish singer has consistently turned out top tracks and put on great live gigs.

Catch this intimate performance in support of her new album Is This What You’ve Been Waiting For? You might also catch a classic song or two.

Find our more and get tickets here.

Allie X

15th July

Arts Club, Seel Street

The Canadian singer song writer will perform her brand of arty pop at the Arts Club.

With influences like Bjork and Cyndi Lauper, she describes her sound as “soaring pop, border line theatrical Disney”.

Prepare for a very stylish vocal treat.

Find our more and get tickets here.

A Celebration of Zoe’s Place

17^th July

M&S Bank Arena

A one night only performance by a host of Liverpool’s best artists including Jamie Webster, Ian McCulloch, Rebecca Ferguson, The Zutons, Lightning Seeds, The Real Thing, and the Sense of Sound Singers. 

Each will perform a mix of iconic hits, with the 66-piece Orchestra delivering a specially curated Liverpool soundtrack.

Hosted by comedian Adam Rowe and radio presenter Leanne Campbell – this event is more than just a concert. It’s a celebration of the community spirit and compassion that saved the children’s hospice and a thank you to those who made it happened.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Bootfest

19^th July

Future Yard, Birkenhead

The Bootfest all-dayer returns to Future Yard Garden stage headlined by Macclesfield trio Cassia. 

Also featured on the bill are Permanent (Joy), Tilly Louise, Bayboards, Vincent’s Last Summer, Honey Motel, Hannah Mazey, Bite, Room Two and Cornerstone.

Find out more and get tickets here.

The Magic of Motown

19th July 

Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

Back for its 20th anniversary tour, prepare to enjoy classic tracks like Reach Out and Baby Love from an array of brilliant tribute acts.

All the Motown classics feature from tributes to artists like Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops and more.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Ian Prowse

26th July 

Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall

The frontman of Amsterdam and indie cult band Pele brings his carefully crafted tunes to the Music Room for a very special gig.

Ian will perform an acoustic performance of classics from both bands as well as solo tracks and a few surprises.

Find out more and get tickets here.

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