Liverpool Gig Guide: 10 bands and artists playing live across the city in February

February is shaping up to be a great month for live music in our region.

From intimate album launches, legends playing iconic venues and some top dance tunes, there is an abundance of gigs on offer, whatever your musical taste.

Here are 11 gigs not to miss this month.

Robbie Williams, Liverpool Olympia (6 February, 7pm)

The ex-Take That singer has broken all the records when it comes to album sales and his live shows are the thing of legend.

But now Robbie is returning to the small venues with a series of intimate shows across the country.

This Liverpool date is sold out but keep an eye on re-sale site Twickets, where you should never pay over face value, and keep your fingers crossed for a last-minute chance to sing along to classic tracks from his albums Life Thru a Lense and new record Britpop.

Suede, Mountford Hall (6 February, 7pm)

The big Britpop revival continues with Suede back out on the road for a UK tour arriving in Liverpool this weekend.

The band are touring to support the release of their tenth studio album Antidepressants.

As well as new songs, expect classics like The Beautiful Ones and Trash.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Elvana, Liverpool Olympia (7 February, 7pm)

Love Nirvana? Love Elvis? Put the two together and you will have a brilliant Saturday night being entertained by Elvana.

The band take you on a journey through the classic songs of American rockers Nirvana, with a smattering of the king thrown in.

It shouldn’t work but it really does.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Maximo Park, O2 Academy (8 February, 7pm)

Maximo Park are bringing their tour to Liverpool as they go out on the road to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of their debut album A Certain Trigger.

The Newcastle indie band’s 2005 debut is famous for songs like Apply Some Pressure and Graffiti and earned them a place on the NME tour that year.

Now, two decades later, you can enjoy the sound live once more.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Florence and the Machine, M&S Bank Arena (13 February, 7pm)

If you’re lucky enough to have bagged a ticket for this gig, prepare to be entertained by one of the best British female voices of all time.

Florence is bringing her big sounds and energetic stage presence to Liverpool on the back of her latest album Everybody Scream, as well as a back catalogue packed with hits.

This gig is sold out but you can join the waiting list for premium re-sale tickets or bag a last minute production seat (if the become available) here and keep you eye on Twickets for a fair priced re-sale.

Sleaford Mods, O2 Academy (13 February, 7pm)

The duo are out on the road to launch their 13^th album, The Demise of Planet X.

Expect acute social commentary and lots of heart as they bring their tour to the O2 Academy.

Find out more and get tickets here.

James Arthur, M&S Bank Arena (14 February, 7pm)

Spend Valentine’s night with James Arthur and enjoy a night of soulful pop from a man who has amassed more than 38 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

James’ latest album Bitter Sweet Love recently soared to the top of the charts, earning him his second number one album after eight years in the UK. 

Find out more and get tickets here.

Kathryn Williams, Future Yard, Birkenhead (24 February, 7.30pm)

Kathryn Williams is back with a new album which combines her storytelling with folk sounds and string led pieces.

She brings the new songs to Birkenhead later this month in what promises to be an evening of delicate and heartfelt music.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Jaguar Skills, Future Yard, Birkenhead (27 February, 7pm)

Jaguar Skills brings a non-stop 120 minutes of hip-hop, techno, house, jungle and more to the brilliant Birkenhead venue as part of the ADHD tour.

One not to be missed if you like your dance music.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Leigh-Ann, Jacaranda Baltic (28 February, 7pm)

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Leigh-Ann burst onto the music scene as part of the girl group Little Mix after they won X-Factor in 2011.

When the band went their separate ways, the singer started a solo career and this show will see her debut songs from her new album My Ego Told Me To.

Find out more and get tickets here which include a CD or vinyl.

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