Groove Armada joins the lineup for On the Waterfront as more acts announced

Liverpool’s On the Waterfront festival just got even bigger, with Grammy-nominated dance legends Groove Armada (DJ Set) now confirmed as special guests for Cream Classical Ibiza on Saturday 21 June 2025.

Groove Armada will bring their electrifying energy to Liverpool’s Pier Head, joining the 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra and Sense of Sound as they reimagine some of Cream’s most legendary dance anthems like never before.

Alongside Todd Terry, Chicane, Seb Fontaine, Tall Paul, Danny Rampling, Rob Harnetty, and Sean Hughes, this is set to be an unmissable celebration of Cream’s Ibiza legacy.

The four-day festival, set against the stunning backdrop of the Three Graces and the River Mersey, is already shaping up to be one of Liverpool’s biggest music events of the year. And with even more acts now confirmed across the weekend, it is going to be huge.

Thursday 19 June – The Wombats’ biggest homecoming show

Indie favourites The Wombats will headline, with Pale Waves, Corella, Overpass, and Keyside joining them for their biggest ever hometown gig.

Location: Pier Head, Liverpool
Time: 4.00pm – 11.00pm (last entry 8.00pm)
Tickets: From £42.50+BF
Age: 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult, maximum of two children per adult)

Friday 20 June – The Wolfe Tones

Folk legends The Wolfe Tones will play their last-ever English show, joined by The Highstool Prophets, The Scratch, and Shea Doolin.

Location: Pier Head, Liverpool
Time: 4.00pm – 11.00pm (last entry 7.00pm)
Tickets: From £45+BF
Age: 18+ only

Saturday 21 June – Cream Classical Ibiza with Groove Armada

A massive day of house classics, featuring a 50-piece orchestra, live vocalists, and an all-star DJ lineup.

Location: Pier Head, Liverpool
Time: 2.00pm – 11.00pm (last entry 5.00pm)
Tickets: From £40+BF
Age: 18+ only

Sunday 22 June – Sting

A true music icon, Sting will close the festival in style, with more acts to be announced soon.

Location: Pier Head, Liverpool
Time: 4.00pm – 11.00pm (last entry 7:30pm)
Tickets: From £65+BF
Age: 18+ only

With huge headliners, legendary DJs, and incredible live performances, On the Waterfront 2025 is set to be a weekend to remember. Get your tickets here.

Find more events across Liverpool City Region here.