Liverpool Gig Guide: 6 bands and artists playing live across the city in January

The festive period is almost behind us but there is no need to get the January blues if you’re a music lover.

As ever, Liverpool will play host to some great live performances in January.

You might be reunited with an old favourite at the 90s revival continues, or you could discover your new sound for 2026.

Here is your guide to six of the best gigs in Merseyside in January:

Ocean Colour Scene

9^th January, O2 Academy Liverpool

Doors 7pm

Ocean Colour Scene bring their tour to Liverpool, celebrating the 30^th anniversary of their best selling album Moseley Shoals.

The record was released in April 1996 – peak Britpop era – and became a huge success.

Expect tracks like The Riverboat Song, You’ve Got It Bad, The Day We Caught The Train and The Circle.

You can relive all that or discover them for the first time at what is sure to be a very popular gig.

Get tickets here.

Then Jerico

17^th January, O2 Academy2 Liverpool

Doors 7pm

One of the biggest names of the 1980s, with hits like Big Area, Then Jerico have defied the odds to keep making music and touring.

Catch them in Liverpool and enjoy a nostalgia fest at the O2 Academy.

Get tickets here.

Pulled Apart by Horses

23^rd January, Future Yard, Birkenhead

Doors 7.30pm

Catch the Leeds based indie rockers perform as part of the Onomatoposter gig poster exhibition at this brilliant Wirral venue. As well as some great music, you can browse the posters and maybe find some new wall art.

The exhibition, which runs until March, is free but this launch gig is ticketed.

Get tickets and more information here.

The Pill

27^th January, Future Yard, Bikenhead

Doors 7.30pm

The female punk duo from the Isle of Wight, describe themselves as “loud and annoying” and certainly made a name for themselves in 2025.

They might be following in the footsteps of Wet Leg who hail from the same island, but they have their own unique sound that has seen them build a strong following.

The Pill are predicted to do bigger things in 2026 so catch them while you can at one of our favourite local intimate venues.

Get tickets here.

Kula Shaker

30^th January, The Jacaranda, Slater Street

Doors 2pm

The Britpop revival continues with music from 90s favourites Kula Shaker who are back with a new album Wormslayer.

They will perform songs from the record and hopefully a few old favourites at a stripped back gig and signing at The Jac at the end of the month.

It’s sold out but you can join the waiting list for tickets here.

Cast

31^st January, Jacaranda Baltic

Doors 4pm

Following an amazing 2025 where they played to tens of thousands of people supporting Oasis, Cast are back with new album Yeah Yeah Yeah.

Catch them at this intimate album launch gig in their hometown to hear fresh tracks and maybe the odd classic too.

The evening gig is sold out and this matinee will be sure to follow so you’ll need to be quick if you don’t want to miss out.

Get tickets here.

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