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

The Summer festival season is over.

Long live the new album releases and the winter gig scene. There is some brilliant music coming to Merseyside to brighten us the dark nights ahead.

Here is our pick of 10 of the best gigs for October.

Simply Red (7.30pm, 3 October, M&S Bank Arena)

Mick Hucknall and the band bring their 40^th anniversary tour to Liverpool.

Expect a night of great nostalgia with hit like Stars, Do the Right Thing and Money’s Too Tight to Mention.

Get your tickets here.

Tanita Tikaram: Album launch show and signing (7pm, 5 October, Jacaranda Baltic)

It’s 37 years since she burst onto the scene with album Ancient Heart but time hasn’t dimmed the spirit or the sound of Tanita Tikaram.

Catch her performing tracks from new album LIAR (love Isn’t A Right) at Jacaranda Baltic.

Get your tickets here.

The Divine Comedy (7.30pm, 6th October, Philharmonic Hall)

Neil Hannon brings The Divine Comedy to the Phil with a new album Rainy Sunday Afternoon and a back catalogue of classic songs.

Expect songs from their 13^th record as well as old favourites like Something For the Weekend.

Get your tickets here.

Busted vs McFly (7.30pm, 7 and 8 October, M&S Bank Arena)

It’s been more than 20 years since both groups formed and they are still two of the most loved and successful British bands, inspiring many other artists over the past few decades.

See them both perform songs like Year 3000 and All About You as part of this unique double header tour.

Get your tickets here.

James Morrison: Album launch (6.30pm and 9pm, 8 October, Jacaranda Baltic)

The Brit award winner returns to the road as he launches new album Fight Another Day.

Morrison is performing two album launch gigs in Liverpool on one night and both are currently sold out but there is a waiting list so if you’re a fan, join it now.

Join the waiting list for tickets here.

ASH: album launch show (7pm, 9 October, Jacaranda Baltic)

The indie rockers are back with their ninth album and it’s a cracker.

The record features Blur’s Graham Coxon on two tracks, includes a cover of Jump In The Line and follows their 2023 album Race The Night.

You will hear new tracks and hopefully a classic.

Get your tickets here.

Bjorn Again (7.30pm, 10 October, M&S Bank Arena)

The biggest and best Abba tribute rolls into Liverpool for an unforgettable night of music.

Get the gang together and get your dancing shoes on for Waterloo, Mama Mia and the rest.

Get your tickets here.

EMF & Jesus Jones (7.30pm, 10 October, O2 Academy)

Two of the 90s best indie dance crossover acts bring their high energy co-headliner show to the O2 Academy.

Reviews from this tour so far are brilliant, so if you love 90s music, this is a must for you this October.

Get your tickets here.

Inhaler (7.30pm, 11 October, M&S Bank Arena)

Dublin rockers Inhaler have had a brilliant summer, playing the big stages at the big festivals including a memorable performance at Glastonbury.

Now Eli Hewson, who has more than stepped out of the shadow of rock legend dad Bono, and the band are on their first arena tour to showcase brilliant latest album Open Wide.

Joining them on the night are Scottish indie favourites The Snuts, along with a very special reunion performance by Liverpool legends The Bandits, who will perform live for the first time since 2004.

Get your tickets here.

Biffy Clyro: Album launch gig (5pm and 7pm, 17 October, Camp & Furnace)

Scottish rockers Biffy have burst back onto the scene and were one of the highlights of the Radio 1 Big Weekend in Sefton Park earlier this year.

If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket for one of these intimate album launch gigs, you’re in for a treat. If not, join the waiting list now and keep your fingers crossed.

Join the waiting list here.

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