Liverpool Gig Guide: 11 bands and festivals playing across the city in June

From indie, to pop, folk, dance music and even modern classical sounds, there is something for every music taste this month.

It’s June already and the great gigs just keep rolling into our city region.

From heavy metal to dance icons, Celtic punk, reggae icons and a legend of pop,  there is something for everyone this month.

Here are unmissable gigs in our region this month.

Faithless

Mountford Hall, Liverpool Guild of Students, 5^th June, 7pm

The dance music icons bring their legendary sound to Mountford Hall.

Expect tunes spanning three decades from the famous Insomnia, to newer tracks released last year.

Find out more and get tickets here.

The Dose presents: A Celebration of Ian Curtis

Future Yard, Birkenhead, 5^th June, 7pm

The late Joy Division frontman would have turned 70 this month and this night will be a celebration of his music and memory.

The band’s legendary Unknown Pleasures will be performed in full by The Dose.

A must for fans of the Manchester band who paved the way for so much of the music that came after them.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Embrace

Jacaranda Baltic, 11^th June, 5pm

Catch new tracks from album Avalanche plus a few classics from their stellar career when indie rockers Embrace play this intimate gig.

The later show is already sold out, so if you’re a fan then grab a ticket for this early evening performance.

Find out more and get tickets here.

UB40

M&S Bank Arena, 12^th June, 6.30pm

The legendary UB40 arrive at the M&S Bank Arena this month.

Expect crowd favourites like Red Red Wine and Kingston Town as well as some new tracks from a studio album due out later this year.

With support from Maxi Priest, this is a reggae fan’s dream gig.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Barry Manilow

M&S Bank Arena, 13^th June, 6.30pm

He keeps saying goodbye and keeps coming back but if you love Barry Manilow this really could be your last chance to catch him live in Liverpool.

So get your dancing shoes on and prepare to move to songs like Bermuda Triangle and Copacabana and so many more.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Black Veil Brides

Arts Club, 16th June, 7pm

With their theatrical hard rock and metal sound, the Black Veil Brides have a loyal following.

If dramatic metal is your thing, then this is the gig for you.

Find out more and get tickets here.

On the Waterfront

Pier Head, 18^th,19^th, 20^th, 21^st June

Prepare for four days of brilliant music in one of the best venues in the world right here in Liverpool.

Thursday sees mod legend Paul Wellar bring hits from his days in the Jam, Style Council and a stellar solo career.

On Friday, local favourite Red Rum Club will bring brilliant songs like Vanilla and Would You Rather Be Lonely to life on the waterfront.

Meanwhile on Saturday celebrate 10 Years of Cream Classical. Then on Sunday Irish rockers Snow Patrol will lead singalongs of their favourites like Chasing Cars and Run.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Swim Deep: Album Launch

Jacaranda Club, 23^rd June, 7pm

The Birmingham indie favourites are back with their fifth album, produced by the Coral’s Bill Ryder-Jones.

This intimate Liverpool show will see them perform tracks from Hum, and hopefully a few old favourites too like King City.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Dropkick Murphys

Liverpool O2 Academy, 26^th June, 6.30pm

The American-Irish band will perform their brand of celtic punk in Liverpool as part of a massive summer tour.

Expect bagpipes, tin whistles, and accordions alongside electric guitars and drums for a riotous night of music.

Find out more and get tickets here.

Foo Fighters

Anfield, Thursday, June 25th and Saturday, June 27th

Dave Grohl and the boys follow in the footsteps of Bruce Springsteen and Taylor Swift by taking to the Anfield pitch for two massive gigs.

The Take Cover tour will be a must for Foo fans and anyone who enjoys raw rock and roll.

There are still a handful of tickets available and limited hospitality packages available.

Find out more here.

The Temptations & The Four Tops – 40th Anniversary Tour

M&S Bank Arena, 30th June, 6.30pm

Soul music lovers in Liverpool are in for an unforgettable night as Motown icons The Temptations and The Four Tops bring their legendary co-headline tour to the M&S Bank Arena.

Two of the most influential names in soul, The Temptations and The Four Tops unite once again to deliver pure Motown magic.

Fans can look forward to live performances of global favourites including My Girl, Get Ready and It’s the Same Old Song.

Find out more and get tickets here.

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