Top-tier tribute acts, star-crossed lovers and standout summer sport, here's our guide to June in Liverpool
Hello, June. The month of the longest day and, quite possibly, the fullest festival fields in the calendar. With (hopefully) the best weather of the year comes the pressure to make the most of it. But don’t worry, Liverpool Confidential has done the planning for you.
From top-tier tribute acts to star-crossed lovers and standout summer sport, here’s your guide to what’s on in Liverpool this June.
All Over the Shop — Creative workshops
7-21 June
Metquarter
All Over the Shop brings a trio of summer-ready workshops to their Metquarter store this June, with a heavy nod to festival season. From charm-loaded sunglasses chains (7 June) to tie-dye bucket hats (14 June) and DIY jewellery at a charm bar (21 June), each session offers a chance to make something uniquely yours, without having to commit to a full Pinterest meltdown. Tickets start at £22.50.
Miss Americana — A Tribute to Taylor Swift
28 June
M&S Bank Arena
Swifties, assemble—Miss Americana: A Tribute to Taylor Swift lands at the M&S Bank Arena on 8 June for two performances only. Expect all the big hits, a series of rapid-fire costume changes, and a carbon-copy performance from tribute act Xenna, who’ll guide audiences through Taylor’s many eras with polish. A solid option for those who missed the real thing, or just want to do it all over again.
Saturday Workshop — Watercolour line and wash
14 June
Liverpool Independent Art School
Liverpool Independent Art School hosts a relaxed three-hour watercolour workshop on 14 June, guiding participants through the creation of a charming British summer street scene using fineliner and wash techniques. It’s beginner-friendly, materials and refreshments are included, and the pace is deliberately unhurried. Tickets are £25, less than the price of a decent set of paints.
Backyard Cinema's Romeo and Juliet
23-29 June
Concert Room, St George's Hall
Backyard Cinema returns to St George’s Hall with its candlelit screening of Romeo and Juliet, offering a side of live choir to go with the melodrama. Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 classic is reimagined as an immersive experience, with the film’s iconic soundtrack performed in real-time among the flicker of hundreds of candles. Tickets range from £29.50 to £37.
On the Waterfront
19-22 June
On the Waterfront brings a weekend of live music to Liverpool’s Pier Head, with a line-up that starts with The Wombats and ends on a high with Sting’s STING 3.0 world tour. He’ll be joined by longtime collaborator Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas for a set of hits and rarities. Tickets range from £44 to £84 depending on which ticketed show takes your fancy—waterfront views included.
Country Music BBQ Liverpool – A Nashville Celebration
14 June
The Garden @ Wav Liverpool
Wav’s new outdoor venue, The Garden, swaps techno for twang with Country Music BBQ – A Nashville Celebration. Expect live covers of country heavyweights from Dolly to Stapleton, plus a side of barbecue and a splash of artificial grass ambience. Tickets are £15. Cowboy boots are optional but encouraged.
Much Ado About Nothing
11-12 June
Shakespeare North Playhouse
Much Ado About Nothing gets a post-punk overhaul at Shakespeare North Playhouse, set against the backdrop of Thatcher-era unrest and Section 28. This reimagining fuses Shakespearean verse with eyeliner, industrial grit, and a defiantly northern perspective, performed by an emerging LGBTQ+ cast—proof that not all battles in love and war are fought in doublet and hose. Tickets range from £5 to £30.
Liverpool International Tennis Tournament
19-21 June
The Liverpool Cricket Club
The Liverpool International Tennis Tournament returns to Liverpool Cricket Club this June, offering a mix of rising stars and seasoned pros warming up for Wimbledon. Now in its third decade, the event has previously welcomed names like Djokovic and Wozniacki and continues to champion tennis as the second sport in a city better known for its football. Standard adult tickets start at £22.
LACES OUT!
7 June
Only a city with their own name for Air Max 95s could host one of the UK’s leading footwear festivals. Taking over Boxpark, Laces Out! is the country’s biggest celebration of rare kicks, streetwear and collectables. Expect limited editions, serious sole-searching and plenty of box-fresh bragging rights. Tickets are £11.
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