With award-winning events cropping up left, right and centre, our city just so happens to be one of the most diverse areas for music. From Sefton Park gigs touting tasty food stalls to indoor superstructures with a capacity for 30,000 music lovers, there's plenty to get stuck into. Celebrate diversity and culture with the best music festivals in Liverpool for 2024.

🎵🪘💃

In The Park

12th to 14th July, Sefton Park

All set to host In the Park this July 2024, Sefton Park promises to feature live music from various epic genres. The first big name announced is homegrown legend and Scouse sensation Jamie Webster, who will headline on the opening day with special guests The Reytons. But that's not all; Cream Classical and the 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra will also make a long-awaited comeback, gracing the stage on the festival's second day.

A Scouse music festival is bound to be epic, especially when its the one and only In The Park.

Creamfields

22nd to 25th August, Daresbury

Creamfields is the ultimate summer bash, hosting over 300 artists performing across 30 stages throughout the weekend. Returning for one electrifying weekend this August bank holiday with talent like Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, Alesso, and more performing on APEX, the world's largest indoor festival superstructure, it's no wonder that over 70,000 fans will be flocking to the Cheshire countryside for this four-day annual celebration. Mark your calendars, people.

On the lookout for best music festivals in Liverpool this weekend? Creamfields has got you covered with the best in music.

Sound City

4th to 5th May, Liverpool

The perfect event to dive into Liverpool's musical scene and discover new talent, Sound City is a two-day festival held at various locations including Mountford Hall, one of the biggest live music venues in the city. Famed for discovering new talent, their past alums include the likes of Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Grimes, Yungblud and many more. This year's festival promises to be as epic as ever, with Caity Baser and The Snuts headlining and some of the hottest upcoming acts like flowerovlove, Antony Szmierek, and Corella performing. Many more names will be announced soon, so keep your eyes peeled.

Liverpool festivals in 2024 don't get any better than Sound City.

On The Waterfront

20th to 23rd June, Pier Head

After its debut in 2021, On The Waterfront has gained quite a reputation for its epic firework displays, fantastic location and diverse selection of artists. Venture to this Pier Head party, where you'll get to take in scenes of the Three Graces and River Mersey, before dancing along to music from best-loved acts like multi-platinum-selling Deacon Blue and DJ Ben Hemsley.

The atmosphere is electric at On The Waterfront, a music festival that has something for everyone.

Liverpool Soul Weekender

27th to 30th June, various venues

With tickets starting from a wallet-friendly £22.25, Liverpool Soul Weekender is a three-day-long event worth visiting. Fronting a roster of big-name DJs across multiple venues, such as Cristina Alonso, Sigs the Storyteller, Henning Börm and Luigi Slim Fiore, there's certainly no shortage of international acts to enjoy. The best bit? You can mingle with other music lovers.

Nab a ticket for the Soul Weekender, where the energy is electric, the music is loud, and the memories will last forever.

The party doesn't stop here, so check out the city's best live music bars. And for all the latest openings? Sign up to our monthly newsletter.