If there’s one thing we know how to do in Liverpool it’s to put on a show and one of the best places to head to do that is the M&S Bank Arena! 

From hosting the 2008 EMA’s, to Sports Personality of the Year in 2017, the Vitality Netball World Cup 2019 and welcoming stars including Paul McCartney, Beyonce and Kylie Minogue to their stage, it’s the place to go for world-class entertainment. 

2020 might have put a hold on live events but 2021 at the M&S Bank Arena is looking pretty special. We’ve made a list of top events not to miss next year so you can start planning your day out in Liverpool. 

We’ll keep updating this list with new events and dates when they get announced. For more information on the venue’s social distancing measures and purchasing tickets please visit their website here. 

MUSIC

The Drifters - 28 February 2021

The Who - 8 March 2021

DMA’S - 9 April

5 Seconds of Summer - 10 April 2021

Craig David - 11 April 2021

Andre Rieu - 21 April 2021

Stormzy - 23 April 2021

Genesis - 24-25 April 2021

Little Mix - 4 May & 26 May 2021 

McFly - 10 May 2021

A-Ha - 12 May 2021

Rick Astley - 13 May 2021

James Blunt - 22 May 2021

Simply Dylan - 4 June 2021

Diana Ross - 19 June 2021

JLS - 13-14 July 2021

Simple Minds 40 Years of Hits Tour - 31 August 2021 

Dua Lipa - 10 September 

David Gray - 18 September 2021

Simply Red - 17 October 2021

FastLove - 22 October 2021

Thank You For the Music - 23 October 2021 

The Thunder Girls - 25-27 October 2021  

The Mersey Beatles - 6 November 2021

Blondie - 6 November 2021

Steps: What The Future Holds - 18 November 2021

Radio City Hits Live - 19 November 2021 

Deacon Blue - 20 November 2021

Elton John - 27-28  November 2021

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe - 30 November 2021  

Gary Barlow - 13 December 2021 

COMEDY

Hot Water Comedy Club - 31 December, 2 January & 16 January *CANCELLED*

Milton Jones in Milton: Impossible - 30 May 2021

Jimmy Carr: Terribly Funny - 16-17 July 2021

Paul Smith: Changed - 17 July 2021

Bill Bailey: En Route to Normal - 8 January 2022

SPORT

Premier League Darts - 8 April 2021

Rugby League World Cup Wheelchair Final - 26 November 

A Question of Sport Live - 29 November 2021

SHOWS

Circus of Horrors - 7 February 2021

Strictly Come Dancing: The Professionals - 11 May 2021

The Night Sky Show - 28 May 2021

Paw Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” - 10 July 2021

Professor Brian Cox - 13 October 2021

Ant Middleton Mind Over Muscle Tour - 13 November 

The health and safety of our visitors, residents and local businesses is vital and it's important we all follow the restrictions that are in place so everyone can enjoy their visit safely. For more information on the restrictions currently in place in the Liverpool City Region please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. 

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