Festival Information
North West
Overview
Sound City is an annual music festival and industry conference held in Liverpool, bringing together emerging artists, music fans, and professionals from across the UK and beyond. Best known as a launchpad for new talent, the festival centres on discovery, showcasing forward-thinking acts across Liverpool’s city-centre venues.
Alongside the live programme, Sound City hosts a music industry conference featuring talks, panels, and workshops focused on supporting artists, young people, and the wider music ecosystem. This combination of performances and discussion creates a festival that sits at the intersection of live music, learning, and industry connection.
Taking place across Liverpool’s walkable city centre, Sound City attracts audiences who enjoy seeing new artists, moving between venues, and engaging with the ideas shaping contemporary music culture.
Line-up
View the
official line-up here.
Note: Line-ups can evolve/change closer to the event — check back regularly to stay up to date.
Festival Capacity: Multi-venue capacity
Sound City operates across multiple venues in Liverpool City Centre. Across the full festival weekend, the event typically attracts around 30,000 music fans in total, with audiences spread across shows and venues rather than gathered at a single site. Attendance figures can vary year to year depending on venues used and programme format.
Location
Sound City Festival takes place across multiple venues in Liverpool City Centre, bringing live music and events into established cultural and performance spaces. The main stage is based at Grand Central Hall, with additional shows hosted at nearby venues within walking distance.
For venue details visit the festival Venue Guide.
Travel Info
Liverpool city centre is well connected by public transport, including national rail services, Merseyrail trains, and local bus routes. Most festival venues are within walking distance of Liverpool Lime Street and Central stations.
Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transport, walk, or cycle where possible, as parking in the city centre is limited and can be busy during the festival weekend.
Tickets
Basic Price Range: £30 - £120
This price range aims to give a rough idea of the lowest and highest prices typically available, including day tickets and conference admission. Always check the official ticket page for current pricing.
Most festivals release tickets in phases: Early Bird, General Release, and Final Release. Generally, tickets are more expensive the closer it is to the festival start date.
Tickets to Sound City Festival can be purchased from the festival's official Tickets Page.
Ticket Options include:
- Day Admission - Saturday or Sunday
- Weekend Admission - Saturday & Sunday
- Conference Admission - Access to Sound City Conference and Festival - 1st, 2nd & 3rd of May
Important Ticket Information
Age restrictions vary by venue. The main stage at Grand Central is 16+, Arts Club events are 14+, and most other participating venues are 18+. Please check individual listings and venue policies before purchasing tickets, as entry rules are strictly enforced.
Only purchase tickets from official sellers listed on the festival’s website. Ticket transfer and resale policies vary, and unofficial resale tickets may not be accepted. Please review the festival’s official ticket terms and conditions before purchasing for details on refunds, exchanges, and entry rules.
Accommodation
Sound City Festival is NOT a camping festival, please make your own accommodation arrangements.
A useful website to find places to stay is Visit Liverpool, here you can search for a range of accommodation options to suit your needs and budget.
Packing Checklist:
Ensure you are fully prepared for your festival adventure with our Essential Packing Checklist.
Accessibility
Sound City Festival takes place across multiple venues in Liverpool city centre, each with its own layout and access provision. As a result, accessibility facilities and support can vary from venue to venue, and the festival may not be fully accessible in all locations.
Visitors with access requirements are encouraged to check venue-specific information in advance and plan which performances and spaces will best suit their needs.
For detailed accessibility enquiries or to discuss individual requirements, please contact the festival team directly at accessibility@soundcity.uk.com.
