Liverpool Entertainment

  1. Academy

    As you'd expect from a live music venue buried in a university, Academy books acts that appeal to indie and rock crowds. This is the best venue to see touring major bands.

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  2. Cavern Club

    'The world's most famous club' is not the original basement venue where the Fab Four began their careers, but it's a fairly faithful reconstruction. There's usually a good selection of local bands, and look out for all-day gigs.

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  3. Philharmonic Hall

    One of Liverpool's most beautiful buildings, the Art Deco Phil is home to the city's main classical orchestra, but it also stages the work of avant-garde musicians such as John Cage and Nick Cave.

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