Faq
Gig: UB40 ft Ali Campbell
Date: Friday 29 July
Venue Name: M & S Bank Arena
Age Restrictions: Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Accessible Restrictions: Fully accessible
Entry Time: 6pm
Last Entry: N/A
Food & Drink Policy: Only food and drinks bought from the venue can be consumed on site
Dress Code: N/A
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Parking: The nearest carpark is Kings Dock Carpark
Search Policy: Search on entry
Gig: Girls Don’t Sync
Date: Friday 29 July
Venue Name: Bombed Out Church
Age Restrictions: Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Accessible Restrictions: Wheelchair users should inform venue ahead of their visit – a ramp can be provided. Accessible toilet available on site
Entry Time: 6pm
Last Entry: 8pm
Food & Drink Policy: Food and drink not allowed. Snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, will available to buy during the evening
Dress Code: Flat shoes and warm clothing recommended
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: Yes. Children must be supervised at all times
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search upon entry. No liquids, alcohol, flares or large bags allowed
Gig: System By Gaika
Date: Friday 29 July
Venue Name: Invisible Wind Factory
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: Accessible entrance via the garden with ramp up into the venue. Accessible toilet with code. The substation area of the venue is not accessible
Entry Time: 8pm
Last Entry: 10pm
Food & Drink Policy: Only food and drinks bought from the venue can be consumed on site
Dress Code: None
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: Free parking in the surrounding streets of the Ten Streets area
Search Policy: Search on entry
Gig: Return To The Timepiece
Date: Friday 29 July
Venue Name: District
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: Accessible venue with accessible toilet
Entry Time: 8pm
Last Entry: N/A
Food & Drink Policy: No food or drink allowed
Dress Code: None
Re-entry Policy: Yes with an appropriate stamp/wristband
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search upon entry including pat down and bags
Gig: Heartless House Party
Date: Friday 29 July
Venue Name: 24 Kitchen Street
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: None
Entry Time: 8pm
Last Entry: 11pm
Drink Policy: Challenge 25
Dress Code: None
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry after last entry except for special circumstances
Parking: No venue parking. There are parking bays on Kitchen/Blundell/Jamaica Street, which are free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search upon entry including pat down and bags
Gig: Girls Don’t Sync LIMF After Party
Date: Friday 29 July
Venue Name: The Merchant
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: Fully accessible
Entry Time: 12 noon
Last Entry: 12 midnight
Food & Drink Policy: Only food and drinks bought from the venue can be consumed on site
Dress Code: No sports wear allowed
Re-entry Policy: Yes, re-entry is allowed
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: N/A
Gig: LIMF Academy
Date: Saturday 30 + Sunday 31 July
Venue Name: Kazimier Stockroom
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: 3 steps up into venue
Entry Time: 12 noon
Last Entry: N/A
Food & Drink Policy: Only food and drinks bought from the venue can be consumed on site
Dress Code: N/A
Re-entry Policy: Yes, re-entry is allowed
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search on entry
Gig: LIMF Presents… The Shubz
Date: Saturday 30 July
Venue Name: District
Age Restrictions: 14-18
Accessible Restrictions: Accessible venue with accessible toilet
Entry Time: 6pm
Last Entry: N/A
Food & Drink Policy: No food or drink allowed
Dress Code: None
Re-entry Policy: Yes with an appropriate stamp/wristband
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search upon entry including pat down and bags
Gig: Donae’o Presents Bounce
Date: Saturday 30 July
Venue Name: Arts Club Liverpool
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: Please contact the Box Office in advance for advice
Entry Time: 9pm
Last Entry: 1am
Food & Drink Policy: No food or drink allowed
Dress Code: N/A
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: Pay & Display or car parks on Parr Street
Search Policy: Full search on entry. No bags larger than an A4 piece of paper allowed
Gig: Greg Wilson LIMF After Party
Date: Saturday 30 July
Venue Name: The Merchant
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: Fully accessible
Entry Time: 12 noon
Last Entry: 12 midnight
Food & Drink Policy: Only food and drinks bought from the venue can be consumed on site
Dress Code: No sports wear allowed
Re-entry Policy: Yes, re-entry is allowed
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: N/A
Gig: Sisu & Keep It Cryptic
Date: Sunday 31 July
Venue Name: Bombed Out Church
Age Restrictions: Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Accessible Restrictions: Wheelchair users should inform venue ahead of their visit – a ramp can be provided. Accessible toilet available on site
Entry Time: 1pm
Last Entry: 5pm
Food & Drink Policy: Food and drink is not allowed. Snacks and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, will available to buy during the evening
Dress Code: Flat shoes and warm clothing recommended
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: Yes. Ages 14 and under must be supervised at all times
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search upon entry. No liquids, alcohol, flares or large bags allowed
Gig: The Zutons
Date: Sunday 31 July
Venue Name: Camp & Furnace
Age Restrictions: Ages 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Accessible Restrictions: Refer to Accessibility Policy on the Camp & Furnace website
Entry Time: 1pm
Last Entry: 6pm
Food & Drink Policy: Drinks available from the licensed bars on the premises. Food will be available via Houdini’s Kitchen
Dress Code: None
Re-entry Policy: Re-entry allowed until 6pm
Adult Supervision: Yes. Ages 18 and under must be supervised at all times
Parking: No venue parking. There is on street pay and display available around the venue
Search Policy: Search upon entry including pat down and bags. No alcohol, illegal substances, knives, bladed articles, potential weapons, pyrotechnics, flares
Gig: Still Do The Right Thing
Date: Sunday 31 July
Venue Name: District
Age Restrictions: 18+
Accessible Restrictions: Accessible venue with accessible toilet
Entry Time: 12 noon
Last Entry: N/A
Food & Drink Policy: No food or drink allowed
Dress Code: None
Re-entry Policy: Yes with an appropriate stamp/wristband
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: No parking available. There is street parking around the venue, which is free after 6pm
Search Policy: Search upon entry including pat down and bags
Gig: Heather Small (Voice of M People)
Date: Sunday 31 July
Venue Name: Arts Club Liverpool
Age Restrictions: 16+
Accessible Restrictions: Please contact the Box Office in advance for advice
Entry Time: 5pm
Last Entry: 9pm
Food & Drink Policy: No food or drink allowed
Dress Code: N/A
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: N/A
Parking: Pay & Display or car parks on Parr Street
Search Policy: Full search on entry. No bags larger than an A4 piece of paper allowed
Gig: De La Soul
Date: Sunday 31 July
Venue Name: Exhibition Centre Liverpool Auditorium
Age Restrictions: Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Accessible Restrictions: Fully accessible
Entry Time: 6pm
Last Entry: N/A
Food & Drink Policy: Only food and drinks bought from the venue can be consumed on site
Dress Code: N/A
Re-entry Policy: No re-entry once inside the venue
Adult Supervision: Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult
Parking: The nearest carpark is Kings Dock Carpark
Search Policy: Search on entry
Every year, LIMF welcomes more visitors from all over the UK and beyond and here’s how you can find us…
By Train
With regular services running across the Merseyrail network, and great value tickets, getting to LIMF 2022 via train could not be easier.
Many of the venues and spaces for LIMF are just a short walk from a Merseyrail station. There are four underground stations in Liverpool City Centre – Liverpool Central, James Street, Moorfields and Lime Street low level. Passengers arriving to Lime Street Station on national rail services can access the other three city centre stations via the underground at Lime Street low level.
Staff will be available at the underground stations to provide any travel advice and make sure you get the best ticket for your journey.
Plan your journey to LIMF 2022 now using Merseyrail’s simple Journey Planner here and use the ticket calculator to quickly check which is the cheapest ticket for your journey.
By Bus
Unfortunately, there is planned strike action by members of Unite and GMB on Arriva services. This is set to take place from Wednesday 20 July and continue for an indefinite period.
Key travel information and advice plus a summary of alternative travel options are included on the Merseytravel website.
By Bike
If you’re coming from close by, why not download a copy of Liverpool’s Cycle Map, which shows the nearest cycle routes and bike parking in the city centre. If travelling by train or ferry, bikes go free and are welcome on both.
Not got a bike? Then why not take advantage of the City Bike hire facility where you can sign up, collect and drop off a bike at any one of the on-street stations. Its self-service, so no booking is needed – just turn up and go. See citybikeliverpool.co.uk for more details.
Please remember though, if you are travelling by bike to wear bright clothing and use bike lights if you are heading home after dark.
By E-scooter
400 hundred e-scooters are available to hire in and around the city centre, getting you from A to B in the fraction of time it would take to walk. They cost £1 to unlock, plus £0.20 per minute. Users must have at least a provisional driving licence to hire an e-scooter and please note it is against the law to ride on a pavement. Find out more at voiscooters.com.
By Taxi
There are many taxi’s in and around the city, just make sure they have an up to date licence and agree in advance how much it will cost to get you to where you need to be.
By Coach
National Express offer great value travel to Liverpool from across the UK. Online fares are available from £5 one-way (plus £1 booking fee), and coaches stop at Liverpool ONE Bus Station right in the heart of the city and the LIMF festival.
For more information and to book click here.
By Air
Liverpool’s John Lennon Airport is not too far from the city centre where LIMF is set to take place. Unfortunately, regular bus services to Liverpool are currently disrupted due to strike action. Key travel information and advice plus a summary of alternative travel options are included on the Merseytravel website.
You can find more detailed information about flight timetables here.
Stay Over
From big-name brands to quirky independents, posh hostels to luxury hotels, city-centre boltholes to country mansions, Liverpool city region has it all when it comes to places to stay. Whether you choose a hotel, B&B, serviced apartment or hostel, you’ll be sure of a warm welcome.
Book your accommodation via hotelplanner.com for some of the best room rates around.
No problem. If you can’t find what you are looking for please email info@limfestival.com and a member of the LIMF team will be on hand to help.
Friday 29th , Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st July 2022.
Various venues across Liverpool City Centre including:
M&S Bank Arena
Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
St Luke’s Bombed Out Church
Invisible Wind Factory
24 Kitchen Street
District
Arts Club Liverpool
Camp & Furnace
+ Many More
There are several gigs happening in and around Liverpool during 29th – 31st July. All timings can be found on the relevant event page:
A music festival that brings together global household names alongside exciting emerging new talent, showcasing exactly why Liverpool is a UNESCO City of Music.
This is a music festival suitable for all ages. Please note the festival this year will take place across multiple venues, which have individual age restrictions.
There is something for everybody, including paid for tickets, free tickets and just turn up events.
Tickets go on sale on Friday 20 May at Early Bird prices.
Under 12’s are free (as with LIMF) and across the weekend we will be running several free gigs in some venues – more information is coming soon, keep an eye out on www.limfestival.com for more details.
Why not join the conversation on LIMF social media as well. Here you will find out what is happening and when.
LIMF has been a paid for ticketed event since 2019. We ticket at a very low price point to ensure it’s accessible and to ensure we can deliver the festival year on year.
The move has been prompted in a bid to re-energise and support the city’s music sector, which was severely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
For some events, yes. This is largely a ticketed festival with all venues and shows across the three days individually ticketed and priced. There are events that are free of charge, full details will be released soon and can be found on www.limfestival.com.
All tickets are general admission and unless stated, are standing.
Early Bird Standard Admission Tickets start from £5 plus booking fees.
Children aged 12 and under are FREE but still need a ticket to enter the festival site.
(Please note, there are a selection of venues that are strictly over 18+. These shows are highlighted and will not offer a FREE child’s ticket)
There are no concessions for paid for tickets – children under 12 years are free and some LIMF events are free of charge.
We are able to offer a personal assistance scheme for anyone needing the active support of another person to attend our festival. To claim a ticket for a personal assistant at no extra charge, you must purchase a full price ticket and meet the below criteria.
Personal assistant tickets are available to customers with one or more of the following:
- Disability Living Allowance
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Attendance Allowance
- Personal Independence Allowance
- A certificate of visual impairment
- Official / documented evidence that you are registered as severely sight impaired (blind)
- UK-recognised identification for an assistance dog
We will also require a copy of some form of photo ID (such as a driving licence or passport) to support your application.
To register for the Personal Assistance Scheme, please call 0344 335 0437 or email accessibility@accliverpool.com referencing Liverpool International Music Festival in your correspondence and our ticket provider TicketQuarter will guide you through how to claim your personal assistant ticket.
All tickets are digital and will be sent to the email address on the booking within minutes of purchase. The ticket will be attached to this email. The email will be from tickets@ticketquarter.co.uk with your individual booking reference as the email subject. Please check your junk folder.
Please contact the ticketing provider for the individual LIMF event, this will be either Ticket Quarter or Liverpool Philharmonic Hall or Ticket Master depending on event.
It depends on the event and ticket provider. Tickets are generally limited to 6 per transaction.
No.
Yes. Due to the nature of the festival being hosted across multiple venues, there are individual venue age restrictions in place.
Please see individual venue listings for specifics but overall, children aged 15 and under need to be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+) at all times.
Ages 16+ do not need to be accompanied by an adult.
Several of the venues and LIMF shows are 18+.
ID checks are in place across all venues.
Each venue will operate a bar and sell drinks, with several also offering food.
Bag searches will take place, which may mean a delay in gaining entry into the festival. Any unopened drink containers will be confiscated on entry.
Please note, no alcohol can be brought into any venue.
Outdoor venues and spaces may allow you to bring your own food and drink – please check with each specific venue though for the latest rules and regulations to avoid disappointment.
During the LIMF weekend there are a variety of different musical events taking place at venues across the city for all ages and abilities. There are other cultural events and activities taking place across the city, for further information go to the events calendar on the Culture Liverpool website: www.cultureliverpool.co.uk/events
Alternatively, if you have an enquiry regarding specific events and activities unrelated to LIMF, you can speak to our Tourist Information Team on social media or email at cultureliverpool@liverpool.gov.uk and they will be happy to support you with activity suggestions for residents and visitors alike.
We encourage you to use public transport where possible. Full public transport information can be found on the Merseytravel website: www.merseytravel.gov.uk
There is plenty parking near to each of the LIMF venues. Please plan your journey so you can arrive ready to enjoy the festival.
The city centre has a number of blue badge disabled parking bays available but please see individual venue websites for locations of their parking.
As each venue is different, we recommend that you contact each venue individually to find out about their disabled viewing areas.
As each venue is different, we recommend that you contact each venue individually to find out about their disabled toilet facilities
We strongly advise you to check with each individual venue for advice regarding assistance animals.
We will not be putting in any road closures around any venue across the three-day festival. Please see liverpool.gov.uk for roadworks or work that is happening in the city.
No, tickets will only be refunded or exchanged if the event is cancelled.
In England, face coverings are no longer required by law. The government suggests that you continue to wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you may come into contact with other people you do not normally meet. For the most up to date government guidance please visit www.gov.uk/coronavirus
More information will be released over the coming months and can be found at www.limfestival.com as well as on the LIMF and Culture Liverpool social media platforms.
