Manchester legends James return to Liverpool for an unforgettable night at the M&S Bank Arena on Saturday, April 11, 2026. With a career spanning decades, James have built a reputation for their electrifying live performances and timeless anthems that continue to resonate with fans old and new.
Expect to hear classics such as Sit Down, Laid, She’s a Star, Come Home, and Born of Frustration, alongside newer favourites from their recent releases. Known for creating an atmosphere filled with energy, emotion, and singalong moments, James deliver a concert experience that is truly one of a kind.
Joining them as special guests are Doves, another iconic Manchester band celebrated for their soaring, atmospheric sound and hits like There Goes the Fear and Black and White Town.
This one-night-only Liverpool date promises to be a highlight of the 2026 live music calendar—an evening of anthems, nostalgia, and unforgettable performances.
Under 14 accompanied by an adult.
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Sodexo Live! Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Sodexo Live! Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Sodexo Live! Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Experience the golden age of the 1920s - whether you're sipping cocktails in the Sodexo Live! Lounge or living large in a Super Suite, there's a premium package for every budget.
Train
Bus
Car
Plane
From the south...
Avanti West Coast operates hourly, direct services from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Street (with a journey time of just over two hours). Other long-distance rail services also operate into Liverpool Lime Street station.
M&S Bank Arena is a 20-minute walk from Lime Street or a short taxi ride. You can also transfer at Lime Street onto the underground Wirral Line trains to James Street station (10 minute walk) or catch the CityLink Route C4 (7am – 8pm) directly to the venue. If travelling from outside Merseyside, you can catch an underground train to James Street station from Lime Street station, inclusive of the cost of your train ticket.
Most Liverpool city centre bound buses will call at either Queen Square bus station (a 15-minute walk) or Liverpool ONE Bus Station, which is only a five minute walk to M&S Bank Arena.
For further information on bus routes within Merseyside, you can visit https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/customer-information/routes-and-maps/
For up-to-date information on all bus, train and ferry services, call Traveline Merseyside on 0871 200 22 33, open 8am – 8pm, 364 days a year or visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk
For all car journeys it's best to follow the white on brown tourist route signs for the Waterfront. These signs are visible on the major routes into the city. Exhibition Centre Liverpool is situated on the Kings Dock directly adjacent to the south side of the Albert Dock. Upon arrival, the Kings Dock entrance is clearly sign posted.
From the North...
Leave the M6 at junction 26 and follow signs for M58 Liverpool. Follow to end of M58 and then take signs for A59 Liverpool. Continue to follow Liverpool City Centre until picking up signs for the Waterfront.
From the South...
Leave the M6 at junction 21A and take the M62 to Liverpool. At the end of the M62 follow signs for Liverpool City Centre along Edge Lane, picking up and following signs for Waterfront.
Flying into Liverpool John Lennon Airport...
A taxi from the airport to the city centre will take approximately 20 minutes or the express bus service Route 500 will take approximately 25 minutes, dropping you off within a five minute walk of M&S Bank Arena, while Manchester’s international airport is just 45 minutes away by car.
Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult
Travel
- Merseytravel (rail, ferry and bus timetables)
- Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Manchester Airport
- Visit Liverpool (Tourism website)
- Virgin Trains (mainline services from Liverpool Lime Street)
Frequently Asked Questions
Our new on-site temporary multi-deck car park is now open.
Kings Dock Car Park
There are 1450 parking spaces available in the on-site Kings Dock Car Park, with accessible bays and electric charging points on every floor.
There is plenty of parking nearby too, more information on driving to the venue and parking can be found here.
This event uses the "Full Arena - Standing" configuration.This is a standard layout for M&S Bank Arena for guidance only, as each event layout is unique, so please refer to the individual plan provided when booking your tickets online as the actual layout may differ from this image.
