With a maximum capacity of 11,000 the M&S Bank Arena (formerly Echo Arena Liverpool) is the largest performance venue in Liverpool and one of the biggest in the country. It is situated at the King’s Dock and is one half of the ACC (Arena and Convention Centre) Liverpool. The other half of the complex is the BT Convention Centre.
Since opening in 2008 the waterfront venue has hosted concerts from some of the world’s biggest names in music. Acts appearing have included Justin Bieber, JLS, Usher, Westlife, Beyonce, Coldplay, Oasis, and Lady Gaga. It is also used as a venue for comedy acts, children’s shows, and sporting events such as boxing, darts, and wrestling.
Events - What's On - M&S Bank Arena Liverpool
A selection of upcoming shows and events at M&S Bank Arena Liverpool are listed below. Tickets can be purchased here.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Friday 4th September 2026 6:30 pm | A League of Their Own |
| Friday 11th September 2026 7:30 pm | Jane McDonald - Living The Dream |
| Saturday 19th September 2026 1:00 pm | Be Like Blippi |
| Saturday 19th September 2026 4:00 pm | Be Like Blippi |
| Saturday 3rd October 2026 6:00 pm | The Pussycat Dolls: PCD FOREVER TOUR |
| Friday 16th October 2026 7:30 pm | Professor Brian Cox: Emergence World Tour |
| Friday 23rd October 2026 6:00 pm | Duran Duran |
| Saturday 24th October 2026 2:00 pm | Steve Backshall - Deadly Live! |
| Saturday 31st October 2026 8:00 pm | Kevin Bridges: Here If You Need Me |
| Wednesday 11th November 2026 6:30 pm | Paul Heaton |
| Friday 13th November 2026 6:30 pm | Courteeners |
| Saturday 14th November 2026 8:00 pm | Bill Bailey: Vaudevillean |
| Thursday 19th November 2026 6:30 pm | The Script |
| Saturday 21st November 2026 6:30 pm | Squeeze plus Very Special Guest Billy Bragg |
| Saturday 28th November 2026 10:00 am | Gladiators Live Tour |
| Saturday 28th November 2026 4:00 pm | Gladiators Live Tour |
| Sunday 29th November 2026 10:00 am | Gladiators Live Tour |
| Sunday 29th November 2026 4:00 pm | Gladiators Live Tour |
| Friday 11th December 2026 6:30 pm | Culture Club: The Singles Tour |
| Saturday 12th December 2026 6:30 pm | Morrissey |
| Sunday 10th January 2027 8:00 pm | Jack Whitehall: Bad Influence |
| Saturday 23rd January 2027 6:30 pm | Donny Osmond - VIVA UK |
| Saturday 13th February 2027 5:30 pm | Disney Descendants, ZOMBIES & Camp Rock: Worlds Collide Concert Tour |
| Thursday 18th February 2027 7:30 pm | Michael Starring Ben |
| Thursday 13th May 2027 6:30 pm | John Bishop - Let's Go Round Again |
More events may be listed on the official M&S Bank Arena Liverpool website (see the information section at the end of this page).
Getting There
The closest mainline train station is Liverpool Lime Street, around 20 minutes’ walk from the Echo Arena. Visitors not wishing to walk can hop onto the Merseyrail network at Lime Street and catch a train to James Street Train Station, roughly ½ mile from the arena.
To reach the M&S Bank Arena by car, follow the brown tourist signs marked Waterfront, located on all major roads into Liverpool city centre. The official website suggests using L3 4BX as the postcode for satellite navigation systems (although the actual postcode for the Liverpool Echo Arena is L3 4FP).
The M&S Bank Arena boasts its own car park with spaces for 1,600 vehicles. At the time of writing (September 2016) a flat rate of £7 is charged on event nights. There are further car parking choices at Liverpool One.
Watched High School Musical on Friday night – fantastic show, great venue, helpful staff. We had 4 children with us and the only complaint was the prices of refreshments/sweets. £7 for popcorn or candy floss!!!
Fantastic Facility – Built to perfection for watching concerts/indoor events, really not a bad seat or view in the house. Atmosphere generated is truly amazing too – think that’s down to the Scousers though! All in all provides a brilliant experience especially after just watching Coldplay!
I love the Echo Arena. It’s super and has great facilities.
Super disabled facilities and parking. We had a smashing time watching Duran Duran.