Five live shows at Liverpool's arena during May

The days are getting longer, and the evenings are getting lighter – making it the perfect time to come out to enjoy Liverpool’s fantastic culture scene.

And there’s plenty to enjoy in the UNESCO City of Music, with a host of live events taking place this spring including a busy programme at the M&S Bank Arena.

From pop superstars to rock and rollers to space rock pioneers – plus a pair of ice-skating legends and the return of the hugely popular Comic Con – the landmark waterfront venue has lots going on.

In addition, there’s also a special Red Weekender planned to mark the final weekend of the Premiere League season.

Here are suggestions of five live shows to catch at the arena during the month of May.

Torvill and Dean – May 8-9

Catch British skating legends Jane Torvill and Christopher Dean at the rena on their last live tour.

Liverpool is the penultimate venue on the Our Last Dance tour which marks their retirement from skating together after half a century.

The pair will be joined on the ice by professional Dancing on Ice 2025 finalists Annette Dytrt and Mark Hanretty and semi-finalist Vanessa James. Previous Dancing on Ice winners Vanessa Bauer and Alexandra Schauman also join the tour.

Other pro skaters participating include Dancing on Ice favourites Andy Buchanan, Robin Johnstone, Sylvain Longchambon, Eric Radford, Lukasz Rozycki, and Dan Whiston.

Tickets HERE

Hawkwind – May 10

British space rock pioneers Hawkwind visit the arena’s Auditorium as part of their No Space for Us Tour.

Hawkwind were formed in London in November 1969. Its former members include Lemmy and Ginger Baker.

Expect an evening filled with spellbinding performances and epic laser displays as the band, led by founder Dave Brock, perform their biggest hits from a career stretching back more than half-a-century, along with special unheard tracks.

Tickets HERE

Olly Murs – May 15

Olly Murs appears at the M&S Bank Arena in May to celebrate 15 years since X Factor catapulted him to stardom.

Chart-topping Murs last headlined the arena in 2023 when he was supported by Scouting for Girls. He in turn supported Take That on their tour last year.

This time around Murs will be joined by boy band Blue, and he says: “Celebrating 15 unbelievable years doing what I love best will be truly special. But to top it off I’m taking a band with me who I was obsessed with in my college years.

“No doubt the pranks and banter will be free-flowing but most importantly it’s going to be a great night for the fans to enjoy, I can’t wait.”

Tickets HERE

Bryan Adams – May 16

Canadian rocker Bryan Adams pays his latest visit to Liverpool, this time with his Roll with the Punches world tour – named after his new studio album.

With global hits such as Summer of '69 and (Everything I Do) I Do It For You, Adams remains a beloved figure in rock music and the Roll with The Punches tour promises to deliver more of his signature high-energy performances and timeless rock anthems.

Liverpool is one of a series of arena dates around the UK and Ireland.

Tickets HERE

Kylie – May 22

Kylie Minogue is bringing her Tension Tour to Liverpool as part of the UK leg of the wider world tour.

The superstar singer released her latest album Tension in September 2023, and since then it has sold more than half-a-million copies and has enjoyed half-a-billion streams.

The tour comes after a busy 2024 where Kylie won a best pop dancing Grammy for Padam Padam and global icon award at the BRITS and also completed her inaugural Las Vegas residency, plus played a critically lauded headline show at Hyde Park.

Tickets HERE