Mathew Street festival returning to Liverpool
It's coming back in a new format at the Pier Head
The iconic Mathew Street Festival is making a return to Liverpool after a decade away.
The new format for the music event will take place at the Pier Head across the August bank holiday weekend.
Dozens of acts are set to be announced over the coming weeks.
The festival is a partnership between some of the original Mathew Street organisers and Liverpool Celebrates.
This year's event will be at Pier Head below the Liver Building in what is being described as a 'secure and managed ticket event' for adults.
Each day will have a different theme, celebrating all eras and genres of music.
It will culminate with a specially curated Cavern Club Takeover - which will celebrate artists who performed at the original Mathew Street festival.
Liam Spence, marketing and communications director at Liverpool Celebrates, said:
"We are extremely excited to bring back one of the city’s most loved events this summer.
"The festival in its original format could never take place again spread across the city centre, which is why we have chosen the iconic Pier Head to host a secure, managed, ticketed event.
"The new format promises to deliver a celebration of Liverpool’s culture and musical heritage with four fantastic themed days."
Bill Heckle, Director of the Cavern Club and original Mathew Street Festival, added:
"I am very proud of what the Mathew Street Festival achieved and how much it contributed to the local economy.
"The new format will feature a centrepiece stage in front of the iconic three graces but will still be encouraged to be a citywide celebration."
Tickets will be available to buy via Skiddle from Friday 1 March, with ticket prices starting at £25 plus booking fee.