On The Waterfront | Info

On the Waterfront is a series of ticketed shows running from Thursday 18th June to Sunday 21st June and located on Liverpool’s Pier Head, in front of the Three Graces/Liver Building. 

On the Waterfront is a multi-artist all day show, gate opening and last entry times vary per show, 2026 dates have not been confirmed yet.

*Timings subject to change

*Challenge 21 in operation so please ensure you bring valid Photo ID as you will be asked.

• Driving License – A full or provisional driving license which is within date.
• Passport – A passport which is within date 
• Any identification card bearing the PASS logo – more information on the pass scheme website
• A national photo identity card issued by country of origin (other than the United Kingdom)
• Armed Forces PHOTO ID Card

Prohibited items and will be confiscated at the entrance (please note there is no facility to leave your belongings and collect after the show) so please double check before you arrive at the show.

Download the official app for the latest news, updates, and set times. You can download it by clicking here.

Download the official app for the latest news, updates, site map, and set times. You can download it by clicking here.

Camping chairs are not permitted into the event.  There is fixed seating and grass areas located around the event arena, which is part of the Pier Head site furniture

On The Waterfront is an outdoor show located on the Pier Head, next to the river. As the British weather can be unpredictable and there are no indoor/undercover areas at the event, we recommend people dress for the weather. We hope it’ll be sunny and warm but prepare for rain and wind just in case!

On the Waterfront as with most outdoor shows, operate an A4 bag policy.  Therefore no bags bigger than A4 are permitted into the event, there are no locker facilities onsite so please ensure you plan ahead if needed.

Small umbrellas Only.   Large/golfing umbrellas are not permitted. 

Only 1 x 500ml sealed plastic bottle of water (no glass allowed) can be brought into the event.    No other food or drink is permitted.   There is an array of food, bar and drink concessions inside the festival.  

There are no phone charging facilities at the event. We recommend bringing a small portable charger.

There are strictly no animals allowed into the event, except for assistance dogs. Please contact info@onthewaterfrontfestival.com if you have an assistance dog you need to bring to the event.

Extensive efforts have been made to minimise disruption to residents and we are working closely with Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police to ensure the event does not cause any issues for local residents.

However, if you have any questions please email info@onthewaterfrontfestival.com and someone will be able to assist.  

Please visit www.onthewaterfrontfestival.com/residents closer to the event for more information regarding road closure schedules and contact details for our Resident Liason team. 

On the Waterfront features an array of food and drink offerings serving everything from Poretti, Guinness, Somersby Cider, Brooklyn Special Effects Hoppy Alcohol free lager, sprits including Smirnoff vodka, Gordons Gin, Captain Morgans Rum, Nohrlund cocktails including Passion Martini, Mojito and Raspberry & Peach Collins, water, Pepsi, 7up and Red Bull to name a few!

You can expect a wide variety of food vendors on site, offering something for every craving—from chilli chicken and burgers to Chinese, Greek, pizzas, churros, and ice cream

There is a range of various food concessions on site, including outlets catering for vegetarian, vegan, Gluten free and other food intolerances.   If you have any specific requests, please speak to the food trader staff who will be able to help with allergen information.  Allergen sheets are also visible on all outlets.   

All tickets for On the Waterfront are digital/e-tickets. There will be no physical tickets posted out for this event.

If you have purchased your ticket via:

Ticketmaster – Tickets will be available to view via the Ticketmaster App, 48 Hours prior to the event.

Skiddle – Tickets will be available to download via the Skiddle App at 9am, 48 Hours prior to the event.

Ticketline - Tickets will be sent to you via email around 1 week before the event as an e-ticket.

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As per the festival terms & conditions, tickets are non-refundable.  We cannot advise on third-party ticket sales.

If you have purchased your tickets via Ticketmaster or Skiddle you can download your tickets via the app (48hrs before the event).

If you have purchased via Ticketline or Ticket Quarter we advise contacting your ticket agent directly who will be able to assist.

If you do not have your ticket on arrival at the event, head to the Box Office on the day, this will be located next to the entrance lanes and present your order reference number and valid photo ID. Providing your ticket has not already been scanned, your original ticket will be cancelled, and a replacement ticket will be issued.

N.B. On the Waterfront is digital tickets only (physical/paper tickets will not be issued)

We can only advise on tickets purchased from official ticket agents. We urge customers to not purchase tickets from unofficial outlets, social media platforms or auction sites as there is no way of confirming if the tickets you are purchasing are genuine, and we cannot assist if your tickets are not valid or fraudulent. Invalid or fraudulent tickets will be refused access to the show.

Please contact the agent you purchased your ticket from directly. Cream does not have access to ticket bookings so cannot assist directly with any ticket issues.  

We do not offer a Payment Plan scheme for On the Waterfront, however, each event offers More Ways To Pay, which include Buy Now Pay Later options with Klarna or PayPal. 

More Ways To Pay will be subject to individual credit checks. Terms and conditions Apply. https://www.klarna.com/uk/terms-and-conditions/

Ticketmaster

Skiddle

Ticketline

SeeTickets

You can download the app from the Apple App Store and the Android Google Play Store

Yes, the app is free of charge and contains no in-app purchasing capability.

On the Waterfront is easily accessible by Arriva Bus and is a short walk from Liverpool ONE Bus Station. (5 minutes) and a 14-16 minute walk from Queen Square Bus Station.

Adult single fares are capped at £2 in the Liverpool City Region until September 2025.

last full journey to West Kirby  * to Birkenhead Bus Station only

Plan your journey here or on the Arriva UK Bus App

Travel with Merseyrail and enjoy fast and frequent services to On the Waterfront. Liverpool Central, James Street and Moorfields stations are just a short walk away. 

Adult return tickets start from just £2.80. Alternatively, a Day Saver ticket allows for unlimited off-peak travel from £4.80 for one area or £6.40 for all areas. 

For information about travelling safely on our network, visit https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/travel-information/travelsafe/ and for general travel updates and information, visit merseyrail.org.

Moorfields Last Train Times

Please note: the services marked with '*' do not run on a Sunday.

Liverpool Central Last Train Times

Please note: the services marked with '*' do not run on a Sunday.

https://www.merseyrail.org/destination-merseyside/events/on-the-waterfront-festival/

For information about travelling safely on our network, visit https://www.merseyrail.org/journey-planning/travel-information/travelsafe/ and for general travel updates and information, visit merseyrail.org

Travelling to On the Waterfront by Taxi hasn't been easier, with Liverpool City Council taxi ranks located around the city centre.

More information on fares can be found here

There is no parking available around the Pier Head site and road restrictions will be in place.  We advise customers to use public transport where possible or alternative car park facilities located around the city centre. 

For all Accessibility information please click HERE https://www.onthewaterfrontfestival.com/accessibility