It’s the city that gave birth to The Beatles, inspired Gerry to ride that ferry, and spawned Bunnymen and Atomic Kittens. Now with all eyes – and ears – on Liverpool for the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest, a look into the BBC’s archives for a selection of performances from some of Merseyside’s biggest and best-loved musical stars.

The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium
2023
7.8/10

Bee Gees: One Night Only
1998
8.2/10

Taylor Swift: Reputation Stadium Tour
2018
8.2/10

Roger Waters: The Wall
2014
8.0/10

Yesterday
2019
6.7/10

Adele: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
2011
8.0/10

Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour
2024
7.7/10

Michael Jackson: 30th Anniversary Celebration
2001
8.0/10

Beastie Boys Story
2020
7.5/10

Apple Music Live: Lady Gaga MAYHEM Requiem
2026
8.3/10

The Beatles: Get Back - The Rooftop Concert
2022
8.0/10

Footlight Parade
1933
6.8/10

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping
2016
6.6/10

Whitney Houston: Live in Concert
1991
7.5/10

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
2022
7.0/10

Les Misérables: 25th Anniversary in Concert
2010
8.3/10

TAYLOR SWIFT | THE ERAS TOUR
2023
8.2/10

Whitney
2018
7.3/10

Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger
2026
6.9/10

Metallica: Through the Never
2013
6.8/10

Hans Zimmer & Friends: Diamond in the Desert
2025
8.2/10