2ube Xtra 2026
Liverpool’s biggest free music festival is back and better than ever for 2026, with an amazing lineup of over 50 student artists performing this year.
The festival and conference are running from April 17th through May 2nd, with additional performances on May 8th. Shows take place across multiple stages throughout LIPA featuring incredible performances from the student body, fantastic networking opportunities for students and young industry professionals, and an amazing way to celebrate 30 years of making performance possible.
MAINSTAGE LINEUP
PERFORMANCES ACROSS THE PAUL MCCARTNEY AUDITORIUM AND THE SENNHEISER ATRIUM
Friday 17/4 Chloe Aaliyah | IMAN
Monday 20/4 Connie Kate | rebexa | PEVOVA| Alba FM
Tuesday 21/4 Sophia Criddle | Thea Moen | Heather McCorckle | ISSIE
Wedsnesday 22/4 La Jiba | Fifi Tal | Scarlett Rosetta | Ilsa
Thursday 23/4 Baglo | Spotless Mind | Jamie Beth | Lila Holler
Friday 24/4 Owen Doherty | Spaghetti Western | Frida Solveig | Roscoe Street
Saturday 25/4 Maggie Storm | Sofia Hidalgo | Domestic Partners | Milhouse | The Tusks | TERE! | Mariona Mir
Monday 27/4 Andrea Bye | On_Poem | Maya McConnell | Heather Dolly Jones
Tuesday 28/4 Joseph O’Brien | Rachel Dawson | Kit Coldstream | Dan Napper
Wednesday 29/4 Emily Keightley | Maggie Mae | Emily Rhodes | Millie Ady
Thursday 30/4 YÒSÓLÁ | Fat Baby | Shooting Silver | Laventum
Friday 1/5 Amelia Lummis | Colourwash | Blue Like Violet | The Double Nines
Saturday 2/5 Broadsheet Speak | Colin Grifis | SPLINT-R
Friday 8/5 The Nocturnal | Alice Jacobson (2ube Takeover Stage Canteen)
Free tickets available here:
Not suitable for young audiences.
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OUR LOCATION
The Paul McCartney Auditorium and the George Harrison Workshop Studio are accessed via our Mount Street entrances.
By Train
We are a 15-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street and Liverpool Central train stations.
Timetable information is available at www.nationalrail.co.uk or by ringing 03457 484 950.
By Bus
For bus timetable information from various parts of the city and for a journey planner, please visit www.merseytravel.gov.uk or ring Traveline on 0871 200 2233.
From the M62
At the end of the motorway, follow the signs for the city centre and then for the cathedrals.
At the Metropolitan Cathedral, turn left, head along Hope Street towards the Anglican Cathedral, and then turn right on to Upper Duke Street.
LIPA is on your right-hand side.
Car Parking
Pay and display parking is available on many nearby streets including parts of Mount Street, Pilgrim Street, Hope Street and Rodney Street (please check signage, as some bays are reserved for resident permit holders).
This on-street parking is currently free after 6pm, or at all times for Blue Badge holders.
Additional parking for Blue Badge holders is available in our lower car park, which is accessed via Pilgrim Street. These spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
For sat navs, LIPA’s postcode is L1 9HF.
Additional information on local car parks is issued with booking confirmations.