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✈️How to get to On The Waterfront
Planning your trip to On The Waterfront? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL), about 12 km from the venue.
- Allow about 17 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Liverpool or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near On The Waterfront
Accommodation near the On The Waterfront site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Liverpool, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Liverpool.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near On The Waterfront
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around On The Waterfront. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Liverpool and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
On The Waterfront 2026: Indie Rock in Liverpool
On The Waterfront transforms Pier Head in Liverpool from June 17 to 20, 2026 into a stage celebrating British indie rock and Britpop heritage. Facing the waters of the Mersey, this urban festival brings together alternative rock scene legends and local Liverpool talents. The event embodies the creative spirit of the city that gave birth to the Beatles, in a festive and popular atmosphere.
The headliner features Paul Weller, icon of Britpop and British mod revival, legendary figure who has been through The Jam, The Style Council and a prolific solo career. Irish band Snow Patrol brings their alternative rock and post-Britpop anthems that marked the 2000s.
The Liverpool scene is illustrated with Red Rum Club, band fusing indie rock, power pop and noise pop influences. The event also hosts Cream Classical, orchestral project reinterpreting classics from British rock and club culture.
On The Waterfront celebrates Liverpool's musical soul, from Britpop heritage to the new indie rock generation. Four days of riverside concerts, combining nostalgia and discoveries in the British singer-songwriter and pop rock spirit. An essential meeting to experience the creative energy of northern England's alternative rock scene.
