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SAVE THE DATE! It’s been a crazy decade, but on Friday 2nd - Monday 5th May 2025 we will be celebrating TEN YEARS of Smithdown Festival!

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SAVE THE DATE! Smithdown Weekender is back this October!

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Save the date!

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @Willowbankpub

The Willowbank have live music every night of the festival including Smithdown Road favourites The Left Backs. Saturday night they'll also be showing the Sport and Boxing before that evenings band get underway!

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @TinyRicksCafe

Tiny Ricks is going to be home to our festival fundraiser bar! Plus a whole weekend of DJs including local heroes Liquidation on Sunday night! PLUS if you want to grab some festival merch then this is the place to do it!!

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: The Barn

Live music and amazing mediterranean food? If that sounds like your perfect evening then make sure you visit The Barn. The Lotus Blossoms, Only Child and many more will be adding to the atmosphere.

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: The Tavern

The Tavern has entertainment kicking off at 9pm each night. Friday join Dylan Robers and his mellow acoustic set. Saturday you can expect eclectic bangers from Neildset and Adam Danger. Then round off the weekend with Keith Xander and some blues.

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: St Barnabas Church

On Friday night you'll be able to catch Guy Called Greg and Rachael Jean Harris alongside a dry bar.

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @seftonparkcc

If you're looking for fun for all the family then check out the outdoor family area hosted by the Cricket Club. There you'll find food stalls, market stalls and kids activities not to mention a LIVE WRESTLING show at 2pm on Saturday!!

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @handymanbrewery

Handymans have a boss lineup of local talent this weekend; Spilt, The Heavy North, Yammerer, Psycho Comedy, The Peach Fuzz and so many more! If you've got your finger on the pulse of Liverpool's music scene then this is the venue for you.

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VENUE HIGHLIGHT: Franks!

Live music, sports, DJs and even a funk and soul master class. Frank's have got an eclectic mix of incredible entertainment for you this weekend. Be sure to check it out!

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VENUE HIGHLIGHT: @defend_vinyl

Live music and Vinyls? If this sounds like a match made in heaven then make sure to swing by Defend Vinyl this weekend. On Saturday you can catch Silent Sleep, Ed Poole, Mark Magill, Puzzle from 4pm onwards!

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VENUE HIGHLIGHT: @blackcatliv

If you want your festival full of non-stop live music, DJ sets and great beer then this is the venue for you. Black Cat have 3 days packed with incredible acts like Boston Shakers, Salt the Snail, Gen and the Degenerates and The DSM IV.

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @TheBrooky

This infamous Smithdown hotspot is sure to be full to be bustling this weekend. The perfect place for freshers to grab a pint and get a feel for the area. Swing by to catch some of the action!

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @Chamber36Bar

Chamber 36, already known for their incredible pan asian food and cocktails, have even more on offer this weekend, with acts including Alchemy Trio (Friday) and Sandcastles (Saturday) there to soundtrack your evening.

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VENUE SPOTLIGHT: @BeanThere_Lpl

If you're looking for the more relaxing side of the festival then check out Bean There Coffee Shop. Enjoy a gorgeous cup of coffee and quality scran, while you take in an acoustic night on Friday and spoken word on Saturday.

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We’ll be honest, it’s been a massive struggle to get this going again this year. We are a non-profit community organisation, every penny we raise goes back into making this a great, safe event for all of you.

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@ScrtDrugAddict I love Rock n' Roll by Joan Jett or Hound Dog by Elvis....Nirvana’s version of Man Who Sold The World is a thing of beauty too!

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We've added an extra day to the All Out Garden Party! Tables now available for Friday 16th April - 12-4pm / 4.30pm-8.30pm

Grab yours here - https://t.co/HtToauqDOh