Liverpool’s brand new events venue, The Bramley Social at Bramley-Moore Dock, is set to host its first non-football event this summer as the Northern Soul All Festival takes over on Saturday 25 July 2026, running from 1pm to 11pm.
Headlining the all-day celebration is authentic 10-piece band The Signatures, joined by Lorraine Silver — one of the original queens of Northern Soul — in what organisers describe as a rare live appearance. Angelo Starr & The Edwin Starr Band are also on the bill, bringing the classic Edwin Starr sound to Merseyside.
Holding it down on the decks will be some of the scene’s most respected selectors. Neil Rushton and Simon Hunt will be spinning iconic Motown tracks from the ’60s and ’70s, with support from Sean Taylor and Alex Vanlee — a DJ line-up that should keep the dancefloor moving from early afternoon all the way through to closing time.
The venue itself is a stunning warehouse space on the old Terry’s Timber site, next to Hill Dickinson Stadium, and has already become a matchday institution for Everton fans since opening its doors in October last year. The Bramley Social features multiple bars serving local ales, craft beers and cocktails, along with a rotating selection of street-food vendors including The Lids & Co and The Bus Yard. The Northern Soul All Festival will make full use of both the vast indoor warehouse space and pop-up bars and entertainment areas outside.
Ryan Dillon, Events Manager at The Bramley Social, says the level of pre-event interest has been staggering. “I hadn’t realised just how big the Northern Soul scene still is until I realised we had a 100+ waiting list before tickets even went on sale, so this is going to sell out fast,” he said.
Dillon is clearly excited about what the day will offer: “It’s going to be a full-on day, celebrating the legendary music, with an amazing atmosphere — and a textured dance floor that’s just perfect for all that fast-paced footwork, and classic spins, flips, and kicks!”
The festival marks a significant milestone for the venue as it broadens its offering beyond sport. “This stunning space will be open throughout the week — and the year — for entertainment, fun and food outside of football,” Dillon added. “We are so excited to welcome Northern Soulers to the city and introduce people to Liverpool’s new, premier events space, and to be part of bringing this once-derelict area of the city back to life. This is just the start of a catalogue of events and festivals taking place at the site across the summer period and beyond.”
Tickets for the Northern Soul All Festival are priced at £39.95 and are available now via Skiddle. Given the 100-plus waiting list that reportedly built up before tickets even went on sale, early booking is strongly advised. Get your tickets here.
The Bramley Social is located at 8 Fulton St, Liverpool L5 9TG. For more information, visit bramleysocial.co.uk or follow @bramleysocial on Instagram.
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