Bootle Music Festival

18/09/2026

‼️ Exciting News ‼️

We are delighted to announce that The Christians will be performing on December 4th in the Lock & Quay Winter marquee as part of their 40th Anniversary Tour.

With hits like Harvest For The World and Ideal World, this promises to be a special and intimate gig 👌

Tickets are very limited. Get yours NOW using the link below 👇🏻
https://www.skiddle.com/e/42743409

The Christians

22/06/2026

🎶 WHY WOULD YOU STAY AT THE LOCK & QUAY?

Because Liverpool's world-famous music scene is right on your doorstep!!!

From intimate grassroots venues to iconic stages, some of the city's best live music venues are just a short train journey away from the Lock & Quay.

🎤 Catch a gig at the O2 Academy or M&S arena
🎸 Discover your next favourite band at Jacaranda, Arts Club or Quarry
🎭 Enjoy a show at the Empire Theatre or Philharmonic Hall
🎶 Head to District, Hangar 34, Camp & Furnace, Content and more!

Then when the night's over...
🏡 Stay somewhere comfortable
🚆 Hop on a direct train back to Bootle
💷 Avoid city centre accommodation prices
🍻 Wake up next to your favourite community pub
Liverpool's music scene. Bootle prices.

Why wouldn't you?!!

To secure the pub’s future, we are delivering a £1 million refurbishment project, which will create guest accommodation above the pub and a new kitchen for food, helping make the venue more sustainable while continuing to grow Bootle as the destination the community has worked hard to create.

Work has started - but we need YOUR help to raise an extra £30,000 for fixtures and fittings!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVR71Yy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Every donation - big or small - helps protect a place that belongs to the community and everything it delivers for Bootle.

Help us keep the doors open for the next 10 years and beyond.

19/06/2026

✨ WHY WOULD YOU STAY AT THE LOCK & QUAY?

Every year, local groups & our lovely Bootle community join us for two of Bootle's most unique cultural events:

🐉 Canal of Light – an illuminated flotilla of creativity, colour and community spirit lighting up the waterway. Working closely with local groups!

🔥 Big Bang! Return of the King – our spectacular Viking fire festival, bringing Norse legends, live performance, fire, music and unforgettable moments to the heart of Bootle.
(Big Bang 2026 tickets go on sale this September - we'll do a countdown!!)

These aren't events you'll find anywhere else!

Community-led.
Family-friendly.
Right on our doorstep.

So if you're planning to visit Liverpool, why not stay somewhere that offers more than just a bed for the night?

🏡 Stay at the Lock & Quay.
🎭 Experience Bootle's culture.
❤️ Be part of something special.

To secure the pub’s future, we are delivering a £1 million refurbishment project, which will create guest accommodation above the pub and a new kitchen for food, helping make the venue more sustainable while continuing to grow Bootle as the destination the community has worked hard to create.

As all of you regulars will have been able to see - work has started! But we need YOUR help to raise an extra £30,000 for fixtures and fittings!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVR71Yy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Every donation - big or small - helps protect a place that belongs to the community and everything it delivers for Bootle.

Help us keep the doors open for the next 10 years and beyond.

Why wouldn't you?!

Bootle Canoe & Outdoor Club CIC Canal & River Trust Paddle UK The Halle O'Brien CIC Scrapyard Studios Sean's Place Bradbury Fields Galloways Liverpool Canoe Polo And Kayak Club-Friends of Allonby Wirral Vikings Start Creative CIC Julian Taylor

17/06/2026

🚆 WHY WOULD YOU STAY AT THE LOCK & QUAY?!

Why WOULDN'T You?!!

Because you DON'T need to stay in the city centre to be close to everything!
📍 Just 5 minutes' walk from Bootle Oriel Road Station
📍 Just 8 minutes' walk from Bootle New Strand Station
📍 Only 12 minutes by train to Liverpool Central

Whether you're visiting Liverpool, attending an event or concert, seeing family, travelling for work, or exploring the wider region, you can enjoy comfortable accommodation, free parking, great food and drink, and excellent transport links — all without city centre prices.

Stay local. Stay connected. Stay community-owned.

To secure the pub’s future, we are delivering a £1 million refurbishment project, which will create guest accommodation above the pub and a new kitchen for food, helping make the venue more sustainable while continuing to grow Bootle as the destination the community has worked hard to create.

Work has already started but we need to raise an extra £30,000 for fixtures and fittings – this is where YOU can help!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVR71Yy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Every donation - big or small - helps protect a place that belongs to the community and everything it delivers for Bootle.

16/06/2026

‼️‼️ Our Community Power Festival is this Saturday 😄😄‼️‼️

The tickets for this festival are free and snapped up pretty quickly 👏🏻

However, if your plans have now changed, we would REALLY, REALLY appreciate you returning any unwanted tickets to Skiddle for the many on the waiting list who would love them!!

It’s really simple……please log into your Skiddle account and go to My Tickets, select your order and chose the Cancel or Return Ticket option!!

‼️‼️Please also note we now have the fabulous Mexican Dogs playing now too 🥳‼️

Thanks everyone!

15/06/2026

WHY WOULD YOU STAY AT THE LOCK AND QUAY?!

Why WOULDN'T You?!!!🛶

Safe has been in Bootle for 20 years and over a decade ago, opened the Lock & Quay community-owned pub & gardens, where we began animating the canal side, bringing people together to canoe, create public artworks and enjoy great music!

We believe our canal is something to be enjoyed and cared for. Since 2018, we’ve proudly worked to enhance our stretch of the canal, helping to make our waterways cleaner, greener and more welcoming!

Regular FREE canoe clubs, canal clean ups & of course our annual Canal of Light event!

To secure the pub’s future, we are delivering a £1 million refurbishment project, which will create guest accommodation above the pub and a new kitchen for food, helping make the venue more sustainable while continuing to grow Bootle as the destination the community has worked hard to create.

Work has already started but we need to raise an extra £30,000 for fixtures and fittings – this is where YOU can help!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVR71Yy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Every donation - big or small - helps protect a place that belongs to the community and everything it delivers for Bootle.

Bootle Canoe & Outdoor Club CIC Canal & River Trust Paddle UK Bradbury Fields Galloways Liverpool Canoe Polo And Kayak Club-Friends of Allonby The L20 Hub Sean's Place Peloton Liverpool Start Creative CIC

13/06/2026

WHY WOULD YOU STAY AT THE LOCK & QUAY?!

Why WOULDN’T you?!

We Giveaway FREE festival tickets EVERY year!
Which reminds us…. For your chance to win a family ticket (4x entries) for this years Bootle Country Music Festival all you have to do is…

✅ Follow the Lock & Quay and Safe Regen
✅ Donate (any amount big or small!) - Link below!
✅ Share this post
✅ Tag who you’re bringing!

There will be 2 winners - one entry via Facebook & one entry via Instagram.
Winners will be selected & contacted on the 30th of June so you’ll have plenty of time to plan & get your cowboy boots ready!

Good luck……. 🤞

To secure the pub’s future, we are delivering a £1 million refurbishment project, which will create guest accommodation above the pub and a new kitchen for food, helping make the venue more sustainable while continuing to grow Bootle as the destination the community has worked hard to create.

Work is starting to repair the roof but we need to raise an extra £30,000 for fixtures and fittings – this is where YOU can help!
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/jyVR71Yy?utm_campaign=sharemodal&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=shortlink

Every donation helps protect a place that belongs to the community and everything it delivers for Bootle.

Help us keep the doors open for the next 10 years and beyond.

05/12/2025

Here it is.....
What's on in December in the Lock & Quay.....🎄

We've got boxing day live music as well as some new years eve fun!🥳

See you there⛄

18/11/2025

03/11/2025

✨ Join us for a magical evening at our Canal of Light! ✨

On Thursday, 13th November, SAFE Regeneration will host a dazzling illuminated boat procession along the canal, featuring paddlers from Bootle Canoe & Outdoor Club CIC, Bradbury Fields, Galloways, Halle's Hub, Sean's Place, Scrapyard Studios, and Friends of Allonby.

Join us at the Lock & Quay pub from 6pm, where the festivities begin with live music from the Liverpool Shanty Kings at 6:30pm on the canal-side. The glowing flotilla will set off around 6:45pm, journeying towards the Strand and back—expect radiant boats, lanterns, and perhaps even a special appearance from our very own Dragon!🐉

This FREE event welcomes everyone - bring your brightest lights and walk along the towpath with us. Plus, our pub and food van will be open for all your food and drink needs.
Don’t miss this unique community celebration—let’s light up the canal together! 🌟