Liverpool, UK – March 2026 – The world-famous International Beatleweek Festival has been crowned Event/Festival of the Year at the Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards, recognising the festival’s global appeal and its vital role in celebrating Liverpool’s rich musical heritage.
This year’s Event/Festival of the Year category placed the public at the heart of the voting process, with the International Beatleweek Festival securing strong public backing before impressing the judging panel — a result that highlights the region’s deep love of music, culture and world-class events.
Read more about the award here
Organised by Liverpool’s leading tour operator Cavern City Tours, the annual International Beatleweek Festival celebrates the music of the most famous pop group the world has ever known. And it all happens in the place where it all began – Liverpool.
There is so much to do and see that you don’t need to be a Beatle fan to enjoy the festival, though it probably helps! This is truly an international event with bands from over 20 countries and fans from over 40.
As well as live gigs, there are exhibitions, memorabilia sales, guest speakers, video shows, sightseeing tours and a convention.
We offer packages which can include accommodation at our partnered city centre hotels and tickets to events.
If you would like to book for International Beatleweek please visit our sister website www.internationalbeatleweek.com
Check out our What’s On section or our festival website here for event listings.
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For a look behind the scenes at 2015s festival check out this video