Duration
1h 30m
Best Time
Evening
Entry
GBP 8-15 - Verified Apr 2026 ✓
Minimum Age
18+
About Cavern Club
The Cavern Club on Mathew Street is the most significant live music venue in rock and roll history. The Beatles played here 292 times between 1961 and 1963, and the club was the incubator for the sound that became Merseybeat. The original club was demolished in 1973 when the Merseyrail underground was extended; the current club, which opened in 1984, was built using 15,000 of the original bricks and reconstructs the original layout: the low brick barrel-vaulted ceiling, the original stage position, the narrow entrance steps down from street level. Entry during the day is free. Live music runs from noon daily, seven days a week: the schedule is posted on the website and covers Beatles tribute acts, original bands, and solo performers. The evening shows (from around 7 PM) sometimes have a cover charge of GBP 2-5. The Wall of Fame outside the club lists every act that played the original Cavern. The Cavern Quarter around Mathew Street has several other music venues and bars, making it the best area for an evening out centred on live music.
Insider Tips
Free entry during the day, live music from noon daily. Evening shows GBP 2-5. The lunchtime sessions (noon-3 PM) are the least crowded and give you time to look at the original brickwork and the stage layout properly. The bar downstairs serves reasonably priced drinks by Liverpool city centre standards. The Wall of Fame on Mathew Street is worth reading: the names trace the complete Merseybeat era.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
8, 10 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE, UK
Neighborhood
Cavern Quarter & City CentreFrequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 1h 30m. Evening visits offer a different atmosphere with softer light.
Cavern Club is in the Cavern Quarter & City Centre neighborhood of Liverpool. The address is 8, 10 Mathew St, Liverpool L2 6RE, UK. The area is well-served by metro.
Yes, entry is free. There may be optional paid exhibits or activities, but the main experience costs nothing.
Evening visits offer a unique atmosphere. The light is softer, crowds thin out, and the experience feels more intimate.
