Museum of Liverpool confirms huge exhibition celebrating 70 years of The Cavern Club

The exhibition will arrive at the museum in 202710:33, 16 Jul 2026Updated 10:34, 16 Jul 2026A new exhibition celebrating 70 Years of The Cavern Club is set to open in Liverpool. In 2027, the history of one of the world’s most iconic live music venues will be shared in a new exhibition that charts its rise from a post-war jazz club in a Mathew Street cellar, to global cultural phenomenon and the thriving live venue it is today.‌The Cavern Club is internationally recognised as the birthplace of The Beatles and developing the defining sound of Merseybeat.‌Founded by Alan Sytner as a jazz venue, the club first opened on January 16, 1957 and quickly attracted musicians such as Acker Bilk and Johnny Dankworth.‌The basement stage was home to local emerging talent, including Ringo Starr, playing d