On The Waterfront returns this week with alternative rock band Snow Patrol closing the festival on Sunday, June 21. Set against the iconic backdrop of Liverpool’s Pier Head, the event runs from Thursday, June 18 to Sunday, June 21.
Snow Patrol's Return to Liverpool
Snow Patrol headlines this year on Sunday, marking their long-awaited return and their first performance in Liverpool in over a decade. Since their 1998 debut, they have created major anthems including the timeless classic ‘Chasing Cars’, which was crowned the most-played song of the 21st century on UK radio in 2019.
Support Acts
Joining the bill are Liverpudlian indie-rockers Circa Waves, Belfast-born, Dublin-based Morgana, and the four-piece alternative indie-rock band from Bangor, Northern Ireland.
Snow Patrol Start Times and Last Entry
The event is open from 5pm until 11pm. Last entry is at 7.30pm. The Florentinas will perform at 5.30pm. Morgana is scheduled from 6.15pm until 7pm, followed by Circa Waves from 7.30pm until 8.30pm. Snow Patrol will hit the stage at 9.15pm and play until the festival closes at 11pm.
Snow Patrol Setlist
Judging by Snow Patrol's recent show at Stadspark in Groningen, fans can expect all their biggest hits and more. The setlist may change but recently included:
- Take Back the City
- Chocolate
- Called Out in the Dark
- Run
- All
- Crack the Shutters
- The Lightning Strike (What If This Storm Ends?)
- You Could Be Happy
- Love, I Guess (new song)
- Open Your Eyes
- Make This Go On Forever
- Shut Your Eyes
- Heal Me
- Chasing Cars
- You're All I Have
- Encore: What If This Is All The Love You Ever Get?
- Just Say Yes
Road Closures
Access to the Pier Head is no longer available for pedestrians from the Water Street, Mann Island and Royal Albert dock entrances. Road closures are in place from now until the end of the festival. The stage is under construction and access toward the George Parade area is blocked due to building works.



