Paul Weller will open the On the Waterfront festival in Liverpool on June 18, kicking off the four-day event at the iconic Pier Head. The festival runs from June 18 to June 21, featuring a lineup of punk-rock and mod legends.
Paul Weller's Performance
As one of the UK's most enduring and influential songwriters, Paul Weller brings a catalogue of hits from The Jam and The Style Council to his acclaimed solo career. He will be supported by Merseyside musician Miles Kane, known for hits like 'Come Closer' and 'Rearrange', and fast-rising Manchester band Arkayla.
Start Times and Last Entry
The event is open from 5pm to 11pm, with last entry at 7:30pm. Arkayla performs from 6:15pm to 6:45pm, Miles Kane from 7:15pm to 8pm, and Paul Weller is expected on stage from 8:30pm to 10:45pm.
Setlist Predictions
While the On the Waterfront setlist has not been confirmed, fans can expect hits from his recent show at The Piece Hall in Halifax. The setlist may change but included:
- Rip the Pages Up
- Precious
- Move On Up (cover)
- Come On/Let's Go
- The Weaver
- Strange Town
- Man in the Corner Shop
- Up in Suze's Room
- That Pleasure
- Hung Up
- Village
- Broken Stones
- My Ever Changing Moods
- Have You Ever Had It Blue
- Shout to the Top!
- Stanley Road
- You Do Something to Me
- Long Hot Summer
- Can You Heal Us (Holy Man)
- Out of the Sinking
- More
- Town Called Malice
- Peacock Suit
- Shadow of the Sun
Encore:
- English Rose
- All the Pictures on the Wall
- The Changingman
- The Eton Rifles
- Wild Wood
- Rockets
Road Closures and Access
Access to Pier Head is no longer available for pedestrians from Water Street, Mann Island, and Royal Albert Dock entrances. Road closures are in place until the end of the festival. The stage is under construction, and access toward George Parade is blocked due to building works.
