The Floral Pavilion in New Brighton will host three major music acts over five days in November 2026. The theatre, on Marine Promenade, regularly stages theatre, comedy, live music, family shows and entertainment, with dozens of performances scheduled before the end of the year, including the return of its family pantomime.
Hugh Cornwell's final solo acoustic tour
Hugh Cornwell, lead singer and principal songwriter of The Stranglers, will present an intimate evening of songs, stories and a live Q&A on Thursday, November 12. The London-born musician wrote or co-wrote some of the band's biggest songs, including 'Golden Brown,' 'Peaches,' and 'No More Heroes'. After leaving the band in 1990, he pursued a solo career and has released ten albums.
Speaking ahead of the show, he said: “I’m not sure how much longer I can continue to perform, and so this will be my final solo acoustic tour.”
China Crisis bring Warped Tour to Wirral
Merseyside band China Crisis will bring their Warped Tour to the venue on Saturday, November 14. The show celebrates four decades of music, described as "a testament to a band still in full creative stride". Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon formed the band in Kirkby in 1979, peaking at no.9 in the UK Singles Chart with 'Wishful Thinking'. Their other hits include 'Black Man Ray,' 'King in a Catholic Style' and 'Christian'.
Echo & The Bunnymen add extra date
Echo & The Bunnymen will perform at the Floral Pavilion on Monday, November 16, after announcing an extra date to their UK tour. The Apples For Isaac Album Tour celebrates the band's 13th album and follows 2014's Meteorites and the 2018 compilation The Stars, the Oceans & the Moon.
The description reads: "An untouchable voice singing lyrics that could well be poetry from the stars, set against a musical backdrop capable of levitating listeners without warning – Apples for Isaac is a monumental return from Echo & The Bunnymen." The band formed in Liverpool in 1978, with hits including 'The Killing Moon,' 'Lips Like Sugar' and 'Bring On The Dancing Horses'.
The shows are not connected. More information about each performance is available on the Floral Pavilion website.
