Sunday 16 July 1961 | Blair Hall, Walton Road, Liverpool
On 16 July 1961, The Beatles performed at Blair Hall in Walton, Liverpool — their second appearance at the venue and the first of three consecutive Sunday shows played by the group for Peak Promotions.
Peak Promotions
Peak Promotions ran jive events at four northern England venues:
- Blair Hall, Walton Road, Liverpool
- Holyoake Hall, Wavertree, Liverpool
- David Lewis Club, Great George Place, Liverpool
- Columba Hall, Widnes
The Beatles performed at each of the Peak Promotions venues apart from Columba Hall.
Blair Hall
Blair Hall was situated on the second floor of the Co-operative building on Walton Road, Liverpool. The building was arranged across multiple floors:
- Basement: furniture store and pharmacy
- Ground floor: groceries and soft furnishings
- First floor: Co-op offices and banking services
- Second floor: Blair Hall
The entrance to Blair Hall was at the side of the building on Christopher Street. The building was later demolished and a supermarket was built on the site.
All 5 Blair Hall Appearances
The Beatles performed at Blair Hall on five occasions:
- 5 February 1961
- 16 July 1961
- 23 July 1961
- 29 July 1961
- 30 July 1961
Key Facts: 16 July 1961
| Date | Sunday 16 July 1961 |
| Venue | Blair Hall, Walton Road, Liverpool |
| Promoter | Peak Promotions |
| Show number | 2nd Beatles appearance at Blair Hall |
| Series | 1st of 3 consecutive Sunday shows for Peak Promotions |
| Total Blair Hall appearances | 5 (February – July 1961) |
Walton Road, Liverpool — the site of the Co-operative building that housed Blair Hall on its second floor. The building was later demolished and replaced by a supermarket.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where was Blair Hall in Liverpool?
Blair Hall was located on the second floor of the Co-operative building on Walton Road, Liverpool. The entrance was on the side of the building on Christopher Street. The building was later demolished and a supermarket was built on the site.
How many times did The Beatles play Blair Hall?
The Beatles performed at Blair Hall on five occasions: 5 February 1961, and 16, 23, 29 and 30 July 1961.
Who was Peak Promotions?
Peak Promotions ran jive events at four northern England venues: Blair Hall and Holyoake Hall in Liverpool, the David Lewis Club in Great George Place, and the Columba Hall in Widnes. The Beatles performed at all Peak Promotions venues except Columba Hall.
What other venues did Peak Promotions use?
Peak Promotions ran events at Blair Hall (Walton), Holyoake Hall (Wavertree), the David Lewis Club (Great George Place), and Columba Hall (Widnes). The Beatles played all of these except Columba Hall.
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