Monday 17 July 1961 | Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool
On 17 July 1961, The Beatles performed their 10th show at Litherland Town Hall in Liverpool. The venue held a special place in Beatles history: it was here, on 27 December 1960, that the group gave their legendary homecoming performance following their first trip to Hamburg ā a show widely regarded as the moment The Beatles first electrified a Merseyside audience with their transformed, Hamburg-hardened sound.
The Beatles played at Litherland Town Hall on 20 separate occasions between December 1960 and 9 November 1961.
Litherland Town Hall and The Beatles
The 27 December 1960 homecoming at Litherland Town Hall is one of the most celebrated nights in Beatles history. Returning from months of gruelling performances in Hamburg's Reeperbahn clubs, The Beatles took the stage and stunned the audience with a power and professionalism that set them apart from every other Merseyside group. Many who were there that night later described it as the moment they knew The Beatles were destined for something extraordinary.
Promoter Brian Kelly, who booked the group regularly at Litherland, was among the first to recognise their potential. The venue became one of the key stops on The Beatles' early Liverpool circuit alongside the Cavern Club, Aintree Institute, and Blair Hall.
The Beatles at Litherland Town Hall: Key Facts
| Date | Monday 17 July 1961 |
| Venue | Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool |
| Show number at venue | 10th |
| First appearance | 27 December 1960 (homecoming after Hamburg) |
| Last appearance | 9 November 1961 |
| Total appearances | 20 |
Litherland Town Hall, Liverpool ā one of the key venues on The Beatles' early Merseyside circuit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many times did The Beatles play Litherland Town Hall?
The Beatles played Litherland Town Hall on 20 separate occasions between December 1960 and 9 November 1961.
Why is Litherland Town Hall important in Beatles history?
Litherland Town Hall was the venue for The Beatles' legendary homecoming performance on 27 December 1960, following their first trip to Hamburg. The show is widely regarded as the moment The Beatles first electrified a Merseyside audience with their transformed, Hamburg-hardened sound.
When did The Beatles first play Litherland Town Hall?
The Beatles first played Litherland Town Hall on 27 December 1960, in a homecoming show after their first Hamburg residency that is considered one of the most important nights in their early career.
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