The Liverpool Beatles Museum has enjoyed a memorable summer, welcoming several special guests, supporting a new Beatles-inspired theatre production and celebrating eight years in the heart of Mathew Street.
Located inside a Grade II-listed building, the museum takes visitors through the story of The Beatles across three floors, with more than 1,000 rare and authentic items connected to the band.
Global Beatles Day founder visits Mathew Street
Among the museum’s recent visitors was Faith Cohen, founder of Global Beatles Day, who explored the collection alongside members of her family during a trip to Liverpool.
Faith created Global Beatles Day in 2009 as an annual celebration of The Beatles and the lasting influence the band has had on music, culture and people around the world.
The celebration takes place each year on 25 June, marking the anniversary of The Beatles performing ‘All You Need Is Love’ during the historic Our World satellite broadcast in 1967.
The occasion took on added significance in 2026, with The Beatles and Apple Corps officially recognising and supporting Global Beatles Day for the first time.
The museum team welcomed Faith and her family to Mathew Street and gave them the opportunity to discover the stories and memorabilia found throughout its extensive collection.
Cast of new Beatles play surprises museum visitors
Members of the cast of the new production Of All These Friends and Lovers also recently visited the Liverpool Beatles Museum to promote the upcoming show.
During their appearance, the cast met Beatles fans and surprised museum visitors, with some guests receiving tickets and exclusive discounts for the production.
Set during the height of Beatlemania in February 1964, the speculative play explores the relationship between John Lennon and Beatles manager Brian Epstein. Although the events portrayed are fictional, the production draws upon historical research and the documented circumstances surrounding both men.
Of All These Friends and Lovers will be performed at The Hope Street Theatre from Tuesday 25 to Saturday 29 August 2026 as part of Liverpool’s International Beatleweek celebrations.
Holly Johnson and Punky explore the collection
The museum also welcomed another major figure from Liverpool’s music history when Holly Johnson visited Mathew Street.
Best known as the lead singer of Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Holly toured the museum’s collection accompanied by his dog, Punky.
Punky proved just as popular with the museum team, with staff delighted to welcome them both and show one of Liverpool’s most recognisable music stars around the attraction.
The visit brought together two important chapters of the city’s musical story, from the worldwide impact of The Beatles to Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s international success during the 1980s.
Eight years of the Liverpool Beatles Museum
The Liverpool Beatles Museum has also recently marked its eighth anniversary, having first opened its doors on Mathew Street during the summer of 2018.
Since opening, the attraction has welcomed Beatles fans from across the world while continuing to share the stories behind its collection of instruments, stage clothing, personal letters, photographs and other original memorabilia.
Among the items on display are instruments connected to the band’s Hamburg years, John Lennon’s Sgt. Pepper medals, the white cello featured in Magical Mystery Tour and Paul McCartney’s bass amplifier.
The museum has thanked everyone who has visited, supported and followed its journey over the past eight years as it looks forward to sharing even more Beatles stories in the years ahead.
The Liverpool Beatles Museum can be found at 23 Mathew Street in Liverpool city centre.
You can book your tickets for the museum here.
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