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Music venue · Liverpool, Inglaterra
Cavern Club
The music venue in a basement on Mathew Street where the Beatles played about 290 times between 1961 and 1963, rebuilt near the original site, with live music every day.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Cavern Club
The Cavern Club is a music venue in a basement on Mathew Street in central Liverpool, opened in 1957 as a jazz club. It soon began hosting rock bands from the city, and it was there that the Beatles played about 290 performances between 1961 and 1963, often at lunchtime. In November 1961 Brian Epstein saw a show at the Cavern and became the band's manager.
The original club closed in 1973 and was buried during construction work. In 1984 it was rebuilt a few metres away, using many of the original bricks, with the same brick-arched design, a stage at the back and a low ceiling. Today it has live music every day, with Beatles cover bands and other acts, and walls covered in signatures and photos.
Mathew Street, a narrow pedestrian street, has become a pilgrimage site for fans, with a statue of John Lennon leaning against the wall, the brick wall bearing the names of artists who played at the Cavern, and several pubs such as the Grapes, frequented by the band. The street is busy at night and on weekends.
During the day the club usually opens for visits, and at night there are shows with paid admission at some times. Check the schedule and the minimum age requirement for evening sessions.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour during the day; a whole evening for a show.
Best time
In the early afternoon, to see the club with fewer people and live music, or at night for a show. In August, the international Beatles week fills Mathew Street.
How to get there
It's on Mathew Street in central Liverpool, about a 10-minute walk from Lime Street station and 5 minutes from Moorfields station.
Tip
Take the photo with the John Lennon statue on Mathew Street and look for the wall with bricks bearing musicians' names. During the day, the entrance is usually quieter than at night.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Cavern Club
Is the Cavern Club the same place where the Beatles played?
It's a 1984 reconstruction a few metres from the original site, using many of the old bricks and the same layout.
Is there live music?
Yes, every day, with bands covering the Beatles and other artists. Check the schedule.
How many times did the Beatles play at the Cavern?
About 290 times, between 1961 and 1963.