The Quarrymen 70th Anniversary Homecoming at Quarry Hall, Liverpool

Join us for an intimate audience with the Original Quarrymen and Friends, for a 70th anniversary homecoming on the stage where it all began!

About This Historic Event

In late 1956, inside this very hall, a 16-year-old John Lennon stepped onto a stage for the very first time with his skiffle group, The Quarrymen. That single moment inside a South Liverpool school hall sparked a story that changed global popular culture forever.

Seventy years later, history returns to the place where it all began.

On Saturday, 28th November, original band members Colin Hanton (drummer) and Rod Davis (banjo) - the very band and schoolmates who stood alongside a teenage John Lennon on our stage in 1956 - are coming back to Quarry Hall. They will perform live once again and answer audience questions in an intimate live Q&A, exactly 70 years on.

Join us inside the authentic, historic Quarry Hall for The Quarrymen: 70th Anniversary Homecoming - an evening of live music, rare heritage, and shared emotion inside the very room, and on the very stage where it all started.

What to Expect

• 🎤 An Intimate Q&A & Live Performance: The original Quarrymen members and Friends return to Quarry Hall – John and Rod’s school, their namesake, and the first stage they played, to share personal memories, answer audience questions, and perform a live set of the seminal 1950s skiffle and rock 'n' roll tracks that birthed the Liverpool sound.
• 🏛️ The Return of the Quarry Bank Archives: Be among the first to witness iconic historical artefacts returning home after years on loan to the Beatles Museum - including John Lennon’s original school desk and vintage Quarry Bank registers.
• 🎥 Exclusive Never-Before-Seen Interviews: Experience the premiere of rare, archived interview footage featuring alumni, close friends, and music legends reflecting on the band's origins—including Rod Davis (The Quarrymen), Julia Baird (John Lennon’s sister), and world-renowned songwriter Guy Chambers.

Supporting the Next Generation

Following the overwhelming warmth and magic of our recent Lennon Sing-Along, this evening continues our mission to keep the musical spirit of Quarry Bank alive. 100% of event proceeds directly support education for current students at Calderstones School.

🎟️ Ticket Tiers & Event Options

🌟 VIP Seat & Table Package (Tables seat 5)

Experience the homecoming from the best seats in the house while enjoying exclusive early access to history.

• Reserved VIP Seat at a VIP Table: Front-row table seating right in front of the historic stage. To reserve an entire table, select 5 tickets.
• Exclusive Early Access (from 5:30 PM): Private 30-minute pre-show viewing of the John Lennon archives with our tour guides - including his original school desk and registers - before general doors open.
• Welcome Drink: Complimentary glass of prosecco, wine, or soft drink per guest upon arrival.
• Commemorative Souvenir: Commemorative 70th Anniversary souvenir for each guest.

🪑 General Admission/Upper Circle (Seated)

Enjoy a full evening of music, heritage, and history inside Quarry Hall.

• Standard Seated Admission: Unreserved seat in the main hall.
• Full Event Access: Entry to the intimate live Q&A with The Quarrymen, exclusive video premieres, and live performance.
• Archive Exhibition: Access to view the returned Quarry Bank school archives during intermissions.

🎓 Student & Community Ticket 

Keeping our heritage accessible to our local young people.

• Discounted Admission: Standard seating for current Calderstones School students, and local young people (Under 18).
• Full Event Access: Includes the live performance, Q&A, and archive viewing.

📋 Key Event Information

• 📅 Date: Saturday, 28th November 2026
• ⏰ Timings: VIP Doors: 5:30 PM | General Doors: 6:15 PM | Show Starts: 7:00 PM
• 📍 Venue: Quarry Hall, Calderstones School, Harthill Road, Liverpool, L18 5BS
• ♿ Accessibility: Fully accessible venue. Please contact us in advance if you require specific seating arrangements.
• 🎟️ Capacity: Strictly limited due to venue size and heritage requirements. Early booking is strongly advised.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ask questions, hear stories, and enjoy original music from John Lennon's first bandmates, as they return to the school where their friendships blossomed, and the Beatles story began.

The Original Quarrymen and Friends lineup features original members Rod Davis (guitar and vocals) and Colin Hanton (drums), joined by well-respected Beatles author and musician David Bedford (bass) and brilliant piano player Henry Lowe (keys) – son of the late great John Duff Lowe, original Quarrymen pianist.

Important Information

• Seating: General Admission (Seated & Standing options depending on ticket tier).
• Accessibility: Quarry Hall is fully accessible. Please contact the event team in advance if you require specific seating arrangements.
• Tickets: Due to the historic nature of this event and venue capacity limits, tickets are strictly limited and expected to sell out quickly.

Directions, Parking and Seating

• Entrance via the middle of Harthill Road, to the right side of Quarry Hall.
• Free parking is available in the car park and on Harthill Road.
• The venue is wheelchair accessible, however the upper circle is accessible via stairs only.
• Seating is not allocated (with the exception of VIP tables). Guests with upper circle tickets will be directed upstairs. For general admission tickets, there will be a small space for dancing should you wish to!

Any questions, please contact us at events@calderstones.co.uk

*Please note, tickets are non-refundable 7 days and less before the event.