Thursday 19th and Saturday 21st February mark Halton’s first Music Trains of the year running in partnership with North Cheshire Community Rail Partnership for Culture26 – you definitely don’t want to miss them!
Hop onboard the Northern Rail service for a live acoustic performance from Pete Bentham and the Dinnerladies and The Dock Yard Trio, bringing feel-good music straight to your journey as you travel between Widnes and Liverpool.
Just buy a return train ticket, hop on with our musicians at Widnes Station, travel to Liverpool Lime Street, enjoy a day in the city or take the return journey with them for another round of entertainment.
Dates:
Thursday 19th February 2026 Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies Acoustic Show
Pete Bentham & the Dinner Ladies are known for their unique ‘Kitchencore’ sound…witty and poignant songs of Northern, working class life. They have done hundreds of shows and festivals across the UK and Europe and their latest album ‘Art, Religion & Chocolate Biscuits’ was voted among the 2025 Albums of The Year.
Saturday 21st February 2026 The Dock Road Trio
From 50’s swing to contemporary pop and all things in between. Guaranteed to play some of your absolute favourites.
Train Times:
From Widnes Station: departing 10:53 and 14:53
From Liverpool Lime Street Station: departing 11:56 and 15:56
Price: Return rail ticket. The music is free!
The Music Train will return to Halton in May half term with two more acts travelling from Runcorn to Chester!
To make your day an even bigger adventure, why not explore the brand-new Beyond the Tracks heritage music trail as well?
Starting at either Runcorn or Widnes Station, follow the 4.6 mile route to uncover Widnes’ influence on global music culture across 17 iconic locations. Featuring stories from The Stone Roses’ iconic Spike Island concert, The Beatles, Girls Aloud, Freddie Mercury and much more. Just scan the QR codes along the way to hear each story, voiced by Lee Wylding from The Fra North, with a very special appearance from Melanie C.
https://visithalton.co.uk/beyond-the-tracks/
For all the latest information visit Culture 26: Celebrating Halton-Made Creativity | Visit Halton