THE Wombats are set to headline On the Waterfront 2025 on June 19 next summer.

The gig will be the Liverpool's  band's biggest ever hometown show.

The Wombats, consisting of Matthew ‘Murph’ Murphy, Tord Øverland Knudsen, and Dan Haggis, formed at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts and have been a staple of the indie rock scene since their 2007 debut.

Their music has continued to captivate audiences, with their latest album ‘Fix Yourself, Not the World’ hitting number one in 2022.

Their upcoming sixth album, ‘Oh! The Ocean’, is scheduled for release on February 21, 2025, with a UK Arena tour culminating in Liverpool.

Drummer Dan Haggis commented on their return, saying: "Hey Liverpool!! Think we’d forgotten about you?!

"As if!

"We’re so excited to announce that we’re playing a huge hometown show, back where it all began, on the 19th June 2025!

"The Mersey and Liver Buildings will provide the backdrop, we’ll provide the tunes.

"It’s going to be a special night full of new music from our upcoming 6th album and of course a load of old bangers…so grab yourself a ticket, polish up those dancing shoes and we’ll see you there!

"The ‘Bats."

The event, set against Liverpool’s waterfront, promises to be a highlight of the weekend.

Fans eager to see the band can sign up now for presale access which goes live at 10am on November 28, with general tickets available from 10am on November 29.

The weekend's other performances include The Wolfe Tones on June 20, Cream Classical Ibiza and the 50-piece Kaleidoscope Orchestra on June 21, and Sting on June 22.

The festival will take place at Pier Head, Liverpool.

On June 19, performances will run from 4pm to 11pm, with last entry at 8pm.

Tickets are priced from £42.50 plus booking fee.

The event is strictly for those aged 16 and over, and under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

A maximum of two children per adult is allowed, and valid photo ID is required for all attendees.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the On the Waterfront Festival website or authorised ticket retailers.