YAWN FEST 26
FUTURE YARD + YAWN STUDIOS PRESENTS
YAWN Fest is back at Future Yard with another all-day event celebrating the sonic world of YAWN Studios curated by Bill Ryder-Jones.
Off the back of their upcoming 5th album release ‘Hum‘, Swim Deep headline YAWN 2026. Their boldest record yet, a defiant cut of alternative rock: roaring with clouds of distortion that bring a bite and rawness to its chiming melodies. After a sold-out tour across Thailand and China and an unexpected lineup change, Hum is the band rejuvenated, sounding more confident than ever, maintaining their grassroots indie sound with sprinkling in nods to ‘90s grunge and alternative rock.
The Slow Country are a seven-piece band, each member with something to bring. Blending three guitars, bass, violin, keys, drums and rich vocal harmonies, the band fuse alt-folk warmth with alt-rock drive to explore themes of modernity, nostalgia, longing and fracture.
Wojtek The Bear – an indie pop band hailing from Glasgow.
Amy Scott Samuel – Liverpool-based alt-folk artist, with a tender, melodic + viseral sound.
+ PLUS MORE TBA
PIZZA KITCHEN
NAPOLI MEETS BIRKENHEAD
Made hot and fresh in-house each day, our pizzas use the best ingredients sourced from independent suppliers in Merseyside and beyond. The result is a classic Italian pizza handcrafted in Birkenhead, with a tasty new twist.
- All our pizzas are vegetarian and vegan friendly, available by the slice or a full 16″ pizza
- Kitchen open 3pm-9pm for this event. Usual opening hours are 5-9pm on Fridays + Saturdays, plus all show days
- Slice + A Pint deal available before 7pm on all show days
- View the full menu here
Get down early to take advantage of our amazing offers on pizza and drinks, and make sure you’re there to support the supports!
VENUE INFO
Future Yard is open every day from 10am – so you can stop by for a coffee or a pre-show drink in our bar area whenever you like. Our pizza kitchen is open on weekends and before every gig, 5-9pm.
The live room doors open at 4:00pm (this is separate from our bar area), and music starts shortly after. The bar is open after the show.
Future Yard Presents
YAWN FEST
+ SWIM DEEP
+ THE SLOW COUNTRY
+ WOJTEK THE BEAR
+ AMY SCOTT SAMUEL
PLUS MORE TBA
Saturday 22nd August 2026
4:00pm doors
75 Argyle Street
Tickets £22.50 advance (+ booking fee)
Tickets available online in advance or in person at the Future Yard Box Office.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We cannot issue refunds to under 16s who are not accompanied by