CBBC Summer Social is the BBC’s biggest ever kids event, aimed at 6-12 year olds and their families, and featuring international music acts including Union J, HRVY, Johnny Orlando, Matt Terry and Mackenzie Ziegler.

Tickets go on general sale at 9am on Thursday, 29 March and for there will be a special one day sale for Liverpool postcodes only on Wednesday 28 March.

Taking place at Croxteth Hall in Liverpool over three days from 3-5 August, CBBC Summer Social is the biggest live event ever undertaken by CBBC.

There will be appearances from CBBC stars including Hacker T Dog, Sam and Mark, Naomi Wilkinson, Ben Shires and many more.  

All around Croxteth Country Park visitors will be treated to immersive activity zones, theatre shows, interactive art workshops and live appearances from the most popular children’s authors. Outdoor sporting activities are hosted by Liverpool Football Club’s official charity – LFC Foundation and Everton in the Community with Everton Football Club.

Musical experiences include Opera North and Royal Albert Hall. 

The event is being organised in partnership with Liverpool City Council and forms part of Liverpool 2018 – a year of projects marking a decade since Liverpool was European Capital of Culture.