Liverpool all-dayer So Long, Good Friday have revealed the first wave of artists for their sophomore edition, with headliners including Maruja, Gurriers, and Mary in the Junkyard.

After the success of their inaugural event in 2026, So Long, Good Friday returns next spring, showcasing a genre-blurring lineup of the finest new and upcoming artists, from international talent to local stars on the rise. Taking place in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, their sophomore all-dayer will feature headline sets from Mancunian noise-jazz outfit Maruja, Dublin post-punk favourites Gurriers, and indie-rock world-builders Mary in the Junkyard.

Brummie duo GANS will also return for this year’s edition, while second-wave emo enthusiasts Tooth and melodic genre-hopper SOFY fill out the headline slots. Alongside the headliners, there are countless gems to be discovered amidst So Long, Good Friday’s first wave. The announcement also includes Cardiff’s most charming indie-rockers Casual Smart, Manchester’s hypnotic alt-rockers Shaking Hand, computer drum orchestra Truthpaste and Brighton slowcore outfit Glasshouse Red Spider Mite.

Bleach Estate, Courds, Ferguson Hi-Fi, Half Smile, M. Woodroe, London Concrete, Mindsigh, Sex Mask, Pyncher, Spanish Horses, The Slow Country, Wyatt, and Your Mate’s Ex have also been announced as part of the first wave, which spans Aussie alternative, Glasgow garage-pop, underground Manchester dance-pop and more. The full lineup so far can be found below, more artists are still to be announced.

So Long, Good Friday’s first outing in 2026 was praised by band and punter alike, receiving love for its energy, its emphasis on new music, and its accessibility. It also earned praise from the press, with Northern Exposure terming it “a turnaround moment for the city”, while The Indie Scene deemed it a “roaring success.” This year promises more of the same.

“After the roaring success of our first edition, which exceeded all our expectations, we’re back in

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