Invisible Wind Factory

You'll find this converted warehouse tucked away in the industrial stretch near the docks, where the Mersey meets proper underground culture. Inside, cavernous spaces with exposed brick and steel beams create the perfect backdrop for everything from sweaty techno sessions to experimental art shows and intimate gigs. The programming is properly eclectic – one night you're catching rising electronic acts, the next there's a contemporary dance performance or pop-up art exhibition. It's the kind of place that attracts Liverpool's creative crowd alongside serious music heads who appreciate the sound system and the fact that you can actually move without elbowing someone in the ribs.