Salt & Tar returns in August (Image: Liverpool Echo)

Nile Rodgers & CHIC have announced an additional date for next year's Salt & Tar Music Weekender following "exceptional demand". The Bootle-based festival, which returns in August 2026, will once again showcase major international artists alongside emerging local talent.

Previous years have seen industry heavyweights including Tom Jones, Status Quo, Billy Ocean, the Sugababes, The K’s and Ocean Colour Scene draw thousands of visitors. The latest headliner confirmed for 2026 is Grammy Award-winning and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Nile Rodgers, who will perform with CHIC.

A second date, Monday, August 17, has now been added after the first show sold out during pre-sale.

Announcing the news on Instagram, Salt & Tar said: "Du

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