A key feature is an in-depth look at how Hamburg massively shaped The Beatles sound and look from 1960 to 1962, which ultimately laid the foundations for their global superstardom.
In that time, the band would notch up more than 250 nights of gigging and nearly 1,200 hours on stage in venues such as the Indra Club, Kaiserkeller, the Star Club and the Top Ten Club.
Some pivotal moments for the band are captured in detail, such as George Harrison’s letter to Cavern DJ, Bob Wooler in June 1961, where he explains how the band were signed up for their first record contract.
Harbour Cities-Global Stages has been created to celebrate Liverpool City Region’s role as the official partner of Hamburg’s annual port festival – Hafengebustag.
The exhibition also looks at the links Liverpool and Hamburg forged by the transfer of Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan to Hamburger SV in 1977.
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking at options to host the exhibition in the region this summer.