Liverpool Cathedral is also organising a number of activities around the event.

Immediately after the final ringing, visitors will be able to enjoy performances from a local talent including MD Productions, Beatlife and the cathedral’s own Overcrofters.

There will be an exhibition of Andrew Brown’s Imagine portraits while the tower will be open shortly after the final performance.

The cathedral is also launching a competition – Putting the I into Imagine – aimed at young people aged 13 to 25 and in full time education, to encourage them to think about issues raised in the song.

Canon Dr Jeremy Duff said: “Imagine brings up many issues young people want to engage with - whether or not they believe there’s a heaven, how war affects modern life, is peace is realistic, what the ‘credit crunch’ might say about materialism and simply imagining their own perfect world in words, art or music.

“We’re also delighted to have the opportunity to raise money for the Alder Hey Imagine Appeal.”

The competition closes on June 14. For more details call 0151-702 7243 or contact kate. holcombe@liverpoolcathedral.org.uk