13 upcoming events in Southport
September 2026
Southport Fall Markets
Weekly Wednesday outdoor market in Southport town centre running from September through mid-November, featuring local traders and street food.
Great British Motor Show - Southport (Classic & Performance)
A classic and performance car show at Victoria Park with hundreds of cars, bikes, trade stands and a show arena.
British Musical Fireworks Championship 2026
Pyro-musical competition in Victoria Park where six teams choreograph fireworks to music across two evenings.
Southport Musical Fireworks Championship
Britain's biggest musical fireworks display returns to Victoria Park, Southport, with two nights of synchronised pyrotechnics and music.
October 2026
Southport Comedy Festival
Seventeen days of stand-up comedy in a heated marquee at Victoria Park, Southport, headlined by Jason Manford and Paul Merton.
Southport Comedy Festival 2026
The 15th annual comedy festival stages 17 nights of stand-up in a heated marquee in Victoria Park, opening with Jason Byrne.
Books Alive Southport
Reimagined literature festival during October half-term featuring storytelling installations, live performances and author-led workshops around Southport.
Books Alive! Literature Festival
A half-term family literature festival with storytelling installations, live performances and author-led workshops.
Classic Cars Rock n' Roll Cruise-In
Vintage and classic car show with rock and roll music on Southport seafront, held on Halloween weekend.
November 2026
Southport Christmas Light Switch-On
Annual festive celebration at The Grand, Southport, featuring the town's Christmas lights switch-on hosted by Regally Royal.
Southport Christmas Spectacular
Free festive family celebration in Southport town centre marking the start of the Christmas season, alongside the light switch-on weekend.
December 2026
Harry Styles Tribute Party Night
Christmas-themed tribute party night with a two-course meal and dancing to Harry Styles hits at The Bold Hotel, Southport.
Panto at The Atkinson
Family Christmas pantomime performances at The Atkinson arts centre in Southport town centre.