41 upcoming events in Southport · page 1 of 2
October 2026
Halloween Special: The Body Smugglers Murder Mystery
A Halloween-themed murder mystery dinner show at The Atkinson.
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.
The Haunting of Blaine Manor, Southport
A theatrical ghost/horror stage production at The Atkinson.
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
Susie Dent: Word Perfect, The Atkinson
The Countdown lexicographer delves into the curious origins of words and phrases in a witty talk at The Atkinson, ideal for language lovers.
The Crooners Christmas Special
Festive vocal-harmony concert at The Atkinson.
Murder Impossible: A Christmas Murder Mystery, The Atkinson
A festive whodunnit staged at The Atkinson, mixing seasonal fun with a classic puzzle for audiences who like to guess the culprit.
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.
Hugh Cornwell, The Atkinson
The former Stranglers frontman plays a live show at The Atkinson on Lord Street, a good night out for fans of punk and new wave.
Ray Quinn: A Swinging Christmas
Festive swing-music concert at The Atkinson.
December 2026
Grateful Fred's: Tim Edey, The Atkinson
An intimate gig in The Atkinson's Grateful Fred's series featuring multi-instrumentalist Tim Edey, a good option for roots and folk music fans.
Cinderella: Christmas Pantomime 2026, Southport
The Atkinson's family Christmas pantomime production of Cinderella.
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.
January 2027
ASDC: The Little Mermaid, The Atkinson
A stage production of The Little Mermaid by ASDC with multiple performances over two weekends at The Atkinson, aimed at families.
Showaddywaddy, The Atkinson
The 1970s glam-rock revival favourites play a Saturday-night show at The Atkinson, with plenty of crowd-pleasing hits.