Welcome to August – and a busy weekend ahead! There is loads to enjoy this Saturday and Sunday, including the much-anticipated Charity Match at Southport Football Club to raise funds for the Southport families, the start of the nine-day Southport Arts Festival and more.
1 – Southport Arts Festival
Southport Arts Festival launches this weekend, with nine days packed with fun events for families.
There’s lots to enjoy at venues across town, including Southport Market, The Grand, Bijou Cinema, the Lord Street Bandstand, local bars and more.
This brand-new, community-led festival takes place from Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 10th August 2025.
The festival is led by Tony Wynne, Suzy Walker and Andrew Portersmith MBE, who have worked tirelessly to put together a diverse and inclusive This year’s festival is intended to be an annual event in the town’s calendar.
For tickets to events please visit: Southport Arts Festival event tickets from TicketSource
For more details on what’s on visit: (20+) Facebook
Saturday 2nd August:
12pm – 5pm: ‘Tides Out Presents‘ Showcasing new musical talent, Lord Street Bandstand
2:30pm: Pat the Painting Pig – Children’s theatre event, Southport Market, King Street
7.30pm: An Evening of Kate Bush – Southport Market, King Street
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Sunday 3rd August:
1pm: Pat the Painting Pig, Children’s theatre event. Southport Market, King Street
2pm – 4.30pm: Coopers Jazz Band & Singers – Coopers Bar, Leicester Street
7pm: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald, The Grand, Lord Street
2 – Antiques Fair
Asbridge Promotions present an Antiques Fair in Victoria Park in Southport on Saturday 2nd August and Sunday 3rd August 2025, between 10am and 4pm each day.
There is an indoor marquee with outdoor spaces available, with 200 traders.
Admission is £3 adults, children free.
For more information please visit:
https://carbootle.co.uk/?car-boot-sale=antiques-in-the-park
3 – Southport Disco Festival
SDF 7th edition is back at Adventure Coast Southport this Saturday (2nd August 2025).
Headlining the DISCO STAGE will be Glitterbox regular Young Pulse and Southport Weekenders Jimmy Allen, alongside Midnight Riots Jaegerossa, SDF founder and Hot Gorilla Records boss Mark Pickup, as well as Cliff Barclay, Sean Benton & Paul Hollinshead.
On the SMILE CLASSICS STAGE will be have 90s royalty Shades Of Rhythm doing a live show, as well as Cream and Hacienda legend Allister Whitehead, alongside Miss Moneypennys Lady Parker, Woz Rimmer, Dominic Morris, Seani Mac and Ali Cunningham on percussion.
All the stages are nestled amongst the rides once again, which added to all the fun last year as this venue truly is a very unique setting for a rave.
Tickets are £25. Pre-party starts at 2pm.
Visit: Tickets: Southport Disco Festival 7 | Southport Pleasureland Southport Sat 02 August 2025
4 – The Shankly Conspiracy Book Signing
Acclaimed football writer John Keith is unveiling his first ever novel at the Waterstones bookshop in Southport town centre this weekend – and he will be there with a very special guest.
The former Daily Express football writer, an expert in covering Liverpool FC, Everton FC and football across Merseyside for many years, will be at Waterstones on Chapel Street from 1pm this Saturday (2nd August 2025) for a signing of ‘The Shankly Conspiracy’.
John, who lives in Southport, has written 33 books during his illustrious career, but this is his first novel.
It has been inspired by legendary Reds manager Bill Shankly, someone John knew extremely well.
Alongside John will be his close friend and Liverpool FC legend Ian Callaghan MBE.
Iam Callaghan holds the record for the most ever Liverpool FC appearances, playing 857 times for the Reds between 1960 and 1978, breaking into the first team just after the appointment of Bill Shankly as manager.
During his time there he won five League titles, two European Cups, two UEFA Cups, two FA Cups, plus more besides.
5 – Kids Fun Day at the Imperial
12pm-4pm, Saturday 2nd August 2025
The Imperial pub, Albert Road, Southport
Call in for a Kids Fun Day @ the Imperial.
They have plenty in store for you, with Pebbles and Treasures providing free crafts for the little ones, and Phil with PM Reptiles making an appearance (£2 per person entry).
With many craft stalls, face painters, glitter tattoos and balloons, they have a bit of everything for everyone.
6 – Charity Match
Southport FC is proud to host a very special Charity Football Match at Haig Avenue on Sunday 3rd August 2025, in support of the 24 families directly affected by the Southport tragedy last summer.
Organised in partnership with Southport Hesketh Round Table, this is more than a football match — it’s a powerful day of remembrance, unity, and fundraising.
The Round Table has already raised nearly £185,000 through their official GoFundMe and continues to support the families affected.
Much like Soccer Aid, this event will feature a star-studded line-up of celebrities, ex-professional footballers, and local legends, all coming together for a meaningful cause. With live music, food and drink, family-friendly activities, and an electric atmosphere, it promises to be a memorable day for the whole community.
Kick-off is at 3pm.
Gates open early for live music, food, and pre-match fun.
Tickets: £10 Standing / £15 Seating – Buy Now
7 – Southport Seaside 10k
Hundreds of runners will race along the seafront in the Southport Seaside 10k.
The RunThrough event, which is raising money for Queenscourt Hospice, will start at 9am this Sunday 3rd August 2025.
A Queenscourt Hospice spokesperson said: “Not long until The Southport Seaside 10K! Have you registered yet? You can choose to run for Queenscourt Hospice.
“Join us on Sunday, 3rd August 2025 for a scenic 10K along Southport’s stunning seafront.
“Starting just outside Adventure Coast, the route takes you through the park before heading along Marine Drive – a fast, flat course perfect for PB chasers and first-timers alike!
“When signing up, don’t forget to select ‘Run for Charity’ and choose Queenscourt Hospice from the drop-down.”
You can sign up here: Southport Seaside 10k | 3rd August 2025
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