Get ready for a busy August ahead in Southport – here are some of the superb events that families won’t want to miss!
Look out for Southport Flower Show, where Southport residents can save a huge £11 on tickets; the return of Southport Air Show; the nine-day Southport Arts Festival; a very special Charity Match at Southport Football Club; and more 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
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 – 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
5 – 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
6 – Seaside Special Double Bill
Call into Southport Bijou Cinema this August for a Seaside Special!
Beginning at 2.30pm on Saturday 9th August 2025 they will screen Bill Forsyth’s classic LOCAL HERO, in which an American oil company fixer is sent to Scotland to buy up an entire village to build a refinery. Of course, the company man finds himself having a change of heart… in this beautifully seaside, heartwarming and funny story.
In stark contrast, they will follow this with the terrors of the sea, complete no doubt with the sounds of chirping seagulls outside the Bijou!
In THE LIGHTHOUSE, Ephraim Winslow arrives as a lighthouse keeper to assist an elderly supervisor, Thomas Wake. But as days pass, Winslow is haunted by strange and mysterious visions….
If purchasing the SEASIDE SPECIAL ticket, you will get to see both films for a reduced price… as well as a tray of fish and chips delivered from The Swan restaurant in between!
Visit: Southport Bijou Cinema – Classic Films Old & New and Independents
7 – Southport Flower Show
(14-17 August 2025), Victoria Park, Southport, PR8 2BZ
The four-day extravaganza dedicated to all things flora and fauna is back!
As Southport’s longest running event, the Southport Flower Show attracts more than 55,000 visitors over four days and is the largest independent flower show in the country.
With inspirational show gardens and spectacular floral displays, nature-lovers will be in their element as they revel in the beauty of the environment and enjoy live music and entertainment from the day.
Expect to see some familiar faces as celebrity guests, such as Bake-Off winner, Nancy Birtwhistle, and This Morning’s Phil Vickery, as well as TV chefs cooking live at the pop-up village.
Cost: Just £19 for Southport PR8 / PR9 residents (a saving of the £30 gate price on the day) if bought from local venues including: The Atkinson; Wayfarers Arcade; Waterstones bookshop, Chapel Street; Checkers of Churchtown; The Lions Shop, Ainsdale; Busy Bodys, Birkdale.
Children under 16 go free!
Read more: Southport Flower Show
8 – One Night in Old Hollywood
An Evening of Cabaret, Magic, Music, Comedy & Dancing
Saturday 16th August 2025 , 7pm-11pm
Step back in time and experience the glitz and glamour of the golden age of Hollywood at One Night in Old Hollywood — a dazzling evening of cabaret-style entertainment set in the elegant Summer Pavilion at Southport Flower Show.
Enjoy for an unforgettable night filled with live music, spellbinding magic, laugh-out-loud comedy, and dancing, all inspired by the timeless charm of classic Hollywood. From the red carpet arrival to the final encore, you’ll be transported to a world of vintage elegance and showbiz sparkle.
Your ticket includes:
A welcome drink on arrival
️Beautifully curated sharing food boards
A full evening of top-class entertainment
A donation to two incredible charities: Bebe’s Hive and Elsie’s Story
Dress to impress and prepare for an evening of indulgence, nostalgia, and joy — all in support of two heartfelt causes.
Tickets are limited — secure your seat in the spotlight today!
Visit: Buy tickets – Enhance Events
9 – Murder Mystery – Curtain Call
Murder Mystery Night – Curtain Call
The Bold, Southport
Saturday 16th August 2025, 7pm
£35 per person – includes 3-course meal and a glass of prosecco on arrival
The spotlight is on… but not everyone will make it to the final act.
Step into the world of theatre, secrets, and scandal as The Bold transforms into a gripping crime scene for “Curtain Call” – an interactive murder mystery evening where you become part of the drama.
️Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal
Toast the night with a glass of prosecco on arrival
Uncover clues, question suspects, and piece together the truth
A fully interactive live show with plenty of twists, turns, and suspicious characters
Perfect for amateur detectives, theatre lovers, and anyone up for a thrilling night out with a killer twist!
Visit: What’s on in Southport, Hotel Events & Entertainment – The Bold Hotel Bar & Grill
10 – Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
Little Theatre Southport
19th-23rd August 2025
Ian Fleming may be best known for Bond, but he brought all the glorious gadgetry and thrilling villains to his novel about the inventor Caractacus Potts who is a single father to his two children, with some help from his eccentric father. When the children are returned home by sweet factory heiress Truly Scrumptious the two initially clash, but are brought closer as they embark on an adventure in their fantasmagorical flying car.
Visit: Little Theatre Southport – Southport Dramatic Club
11 – S&Beer Festival
Southport and Birkdale Sports Club is looking forward to welcoming families back for its much-anticipated S&Beer Festival this August!
This popular event will take place at S&B on Trafalgar Road in Birkdale, Southport, from Friday, 22nd August 2025 through to August Bank Holiday Monday 25th August 2025.
There is plenty for people of ages to enjoy with dozens of different beers; superb live entertainment; cricket matches; and much more besides.
Event organiser Chris Firth said: “We’re really excited about this year’s S&Beer Festival, which keeps getting better every year!
“It’s become a really popular event, with tickets on sale now from our website at; https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/sandbeerfest
“Last year over 2,000 people came to the festival, and we’re expecting even more this time. “There’s always a great atmosphere at S&B.”
12 – An Enchanted Party With Belle & Friends
An Enchanted Afternoon with Belle & Friends!
The Grand | Monday 25th August 2025 | 12pm-3pm | ️ £10 per person
Calling all little princes, princesses, and daydreamers!
Get ready for a magical afternoon of sparkle, songs, and fairy-tale fun as Belle, Beast, and the ever-charming Lumière invite you to a one-of-a-kind enchanted party at The Grand!
This isn’t just any event — it’s a full-on fairytale adventure filled with music, laughter, and memory-making moments.
Here’s what’s in store:
Live Performances – Sing along with Belle and cheer on your favourite characters as they light up the stage with songs and stories you know and love!
Fun & Games – Magical party games to keep everyone smiling from ear to ear
Prince & Princess Training – Learn how to twirl, bow, and curtsy like true royalty (tiaras optional but encouraged!)
Meet & Greet Magic – Snap magical photos with Belle, Beast, and Lumière—perfect for making those fairytale memories last forever!
Dress-Up Encouraged! – Come in your best royal outfit, whether you’re a brave knight, a sparkling princess, or a dancing teacup!
This event is perfect for kids, families, and anyone who believes in a little happily-ever-after.
️ Only £10 per person – a royally good deal for an afternoon packed with fun!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the magic—book your tickets today and let the fairytale begin!
Visit: An Enchanted Party With Belle & Friends – The Grand
13 – Southport Air Show
(30th – 31st August, 2025)
Victoria Park, Southport, PR8 2BZ
Get ready for a thrilling weekend packed with high-flying excitement at the Southport Air Show 2025!
While the skies will be filled with jaw-dropping aerial displays, there is plenty to enjoy on the ground too. From flight simulators to exploring static aircraft and military vehicles, there is something for everyone.
Whether you are young or old, this perfect family day out will offer you a mix of adventure, education, and awe-inspiring performances.
Cost: £12 for general admission/ under 16s go free. Parking is £10 per car payable on the day.
Read more: Southport Air Show
14 – Community & Cohesion Fair
Wayfarers Arcade, Lord Street, Southport
Saturday 30th August 2025
1pm-4pm
Organised by Southport African & Caribbean Heritage Association
Join us for an exciting day of cultural celebration at the Community and Cohesion Fair!
Experience the richness of African and Caribbean
traditions with vibrant market stalls, delicious food, and engaging activities.
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