Get ready for a BIG weekend coming up in Southport!
There are a huge number of exciting events taking place that you won’t want to miss including the new Coastal Jam music festival, the Southport Sprint Revival, the Southport Heritage Open Days, the 24 Yacht Race and more!
Here’s your guide to what’s on this Saturday and Sunday:
1 – Coastal Jam
A two-day festival of music and family fun is set to take over Southport town centre on Saturday 13th September and Sunday 14th September 2025.
The first Coastal Jam festival promises two fun-filled days of live music and family activities, with stages at the Town Hall Gardens, Market Street, and a host of performances at bars and venues across the town centre.
On Saturday 13th September Market Street will be transformed into a street party with an outdoor stage and festivities.
Kyle Shaw, Lucy Starr, Coopers Jazz Band and Clockwork Gibbons are set to perform, alongside a record fair, stalls, street performers, and activities at Southport Market.
Roaming brass band Sticky Lips will bring the party, taking their unique brand of high energy bouncing brass for a spin around the town centre on Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday 14th September, attention will be focused on the Town Hall Gardens, with a spectacular stage show taking place between 11am and 6pm.
CBBC stars Andy and The Odd Socks will kick off proceedings with a high-energy performance, before Mosh Tots entertain tiny rebels and mini moshers!
A line-up of talented bands and performers will then take to the stage throughout the afternoon, including bombastic 6-piece collective Kiki Music Collective, 80’s specialists Hello Felix, and local rockers Frank Flight Band.
There will be much more than music in the Town Hall Gardens, with food and drink from local traders and activity stalls for everyone to explore.
Visit: Your Southport | The Locals Guide to Southport
2 – Southport Sprint Revival
You might feel the need for speed when the thrilling Cataclean Southport Sprint Revival returns.
The only event of its kind in the north of England will take place with cars from across the eras racing in time trials along Marine Drive, next to Southport Beach, on Saturday 13th September 2025.
Speed limits for the road will be suspended for the day to enable competitors to record the fastest times possible.
Both free and VIP tickets must be booked here: Cataclean Southport Speed Sprint Revival 2025 Tickets, Sat 13 Sep 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
It’s a unique opportunity to see cars racing against the clock on the public highway.
There will be a VIP area near the start / end of the course, with tickets available for £10.
The action will take place along an extended 1,650m court with cars running in both directions along Marine Drive.
Media partners for the event are Liverpool Live Radio.
3 – Southport Heritage Open Days
People will be able to explore Southport’s rich history and some of the town’s most fascinating landmarks when the Heritage Open Days Festival takes place this September.
This popular annual event takes place from Friday, 12th September to Sunday, 21st September 2025.
There are a number of tours and visits already available, including historic hotels, churches, theatres, parks, museums, and more.
Every September, thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture.
It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are free to explore.
Visit: Homepage
4 – 24 Hour Yacht Race
Southport’s very own 24 Hour Race is back on Saturday 13th September and Sunday 14th September 2025.
It was named ‘Event of the Year’ at the prestigious Royal Yachting Association (RYA) Dinghy Show earlier this year, bringing national recognition to this spectacular endurance challenge on the Marine Lake.
This award is an incredible achievement for only the first year back after a break during the pandemic. The 2024 race marked the revival of this much-loved event, and despite the short lead time, 50 teams and over 600 competitors took to the water.
The recognition reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion of the West Lancashire Yacht Club (WLYC) team, the volunteers from sailing clubs across the UK, and the enthusiastic local community who helped bring the race back bigger and better than ever.
The event isn’t just for sailors – it’s a real spectacle for Southport residents, offering an exciting, free sporting event right in the heart of the town.
Visit: https://wlyc.org.uk/
5 – Stretch & Spritz
Join the second Stretch & Spritz event on Southport Pier from 10am on Sunday 14th September 2025 on Southport Pier.
Bring your mat, a friend and good vibes, and then relax with an Aperol Spritz or coffee and biscuits.
All proceeds go to Queenscourt Hospice.
The event is organised by Sharon from The Dairy Holistic Hub and Serena from Silcock’s Family Pier Restaurant.
The cost is £15 per person, with spaces limited.
There will be a raffle on the day too.
Book your spot via @thedairyholistichub
6 – Crooners
Saturday 13th September 2025
2.30pm and 7.30pm
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silliness and superb musical numbers with the outstanding 9-piece The Mini Big Band live on stage.
The show pays homage to some of the greatest Crooners of all time with a splendiferous injection of Britishness. Featuring humour, tap dance and some of the most quintessential songs from Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Matt Monro, Nat King Cole, Bobby Darin. Expect some Come Fly With Me, Fly Me to the Moon, Mack the Knife and many, many more…
Visit: Crooners – The Atkinson
7 – The Great British Motor Show
Great British Motor Shows will be at Victoria Park in Southport on Sunday 14th September 2025.
The stunning grounds of the Southport Flower Show will play host to a day of stunning cars and bikes.
Trade stands, autojumble plus show arena, food stalls and main displays will also be available.
Visit: New for 2025! Southport Classic & Performance Motor Show – Great British Motor Shows
8 – Bedroom Farce
Southport Dramatic Club
12th September – 20th September 2025
Little Theatre, Hoghton Street, Southport
Four couples, three bedrooms, one night (and the next morning).
This pacy and well observed play by the acclaimed Ayckbourn stands the test of time. Malcolm and Kate are hosting a housewarming party and have invited several friends including Jan & Nick and Susannah & Trevor; this is somewhat complicated by the romantic history of Jan and Trevor – something his parents Delia and Ernest reflect on whilst preparing to go out for their anniversary dinner.
During the course of the evening, nothing quite goes to plan, bringing insecurities and emotions and emotions to the surface with moving and amusing consequences.
Visit: Little Theatre Southport – Southport Dramatic Club
9 – Dan In Action
Dan In Action, a Solo Show by Daniel Adler
ArtHouse, 65 Eastbank Street, Southport
9th -27th September 2025
There are not very many practising artists in the North West who can boast their work also shares the walls with some of the most celebrated painters of the 20th century.
Daniel Adler, who has lived in Southport all his life, can make that claim after his artwork caught the eye of the renowned TV psychic and notable spoon bender, Uri Geller: “Daniel is brilliantly talented – I have an original piece of his artwork in my museum in Tel Aviv alongside Picasso and Warhol.”
No stranger to courting attention, Daniel, a graduate of Southport College of Art, also found favour with EastEnders’ actress, Patsy Palmer: “Daniel is very talented. I watched him draw a picture of The Manor Hotel in London whilst I was staying there. I love the hotel so I purchased it as a gift to the owner.”
Admitting to being “blown away” by such celebrity recognition, Daniel, who was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome when he was 15, confesses he uses art as a form of relaxation therapy: “It helps me through the day.”
He explains: “It’s been a real blessing, the autistic condition. I feel it’s more of a gift rather than a handicap. It enables me to concentrate on detail and it keeps me focused. Because some of my spirograph designs have a repeated pattern and uniform style I can put in attention to detail in what I create because I see things in patterns.”
10 – The Magic Of Middle-earth
The Atkinson, Southport
Saturday 21 June 2025 – Saturday 27 September 2025. Free
“In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit…”
With those famous words J.R.R. Tolkien welcomed visitors into Middle-earth, a seemingly living breathing world both mythical and yet familiar. Regarded as the “father” of modern fantasy literature, Tolkien’s cultural influence has extended far beyond just other authors. Middle-earth has inspired creative minds of all types and acted as a Minecraft-like toolbox for generations of artists, musicians, film makers, environmentalists, and game designers.
The Magic Of Middle-earth takes visitors on a journey beyond the books to explore that expansive artistic legacy. Discover stunning paintings, incredible sculptures, even Middle-earth themed Lego sets. With family fun and kids activities this is an exciting exhibition for all ages. Whether you’re a little halfling or a wizened wizard you won’t want to miss this one!
The exhibition is curated by Matt Fox and is drawn from his personal collection of Tolkien memorabilia.
Visit: The Magic Of Middle-earth – The Atkinson
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