Southport artist Clare Wright is among people looking forward to another spectacular day of the new Lightport event in Southport!
The brand new event, which features a series of light and sound installations along Lord Street, was enjoyed by thousands of visitors last night (Saturday) with more expected to flock into Southport 5pm-9pm tonight (Sunday) and on Monday.
This Sunday afternoon (4pm-7pm) there will be even more for families to enjoy as the Northern Quarter of Southport comes alive with the free Rainbow Wonderland event at The Grand.
Other nearby venues will also be packed with people enjoying live music at Punch Tarmey’s, children’s activities and movies at Lord Street Hotel, plus takeaway food and free popcorn at Maverick’s.
Clare opened her first ever high street gallery, the Clare Wright Gallery, on Lord Street in Southport town centre (opposite The Grand) in December 2024 and has continued to thrive since opening.
Events like Lightport and the Rainbow Wonderland are giving a huge boost to local businesses in the town during February Half Term including the Clare Wright Gallery.
The gallery was busy with art-lovers on Saturday, including a visit from Lady Marina Dalglish.
Clare Wright said: “We had a great afternoon on Saturday with lots of people calling in to view our art.
“We will be open again on Sunday to link in with everything happening at Lightport and the Rainbow Wonderland just over the road at The Grand!
“It is so exciting to see these amazing new events happening along Lord Street and bringing people into Southport from across the North West.
“Southport is going to be busy once again and we’d love to welcome anyone who’d like to pop in.
“We’d like to thank Sefton Council, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership for organising these new events and encouraging more people to come and enjoy the many things that Southport has to offer.”
Rainbow Wonderland at The Grand is a free outdoor family event takes place between 4pm and 7pm.
Admission is free, and no tickets are required, just turn up and enjoy.
Entertainment includes:
LIVE K-Pop Demon Hunters Show
Meet the Trolls
DJ bringing the party vibes
Stilt Walkers
Food & Drink Huts with a coal-fired BBQ, pink crepes, hot drinks and soft drinks.
There is lots happening at other venues nearby too, including:
Punch Tarmey’s — Authentic Irish pub vibes with live music
The Grand — Coal-fired BBQ, pink crepes, hot drinks & soft drinks
Lord Street Hotel — Children’s activities and movies for the whole family
Mavericks — American-style bar, milkshakes, takeaway food and free popcorn
Lightport takes place along a 400m-long trail along Lord Street between 5pm and 9pm.
Clare Wright unveiled her very latest artworks at the NEC Spring Fair 2026 in Birmingham ast week.
Her new collections are now on display at her art gallery on Lord Street.
One of Britain’s most original and recognisable artists, Clare has sold art to celebrities including Karen Brady, Jermaine Defoe, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Jack Wilshere, Theo Paphitis, Tracy Moore MBE and many others.
Her works include the stunning 9 metre high butterfly tree featuring 1,500 individual butterflies in the Oak Theatre at Scarisbrick Hall School near Southport.
Her business is thriving through her flair for contemporary colour, texture and diverse materials, liquid glass, metals and Swarovski crystal.
All Clare’s work is created by her alone at her workshops in Southport. Each piece is individually made and signed.
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