Here are four HUGE events happening towards the end of September in Southport that you won’t want to miss!
There are some truly unmissable things happening, including a royal visit, a special night with England legend Paul Gascoigne, the musical fireworks championship, and the start of this year’s Southport Comedy Festival.
Here’s what you can enjoy over the next few days:
British Musical Fireworks Championship
The British Musical Fireworks Championship in Southport. Photo by Andrew Brown Media
Friday 22nd September – Saturday 23rd September 2023, Victoria Park, Southport
We love music, we love colour, and we love gasping with delight at the spectacular fireworks displays.
Southport’s British Musical Fireworks Championship is back with a bang on Friday 22nd September and Saturday 23rd September 2023!
And this year organisers are making Friday night even better.
The competition will now run from Friday 22nd to Saturday 23rd September in Victoria Park, Southport.
Watch competitors battle it out, each hoping to be crowned the ultimate winner!
Book tickets at: www.visitsouthport.com
Paul Gascoigne at The Grand
Paul Gascoigne (Copyright @paul_gascoigne8)
Gazza is coming to Southport for a Grand occasion!
Legendary England, Newcastle, Spurs, Lazio, Everton and Rangers footballer Paul Gascoigne is coming for a very special night at the Princess Grace Suite at The Grand on Lord Street in Southport on Friday, 29th September 2023.
This highly anticipated evening promises to be an unforgettable experience filled with entertainment, nostalgia, and captivating insights from Gazza’s illustrious career, which includes his memorable Italia ‘90 World Cup appearances for England when he was arguably the best player at the tournament.
Guests attending this exclusive event will have the opportunity to indulge in a sumptuous three-course meal while being enthralled by Gazza’s captivating tales, personal anecdotes, triumphs, and challenges on and off the field. Gazza’s first-hand stories have solidified his place as a beloved figure in football history, making this event a must-attend for enthusiasts and fans alike.
Limited VIP packages have already been selling fast.
Southport Comedy Festival
Southport Comedy Festival 2023
29th September to 15th October 2023, Victoria Park, Southport.
The Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones BMW is back for its 12th year, with the full line-up now revealed.
Stars of the comedy world will descend on the lovely seaside town of Southport for 17 fun filled days of laughter.
The entire festival will be staged for a third year in a giant luxury heated and seated marquee courtesy of Elite Marquees in Victoria Park, home of the world-renowned Southport Flower Show.
Alongside returning favourites Jason Byrne, Paul Sinha, Rich Hall, Gary Delaney, Nina Gilligan and Jimeoin this star-studded festival welcomes TV comedians Tom Davis, Seann Walsh, Clinton Baptiste, Simon Brodkin, Jen Brister, Mark Steel, Emmanuel Sonubi and Mark Nelson.
The festival is also supporting the stars of tomorrow with the return of the Southport New Comedian of the Year Competition, sponsored by Dragon Soop. This event is always a highlight of the festival.
Book tickets here: southportcomedyfestival.com
Princess Anne rededicates Southport War Memorial
Southport will welcome HRH The Princess Royal on Friday 29th September 2023 to mark the re-dedication of the town’s War Memorial
Southport will welcome HRH The Princess Royal on Friday 29th September 2023 to mark the re-dedication of the town’s War Memorial, which will be 100 years old on 18 November this year.
Her Royal Highness will be attending the event in her capacity as President of the Women’s Section of the Royal British Legion.
Located in London Square on Lord Street, the War Memorial was unveiled on 18th November 1923 by the Earl of Derby along with local children of the fallen from World War One.
The impressive structure comprises an obelisk flanked by two colonnades in the form of Greek temples. Outside the colonnades are public memorial gardens, each containing a Pool of Remembrance and fountains.
The event will consist of a parade marching from Victoria Park in Southport to the War Memorial where a Drumhead Service will be conducted to mark the re-dedication of the War Memorial.
The re-dedication will be directed by Colonel (Retd) Monsignor Stephen Alker MBE and attended by senior civil dignitaries and senior military figures.
The parade will be led by the Band of the Royal Air Force College and be made up of Armed Forces personnel and Veterans from all three services, as well as Combined Cadet Force cadets from Merchant Taylors School and contingents from all 28 schools in the Southport area.
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