Southport BID feature by Stand Up For Southport
The first Coastal Jam takes place in Southport town centre this weekend Saturday and Sunday 13th and 14th September 2025) – and here’s all you need to know!
Coastal Jam is a free two-day festival of music and family fun, featuring live music on outdoor stages and a range of activities for all ages. It’s organised by Southport BID and Sefton Council.
What’s On Saturday 13th September 2025
Coastal Jam kicks off in style on Saturday, with a day of live music and activities set in the new pedestrianised area on Market Street (adjacent to Southport Market).
From 12.00, enjoy a pop-up market featuring trader stalls and a ‘Groove and Grind’ Record fair, as well as free bouncy castles in Southport Market.
Talented local bands and performers will take to the outdoor stage between 14.00 – 18.00.
The line-up for the stage is as follows:
14.00 Coopers Jazz Band
15.00 Lucy Starr
16.00 Clockwork Gibbons
17.00 Kyle Shaw
Food and drink will be available from Southport Market throughout the day alongside the music.
Liverpool-based brass band Sticky Lips will be starting at Market Street at 13.00, before taking a tour around the town centre.
What’s On Saturday 14th September 2025
The focus will be on the Town Hall Gardens on Sunday, with a spectacular stage show featuring children’s entertainment and a setlist of performers and bands from 11.00 – 18.00.
The line-up for the stage is as follows:
11.00 Andy and The Odd Socks
12.15 Mosh Tots
13.00 Shakermaker
13.45 Hello Felix
14.30 Frank Flight Band
15.30 Sherie Hartill
16.15 Soul Revolver
17.00 Kiki Music Collective
Beside the stage, you’ll find kids activities including a glitter bar and facepainting, with all proceeds going to local charity Compassion Acts.
Visitors can also enjoy food from A Great Little Place, JT Akshaya and Farmhouse Kitchen, with drinks provided by Tap and Bottles and Remedy.
The Atkinson is opening for the special occasion, providing a range of musical activities for families to take part in.
Timings for The Atkinson activities are as follows:
12.00 – 15.00 Make it Craft Workshop
13.00 – 13.30 Street Dance Workshop
14.00 – 14.30 Interactive Family Singing Workshop
15.00 – 15.30 Dance Around the World with Movema
Coastal Jam Fringe
Throughout the weekend, the Coastal Jam Fringe features gigs in bars and venues across the town centre.
Saturday 13th September 2025
13.00 Krista Monica at Marks and Spencer
14.00 Buskers Festival at Tap and Bottles
14.30 Crooners at The Atkinson
15.00 Just Keith at The Southport Coaster
15.00 Carl at Connolly’s Irish Bar
17.30 George at Connolly’s Irish Bar
19.00 Gareth Williams at Punch Tarmey’s
19.30 Crooners at The Atkinson
19.30 George at Connolly’s Irish Bar
19.30 Jon & Wez at The Grazing Lounge
20.00 Steve McKenna at Kokomo
21.00 Olly Davis at Punch Tarmey’s
21.00 Rob Morris at The Southport Coaster
21.00 Coopers Coastal Jam Night at Coopers Bar
21.00 Becky Demaine at Connolly’s Irish Bar
21.00 Vendetta at The Guesthouse
21.00 Raw Deal at The Windmill
Sunday 14th September 2025
14.00 Coopers Jazz Band at Coopers Bar
15.00 Greg Gavin at The Grazing Lounge
17.00 Chris Kinsella at Connolly’s Irish Bar
17.00 Greg Gavin at The Guesthouse
20.00 Steve McKenna/Open Mic at The Windmill
For the latest information on Coastal Jam, visit http://www.yoursouthport.com/coastal-jam and make sure to follow Your Southport on Facebook and Instagram.
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