Independent Street is delighted to announce a brand-new exciting event for 2026 – Southport Artisan Market!
Working in collaboration with Southport Market Hall and Sefton Council the award-winning artisan market operator is excited to drop anchor on the first Saturday of the month from March 2026.
The Southport Artisan Market will celebrate local makers and artisans and will feature just shy of 70 small independent businesses monthly both inside the market hall and outside on the newly-pedestrianised Market Street.
The market has a long history, and it has been a central hub for locals and visitors alike, providing a variety of goods, food, and services. Over the years, the market has undergone several transformations to keep up with changing trends and consumer needs.
From the very best of local award-winning food, to fresh produce, arts and craft and vintage wares … plus live music and free children’s craft activities, there will be something for everyone!
Independent Street champions small businesses and provides a platform for local artisans to showcase to their community.
Lisa Cowley, Founder of Independent Street, said:
“We are absolutely thrilled to be launching these new monthly markets in Southport.
“Southport Market is a shining example of how investment in traditional market towns can help revitalise communities and support independent traders. Its ethos of championing small businesses perfectly reflects our own mission at Independent Street.
“Events like this are a great way to bring the community together, whilst boosting footfall and connecting visitors with local businesses. We can’t wait to see you all there”.
Cllr Paulette Lappin, Deputy Leader of Sefton Council and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Economy and Skills, said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Independent Street to Southport Market, especially now we have such a beautifully enhanced outdoor space thanks to the Les Transformation public realm works.
“The Independent Street events guarantee to bring a real vibrancy to the Market Quarter and we can’t wait to see the buzz it generates.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for local artisans across Southport and Sefton to showcase their work and we’d love to see as many local artisan businesses as possible get involved.
“The addition of this new outdoor market is a perfect complement to the existing delicious array of vendors inside the market hall and is a wonderful way to take full advantage of the beautifully refurbished and revitalised public realm throughout the Market Quarter in Southport Town Centre.”
There will be inside and outside trade options available and local artisans are asked to get in touch to showcase.
Are you a local musician, busker, performer or community group? You are also encouraged to put yourself forward.
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