Southport Arts Festival launches this weekend, with nine days packed with fun events for families.
Here is a full list of what’s on below for venues across town, including Southport Market, The Grand, Bijou Cinema, the Lord Street Bandstand, local bars and more.
This brand-new, community-led festival takes place from Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 10th August 2025.
For tickets to events please visit: Southport Arts Festival event tickets from TicketSource
The festival is led by Tony Wynne, Suzy Walker and Andrew Portersmith MBE, who have worked tirelessly to put together a diverse and inclusive This year’s festival is intended to be an annual event in the town’s calendar.
From live music and bands to poetry nights, movies, choirs and magic, this arts and culture celebration will showcase a variety of performances.
There will also be a ‘Gallery Trail’ celebrating the outstanding and diverse visual arts that are in the town.
Co-director Suzy Walker said: “This festival is all about creating connections. We want to celebrate the incredible artistic talent we have locally, and give people a reason to come together, be inspired and enjoy what Southport has to offer.”
The festival also incorporates a special performance from Southport Learning Trust Choir and Southport Young Musicians’ Festival, with its grand final taking place during the festival week.
Saturday August 2nd
12pm – 5pm: ‘Tides Out Presents‘ Showcasing new musical talent, Lord Street Bandstand
2:30pm: Pat the Painting Pig – Children’s theatre event, Southport Market, King Street
7.30pm: An Evening of Kate Bush – Southport Market, King Street
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Sunday August 3rd
1pm: Pat the Painting Pig, Children’s theatre event. Southport Market, King Street
2pm – 4.30pm: Coopers Jazz Band & Singers – Coopers Bar, Leicester Street
7pm: The Music of Ella Fitzgerald, The Grand, Lord Street
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Monday August 4th
7.30pm: Poets & Players – A celebration of local and regional poets and writers, Sinclair’s Bar, Lord Street
7.30pm: Midnight in Paris Cinema event, Bijou Cinema, Post Office Avenue
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Tuesday August 5th
6pm – 10:30pm: ‘New Talent’ Showcasing the talents of local female singer-songwriters. Occulo Lounge, Lord Street
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Wednesday August 6th
11am and 1pm: Vera & The Velociraptor, Family theatre performance. Southport Market, King Street
2pm: Ignite Drama: Young people’s theatre interactive workshop leading to performance of ‘Curious Incident’. Southport Market, King Street.
7pm: Amy & The Winos: Celebrating the music of Amy Winehouse. Occulo Lounge, Lord Street.
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Thursday August 7th
11am: Meols Cop School Choir, Southport Market, King Street.
7:30pm: Paper Hearts Cabaret. Edgy and risque burlesque cabaret. Bijou Cinema, Post Office Avenue.
7:30pm: Broadway Nights – A classic show tune celebration. Southport Market, King Street.
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Friday August 8th
7pm: Young Musicians Award Final, in association with Southport Piano Academy. The Grand, Lord Street.
More details: Southport Young Musicians – The Live Final – The Grand
7.30pm: Rock & Punk Night – Some of the loudest local bands raise the roof! The Annex, Lord Street/West Street.
7.30pm: Sax Nights. A celebration of the saxophone featuring jazz, show and pop standards. Southport Market, King Street.
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Saturday, August 9th
12 – 5pm: Southport Community Bandstand, Southport Arts Initiative opens up the Lord Street Bandstand to community performers. The Bandstand, Lord Street.
11:30am & 2:30pm Barrington Magic – Conjuring up a feast of family fun. Southport Market, King Street.
Southport ArtLink Gallery Events
Sunday, August 10th
11:30 – 1pm: Sunday with Disney, perfect family entertainment. Southport Market, King Street.
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6.30pm: Coopers Open Night, giving the opportunity for new performers to showcase their talents. Coopers Bar, Leicester Street.
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