Southport BID feature by Stand Up For Southport
These are the times and acts that families can enjoy at the Southport Christmas Spectacular today (Saturday 14th November 2026).
The free, family friendly-event will take place in the Bandstand Gardens on Lord Street between 11am and 4pm, with a finale from X Factor star Ray Quinn and festive songs from Marshside Brass Band:
The Southport Christmas Spectacular stage show line-up is as follows:
11.00 – 12.00
Toy Story Show
Magic Movers
So Talented
Miss Rachel
12.00 – 13.00
The Dance Place
Superhero Show
Central Dance
13.00 – 14.00
Express Performing Arts
Connected Voices Choir
Princess Pop Show
14.00 – 15.00
Dani Capie-Witterick
K-Pop Vs Saja Show
Sereno’s Dance School
15.00 – 16.00
Ray Quinn
Marshside Brass Band
People attending the Southport Christmas Spectacular can also enjoy a day of live performances, including music, local dance groups, and appearances from popular children’s stars.
Hosted by Kelly Bond and Alex Toal, the event features K-Pop and Toy Story shows, music from Ray Quinn, an appearance from Miss Rachel, and much more.
The fun doesn’t stop there, with plenty of festive activities also taking place outside The Vincent Hotel throughout the day.
Strike a pose in a special ‘Character Zone’, where people can meet and take pictures with the official Paddington from the hit movie series. Buzz Lightyear will also be on hand to greet fans at intervals throughout the day.
Santa will also be in attendance! Young people can visit his magical sleigh and deliver their letters in person.
There will be Christmas craft stalls and facepainting, the return of the popular giant snow globe, and a Paddington-themed ‘Kids Christmas Wellbeing Workshop’ taking place inside The Vincent Hotel. Booking is required for the workshop.
Families can also enjoy Southport’s sparkling Christmas lights for the first time during the Southport Christmas Spectacular.
Each winter, the town bursts into colour with over 200,000 festive lights, including the signature 60ft Christmas tree and the much-loved Bear and Reindeer characters.
The Southport Christmas Spectacular is organised by Southport BID (Business Improvement District).
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