Southport BID feature by Stand Up For Southport
A Summer Festival is coming to Wesley Street in Southport town centre this June and everyone is invited!
Wesley Street – famous as ‘The Village In The Town’ for its collection of local independent shops and brightly coloured buildings – will host the event on Saturday 20th June 2026.
All are welcome to call in any time between 11am and 5pm for a special seaside-themed party. It is free to attend.
Families can enjoy traditional seaside entertainment including Punch and Judy shows; children’s entertainment; dancing by Babyballet; food and drink; live music; and more!
One of the Wesley Street traders said: “We used to host an annual Wesley Street Festival several years ago, with the last one taking place around 2014. It was so popular with families and so busy; lots of people have been asking us if it was coming back!
“This year all of the traders along Wesley Street, supported by other local businesses in the town, have come together to organise the Wesley Street Summer Festival.
“We have such a real community spirit on our street which brings everyone together.
“We wanted to make it a day of seaside nostalgia! We have a packed programme to attract families and people of all ages.
“There will be so much for people to enjoy throughout the day. We’re looking forward to seeing children sitting down and watching Punch & Judy shows.
“We’ll have lots of live music and dancing, with local groups including Babyballet, showcasing some Southport’s talented performers.
“Starkidz will call in with some of their children’s characters.
“We’ll have children’s entertainment, including some interactive shows and games.
“ArtHouse on Eastbank Street will be bringing along some local artists, who will be doing some interactive painting so people can get involved.
“There will be face painting and hair braiding.
“We’ll have ice cream and sweet treats, with Adventure Coast Southport bringing along candy floss.
“The seaside is famous for its fish and chips so we’re delighted Harper’s fish and chip restaurant nearby will have fish & chips for people to buy.
“The Sporting Jester will have a pop-up bar.
“MKM will provide us with artificial turf which we can install along part of the road.
“All the businesses along Wesley Street will be open too.
“We’re going to have a very vibrant Summer Festival with lots happening that should cater for everyone!
“We’d love to see people come down and enjoy the day and explore everything that our ‘Village In The Town’ has to offer.
“We are all really looking forward to a great day! It will be lovely to see everyone enjoying themselves.”
It is a busy day for Southport with the free Summer Solstice Party taking place outside The Grand, the Lord Street Hotel and Punch Tarmey’s on Lord Street , while tickets are on sale for the Summer Solstice Southport festival at Victoria Park.
The packed amount of entertainment on offer during the Summer Solstice Weekend with the longest days of the year makes it an unmissable time to get out and explore Southport.
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