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What's On in Southport

Things to do in and around Southport: events, days out and family activities, with the practical details.

Top story Gilbert & George Southport: Free Atkinson Show From 7 Nov Free Gilbert & George exhibition at The Atkinson, 7 November to 20 February, the first in the North West for 30 years. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm. · 5 min read

Dates for the diary

  1. Fri 30 Oct Fun For Little Ones: A Tribute to Ms Rachel 2pm · The Atkinson · From £18
  2. Fri 30 Oct SMEC Ghost Train 4pm · Southport Model Engineering Club · From £8
  3. On now to 31 Oct Books Alive! children's book festival Southport town centre · Free
  4. On now to 1 Nov SUPER Natural October half term WWT Martin Mere
  5. On now to 31 Oct Books Alive! Jolly Postman Book Trail Southport town centre · Free
  6. On now to 31 Oct Southport Market half-term sessions Southport Market
  7. On now to 30 Oct Books Alive! Festival of Stories Southport Library and The Atkinson · Free
  8. Sat 31 Oct Southport v AFC Telford United 3pm · Haig Avenue
  9. Sat 31 Oct Ghost Stories by Candlelight 7pm · The Grand · From £40
  10. Sat 31 Oct Ian Prowse and Amsterdam 7.30pm · The Atkinson
  11. Sun 1 Nov Hocus Pocus Family Halloween Spooktacular 11am · The Grand · From £10
  12. Mon 2 Nov Cake and Classical 1pm · The Atkinson · From £10

More stories

Southport SMEC Ghost Train Southport: Steam Rides 30 and 31 Oct, £8 Southport Model Engineering Club's Ghost Train is back on Rotten Row on 30 and 31 October, 4pm to 8pm. Tickets £8, £5 under 3s, and a goody bag after the ride. · 6 min read Southport Southport Bonfire Night 2026: Rugby Club Fireworks 6 Nov Southport RFC fireworks Fri 6 Nov at 8pm, adults £9; Firwood Waterloo RFC 7.30pm, adults £12, family tickets nearly gone. Gates, parking, trains. · 8 min read Formby Formby Christmas Lights Switch On: 19 Nov, Lights at 7pm Formby's lights go on at 7pm on Thursday 19 November in Chapel Lane: fairground rides 3pm to 8pm, Santa at 3.30pm, school choirs on stage from 4pm, DJ Alex. · 4 min read Events What's On in Southport: Ghost Train, Fireworks 6 Nov Southport this week: the SMEC Ghost Train 30 and 31 Oct and free Books Alive, then rugby club fireworks on 6 Nov and the Christmas Spectacular on 14 Nov. · 9 min read Martin Mere Martin Mere swan feeds: daily at 3pm until 14 March The wild bird feed is daily at 3pm until 14 March, free with entry, no booking. Winter hours apply: 9.30am to 4.30pm, last entry 3.30pm. Adults £17.10 online. · 5 min read Christmas Southport Christmas market 2026: three weekends in December Southport's Christmas market runs at the Market Hall on King Street over three December weekends, 4 to 20 December 2026. Opening times, and Formby Hall on 29 November. · 3 min read Southport Southport Remembrance Sunday: 8 Nov, Lord Street Shut Remembrance Sunday is 8 November 2026; in 2025 the parade left Wesley Street at 10.20am. The branch dinner is Sat 14 Nov, £60. Parade times due in November. · 5 min read Southport Southport Santa Grottos 2026: Dates, Prices, Free One Five Santa visits near Southport: Secret Forest from 21 Nov (£18.15), Farmer Ted's and the Windmill Santa Train from 28 Nov, Sail to Santa, and a free grotto. · 5 min read Southport Southport Halloween 2026: Half Term Events, Free to £40 Sefton half term is 26 to 30 October. A free Jolly Postman trail and author events, pumpkin picking from £12, and a £10 Hocus Pocus show at The Grand. · 8 min read Victoria Park Southport Fireworks 2026: Monumental Won, 20,000 Went Monumental Fireworks won the 2026 championship in front of 20,000 people. The next fireworks night in Southport is the rugby club display on Friday 6 November. · 9 min read Victoria Park Southport Comedy Festival 2026: Ended 18 Oct, 2027 TBC The 15th festival ran 2 to 18 October 2026 in a Victoria Park marquee, with eight of its 17 shows sold out. No 2027 dates yet; every 2026 show and price below. · 6 min read Southport Southport Christmas Spectacular: 14 Nov Line-Up Out Free on Sat 14 November, 11am to 4pm at Lord Street Bandstand: Toy Story, Miss Rachel and K-Pop shows, Paddington and Buzz Lightyear, a carousel and carols. · 9 min read Southport Southport Panto 2026: Two Shows, 36 Dates, £28 to £30 The Atkinson's Cinderella runs 4 to 31 December, 36 public performances at £28 to £30 adult. Dick Whittington opens at the Little Theatre on 18 December. · 6 min read