For three nights in February, Lord Street will be transformed into a world of rainbows. Designed by leading light artists Lucid Creates this mix of installations and experiences will bring glorious colour and sound to Southport.
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Over the Easter weekend, Lord Street will be transformed into an open air ballroom for thousands of party goers as we welcome French theatre company Transe Express to town! This breathtaking show will travel through 150 years of music and dance all underneath a 15m wide chandelier stage. This is a show that has to be seen to be believed. 
More details on the performance will be released in February 2026. 

Southport is the only place to be this May Bank Holiday as some of the world's leading modern circus performers join the best of British to transform the town into a giant big top!
Expect incredible acrobatics, heart stopping spectacle and some sheer stupidity. 
Full programme details will be released in March 2026. 

It wouldn't be summer without the Southport Originals that are coming back again in 2026! The Food and Drink Festival, The Air Show, The Southport Flower Show and The British Musical Firework Championship are all returning. Dates and details will be released at the start of 2026.

Tickets for The British Musical Firework Championship are now on sale! Find out more here.

What would a book festival look like if it was designed by a kid? That is the simple idea behind Books Alive - a celebration of books, stories and reading unlike any other. 
Full details on the programme will be released in June 2026.