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What's On in Southport in August 2025
Check out our comprehensive guide to what's on in Southport in August 2025, highlighting the best events and activities to enjoy in the town centre this month.
Summer starts here! There's so much to do this August in Southport.
This month, we've got two big headline events in Southport Flower Show and Southport Air Show. There's lots on at Adventure Coast, the return of Southport Arts Festival, and plenty more besides that.
Our list includes selected events, new venues to try, and a long list of arts and culture, music, and more.
Make to sure to scroll right down to see the long list of things to do. 👇
Southport Arts Festival
2 - 10 August 2025
The nine-day long celebration will showcase performances across some of Southport’s best-loved venues.
Expect live music, poetry nights, movies, choirs and magic, as well as a ‘Gallery Trail’, where you can explore outstanding and diverse visual arts of Southport town centre.
Southport Seaside 10k
Sunday 3 August
The Seaside 10k, which supports Queenscourt Hopsice, is one of the Southport's favourite annual fitness events.
Runners can enjoy a fast and flat course that takes in sublime coastal views of the Marine Lake and Sefton Coast.
Southport Flower Show
Victoria Park
14 - 17 August 2025
It's the big one! Stunning floral displays, gardening exhibitions, and celebrity guests are set to take over Victoria Park once again for Southport Flower Show.
The UK’s largest independent flower show welcomes tens of thousands of guests each year.
Southport Air Show
30 - 31 August 2025
The North West's biggest air display is back for 2025. Aerial thrills, flight simulators, classic vehicles, trade stalls, food and drink, and family-friendly attractions.
Get your tickets and head to Southport beach to enjoy an incredible day out.
Summer fun at Adventure Coast
Throughout August, there's even more reasons for a day out at Southport's thrilling theme park.
Meet the stars at free music shows. Encounter ginormous bots and dinosaurs. Dance the day away at Southport Disco Festival and Beatscape Festival.
Selected events
Entertainment Highlights 😍
StarKidz events | Southport Market | 13/20/27 August
Southport Young Musicians Final | The Grand | 8 August
The Architecture of The Atkinson (Talk) | The Atkinson | 13 August
Kingdom Wrestling | Southport Market | 30 August
Arts and Culture Highlights 🖼️
Make it Craft Workshop | The Atkinson | 7/14/21/28 August
The Magic of Middle Earth | The Atkinson | 17 June-27 September
⭐ 150th Anniversary Exhibition - The Atkinson | 21 June-7 March 2026
Chila Burman: I Love You Southport - The Atkinson | 21 June-15 November
⭐ The Art Detective Exhibition | The Art House | 29 July-16 August
Paint Party | The Guelder Rose | 18 August
Create it Together Exhibition | Art House | 19 August-6 September
Film Highlights 🎞️
Screen Club | Bijou Cinema | Each Tuesday
Civil War | Bijou Cinema | 6 August
Weapons | Vue Cinema | From 7 August
Freakier Friday | Vue Cinema | From 8 August
Flow | Bijou Cinema | 12 August
Theatre and Shows Highlights 🎭
Murder Mystery Night | The Bold Hotel | 16 August
⭐ Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | Southport Little Theatre | August 19-23
Beauty and the Beast Party | The Grand | 25 August
Live Music Highlights 🎶
Country Evening | Coopers | 2 August
⭐ Country Day Party | Banff | 2 August
Somewhere Else Club Soul Party | The Corridor | 3 August
Rachel Croft | The Atkinson | 6 August
Amy and The Winos | Occulo Lounge | 6 August
Like a Rolling Stoney | Coopers | 16 August
Check out the Southport Live Music page for tips on gigs and live music in Southport town centre.
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