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Southport Live Music Guide
Southport town centre has a growing live music scene and an eclectic mix of venues that hosts gigs and events. Find local acts in cosy pub settings, bands on bigger stages, and some fantastic annual events that attract visitors from afar.
Jazz nights at local favourite Coopers Bar offer a slice of New Orleans right here in Southport, whilst The Atkinson welcomes touring artists to their 400-seater theatre.
Bars and pubs such as The Auld Dubliner, Kokomo, and The Windmill host regular music events including live acts and open mic nights. All are perfect places to enjoy local performers with a pint.
For those looking to dance into the early hours, visit the bars beneath the Canopy of Light. Chophouse and Avenue will satisfy rock and indie fans respectively. Banff offers something different altogether, with DJ’s and frequent house music events.
For weekly schedules and live updates on live music in Southport, visit the Southport Live Music Facebook page.
The Atkinson
Southport's hub for music, theatre, art, literature, and history. The Atkinson has two performing arts spaces; a theatre auditorium and a smaller studio space
You'll find a mix of touring musicians and local acts and performers playing regularly. Booking in advance is required.
Cooper's Bar
Jazz nights at local favourite Coopers Bar offer a slice of New Orleans right here in Southport.
You'll find live music from sought-after jazz bands and local solo artists, plus lively open mic nights. Stop by for roast dinners and jazz each Sunday from 2PM. A winning combination if there ever was one!
Avenue
Start your night out proper at one of Southport's most popular live music venues.
Each weekend, 20 live acts take to the stage to play indie classics and hits, keeping the dance floor alive throughout the night.
Irish Bars
The Auld Dubliner serves up solo artists and acoustic guitarists each Friday and Saturday, alongside glorious pints of Guinness.
You'll find a buzzing atmosphere at King Street's Connolly's Irish Bar, with regular live music and karaoke nights.
Lively Northern Quarter bar Punch Tarmey's (pictured) hosts acoustic solo acts and duos each weekend.
Banff
Banff is place to continue the party late into the night.
The Canadian-themed nightclub and event space opens from 11PM each weekend, regularly hosting local and celebrated DJ's, as well as unmissable one-off events.
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The Atkinson
A mix of touring musicians and local acts perform regularly at The Atkinson. Booking in advance is required.
The Auld Dubliner
Busy Irish pub with solo artists and acoustic guitarists every Friday and Saturday
Avenue Southport
Central nightlife spot with live music from acoustic acts each Friday and Saturday.
Banff
The Canadian-themed nightclub regularly hosts local and celebrated DJ's, as well as unmissable one-off events.
Christ Church
Weekly midweek church concerts showcasing talented local musicians and youth groups from local schools and colleges.
ChopHouse Rock Bar
Live rock bands play each Friday and Saturday night at this popular late-night spot
Coopers Bar
Family-run independent venue specialising in jazz and rock. Live music each Friday and Saturday. Jazz and open mic on Sunday.
Connolly's Irish Pub
Solo artists, performers, and karaoke entertain each Friday and Saturday at Connolly's.
Ginger's Bar and Grill
Regular live performances from solo artists and duos.
The Guesthouse
Traditional pub hosting regular music nights on Friday and Saturday featuring local acts such as Raw Deal and Neville Grundy.
Kokomo
Neighbourhood bar with live music Thursday-Sunday each week, including open mic nights and karaoke.
Ship and Anchor
Popular old-school rock pub with bands playing each Friday and Saturday night.
Southport Bijou Cinema
Monthly gigs from local bands in the community cinema's event space.
The Windmill
Live music at this popular neighbourhood pub each Saturday night. Often from local rock bands and performers.
Annual events
Southport Jazz Festival
Three days of top-class jazz music at a stunning venue. What’s not to like?
The Southport Jazz Festival at The Grand, which takes place in the early months of each year, is a must for fans of swing, funk and big band. A host of the UK’s best jazz performers descend on Southport for three days of brilliant entertainment.
Midweek Music at Christ Church
Weekly concerts have been running at Christ Church Southport for 30 years, showcasing talented local musicians and youth groups from local schools and colleges.
Performances take place each Wednesday at 13.00 and are free to attend.
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