Southport Live Music Guide

If you’re looking to enjoy some live music…then Southport town centre is the place for you!

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.

Popular entertainment venue The Fool hosts an array of acts and musicians, with a focus on supporting grass-roots bands from around the region.  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 Royales, The Windmill, and Punch Tarmey's 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.

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.

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Love Folk Festival

The annual Love Folk Festival, based out of culture centre The Atkinson, is a hugely popular celebration of all things folk music.  A long list of both traditional and alternative acts perform at the event, which typically takes place over a weekend each February.

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