What's On in Southport in October 2025

Check out our comprehensive guide to what's on in Southport in October 2025, highlighting the best events and activities to enjoy in the town centre this month.

Southport is a beautiful place to be as the russet colours of Autumn set in.  With a vibrant line-up of events and activities on the way, there’s no shortage of reasons to enjoy a day out in the town centre this October.

Southport Comedy Festival brings a bucketful of laughter to Victoria Park.  Halloween events take over town with trails, parties, and much more.

Our list includes selected events, and arts and culture, music, and entertainment highlights.

Make to sure to scroll right down to see the long list of things to do. 👇

Southport Comedy Festival

Victoria Park | 3-19 October

A standout line-up of stand up comes to Victoria Park this October for the 14th annual Southport Comedy Festival.

Seventeen days of comedy, with standout performances from comedy greats like Omid Djalili, Chris McCausland, Rich Hall, and the 'Bard of Salford' John Cooper Clarke, along with appearances by Jason Byrne, Ardal O’Hanlon, and Deirdre O’Kane.

The ‘Southport New Comedian of the Year’ competition also returns, putting the spotlight on emerging local comics.

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80’s Disco Bingo

Saturday 4 October @ Victoria Park

The ever-popular Disco Bingo returns for an electrifying evening celebrating all things 80’s.

Hosted by Brendon Riley, this high-energy, interactive evening is packed with classic hits, laughter, and bingo with a twist, all in support of the Southport Flower Show.

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Sweet Factory Exhibition

From 18 October @ The Atkinson

Sweet Factory is a vibrant and playful exhibition celebrating the rich, shared histories of sweet making, working-class food traditions, and seaside culture.

Through colourful displays showcasing joyful experimentation, material transformation, and community storytelling, Sweet Factory invites audiences of all ages to engage with local history and the pleasures of making processes.

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Southport Oktoberfest 

24-25 October @ Victoria Park

Get ready to raise your steins and toast to the most anticipated event of the year.

German oompah bands, performers, DJs, and a great selection of German beers served in 2 pint steins & delicious Bavarian food.

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Halloween Events

There's so much to do during Halloween and the Autumn half-term break in Southport!

Two brand new spooky augmented reality (AR) trails invite you to explore the town.  The vibrant Day of The Dead Festival (November 1/7/8) takes over Adventure Coast for three days of excitement.  There's themed parties at Southport Market, seasonal cinema at Southport Bijou, and fun for all the family at The Atkinson too.

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Selected Events