What's On in Southport - February 2026

Check out our comprehensive guide to what's on and things to do in Southport in February 2026.

Whether you want to know what's on in Southport today, this weekend, or in the month ahead, our guide will give you the lowdown on the best things do when you are visiting the town centre.

We've highlighted over 50 events and activities taking place throughout February, including family-friendly fun, live music, arts and culture, and plenty more.  Make sure to

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Lightport

Southport Town Centre | 14 - 16 Feb

This dazzling new event is set to take over Lord Street, with breath-taking light installations transforming Southport's iconic boulevard into a walk-through rainbow of colour and creativity.

Visitors can enjoy breath-taking water projections,

Split into four distinct zones, the best experience is to start at the Mermaid Gardens and ending at Town Hall Gardens (outside the Atkinson).

Towering ten metres high, 7,000 luminous pixels form a rainbow surrounded by mist and light. Blending memory, imagination, and reality, it evokes optimism, renewal, and collective wonder, inviting reflection, connection, and shared moments of joy.

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Mad Dog 10k

Victoria Park | Sunday 8 Feb

The MAD DOG 10K is an annual coastal run open to all levels, delivering a lively race-day experience in Southport which both locals and visitors enjoy.

Expect scenic routes, live music, ever-changing annual themes, and a bold fancy-dress competition that makes this event both entertaining and challenging.

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Entertainment 😍

An Evening of Comedy & Live Music
The Bold Hotel | Saturday 7 Feb
Laughter and live tunes with Britain’s Got Talent finalist Danny Posthill and high-energy duo Tori & Dave for an unforgettable night of comedy and music.

Galentine’s Candle & Cocktail
Southport Market | Friday 13 Feb
Creative social night painting candles with besties, enjoying a signature cocktail and all materials provided for fun Galentine’s celebration.

Country Day Party
Banff | Saturday 14 Feb
Time to dust off your cowboy hats!  A high-energy daytime country party blending modern anthems and classic hits.

Las Vegas Charity Night
The Grand | Saturday 21 Feb
Glamorous Vegas-style charity evening with live entertainment, music, showstopping performances, gaming and red carpet vibes supporting ICU Steps.

Comedy Pub Crawl
Multiple Venues | Wednesday 25 Feb
Fun, social comedy night.  Start at Southport Market and follow hilarious comedians through four local pubs for laughs, drinks, and a night out with friends.

Great for kids 🚸

StarKidz Valentine’s Bash
Southport Market | Saturday 14 Feb
A jubilant Valentine’s Day party with beloved characters, rave vibes, glitter, dancing, games, prizes and foam fun for kids and families.

Bounce Mania : Glow in the Dark
Southport Market | Wednesday 18 Feb
Family-friendly glowing bouncy castle fun with UV lights and neon play sessions.

Neon Glow Party
Southport Market | Friday 20 Feb
UV wonderland with neon lights, music, dancing, games and family-friendly fun.

Arts and Culture 🖼️

Peterhouse School Exhibition
ArtHouse Southport | Runs until 7 Feb
Visions and Voices brings together the artistic talents of students from across Peterhouse School.

Southport Plein Air Paintings
ArtHouse Southport | 10 - 28 Feb
Popular Plein Air (the practice of painting outdoors) artist Nasro Mo is displaying his work this February at Arthouse Southport.

Sweet Factory
The Atkinson | Until 21 Feb
Sweet Factory is a vibrant and playful exhibition celebrating the rich, shared histories of sweet making, working-class food traditions, and seaside culture.

150th Anniversary Exhibition
The Atkinson | Runs until March
This exhibition showcases The Atkinson’s fine art collection in the popular 19th-century ‘Salon Hang’ style, when artworks were arranged from floor to ceiling.

20 Years of Another Place
The Atkinson | Runs until 21 Feb
Local photographer Ron Davies' extensive collection of images focuses on the famous Anthony Gormley sculptures at Crosby Beach.

Theatre and Stage 🎭

Mark Watson (Live Comedy)
The Atkinson | Friday 20 Feb
The star The ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon, multi-award-winner, YouTube cult figure, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor, brings his unique stand-up comedy to Southport.

Adult Panto : Beauty and the Beast
The Atkinson | Saturday 7 Feb
A saucy, drag-filled, comedic twist on the classic fairy tale with innuendo, outrageous antics and no children allowed

Chess The Musical
Southport Little Theatre | 25 - 28 Feb
Join the Southport Spotlights for their spectacular production of the smash-hit musical, ‘Chess’!

The Girl on The Train
Southport Little Theatre | 13 - 21 Feb
A thrilling ride of suspense and intrigue as the Southport Dramatic Club presents a theatre production of bestseller “The Girl on the Train”.

Cinema 🎬

Southport Bijou Cinema Highlights
Groundhog Day | Monday 2 Feb 19:30
Bugonia | Thursday 19 Feb 19:30
Tangled | Saturday 14 Feb 12:00

Vue Cinema Southport new releases
GOAT | From Saturday 7 Feb
Wuthering Heights | From Friday 13 Feb

Southport Bijou
Screen Club | Each Tuesday
This is the Bijou Cinema’s unique film school and film fan forum, with weekly screening session hosted by an expert with industry experience.

Live Music 🎶

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.

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.

Check out the Southport Live Music page for tips on weekly gigs in Southport town centre.