What's On in Southport - April 2026

Cristal Palace, Easter fun for kids, outdoor markets, cinema, comedy, and much more....

Check out our comprehensive guide to what's on and things to do in Southport in April 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 April, including family-friendly fun, live music, arts and culture, and plenty more.

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Cristal Palace

Southport Town Hall Gardens | 3 - 4 April

Over Easter weekend, Lord Street in Southport will be transformed into an open-air ballroom as French theatre company Transe Express stages a 90-minute aerial spectacle celebrating 150 years of dance and music.

The show features a 12-metre chandelier suspended above the crowd, live sound and visual theatre. The free event will also showcase 36 local performers, including 20 young dancers from Southport schools.

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Entertainment 😍

Southport Artisan Market
Southport Market | Sat 4 April
The vibrant outdoor market returns, featuring 50+ stalls of local crafts, gifts, food and drink, plus live entertainment and a lively atmosphere for all ages.

KC Artisan Market
Victoria Park | 11 –12 April
A two‑day outdoor food and craft market at Victoria Park with artisan stalls, local makers, food, drink and entertainment for all ages.

Sausage and Cider Festival
Victoria Park | Sat 18 April – Sun 19 April
Traditional German beer festival beneath a marquee with music from oompah bands, German food, and plenty of steins of beer.

Comedy Pub Crawl
Multiple Venues | Wed 22 April
A lively pub crawl with comedians performing across multiple venues, featuring a mystery route, great drinks and plenty of laughs along the way.

Health and Fitness 🏃

Southport Triathlon & Multisport
Waterside Lodge | Sun 17 May
A popular multisport event with triathlon, duathlon and aquabike races around Marine Lake, featuring closed-road cycling, scenic routes and a red-carpet finish for all abilities.

Great for kids 🎈

Story & Rhyme Time
The Atkinson | Each Wednesday
Free weekly drop‑in session for babies & under‑fives with songs, rhymes and stories to boost language and social fun

EGGcellent Easter Craft Workshop
Southport Market | Wed 1 April
A fun-filled Easter craft session for kids with multiple creative stations, themed activities and a props area, plus take-home creations and a special certificate.

Make It! Craft Workshop
The Atkinson | Thurs 2 & 9 April
Free family arts & crafts drop‑in with all materials supplied — get creative any time between 11:00–15:00 in the Art Box.

Starkidz Totz in Wonderland
Southport Market | Thurs 2 April
A magical toddler-friendly wonderland party with music, dancing, character meet-and-greets and interactive games, designed for little ones to enjoy a fun, relaxed disco experience.

Wayfarers Easter Egg Hunt
Wayfarers Arcade | 3 Apri –6 April
A fun family scavenger trail around Wayfarers Arcade to find hidden Easter characters, with maps, selfies, bunny dances and special treats for early bookers.

Mr & Mrs Twits Chocolate Heist
Southport Market | Fri 3 April
A mischievous, family-friendly chocolate adventure inspired by Roald Dahl’s The Twits, featuring interactive challenges, sweet treats and a fun-filled heist experience for kids.

Easter Family Rave
Southport Market | Sun 5 Apr
A high-energy Easter party with music, dancing and family fun, featuring multiple sessions, big crowd atmosphere and an exciting rave experience for all ages.

Easter Slime Workshop
Southport Market | Wed 8 Apr
A hands-on kids workshop creating colourful slime with mixing, stretching and glitter extras, followed by playtime fun in a supervised, family-friendly session.

Bounce Mania Easter
Southport Market | Thurs 9 Apr
An Easter-themed bounce party with inflatables, music, games and active fun for kids and families in a high‑energy, festive atmosphere.

Mr Tumble & Friends TV Toddler Party
Southport Market | Sat 11 Apr
A fun-filled toddler party with a Mr Tumble tribute, character meet‑greets, games, music, dancing and themed activities for little ones.

Arts and Culture 🖼️

Sefton Open 2026
The Atkinson | 2 April – 13 June
An open exhibition showcasing diverse artworks from local and regional artists across painting, sculpture, print and mixed media in a vibrant gallery display.

Between Tide and Tales
Arthouse Southport | 14 April-2 May
A joint exhibition from Pauline Rigby and Jayne Jolly.

Theatre and Stage 🎭

Whistle Down the Wind
The Atkinson | 9-11 April
SONG presents this uplifting musical drama about trust, hope and protecting a mysterious stranger, with a soaring score and heartfelt storytelling.

Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty
The Atkinson | 14-15 April
A thrilling stage adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic as Holmes and Watson confront shadowy forces and race against time to stop Moriarty’s plan.

39 Steps – Southport Dramatic Club
Little Theatre Southport | 10 April – 18 April
A fast‑paced, witty stage adaptation of the classic spy thriller with a tiny cast playing many roles, mixing suspense and playful humour.

Robin Hood: Easter Pantomime
The Atkinson | Sat 18 April
A lively family pantomime adventure with Robin Hood and his Merry Folk, filled with comedy, music, dance and audience fun this Easter.

Cinema 🎬

Southport Bijou Cinema Highlights

I Swear | Sat 4 April 12:00

Purple Rain | Fri 10 April 19:30

Inglorious Bastards | Mon 13 April 19:30

Hamnet | Sun 19 April 14:30

Marty Supreme | Mon 20 April 19:30

Vue Cinema Southport new releases
The Dram | From Fri 3 April

Michael | From Wednesday 22 April

Screen Club
Southport Bijou | 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.