Things to do
Major Events in Southport
Southport’s outstanding events programme includes the renowned International Jazz Festival, Airshow, Summer Classics – Music in the Park with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and special guests, Comedy Week and British Musical Fireworks Championships.
Previous headliners at Southport events and concerts have included Joe Pasquale, Jimmy Carr, Jeff Green, Jamie Cullum, Courtney Pine, Michael Ball, Heather Small, Russell Watson and George Benson, and we’ve had visits from the Red Arrows, and the spectacular Eurofighter.
Click here for Southport Arts Centre events programme
John Smith’s Grand National Aintree 2 – 4 April 2009
The John Smith’s Grand National meeting is held in March/April each year
Southport Food and Drink Festival 14 -17 May 2009
The Food and Drink Festival, Southport’s newest major event
Southport International Jazz Festival 28 -31 May 2009
4 days, 4 nights, 25 venues, 65 gigs, 175 artists ::
Southport Summer Classics 25 July 2009
Past headliners include Australian Pink Floyd Show, The RLPO with Alfie Boe and Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra
Woodvale Rally 1 -2 August 2009
Rally up for an action-packed weekend at Woodvale
Southport Flower Show 20 – 23 August 2009
Internationally renowned and the largest independent flower show in the country attracting up to 80,000 people
Southport Air Show 26 – 27 September 2009
A comprehensive flying programme of military and civilian aircraft, including the Red Arrows, Jets W…
Southport Comedy Week 23 – 31 October 2009
**NEWS – Britain’s top comedy talent signs up to Festival – NEWS** Justin Moorhouse …
British Musical Fireworks Championships 9 – 11 October 2009
The most spectacular event that Southport hosts! Three days of beautiful aerial displays set to music
North West Motor Show
The North West Motor Show in its fifth year is now established as one of the most popular shows
North West Masters
Haydock Park and Aintree Racecourse invite you to the North West Masters horse racing event



