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Southport Live Music Guide
Live music during The Open
Southport town centre will be abuzz with live music and events to celebrate the 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. Enjoy festivals, outdoor shows, and a long list of local gigs in our wonderful collection of pubs, bars, and hospitality venues.
Market Quarter Festival
Market Quarter | Saturday 18th July
A free, family-friendly celebration in the heart of Southport, featuring live music across three stages, independent market stalls, local food and drink, children's entertainment, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
The Bandstand Revival Project
Lord Street Bandstand | Sunday 12th & 18th July
Community-led music days set on the iconic Bandstand on Southport's Lord Street. Local musicians and young performers will provide the backdrop to charming day of music beside the coast.
Daily Live Music Guide
Wednesday 16 July
Grateful Fred presents Brooks Williams | Acoustic Americana | Bijou Cinema | 7.30pm
Thursday 16 July
Live Entertainment | The Windmill | TBC
Friday 17 July
Aaron Sherlock | Local Acoustic Guitarist | Sacre Bleu | 5pm
Just George | Elvis & Rat Pack Tribute | The Corridor Bar & Eatery | 5.30pm
Live Music | TBC | The Grand | 6pm–8pm
Chris Kirby | Solo Acoustic | The Guesthouse | 7.30pm
Steve McKenna | Solo Vocal Performer | Kokomo | 8pm
Palmetto State | Live three-piece band | Coopers Bar | 9pm
Holiday Weather / The Terrible Vibes | Live Rock Night | Ship & Anchor | 9pm
The Open Afterparty | Late-Night Party Event | Banff | TBC
Country & Western Night | Country Music Evening | The Grazing Lounge | TBC
Saturday 18 July
Simon Cummins | Champion Irish Dancer | Connolly's | 2.30pm
Georgia | Solo Singer | Southport Coaster | 3pm
Just Keith | Acoustic Solo Performer | Sacre Bleu | 4pm
Irish Singer | Traditional Irish Music | Connolly's | 5pm
Cafe Society Jazz | Live Jazz Session | The Engine Room | 7pm–9pm
Live Music | TBC | Mavericks | 7pm–9pm
Karaoke Night | Sing-Along Entertainment | Connolly's | 7.30pm
KazMic | Live Vocal Performance | Kokomo | 8pm
Live Music | Evening Performance | Punch Tarmey's | 8pm–10pm
Paul J | Male Vocal Entertainer | Southport Coaster | 9pm
The Hurricane Blues Band | Blues Band | Coopers Bar | 9pm
Raw Deal | Local Rock Band | The Guesthouse 9pm
Insanity Beach | Rock Band | Ship & Anchor | 9.30pm
Live Entertainment | The Windmill | TBC
The Open Afterparty | Late-Night Party Event | Banff | TBC
Live Acoustic Music | TBC | The Grazing Lounge | TBC
Outdoor Live Music | TBC | Punch Tarmey's | TBC
Sunday 19 July
Irish Session | Traditional Irish Music | The Engine Room | 2pm–4pm
Bandstand Entertainment | Live Outdoor Music | Bandstand | TBC
The Coopers House Band | Live Jazz House Band | Coopers Bar | 9pm
Andy Parker Jnr | Live Saxophone | Sacre Bleu | 4pm
Coopers House Jazz Band | Traditional Jazz Band | Coopers Bar | 3pm
Andy Parker Jr | Saxophone Performance | Sacre Bleu | 4pm
DJ ASH Karaoke | DJ & Karaoke Party | Kokomo | 5pm
The Open Afterparty | Late-Night Party Event | Banff | TBC
Live Acoustic Music | TBC | The Grazing Lounge | TBC
Southport Live Music Guide
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.
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 The Auld Dubliner, Kokomo, and The Windmill 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.
For weekly schedules and live updates on live music in Southport, visit the Southport Live Music Facebook page.
The Atkinson
Southport's hub for music, theatre, art, literature, and history. The Atkinson has two performing arts spaces; a theatre auditorium and a smaller studio space
You'll find a mix of touring musicians and local acts and performers playing regularly. Booking in advance is required.
Cooper's Bar
Jazz nights at local favourite Coopers Bar offer a slice of New Orleans right here in Southport.
You'll find live music from sought-after jazz bands and local solo artists, plus lively open mic nights. Stop by for roast dinners and jazz each Sunday from 2PM. A winning combination if there ever was one!
Avenue
Start your night out proper at one of Southport's most popular live music venues.
Each weekend, 20 live acts take to the stage to play indie classics and hits, keeping the dance floor alive throughout the night.
Irish Bars
The Auld Dubliner serves up solo artists and acoustic guitarists each Friday and Saturday, alongside glorious pints of Guinness.
You'll find a buzzing atmosphere at King Street's Connolly's Irish Bar, with regular live music and karaoke nights.
Lively Northern Quarter bar Punch Tarmey's (pictured) hosts acoustic solo acts and duos each weekend.
Banff
Banff is place to continue the party late into the night.
The Canadian-themed nightclub and event space opens from 11PM each weekend, regularly hosting local and celebrated DJ's, as well as unmissable one-off events.
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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.
Ginger's Bar and Grill
Regular live performances from solo artists and duos.
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.
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