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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.
ChopHouse Rock Bar
Rock bands play from 10PM on Friday and Saturday nights at this busy local favourite.
Kokomo
Neighbourhood bar with live music Thursday-Sunday each week, including open mic nights and karaoke.
Ginger's Bar and Grill
Regular live performances from solo artists and duos.
Ship and Anchor
Specialist live music venue with bands playing each Saturday and open mic nights on Mondays.
The Windmill
Local community pub with live music from local acts Thursday, Friday, and Saturday each week.
Southport Bijou Cinema
Occasional gigs from local bands in the community cinema's event space.
Annual events
Southport Jazz Festival
Three days of top-class jazz music at a stunning venue. What’s not to like?
The Southport Jazz Festival at The Grand, which takes place in the early months of each year, is a must for fans of swing, funk and big band. A host of the UK’s best jazz performers descend on Southport for three days of brilliant entertainment.
Love Folk Festival
The annual Love Folk Festival, based out of culture centre The Atkinson, is a hugely popular celebration of all things folk music. A long list of both traditional and alternative acts perform at the event, which typically takes place over a weekend each February.
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