What's On in Southport - October 2026

Southport Comedy Festival returns, Halloween events, and a brand-new literature festival takes over the town centre!

Check out our comprehensive guide featuring what's on in Southport town centre in October 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 October 2026, including family-friendly fun, live music, cinema, arts and culture, and plenty more.

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Southport Comedy Festival

Victoria Park | 2-18 Oct 2026

Southport’s Comedy Festival brings 17 days of live comedy to Victoria Park, with top comedians performing in a giant heated marquee throughout the festival.  Paul Sinha, Jason Manford, Ed Byrne, are just a few of a long list of top names that are bringing the belly laughs to Southport this year.

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Books Alive!

Southport Town Centre | 24-31 October 2026

Once Upon a Town... Books Alive! brings a world of imagination and adventure to Southport this October half term, with the Jolly Postman Trail, author events, creative activities and interactive experiences.

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The Dead of Night Film Festival

Southport Bijou Cinema | Sat 10 – Sun 11 Oct 2026

A packed weekend for horror and cult-film fans, showcasing feature films and more than 30 independent shorts across horror, fantasy, sci-fi and thriller genres. Expect plenty of dark, unusual and offbeat cinema from emerging filmmakers and established names.

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Halloween in Southport

There are plenty of spooktacular events taking place in the town centre this Haloween and half term break.  Think ghost trains, shows at The Atkinson, and Halloween fun at Southport Market.

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Fun and Entertainment 😍

Southport Artisan Market
Southport Market | Sat 3 Oct 2026
A vibrant market featuring independent traders, handmade crafts, artisan food, gifts, and live entertainment in a lively community atmosphere.

The Golden Oldies Lunch & Bingo
The Bold Hotel | Wed 7 Oct 2026
A nostalgic afternoon with a two-course lunch, live entertainment, bingo, classic hits and dancing with DJ Jon Jessop

Pumpkin Painting
Southport Market | Fri 9 Oct 2026
Get creative painting your own ceramic pumpkin, with seasonal tablescaping, all materials provided and a cocktail included.

Southport Market’s Halloween Bash
Southport Market | Sat 31 Oct 2026
A spooky night of DJs, entertainment and Halloween competitions, with prizes for the best costumes and plenty of fun throughout the evening.

Ghost Stories By Candlelight
The Grand | Sat 31 Oct 2026
A spooky Halloween evening of live ghost stories, atmospheric theatre and a three-course meal, all by flickering candlelight.

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.

Freezin
The Atkinson | Wed 28 Oct 2026
A magical family adventure featuring Jack Frost, dazzling costumes, comedy, music and plenty of frosty fun during the October half-term.

A Tribute to Ms Rachel
The Atkinson | Fri 30 Oct 2026
An interactive family show packed with singalongs, dancing, puppets, colourful animations and audience participation, bringing the magic of Ms Rachel to life.

Arts and Culture 🖼️

Night and Day Exhibition
Warehouse Arts Centre | Runs until 3 October
A new exhibition exploring the contrast between night and day, bringing together artwork that looks at light, darkness, time and everyday life.

The Angels of Mons
The Atkinson | Runs until 17 October
A fascinating exhibition exploring the famous First World War legend through history, storytelling, and original archival material.

Brian & George Fell: Always Something New
The Atkinson | Until 17 October
A striking exhibition of sculpture, steelwork and public art celebrating four decades of creativity from father-and-son artists Brian and George Fell.

Zahed Taj-Eddin: ANTIQUITA
The Atkinson | Runs until 10 October
A powerful sculpture exhibition exploring memory, myth, survival and resistance through striking clay and bronze works inspired by ancient civilisations.

Taking Centre Stage: Female Artists in The Atkinson’s Collection
The Atkinson | Runs until 2027
An inspiring exhibition celebrating women artists represented in The Atkinson’s collection, spanning traditional and contemporary works.

New Faces, New Focus: Stories We Share
The Atkinson | Runs until Feb 2027
Explore stories of identity, migration and belonging through photography, craft, painting and community-created work from across the region.

Theatre and Comedy 🎭

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre
The Atkinson | 1-2 Oct 2026
A gothic adaptation of Brontë’s classic, following Jane’s journey from a troubled childhood to Thornfield Hall, where passion, secrets and danger await.

The Unfriend
Little Theatre Southport | 2-10 Oct 2026
A darkly comic play about a holiday friendship that takes an unexpected turn, creating awkward encounters, secrets and plenty of laughs.

The Void
The Atkinson | Fri 16 – Sat 17 Oct 2026
A chilling sci-fi horror set aboard a failing research vessel, combining atmospheric projections, powerful illusions, AI and a deadly force

The Band
Little Theatre Southport | 17-24 Oct 2026
A feel-good musical following five friends whose lives are shaped by Take That’s greatest hits, including Back for Good, Shine and Never Forget.

Ticketed Live Music 🎶

Ticketed Live Music and Party Nights 🎤

Amy & The Winos – Tribute UK
The Warehouse Arts Centre | Fri 2 Oct 2026
An authentic seven-piece Amy Winehouse tribute with live horns, funky grooves and all the big hits celebrating her iconic musical career.

Grateful Fred's: Brooks Williams & Aaron Catlow
The Atkinson | Wed 7 Oct 2026
A high-energy night of Americana, folk and country blues from acclaimed acoustic duo Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow, blending guitar, fiddle and great musicianship.

An Afternoon With Tony Bellew
Southport Market | Sun 4 Oct 2026
Hear Tony Bellew share stories from his Liverpool childhood, boxing career, SAS Who Dares Wins and life beyond the ring.

The West End Day Party: Southport
Banff | Sat 10 Oct 2026
A daytime musical party with live West End singers, show tunes, singalongs, confetti and hits from Wicked, Grease, Mamma Mia! and more.

What Happens in Vegas with Asa Murphy
The Grand | Sun 11 Oct 2026
Enjoy an afternoon of Vegas-style entertainment with Asa Murphy, packed with music, comedy and plenty of classic showbiz glamour.

Gig4Life 60’s Legends Show
The Warehouse Arts Centre | Fri 16 Oct 2026
A night of authentic 60s classics from three live bands, plus entertainment, a fundraiser auction and raffle, raising money for Cancer Research UK.

Tom Jones Tribute
The Grand | Sat 24 Oct 2026
Enjoy Tom Jones classics from David Kidd, followed by a party set, DJ and one-course meal for a proper night out.

Grease V’s Dirty Dancing Bottomless Brunch
Waterfront Southport Hotel | Sat 24 Oct 2026
A fun-filled bottomless brunch battle between Grease and Dirty Dancing, with music, dancing, food and plenty of themed entertainment.

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

Cinema 🎬

Southport Bijou Cinema Highlights

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.

Pulp Fiction | Thu 8 Oct 2026 19.30

The Birds |  17 Oct 2026 19.3

Vue Cinema Southport new releases

The Social Reckoning | From 9 Oct 2026

The Uprising | From 9 Oct 2026

Forgotten Island | From 16 Oct 2026

Wildwood | From 23 Oct 2026

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