CTA member Visit Southport is presenting a host of exciting events across 2026, ideal for group trips.
Highlights include Lightport, an immersive light and sound installation that will turn the town into a walk-through rainbow of colour and creativity, taking place 14 – 16 February.
From 3-4 April, French street theatre company Transe Express brings its spectacular show Cristal Palace to Lord Street with a 15-metre-wide flying chandelier, transforming the street into an open-air ballroom with live music, aerial performance and dance.
The Big Top Festival on 2 and 3 May will take over the town, presenting the best in modern circus acts. Across open-air stages, audiences can expect breathtaking performances, live music, and hands-on workshops for all ages.
In July, The 154th Open golf championships will take place at Royal Birkdale, taking place between 12 – 19 July. Hosting the event for the 11th time, the Open is one of the golf world’s most important tournaments.
In Autumn, from 24 – 31 October, Books Alive! is a reimagined literature festival designed for families and young readers. The event will fill the town with storytelling installations, live performances and author-led workshops, turning Southport into a living storybook.
Southport’s exciting year in 2026 also includes the Southport Food and Drink Festival, the Southport Air Show, the Southport Flower Show, the British Musical Fireworks Championship, and the Southport Comedy Festival.
