We can almost the smell the BBQs and literally cannot wait to get our 'groove on' post lockdown. The events are starting to trickle in and these are our pick of the bunch that are coming to Southport this summer...
The Southport Disco Festival at Victoria Park
Saturday 24th July we are uber excited for the very first 'Southport Disco Festival' at Victoria Park from 3pm-10pm. Brought to you by the same team who did the socially distanced 'Secret Garden Prty' last summer, Derek Kaye will be headlining with Hot Gorilla Records bosses Conan The Selector (AKA Mark Pickup) and Andy Buchan, with support from Adam Rynhart, Paul Hollinshead & Alex Hibbard and a Live PA from Sherie performing several of her releases on Hot Gorilla Records, expect many more DJs to be announced in the coming weeks. This boutique event is limited to just several hundred people, at the time of writing this their 'early bird' tickets are nearly sold out and they only have VIP tables of 6 left, so we recommend you move fast to be guaranteed a ticket.
The event will be in plush surroundings under a heavily draped white marquee roof in the middle of Victoria Park, expect chandeliers, white carpet, a VIP area with white seating and a bad ass sound system. Food trucks will be on site providing a variety of festival food, there will be a Prosecco bottle bar, a glitter station, festival jewellery stalls etc etc
The dance floor is under a marquee with no sides, so rain or shine there will be a party! If its sunny on the day they will also remove half the roof. Limited VIP Tables left £500 for 6 people inc tickets, sofa next to the dance floor, 2 bottles of spirits & mixers, email editor@whatsonsouthport.com for more info and premium VIP drinks packages.
Tickets...
Early Bird £20 1st General Release £25 2nd General Release £30
For tickets head to https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Southport/Victoria-Park-/The-Southport-Disco-Festival/35797482/?fbclid=IwAR2JafPlGDBo5MdGmn94_SEyNUiv9D4h5zECnT1bMK5oqDG5Q8S0m8PGx-k
UB40 Feat Ali Campbell at Victoria Park
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro are performing a series of incredibly special Open Air concerts this summer - and YOU can be a part of it! Bringing with them a plethora of hits such as "Red Red Wine", "Kingston Town" and "Homely Girl", the band will grace the grounds of some of UKs finest open spaces -
- Victoria Park, Southport - Friday 16th July 2021 - Temple Newsam, Leeds - Friday 30th July 2021 - Powderham Castle, Exeter - Friday 13th August 2021 - Wicksteed Park, Kettering - Sunday 29th August 2021
For more info head to their event page https://www.facebook.com/events/258336259287190/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D

The Christians at The Atkinson
The Christians return to The Atkinson 3 September 2021! Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits in the late 80s and early 90s both in the UK and Europe, the band are headed by enigmatic lead singer Garry Christian.
To buy tickets head to https://www.theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-christians-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2rhP2gkPqcdEcAmyEkL128nXv_asSi9OHABWZuqSEZXqies-sMDIIbOjg
Look-A-Like Tribute Festival at Victoria Park
It's time to rock.. we can't wait for the Outdoor Tribute Festival to come to Southport!
Queen, The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, ABBA, OASIS & more
Secure your tickets to avoid disappointment www.lookalikefestival.com
Comedy In The Park at Victoria Park
Comedy in the Park host what is set to be the biggest comedy event Southport has ever seen! On the 17th of July 2021, 6 of the UK's favourite comedians will be performing LIVE all at 1 unique outdoor venue, Victoria Park, Southport.
Labelled the biggest line up Comedy has ever seen on one bill, you will be guaranteed a night of side-splitting laughter, with 6 of the world’s best comedians providing a night of entertainment in an open-air theatre style setting. The formidable John Bishop headlines the show, and is joined by the hilarious Katherine Ryan, Jason Manford, Paul Chowdhry, Al Murray and host Judi Love.
This event is set to sell out! So, get your ticket's NOW at: www.comedyinthepark.co.uk