The festive season is well and truly underway in Southport! This year, there’s no shortage of events and activities to keep you entertained throughout December and beyond.
Read our guide of things to do during the Christmas period in the town centre, which includes Santa visits, pantos, trails, ice skating, and much more.
Whether your looking for family-friendly fun, free events, or Christmas shopping days out…Southport is the perfect place to be at Christmas.
The Bear and The Reindeer
The Bear and The Reindeer 📍 Town Hall Gardens 📅 Until early January
Make sure to visit the brand new character illuminations, which will be lighting up Southport town centre over the festive period. Get your pictures and enter our, and read some of the brilliant stories from ‘The Bear and The Reindeer Story Writing Competition’ at Southport Library in The Atkinson. Find out more
The Bear and The Reindeer Christmas Trail 📍 Southport Town Centre | 2 December – 31 December
Follow the trail and see if you can spot the The Bear and The Reindeer in windows around the town centre. Each artwork will include clues that will help you answer questions, with one winning entry receiving a Nintendo Switch plus games! Find out more
Plenty of Pantos
Jack and The Beanstalk 📍 The Atkinson 📅 7 December – 31 December
This year, join Jack and friends at The Atkinson for a pantomime performance you won’t forget! “Packed with toe-tapping songs, dazzling costumes and stunning sets, this larger-than-life pantomime promises to be an unmissable treat for everyone this festive season.” Find out more
The Pied Piper 📍 Southport Little Theatre 📅 22 December – 7 January
Join the Bavarian party this Christmas at Southport Little Theatre. “The Pied Piper” is a heart-warming and entertaining tale filled with catchy songs, dazzling dances, and plenty of laughter, making it a perfect treat for audiences of all ages during the festive season. Find out more
Dick Whittington 📍 Waterfront Southport Hotel 📅 17 December
An interactive performance of “Dick Whittington” by the Southport-based Gambolling Arena Theatre Company! Instead of a traditional theatre setting, you can savour a delightful Afternoon Tea at our hotel while immersing yourself in this magical tale. Find out more
Get your skates on!
Bavarian Christmas Ice Skating 📍 Victoria Park 📅 1 December – 31 December (opening times vary)
The ice rink is back at Victoria Park this Christmas. Festive skating for all the family, as well as bratwurst, pretzels, beers and more in a heated Bavarian-themed marquee. Find out more
Spend time with Santa
Santa’s Grotto 📍 Wayfarers Arcade 📅 Multiple dates in December
Head to the Wayfarers Aracade this Christmas to visit Father Chrismtmas. Little visitors wanting to meet Santa will be in for a fun time when they are welcomed by professional actors as festive characters. Find out more
Lunch with Santa 📍 The Vincent Hotel 📅 10 & 23 December
Enjoy a delightful two-course lunch with the chance to meet live reindeer, Dancer & Prancer, and capture an unforgettable photo opportunity with them and Santa’s sleigh! Find out more
Letters to Santa 📍 Southport Market 📅 Multiple dates in December
Festive Films
Who doesn’t like a good Christmas movie! You can find a flurry of festive films throughout December at both Southport Bijou Cinema and Vue Ocean Plaza. Free magical movies will also be show at the Southport Market Extravaganza Space between 22 December and 5 January.
More Christmas Events in Southport
Santa Sprint 3k and 5k 📍 Silcock’s Funland 📅 3 December Once again there will be both a 3K and 5K route for you to walk, jog or run. The route which starts and finishes at Silcock’s Funland, is also suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters, pushchairs and buggies. Find out more
Frozen Experience 📍 Southport Market 📅 3 & 10 December Join Anna & Elsa and their favourite snowman Olaf, on their journey through Arendelle! Find out more
Carols at Costa 📍 Costa Coffee Chapel Street 📅 5 December Costa are staying open later for Carols at Costa! Local church choirs will sing Christmas carols, and 10% food and drink on the night to our guests and customers Find out more
Cambridge Walks Artisan Fair 📍 Cambridge Walks 📅 9 December An indoor fair including a wide array of unique gifts including festive gifts, art, fresh wreaths, cakes, and more. Find out more
Carols by Candlelight 📍 Holy Trinity Church 📅 13 December Join Holy Trinity Primary School for an afternoon of Christmas carols performed by their talented school choir. Mince pies and warm drinks will be available.
Free Talk : A Wartime Christmas 📍 The Atkinson 📅 13 December A talk by Angela, Pegasus WW2 Re-enactment Group. Find out more
Christmas Painting Experience 📍 Bistro Pierre 📅 14 December A tasty, artistic, French experience at Bistrot Pierre Find out more
Bingo That’s Bonkers 📍 Southport Pleasureland 📅 20 December Dive into the festive spirit with a night full of fun, laughter, and those unforgettable “BINGO!” shouts. Find out more
Christmas Quiz 📍 The Windmill 📅 20 December Join The Windmill for a festive pub quiz including mince pies and their famous bar dash Find out more
Boxing Day Bingo 📍 The Grand 📅 26 December Get ready for a night of fun, laughter, and disco vibes at our Boxing Day Disco Bingo in The Princess Grace Suite! Find out more
Live Music and Party Nights
Avenue Southport 📍 Live music each week Thursday to Sunday Find out more
The Bold Hotel 📍 Tribute nights throughout December Find out more
Chop House Rock Bar 📍 Live music followed by DJ sets each Friday and Saturday Find out more
Coopers Bar 📍 Live Jazz and bands each week Find out more
Hungry Monk 📍 Tribute Acts on Friday and Saturday nights Find out more
Royales 📍 Live music and a music quiz each week Find out more
The Grand 📍 Motown, ABBA Party, Masquerade Ball and more Find out more
The Southport Coaster 📍 Live music each week Find out more
Southport Market 📍 Live music each Thursday and Saturday Find out more
The Windmill 📍 Festive Brass every Sunday and Christmas Lunch Singalongs Find out more
Find a comprehensive list of live music in Southport at the Southport Live Music Facebook page
Make sure to follow our Your Southport Facebook and Instagram to find out the latest on Christmas in Southport.
If your business has any events and activities that are not listed, please get in touch.
