MEXICAN Festival returns to Pleasureland as Southport set for packed events programme for October and November 2024.

Southport Pleasureland will be unrecognisable as it dresses itself up for a traditional Mexican Festival over Bonfire Night weekend.

The park will be bringing a flavour of Mexico to Southport with a fantastic line-up of breathtaking attractions for all ages to enjoy.

The jaw-dropping details were unveiled as Visit Southport published a round-up of fantastic events in Southport this half term and Halloween.

The fabulous fiesta will take place on:- 2 November 2024 and promises a thrilling night of entertainment with stilt walkers, fire performers, Batala drummers, stage shows and live music.

Shows such as Fuego Chicas, Doctor Diablo, and We Are Un Poco Loco, will transport adults and children alike to a jaw-dropping world filled with magic.

As well as the centre stage shows, visitors will be treated to a fantastical finale of fireworks to end the night, guaranteed to leave visitors dazzled by the cacophony of vibrant colours.

The gates to the Pleasureland will open at 4pm, allowing guests to explore the park and indulge in some Mexican delicacies before the rides and main stage shows start at 5pm.

Visitors can buy an Adventurer Pass for £30 which includes unlimited access to all rides for the whole night. Or opt for a Spectator Pass for £15 to enjoy the sights and sounds of the park and all the entertainment included.

This eye-catching event is just 1 of the many things for both children and adults to enjoy in Southport this half term.

Other events to enjoy in the lead up to Halloween in Southport range from fancy dress competitions to feasts with the family. For a night of entertainment, food, or both, visit Formby Hall for a Halloween Carvery, Waterfront Southport Hotel’s Halloween Disco, or Sefton 4 Good’s Halloween Quiz Night.

There is plenty of other mischief for both adults and children to enjoy. Indulge in a Spooky Afternoon Tea at the Vincent Hotel followed by an autumn tour of the British Lawnmower Museum.

The Blackeyed Theatre will also be showing Dracula or for a child-friendly option, gather at Southport Market for The Twitchy Witch Show.

For the creative-minded, get artistic at The Atkinson’s Make It! Craft Workshop and choose your own pumpkin to take home and decorate at the Pumpkin Picking Adventure at Windmill Animal Farm.

Time travel to the past for Victorian Day at the Wayfarer’s Arcade or transport yourself to the future with an immersive VR experience at Pixel Playground VR.

The Martin Mere Wetland Centre also invites all young witches and warlocks to explore two weeks of magic over the half-term, involving crafts, fancy dress, and more.

More information on upcoming events in Southport can be found here.