GET ready for an unmissable Super Saturday in Southport with a special day packed with festive entertainment!
Saturday, 15 November 2025 will be an unmissable day in the Southport calendar with the Southport Christmas Spectacular in the Town Hall Gardens; The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On; festive markets on Market Street and at The Big Onion; Santa’s Christmas Party followed by Ray Quinn at The Atkinson; and more.
1 - Southport Christmas Spectacular
Families are invited to the ‘Southport Christmas Spectacular’ with a huge kids party and non-stop entertainment throughout the day.
This free festive event, organised by Southport BID, will take place on:- Saturday, 15 November 2025.
A packed programme of festive activities in the town centre will open the Christmas calendar in Southport in style!
Visitors can enjoy a huge kids Christmas party in the Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street between 11am and 4pm including a stage show with appearances from famous children’s TV characters, dance schools, and local performers.
People can expect to see:-
Peppa Pig Dance Party
· Bluey and Bingo Activation
· Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures Show
· K-Pop Demons Show from Starkidz
· Popstars Show from Regally Royal
· Spiderman appearance
· Local dance schools performing throughout the day
Following the conclusion of the live acts, don’t miss the launch of a brand-new interactive music show on the LED Christmas tree in the Town Hall Gardens which will animate in colour to music.
At intervals throughout the day, there will be opportunities for people to get pictures in a brand new ‘Character Zone’ with Bluey & Bingo, and Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig and baby sister, Evie.
Facepainting, craft stalls, and further activities will provide even more fun at the event.
2 - The Grand Christmas Lights Switch On
Christmas at The Grand in Southport
The festive season is about to shine even brighter as The Grand, Southport hosts its Annual Christmas Light Switch-On Celebration on:- Saturday, 15 November 2025, with an unforgettable afternoon and evening of entertainment, music and festive fun for all ages.
Everyone is invited to head to The Grand following the celebrations of the Southport Christmas Spectacular, to continue the merriment and festive fun.
Kicking off from 4pm, this free-entry event invites families, friends and festive revellers to gather outside The Grand for the Big Christmas Light Switch-On.
There will be children’s entertainment hosted by the fabulous Regally Royal Parties where guests can expect laughter, singalongs and plenty of Christmas cheer as thousands of twinkling lights bring The Grand to life in true holiday style.
The fun begins outdoors, where the celebration will be in full swing with:-
Santa and his cheeky Elf, bringing festive magic and mischief to the crowd
· Live DJ sets, keeping the party atmosphere alive from afternoon into evening
· Choir performances and live music, filling Lord Street with the sounds of Christmas
· Festive food and drink stalls, serving seasonal treats and winter warmers
· Games and entertainment, creating memories the whole family will cherish
As the lights go on, the party moves inside The Grand and the atmosphere turns electric.
From 7pm until late, guests can dance, mingle and toast to the start of Christmas with:-
· DJ Jeff Wood and Nick the Lunatic spinning festive floor-fillers
· A live saxophonist delivering smooth, upbeat energy
· Sunset Ali on percussion, adding rhythm and flair to the evening’s soundtrack
With dazzling décor, live entertainment and festive cocktails flowing, The Grand promises a night to remember whether guests are out with family or celebrating with friends.
3 - Festive Artisan Market and live music at Southport Market
The countdown continues until this fabulous day in Southport.
You can find some unique Christmas gifts from local traders at the Festive Artisan and Gift Market by PMM Events which will be taking place outdoors on the newly pedestrianised Market Street, to the side of Southport Market.
It will take place between 11am and 4pm, all welcome.
There is lots happening inside Southport Market too!
The Extravaganza Space in the back room will host a sold out Big Fish Little Fish Family Party with Cream legend Paul Bleasdale.
In the Main Hall you can sit back and enjoy live music from Soul Campbell from 4pm onwards.
Southport Market will also be launching its festive drinks menu, including festive cocktails, festive hot chocolates, mulled wine and more!
4 - Santa's Christmas Party
Santa's Christmas Party at The Atkinson in Southport
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Saturday, 15 November 2025; 11:00 - 11:45 & 14:00 - 14:45
The show where every child receives a present from Santa!
Following last year’s sell-out performances, Honalee Media are delighted to present a brand new show this festive season…
Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole, when Father Christmas makes presents to deliver across the whole world… and when everyone gets ready for Santa’s Christmas Party!
But this year somebody has been up to mischief…
Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing,
Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music?
It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party – and that someone is Jack Frost!
Help get Santa’s Christmas Party back on track in an adventure full of fun, festive songs and party games. Then meet Santa at his home in the North Pole, where every child will receive a special present from him, after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever – HO-HO-HO!
For more information, visit this website.
5 - Ray Quinn:- A Swinging Christmas
The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Saturday ,15 November 2025; 7.30pm
Join the sensational Ray Quinn – star of stage and screen, and a No.1 platinum-selling swing artist – for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer!
Backed by his incredible big band, Ray will bring the magic of the season to life with timeless Christmas classics and smooth swinging hits.
Don’t miss this dazzling festive spectacular that’s guaranteed to get you into the swing of Christmas!
For more information, visit this website.
6 - Big Onion Christmas Market
People are invited to call into the new Big Onion venture in Southport town centre for a Christmas Market on the same day as the Southport Christmas Spectacular.
The Big Onion aims to offer ‘life-changing’ opportunities for local people as it operates from the former Crave pizza cafe in the Town Hall Gardens on Lord Street.
It will enable people operating social enterprises or community initiatives to provide their services from a central location with support from Merseyside Expanding Horizons.
The Big Onion will open its doors and join in the festive activities on:- Saturday, 15 November 2025 and is inviting people to get involved.
They will be selling soft drinks, mulled wine and hot chocolate all day as well as promoting some of the activities which will start from:- Monday, 17 December 2025.
The Big Onion will also be running a crafty market for local makers.
The Big Onion is looking for talented local businesses to join the Southport Big Onion Christmas Market between 10am and 5pm on:- Saturday, 15 November 2025.
Be part of the festive fun and showcase your work to hundreds of visitors.
Apply for your stall here.
