The Atkinson

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

You’ve probably seen their work around Southport without even realising it.

Meet local father and son metalwork and sculpture team Brian and George Fell, whose work includes the landmark sculptures in front of Silcock's Funland

Their exhibition, Always Something New, is currently on display at The Atkinson, bringing together work inspired by local stories, history, wildlife and the places around us.

📍 The Atkinson Southport
📅 On until 17 October
🎟️ FREE entry

A great chance to discover more about two local artists and the stories behind some very familiar Southport artwork.

01/09/2026

🩷FINAL LINE-UP ANNOUNCEMENT!🩷

After months of planning, meetings, and some last-minute registrations, we're now thrilled to present our full line-up for this year's Heritage Open Days festival!

Starting tomorrow, we'll be spotlighting one event per day and giving you the full details of what's taking place and how you can get involved.

Let us know in the comments which events you're excited to go to! 👇

In the meantime, you can check out all the details on our website (please note it may take 24 hours for every event to be updated on here): https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/whats-on/search-2026-events.html?view=list&searchQuery=&locationQuery=Southport&distance=&startDate=&endDate=

31/08/2026

✨ What's On This Week

Please note that we're closed today for the Bank Holiday and will reopen as usual tomorrow.

The theatre season is back with a bang as the curtain rises on The UK Rock Show and The Mersey Beatles 🎶

Over in the Studio, September's Grateful Fred's welcomes the return Max & Veronica 🎸

Also, Story & Rhyme Time will now start at a new time of 11am 📖

28/08/2026

The shoe fits! 👠✨

The search is over, and we’re delighted to introduce the cast who’ll be bringing panto magic and mayhem to The Atkinson stage this year.

With returning favourites Terry Burns and Gregor Duncan, this year's production promises dazzling costumes, hilarious comedy, live music and a little pumpkin spice…

So, who’s ready for a ball this Christmas? 🪩

28/08/2026

🎭 Just Announced

✨BUSK
Friday 19 March 2027. 7:30pm.
BUSK is a breath-taking story of love, hope and redemption. Created by narrative dance theatre trailblazers Project Dance, this unmissable production promises to enchant audiences with world-class performances and soul-lifting original music.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/busk/

✨The Bon Jovi Experience
Thursday 03 June 2027. 7:30pm.
Relive the magic up close with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself. Direct from London’s West End, the show returns for its epic 33rd year, cementing its place as one of the UK’s longest-running tribute shows.
https://theatkinson.co.uk/events/the-bon-jovi-experience/

26/08/2026

❗LOST PROPERTY❗

This shoe was recently left behind on stage and our team have been searching high and low to find its owner.

Thankfully, we've enlisted the help of a Fairy Godfather who expects to have an answer for us VERY soon 👀🪄

25/08/2026

On Friday, a special event was held to mark 112 years since the Battle of Mons and commemorate the twinning of Mons and Sefton in 1964.

The day began with a service at Southport War Memorial, led by Reverend Ben Dyer, and attended by veterans and representatives from Mons and Sefton, including Royal British Legion groups from across the borough. Four ‘Angels of Mons’ also travelled from Belgium to take part in the ceremony.

Wreaths were laid at the memorial, where the names of those who died in Mons are inscribed, by dignitaries including Merseyside Lord Lieutenant Peter Oliver OBE, Southport MP Patrick Hurley, Bootle MP Peter Dowd, Mayor of Sefton Cllr Jen Corcoran, Catherine Houdart, Deputy Mayor of Mons, Colonel Joris Van Belle, Belgian Defence Attaché and Major Carl Gardner, Commandant of Altcar Training Camp.

Following the service, guests were invited to a reception at The Atkinson, where they had the opportunity to explore the current Angels of Mons exhibition. The exhibition, presented in partnership with Mons Memorial Museum, explores the legend of a miraculous vision said to have appeared to British troops during the Battle of Mons in 1914.

📷: Dave Brown Photography