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Tuesday 29 September 2026
10:00 - 12:00

The Atkinson Wellbeing Choir

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Wednesday 30 September 2026
11:00 - 11:45

Story & Rhyme Time

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Wednesday 30 September 2026
19:00 - 20:15

Bright Places

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Talks

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Thursday 01 October 2026
19:00 - 20:00

The Art of War:
How WWI Changed Art and Artists

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Thursday 01 October 2026
19:30 - 21:40

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre

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Friday 02 October 2026
19:30 - 21:40

Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre

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02

Friday 02 October 2026
20:00 -

Kane Brown:
Crowd Work King

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On Stage

05

Monday 05 October 2026
12:30 - 13:45

Cake & Classical Music:
Songs of Italy

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Community

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Tuesday 06 October 2026
10:00 - 12:00

The Atkinson Wellbeing Choir

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Tuesday 06 October 2026
19:30 -

Walter Trout

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Current Exhibitions

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Saturday 19 September 2026 -
Saturday 27 February 2027

New Faces, New Focus:
Stories We Share

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Saturday 27 June 2026 -
Saturday 17 October 2026

The Angels of Mons

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Saturday 13 June 2026 -
Saturday 17 October 2026

Brian & George Fell:
Always Something New

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Saturday 13 June 2026 -
Saturday 10 October 2026

Zahed Taj-Eddin:
ANTIQUITA

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Saturday 13 June 2026 -
Saturday 27 February 2027

Taking Centre Stage:
Female Artists in The Atkinson’s Collection

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Museum Visits

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Monday - Saturday
10:00 – 16:00

Between Land & Sea

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Monday - Saturday
10:00 – 16:00

Discover Ancient Egypt

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HIGHLIGHTS

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition 2026

Submissions now open!

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Latest News

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29 September 2026

Next chapter of Books Alive! revealed as Southport prepares for October half term

The Jolly Postman Book Trail locations unveiled and dozens of free Festival of Stories events announced

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21 September 2026

Critically acclaimed Bright Places embarks on
a UK tour with a joyful, unflinching look at
life with multiple sclerosis

Touring the UK this autumn, Bright Places is a joyous and life-affirming show about coming to terms with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).

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17 September 2026

Books Alive! Exciting chapter as Southport to become living storybook this October half term!

Southport is to become a living storybook for October half term as Books Alive! brings a world of imagination and adventure to the town.

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14 September 2026

THE ZOO IS COMING TO SOUTHPORT!

Rod Campbell’s much-loved Dear Zoo returns live on stage

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1 September 2026

The Atkinson in Southport announces cast of this year’s family panto Cinderella

Bringing magic, romance and wicked sisters to Southport this Christmas from 4 - 31 December 2026

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25 August 2026

Battle Of Mons Commemoration held in Southport to honour sacrifices made in World War One

A special service was held at Southport War Memorial on Friday (21st August 2026) to mark 112 years since the Battle Of Mons, which took place in Belgium in the early stages of World War One.

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14 August 2026

The Next Act: Drama, Music, Comedy and Family Fun Awaits

There's plenty to look forward to on The Atkinson stage in the months ahead. Take a look at the fantastic shows coming soon...

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7 August 2026

The Atkinson in Southport celebrating another ‘very good’ rating by Visit England

The Atkinson in Southport has retained its “Very Good” rating after a mystery shopper visit by the national tourism agency, VISIT ENGLAND.

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6 August 2026

Join our team:
Marketing Manager

We are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead the development and delivery of innovative marketing, communications and audience development strategies for our ambitious cultural programme.

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9 July 2026

Humanitarian, inspirational speaker and tennis coach Sam Jalloh presents new ‘Yes I Can’ show in Southport

Award-winning humanitarian, inspirational speaker and tennis coach Sam Jalloh will be presenting his brand-new show on Friday

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8 July 2026

Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2026: Winners Announced!

We are delighted to announce the winners and highly commended young artists of this year's Sefton Young Artist of the Year competition.

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7 July 2026

Southport's Golfing History

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6 July 2026

Summer Reading Challenge

This year’s challenge is Read to the Beat!, delivered by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries and powered by Universal Music Group UK.

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1 July 2026

Join our team:
Customer Assistants

We’re looking for friendly and reliable Customer Assistants to join our team. Could it be you?

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25 June 2026

The Atkinson Celebrates Armed Forces Day

The Atkinson is proud to join the celebrations of Armed Forces Day and will be partially open on Sunday for a day of remembrance and discovery.

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13 June 2026

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition 2026

Respond to artworks in our Taking Centre Stage: Female Artists in The Atkinson’s Collection Exhibition and win prizes donated by the Arts Society Southport.

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9 June 2026

Southport:
That’s Entertainment

The Atkinson awarded National Lottery Heritage Fund grant to explore Southport’s seaside entertainment heritage

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3 June 2026

Young Curator Summer Sessions Sign Up Now Open!

Sign up for this years Young Curator Summer sessions!

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2 June 2026

The Sefton Open 2026: A Student's Perspective

A guest review by University of Liverpool Work Placement student, Niamh Humphrey. 

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21 May 2026

Joanne Chamberlain awarded Bene Merito honorary distinction

In recognition of outstanding service to the Polish community in Sefton.

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