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Friday 23 January 2026
19:30 - 22:00

Peter Pan

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Saturday 24 January 2026
14:00 - 16:30

Peter Pan

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Saturday 24 January 2026
19:30 - 22:00

Peter Pan

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Sunday 25 January 2026
11:30 - 14:00

Peter Pan

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Sunday 25 January 2026
16:30 - 19:00

Peter Pan

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Tuesday 27 January 2026
10:00 - 12:00

The Atkinson Wellbeing Choir

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Wednesday 28 January 2026
11:30 - 12:15

Story & Rhyme Time

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Wednesday 28 January 2026
19:00 -

The Groove Dance Show

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Classes

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Thursday 29 January 2026
13:00 - 15:00

Crafty Companions

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Friday 30 January 2026
19:30 - 21:50

Arrival:
The Hits of ABBA

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Current Exhibitions

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Saturday 13 December 2025 -
Saturday 21 February 2026

20 Years of Another Place

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Saturday 13 December 2025 -
Saturday 21 February 2026

Beyond The Glass:
The Science of Collections Conservation

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Saturday 18 October 2025 -
Saturday 21 February 2026

Sweet Factory

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Saturday 21 June 2025 -
Saturday 21 February 2026

150th Anniversary
Exhibition

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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

The Atkinson Awarded Museum Accreditation

The Atkinson is delighted to have received Accreditation status from Arts Council England.

The Atkinson Awarded Museum Accreditation

Iconic Crosby Beach Images Land at The Atkinson

Stunning photographs of Crosby beach’s Iron Men, taken over two decades by Crosby photographer Ron Davies, goes on display

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1984 by George Orwell

Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of the dystopian classic

10 & 11 March

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21 January 2026

The Atkinson Awarded Museum Accreditation

The Atkinson is delighted to have received Accreditation status, administered by Arts Council England on behalf of the UK Accreditation scheme.

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19 January 2026

Chase the Rainbow: Southport Lights Up February Half Term

Southport is set to glow this February half term as Lightport, a brand-new free immersive light art experience, takes over the town’s iconic Lord Street.

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16 January 2026

Blue Monday: How Comedy Can Beat the Blues

Discover why Blue Monday is called the most depressing day of the year and how laughter can turn it around.

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16 December 2025

Christmas Gift Guide

A festive Gift Guide inspired by the unforgettable characters of our Christmas pantomime, Beauty and the Beast, with thoughtful gift ideas and experiences available right here at The Atkinson.

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10 December 2025

Iconic Crosby Beach Images Land at The Atkinson

Stunning photographs of Crosby beach’s Iron Men, taken over two decades by Crosby photographer Ron Davies, goes on display on Saturday.

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28 November 2025

Beauty and the Beast: Final Cast Announcement

The Atkinson in Southport is inviting audiences to “be their guest” this Christmas as it unveils the full cast for its 2025 pantomime, Beauty and the Beast.

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15 November 2025

12 Days of Christmas Trail

Explore the town centre this Christmas and discover twelve handmade crochet displays, made by local group Southport Hookers

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10 November 2025

Captioning Awareness Week 2025

We're proud to support this year's Captioning Awareness Week, led by Stagetext, a deaf-led charity bringing text-based deaf access to arts and culture through captions and subtitles. 

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27 October 2025

Winners Announced!

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition

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24 October 2025

A crochet Spitfire has landed outside The Atkinson!

The tribute is dedicated to the Polish Airmen who flew from RAF Woodvale during World War II and marks 80 years since the end the war.

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18 October 2025

Harry Fletcher: A Review of the 150th Anniversary Exhibition

Portrait painter and art lecturer, Harry Fletcher, shares his experience of the 150th Anniversary Exhibition.

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18 October 2025

New Exhibition -
Linny Venables: Sweet Factory

A major new exhibition celebrating the rich, shared histories of sweet making, working-class food traditions, and seaside culture.

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17 October 2025

October Half Term

Looking for a day out that’s packed with creativity, imagination, and fun for all ages this Half Term? The Atkinson is the place to be!

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15 October 2025

Exhibition Postponed

Etching Between The Lines: Lucian Freud and the Art of Studio Prints

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6 October 2025

Annabel Croft:
I was lucky enough to see my childhood dreams come true

Annabel Croft lifts the lid on new touring show ‘Annabel Croft: From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls’.

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17 September 2025

Pick of Edinburgh Fringe at The Atkinson

Couldn’t make it to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year? Don’t worry we’re bringing the laughter to Southport.

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10 September 2025

A Beast of a Panto Awaits as First Cast Members are Announced!

With Christmas on the horizon, The Atkinson in Southport is inviting families to step into a tale as old as time with this year’s spectacular pantomime Beauty and the Beast.

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21 August 2025

Coastal Jam

Southport Set for Two-Day Music and Family Festival This September

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18 August 2025

Join our team!

If you are interested in connecting communities, we want to hear from you.

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15 August 2025

Commemorating VJ Day

A Japanese sword is part of our history collection.

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