News & Press - The Atkinson

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.

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.

21 August 2025

Coastal Jam

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

18 August 2025

Join our team!

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

15 August 2025

Commemorating VJ Day

A Japanese sword is part of our history collection.

23 July 2025

Discover Family Fun at The Atkinson - All Summer Long!

Your go-to destination for a creative, fun-filled family day out.

22 July 2025

Join our team:
Casual Customer Assistant

Do you have a passion for customer service?

12 July 2025

Winners announced!

Sefton Young Artist of the Year 2025

8 July 2025

Join our team:
Marketing Assistant

Do you have experience creating high-quality, distinctive, and engaging marketing campaigns?

4 July 2025

2025 Christmas Panto:
Beauty & the Beast

Be Our Guest This Christmas in Southport!

23 June 2025

Review: Just Between Ourselves

Playing at The Atkinson last week, Just Between Ourselves is an Alan Ayckbourn comedy-drama.

21 June 2025

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition

Respond to artworks in our 150th Anniversary Exhibition and win prizes donated by the Arts Society Southport.