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On Stage

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Saturday 04 July 2026
19:30 - 21:30

80s Mania

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On Stage

06

Monday 06 July 2026
12:30 - 13:45

Cake & Classical Music:
Perello Duo:
Guitar and Vibraphone

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Community

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Wednesday 08 July 2026
11:30 - 12:15

Story & Rhyme Time

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Talks

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Wednesday 08 July 2026
13:00 - 14:00

Ribble Estuary National Nature Reserve

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Current Exhibitions

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Saturday 27 June 2026 -
Saturday 17 October 2026

The Angels of Mons

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Saturday 27 June 2026 -
Saturday 11 July 2026

History Buddies

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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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Saturday 06 June 2026 -
Saturday 08 August 2026

The Landing:
Hutton Art Society

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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 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.

Sunday 28 June. 10am - 4pm.

Inspirations: Poetry & Creative Writing Competition 2026

Submissions now open!

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Latest News

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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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8 June 2026

Southport's Golfing History

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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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14 May 2026

Observer Anthony Burgess Prize for Arts Journalism 2026

Julia Clayton is named runner-up for her feature on The Atkinson 150th Anniversary Exhibition

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8 May 2026

Sefton Open 2026 Awards

The Sefton Open 2026 celebrates local artistic talent at The Atkinson, with People’s Prize and Judges’ favourites now announced.

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1 May 2026

May We Entertain You? What's On This Month

From fascinating local history to family favourites, live music, tribute shows and top‑class comedy, May is packed with unmissable events. Here’s what to look forward to this month.

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27 April 2026

New family theatre show ‘Ice Age Adventure Live’ premieres

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission!

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23 April 2026

World-class circus acts to ‘Roll up!’
in Southport for May Bank Holiday Big Top Festival  

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8 April 2026

Don't Look Back In Anger: Marc Burrows Brings The Britpop Show to Southport

Award-winning writer, comedian and music journalist Marc Burrows is delighted to be bringing The Britpop Show to The Atkinson.

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25 March 2026

Easter Weekend Opening Hours

Check out our updated opening hours for Easter weekend

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24 March 2026

Blackeyed Theatre’s New Sherlock Holmes Thriller

Blackeyed Theatre are bringing major UK tour of Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for Moriarty to The Atkinson

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19 March 2026

Spectacular open-air ballroom Cristal Palace comes to Southport

Town Hall Gardens to be transformed into a glittering open-air ballroom for the spectacular Cristal Palace 

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9 March 2026

Join our team:
Operations Assistant

We’re looking for a proactive and hands‑on individual to support the smooth, day‑to‑day running of our vibrant venue.

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5 March 2026

World Book Day 2026!

From a page to the stage, check out these must‑see shows inspired by beloved reads

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23 February 2026

Galleries Temporarily Closed for Exciting Changeover

Our galleries are temporarily closed as we begin preparations for The Sefton Open 2026, one of the biggest annual celebrations of local creativity

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