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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.