News
& Press
2 June 2026
The Sefton Open 2026: A Student's Perspective
A guest review by University of Liverpool Work Placement student, Niamh Humphrey.
21 May 2026
Joanne Chamberlain awarded Bene Merito honorary distinction
In recognition of outstanding service to the Polish community in Sefton.
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
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.
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.
27 April 2026
New family theatre show ‘Ice Age Adventure Live’ premieres
Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission!
23 April 2026
World-class circus acts to ‘Roll up!’
in Southport for May Bank Holiday Big Top Festival
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.
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
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