Join the sensational Ray Quinn – star of stage and screen, and a No.1 platinum-selling swing artist – for an unforgettable evening of festive cheer!
Backed by his incredible big band, Ray will bring the magic of the season to life with timeless Christmas classics and smooth swinging hits.
Don’t miss this dazzling festive spectacular that’s guaranteed to get you into the swing of Christmas!
Experience a vibrant journey through 150 years of magnificent music with Orchestra dell’Arte, live at The Atkinson. This beautiful concept goes hand in hand with 150 years of The Atkinson art gallery and Cambridge Hall right in the heart of Southport’s Lord Street.
Our programme centres on the radiant Piano Concerto No. 2 by Saint-Saëns, performed by the brilliant soloist Tom Kimmance.
This special matinée also features the charming waltzes of Dvořák, the dazzling ballet music of Glazunov, and the lush, lyrical Serenade by Richard Strauss. And if the applause is generous—there just might be a surprise encore…
All of this will be performed in our beautiful theatre space – an atmospheric and historic concert setting that adds its own magic to the music.
–
Visit the 150th Anniversary Exhibition Mon – Sat, 10am – 4pm, until 7 March 2026.
Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.
On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music.
The Club Night:
7.30pm – Bev Sanders & Sarah Hepke
8.00pm – Thom Morecroft
8.30pm – Interval
8.50pm – Lauren Housley and The Northern Cowboys
Lauren Housley is an award-winning singer and songwriter hailing from Yorkshire who has already made her mark with three independent albums and two BBC Radio playlist hit singles. Housley’s innate talent of writing beautiful, engaging songs, was born from the intuitive craft of earthy storytelling and delivered with an emotive knock out vocal performance at their core.
Thom Morecroft is a singer-songwriter from Shrewsbury based in Liverpool and has been described by ex-editor of NME, Q, Mojo and Word Paul Du Noyer as “cheering and addictive”.
Bev has toured extensively throughout the world and was previously a member of Jez Lowe’s “Bad Pennies”. Sarah is a member of one of the North West’s most original of bands, “Vinny and The Engineers”.
Join two of the most revered female singer-songwriters for an evening of unparalleled music.
Appearing together on stage for the first time to perform songs such as Stay With Me Till Dawn, Sand and Water, Bring The Rain, This Kiss and their stunning collaboration, Safe.
Alongside their musicians, this is set to be a beautiful night of lyric, song and harmony.
When Rivers Meet are gearing up for a massive 2025 with the release of their brand-new album Addicted To You—and they’re hitting the road to celebrate!
When British husband and wife artists Grace & Aaron Bond released their latest album ‘Aces Are High’ in 2023 recorded by a river in the depths of Suffolk, little did they know about the hurricane-strength surge of support that would carry them to become the first fully Independent Rock/Blues Band to have a Top 10 in the UK Official Album Charts.
The last five years have brought both public and critical acclaim. They were named ‘Band Of The Year’ for three consecutive years, earning them a spot in the UK Blues Hall of Fame, and the title of ‘Best New Band’ from the UK’s largest rock radio station.
They have developed a powerful live reputation performing sell-out live shows across two continents, with their last live album entering the UK Official Jazz & Blues Album Chart at #1.
When Rivers Meet have remained proudly Independent, attending the 2024 BRIT Awards leading the new wave of artists to keep control over creative direction, championing a focus on authenticity in the music industry.
This is more than a tour—it’s the next chapter in the WRM story. Don’t miss it.
The band from the 1960/70’s that just keeps giving.
Featuring Thijs Van Leer, Pierre Van Der Linden, Menno Gootjes and Udo Pannekeet, Focus return to UK and European concert stages during 2025/26.
Fresh from a successful 2024 which included the release of their new studio album Focus 12, extensive European/UK touring as well as a month-long tour of the USA (alongside Asia, Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash and Curved Air), they will traverse Europe to give their loyal fans what they always want – a good time, and timeless music.
Each song breathtakingly unique, and each performance different to the one before.
Johns’ Boys brings a groundbreaking, modern twist to the traditional Welsh male voice choir.
Discover new, fresh and passionate performances of diverse repertoire: from stunning arrangements of Calum Scott and Lewis Capaldi to contemporary takes of well-loved Welsh hymns.
Grateful Fred’s have been pioneering Americana and Roots music in Formby, Southport and Liverpool since 2010 and during that time have presented some of the best US, Canadian and World artists.
On the first Wednesday of every month, join the Fredhead’s at The Atkinson for a wonderful night of live acoustic music.
The Club Night:
7.30pm – The Silver Fred’s
8.00pm – TBC
8.40pm – Interval
9.00pm – Charlie Dore & Gareth Huw Davies
Charlie Dore’s songs have been recorded by the good and the great including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Martha Wainwright, Jimmy Nail and Ricky Ross, but her live shows reveal that actually she keeps the best songs for herself. As one of the UK’s most respected songwriters – creating what is best described as eclectic, contemporary folk with a nod to Americana, Charlie’s relevance and ability to capture the imagination of increasing and new audiences continues unabated.
The Silver Fred’s open and host the evening.
The musical biopic tribute about the so-called “quiet” Beatle is back following a hugely successful 2024 UK and Ireland tour.
“All Things Must Pass”, they say. Well, George Harrison’s name will live on forever. From the creators of Something About Simon – The Paul Simon Story, comes a show that answers the question “where does life take you after being in the greatest band in the history of the world?”
Starring West End actor and musician Daniel Taylor, Something About George – The George Harrison Story tells the truly remarkable tale of one of music’s most understated icons.
Featuring a five-piece band performing beautiful songs such as “My Sweet Lord”, “Something”, “Got My Mind Set On You” and “Handle With Care”, the show includes incredible solo material and music from rock n’ roll’s greatest supergroup, The Travelling Wilburys – not forgetting more than a few Beatles’ classics along the way. From heartbreak to hedonism and song writing to instant success, Something About George will show you a life that was anything but quiet.
What the press said…
“Something about George is a show that will be around in the years to come.” – Wirral Globe ★★★★??
“All songs were performed superbly pitch perfect, giving a moving and entirely beautiful tribute.” – The Broken Spine ★★★★??
“I loved everything about this show, thank You for giving us such a brilliant night of non-stop entertainment.” – Fairy Powered ★★★★★
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm.