Southport's Biggest Christmas Party featuring Lemar, Toploader, and Gemma Collins
It’s not long to go until Southport’s biggest ever Christmas party takes place in the town centre!
On Saturday 23 November, the Festive Fun Day will start the Christmas season in style with a bumper day of entertainment and activities for all to enjoy.
Lemar, Toploader, and Gemma Collins will be joining a long list of talented local performers on stage for a dazzling line up of live performances.
The town centre will be a hive of festive activity with fairground rides, markets, trails, and activities taking place.
A spectacular live show
The focal point of the Christmas celebration will be a festival of music, dancing, and performances taking place on a grand stage on Lord Street.
From midday onwards, people can enjoy a jam-packed line up of family friendly entertainment and fun.
Prepare to be impressed by routines from a whole host of talented local dance schools, singalong with Frozen and Princess Popstar character shows, and enjoy bitesize pantomime performances.
Make sure to keep a look out for superheroes, elves, and Christmas characters, who will be causing mischief in the crowds throughout the day.
Later in the afternoon, three very special guests are set to star at the Fun Day party.
TV personality Gemma Collins will join the hosts to entertain the crowds and spread some festive sparkle on to proceedings.
Live music will then be the order of the day. Award-winning solo artist Lemar will entertain the crowds with a selection of his most-loved hit songs.
People will then be ‘Dancing in the Moonlight’ as UK favourites Toploader take to the stage to close the show out in impressive style.
A town-wide Christmas party
As well as the live show, there’s a wide range of activities and events planned around the town centre.
Close by to the live show on Lord Street, people will be able to enjoy festive fairground rides and activities such as face painting and craft workshops.
The Gingerbread Family Trail will provide a few of hours of fun for families who would like to explore the town in search of Christmas characters.
Winter markets taking place at The Atkinson and Cambridge Walks will offer the perfect opportunity to find unique Christmas gifts.
Wayfarers Arcade will be a hub of festive entertainment, with a Christmas Grotto and Heritage Holiday Fete takin place at The Engine Room.
Father Christmas will also make an appearance at The Vincent Hotel’s Santa’s Grotto (pre-booking required) , whilst the StarKidz elves will visit Southport Market for a meet-and-greet.
As the festivities wrap up, Southport’s beautiful illuminations will start to start to shine at their brightest and the brand-new Musical Light Show will play during the evening.
Festive Fun Day line up
12.00 PQA Southport – The So Talented Academy of Theatre Arts – TwoJays2 – Princess Popstar Show (by Regally Royal)
13.00 Magic Movers – Funky Monkees – The Dance Place – Snow White (by Southport Dramatic Club) – The Dance Place – Zanobini Academy of Performing Arts – Frozen Singalong Show (by Regally Royal)
14.00 Voice Plus Academy Of Arts – DBA School of Dance / Baby Ballet – Sleeping Beauty (by KD Theatre) – Serenos School of Dance – Express Performing Arts
15.00 Gemma Collins – The Grinch – Cinderella (by All Souls Dramatic Club) – King’s School of Dance – Wright’s Performing Arts – Central Dance and Drama
16.00 Lemar
17.00 Alex Toal DJ Set – Toploader
The Festive Fun Day is a free event organised by Southport BID and Sefton Council.