With the Southport Flower Show bursting into bloom today at Victoria Park, we’re taking a look at some of the non-plant based exhibits making an appearance this year. From the formidable Mr. Motivator to the hilarious Su Pollard, visitors will be entertained by a variety of famous faces. If you’re heading to Southport Flower Show over the next few days, here’s where and when your favourite celebrities will be appearing live amongst the displays.
Thursday 20th August
GARDEN THEATRE
BBC Gardeners’ World presenter, Adam Frost – 11am and 2pm
Iolo Williams, Springwatch – 12pm and 3pm Q&A
Megan McCubbin, Springwatch – 1pm and 3pm Q&A
COOKERY THEATRE
Briony May Williams – Cookery Theatre Compere, Great British Bake Off – 11am
Friday 21st August
GARDEN THEATRE
Garden Designer and TV Presenter, Arit Anderson – 11am and 2pm
Su Pollard – 1pm and 4pm
COOKERY THEATRE
Phil Vickery, TV Chef – 11am and 2pm
Saturday 22nd August
GARDEN THEATRE
BBC Gardeners’ World, Joe Swift – 11am and 2pm
Strictly Come Dancing Judge, Anton Du Beke – 12pm and 3pm
Children’s TV Presenter, Andy Day – 1pm and 4pm
COOKERY THEATRE
Candice Brown, Great British Bake Off – 11am and 2pm
Sunday 23rd August
GARDEN THEATRE
BBC Gardeners’ World, Joe Swift – 12.30pm and 2.30pm (The Potting Shed)
Children’s Entertainer, Justin Fletcher – 11am and 1pm
The Children’s Gardening Coach, Lee Connelly – 12pm and 2pm
COOKERY THEATRE
Briony May Williams, Great British Bake Off – 12pm
THE LAKESIDE RESET
Mr Motivator – 12.45pm
Once you’re done with celebrity spotting, you can sit back and relax with some live music at the Piazza Stage in the centre of the showground. Times and dates below:
| TIME | THURSDAY 20th | FRIDAY 21st | SATURDAY 22nd | SUNDAY 23rd |
| 10.30am | Yooks! | Ormskirk Ukulele Club | SPT U3A choir | Wellbeing Choir |
| 11.30am | The Country Folk | Learning Rooms/Kings School of Dance | Madukes | Carousel |
| 12.30pm | Liverpool Community Choir | Connected Voices | Shooter | Uke-a-Teers |
| 1.30pm | Acousticats | Ukulele Buddies | United Voice Show Choir | Evie McDermott |
| 2.30pm | Laura Abrams | Chris Bannister | The Wanderers | Quandary |
| 3.30pm | Singing Our Socks Off Choir | Baby Soul | Neven Tili | Maghull Musical Theatre Company |
| 4.30pm | Crosby Strings | Hayley Murray and Kelly Bond | The Coast |
And, new for 2026 is the Busker’s Corner, where musicians will be playing live throughout the four days. For more information including ticket prices, exhibit information and activities at the show, visit: www.southportflowershow.co.uk