If you fancy stepping back in time this Sunday, head over to the Botanic Gardens in Churchtown at 2pm and enjoy Bands in the Park.
The long-running Southport summer tradition is officially back for another brilliant season of live music. Organised by the Southport and District Brass Band Association, these weekly Sunday afternoon concerts bring top-tier talent from across the North West right to our doorstep.
Families, music lovers, and day-trippers are all invited to head down to the Band Lawn to catch the action. Performance sets officially run from 2.15pm until 4.15pm, covering a wide mix of popular tunes spanning multiple generations, making it a perfect day out for all ages in Southport.
The events, which run every Sunday afternoon from the Spring Bank Holiday right through to the late August Bank Holiday, offer the ultimate traditional English summer experience.
Upcoming Bands in the Park Schedule
If you are looking for things to do in Southport over the coming weeks, here is the official line-up of talented guest musicians heading down to Churchtown (PR9 7BN):
- Sunday 5th July: Liverpool Brass
- Sunday 12th July: Banks Brass Band
- Sunday 19th July: Marshside Brass Band
- Sunday 26th July: Clockface Miners Heritage Brass Band
- Sunday 2nd August: Brindle Brass Band
- Sunday 9th August: Parr St Helens Brass Band
- Sunday 16th August: Southport Salvation Army Band
- Sunday 23th August: Blackley Brass Band
- Sunday 30th August: Hesketh Bank Silver Band
Visitors are welcome to bring along a picnic to enjoy on the grass. If you prefer a proper seat, chairs are available to hire for a small fee on the day from the Chair Hut, with all proceeds going directly toward keeping these fantastic community concerts running for years to come.
The entire operation relies on a dedicated team of volunteers drawn from local brass musicians, the Botanic Gardens Community Association, and passionate Southport residents. If you have fond memories of hearing the music as a child and want to keep the tradition alive, the organisers are always looking for fresh hands to help out at the chair hut.
So grab your picnic blankets, round up the family, and make the most of one of Sefton’s most beautiful historic parks this weekend.
Events are subject to change without notice. For updates and enquiries, visit: Southport & District Brass Band Association.