Southport’s New Home for Music, Arts and Creativity
Welcome to The Warehouse Arts Centre – a four-storey creative hub in the heart of Southport, where music, visual arts, performance and community come together under one roof.
Housed in the iconic former Warehouse building on West Street, we’ve transformed a much-loved local landmark into a vibrant destination that champions creativity, collaboration and opportunity. Whether you’re an artist, musician, maker, performer or simply someone who enjoys experiencing great culture, The Warehouse Arts Centre is your place to connect, create and be inspired.
Our Story
The Warehouse Arts Centre is the result of a shared vision from local creative organisations and businesses determined to invest in Southport’s cultural future.
Working together, the teams behind Cooper’s Bar, Music Stuff and Tides Out Studios have reimagined one of the town’s most recognisable buildings as a permanent home for live music and creative enterprise.
Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture emerging talent, support established artists, create opportunities for learning and collaboration, and help strengthen Southport’s cultural identity. By bringing together musicians, artists, performers, educators and creative businesses, we’re building a centre where ideas grow, careers develop and communities connect.
Explore the Building
Across four floors you’ll discover a unique mix of creative spaces, including:
- A live music venue hosting local, national and touring artists
- Cooper’s Music Shop, offering instruments, accessories and repair services
- Modulart Gallery, showcasing changing exhibitions from local visual artists
- Bell, Book & Candle, featuring handmade work from independent local makers – coming soon
- Flexible creative studios for theatre, music, visual arts and digital media
- Rehearsal, workshop and teaching spaces designed to encourage creativity and collaboration
What’s On
The Warehouse Arts Centre is a living, evolving venue with a year-round programme that celebrates creativity in all its forms.
- Live music and gigs
- Theatre and drama workshops
- Art exhibitions
- Poetry and spoken word
- Creative workshops
- Film and digital media projects
- Community events
- Open mic nights
- Jazz sessions
- Family-friendly activities
Our programme is continually growing as new artists, organisations and community groups become part of the Warehouse family.
Upcoming Events
Friday 2nd October
9pm
Amy and the Winos
Saturday 7th November
7.30pm
Steely Don
Visit WAC at 10 West Street, Southport PR8 1QN
Get in touch – email thewhacsouthport@gmail.com
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