Due to the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the UK and the impact that it is
having, Sefton Council has been forced to take the difficult decision to cancel the Southport
Air Show (12 – 13 September) and the British Musical Fireworks Championship (25 – 27
September). The events will return next year (2021).
Each year these flagship events attract visitors from all over the UK and generate millions of
pounds for Sefton’s local economy, supporting local businesses.
Cllr Marion Atkinson, Sefton Council;s Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Skills,
says, “Every autumn we welcome thousands of people to Southport to enjoy these two
major events in the town; the Southport Air Show and the British Musical Fireworks
Championship. However, as the latest government guidance on the next stages of its Covid-
19 response indicate, it will not be possible or responsible for large-scale events to take
place.
“We understand this news will disappoint a lot of people, but we all have to work hard to
protect the health and the wellbeing of our communities, and the safety of everyone
involved including visitors, exhibitors, traders, staff, contractors, and the many more who
contribute and play a part in delivering these much-loved events. These are the factors at
the very forefront of our decision. We look forward to welcoming everyone again next
year.”
Dates for some of the key events taking place in Southport in 2021:
Southport Food and Drink Festival Friday 4 to Sunday 6 June 2021
Southport Air Show Saturday 3 July to Sunday 4 July 2021
British Musical Fireworks Championship Friday 24 September to Sunday 26 September 2021
With lots of vast beaches and park space, Visit Southport has been urging people to continue
to follow UK government advice. When it is again safe to do so it will ensure a warm
welcome awaits visitors to Southport. To find out more about Visit Southport’s response to
the coronavirus (Covid-19) and to receive updates visit
https://www.visitsouthport.com/coronavirus
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