Southport Weekender has for years been championed by music and dance enthusiasts, specialist magazines, radio and club DJs and even the mainstream press who, like so many of our visitors, are astounded by our commitment to providing the finest entertainment at the world’s friendliest party!

Mobo Magazine

‘One hell of a party’

Update Magazine

‘The most musically diverse weekender in the UK with a dedicated crowd’

Time Out Magazine

‘Amazing – the best in soulful house, rare groove and jazz’

I-DJ Magazine

‘The UK’s most prestigious soulful house, soul and R&B event’

M8 Magazine

‘Southport remains a warm mix of genders, races, ages and sexual orientations with everyone coming together to support their one true love: music! Friends old and new and a bass that booms through every cell in your body – it can’t fail to bring a smile to your face’

Blues and Soul Magazine

‘Three spectacularly soulful days bouncing up and down like duracell bunnies to the best spinners alive’

DJ Magazine

‘Keep the vibe alive’
‘Chalet shambles time!’

Touch Magazine

‘The best music event of the year’
‘A weekend of the best soulful music going’
‘Unforgettable vibe’

Guardian Guide

‘Carefully balancing a respect for the past – while keeping an eye on future music trends’
‘Five arenas blast out music until breakfast much to the delight of the dancers’

Keep On Magazine

‘One of the most important events on the dance music calendar’