VISITORS can expect a vibrant celebration of horticulture and family fun at this year’s Southport Flower Show.
Running from August 20 to 23 at Victoria Park, the UK’s largest independent flower show returns with a packed programme of celebrity guests, live entertainment, and floral displays.
It promises a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.
Alan Adams, general manager of Southport Flower Show, said: "Southport Flower Show 2026 has arrived – and we cannot wait to throw open the gates and welcome everyone to this year’s show.
"We strive to improve and build on the success of every year, and we’re incredibly excited and very proud of what we have in store for our thousands of visitors across four days.
"Spectacular show gardens, huge floral displays, cookery displays, celebrity guests, impressive programme of live entertainment, extensive free children’s trail, food and drink, and hundreds of retail stands – the show really does cater for everyone."
The show will feature a diverse line-up of celebrity guests including Strictly’s Anton Du Beke, Gardeners’ World presenters Adam Frost and Joe Swift, television personalities Rob Rinder and Su Pollard, This Morning chef Phil Vickery, Mr Motivator, and children’s entertainers Justin Fletcher and Andy Day.
Horticultural highlights include show gardens, a grand floral marquee, amateur grower and plant society exhibitors, floral art, and raised bed displays.
The LFC Foundation will also be attending all four days, offering free seed packets, sports activities, prize draws, and exclusive photo opportunities with the UEFA Champions League Trophy.
Interactive sports activities will be available on August 20 and 21.
Visitors can also enjoy entertainment from the Red Devils Parachute Display Team, who will perform a landing display on the opening day at 12pm, near the showground.
The event offers a full programme of family-friendly activities, including a growing children’s trail, a doodle wall, and the return of Natterjack Alpacas from Ormskirk.
Children can meet Squirrel the Shetland Pony on Friday and Sunday.
The Lakeside Reset, a new mindfulness and wellbeing zone, will offer yoga, meditation, sound baths, and children’s fitness sessions.
It will be hosted by Sharon Stock of Dairy Holistic Hub.
Derrick Evans MBE, better known as Mr Motivator, will appear at the wellbeing zone at 12.45pm on Sunday.
The show will also feature the Speak Their Name Memorial Quilt, a moving tribute to more than 800 people lost to suicide.
A new Buskers’ Corner Stage will give emerging musicians a platform, supported by Moonlight Events.
The celebrity guest schedule for the show includes Adam Frost, Iolo Williams, Megan McCubbin, Lee Burkhill, Briony May Williams, and Martin and Jill Fish on Thursday.
Friday’s line-up features Arit Anderson, Rob Rinder, Su Pollard, Phil Vickery, Briony May Williams, and Martin and Jill Fish.
On Saturday, visitors can see Anton Du Beke, Joe Swift, Candice Brown, Andy Day, Briony May Williams, and Martin and Jill Fish, while Sunday will feature Joe Swift, Mr Motivator, Lee Connelly, Justin Fletcher, Briony May Williams, and Martin and Jill Fish.
The show is fully accessible, with wide walkways and level ground throughout Victoria Park.
A large portion of the event is undercover.
Organisers expect more than 50,000 visitors over the four days.
Gates open at 10am each day, closing at 6pm Thursday to Saturday, and at 5pm on Sunday.
Children under 16 can attend for free when accompanied by a paying adult.
This year’s headline sponsor is Ramsay Health Care, with support from Merseyrail and Smooth Radio.
The Cookery Theatre is sponsored by Nationwide Produce and Viners.
Southport Flower Show is a registered charity.
Proceeds are reinvested into the maintenance of Victoria Park.
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