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About Southport Theatre & Floral Hall

Southport Theatre & Floral Hall sits on Southport Promenade in the town centre, a historic complex with roots dating back to 1930. The Floral Hall and Theatre have hosted world-class acts over the decades, including legendary performers like The Beatles and Ken Dodd. The original theatre auditorium accommodated up to about 1,631 seats, while Floral Hall offered around 900 seats in earlier configurations (some sources note up to ~1,200 seats in later layouts). In 2023, the old complex was demolished to make way for the Marine Lake Events Centre (MLEC), with a new theatre of around 1,200 seats and a sizeable exhibition space planned, opening targeted for 2026–2027. ASM Global will manage events at the new venue. This page shares practical details to help you plan: seating history, parking, transport, and nearby hotels and dining options, with trusted affiliate recommendations.

With easy access via Southport’s public transport network and a central location along the Promenade, it’s simple to reach the new Marine Lake Events Centre once it opens. For now, plan your visit by noting current parking at the Floral Hall Car Park (approximately 153 spaces, pay and display) and exploring nearby hotels on the Promenade. Whether you’re traveling from nearby Merseyside or further afield, you’ll find convenient options to stay and dine nearby as you secure your seats through a trusted contact in the industry who’s got you covered.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Promenade, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 0DZ, England.
  • Original complex: Floral Hall (built 1930) with a separate theatre added in 1973; part of the Floral Hall complex.
  • Old seating/chart: Theatre Auditorium seated up to about 1,631; Floral Hall historically around 900 seats (some sources list up to ~1,200 seats in later configurations).
  • Status: Demolished beginning in 2023; STCC (Southport Theatre & Convention Centre) demolished to make way for Marine Lake Events Centre.
  • New development: Marine Lake Events Centre (MLEC) planned on the site; theatre around 1,200 seats; exhibition space ~2,400; opening targeted for 2026–2027; ASM Global to manage events.
  • Parking: Floral Hall Car Park (Floral Hall) with about 153 spaces (pay and display).
  • Nearby hotels: Ramada Plaza Southport (on Marine Lake Promenade opposite the site); Waterfront Southport Hotel nearby on the Promenade; Bliss Hotel (near Promenade) historically associated with the STCC area.
  • Notable hosted events (historical): The Floral Hall hosted performances by major acts including The Beatles and Ken Dodd.
  • Transit context: Located on the Southport Promenade in the town centre, accessible via Southport’s public transport network.