London Square

Right at the heart of Southport town centre, London Square will burst into life as one of Big Top Festival’s most dynamic outdoor performance spaces. Throughout the weekend, this lively performance zone will become a hub of high‑energy, family‑friendly entertainment, where circus spectacle unfolds right before your eyes. From breathtaking acrobatic performances, towering ladders, oversized spirals and a London taxi, there will always be something happening to stop you in your tracks.

Scroll down to explore the full line‑up of acts and artists appearing in London Square across the festival weekend.

A person inside a large coil doing acrobatics.

Ripple by TeaTime Company

Saturday - 11:00-11:35 & 17:25-18:00 | Sunday - 11:00-11:35 & 16:15-16:50 | A giant metal spiral drives three performers into a thrilling battle with momentum, blending circus and dance into fluid, everyday movement as time stretches, and gravity feels unpredictable.

An old London taxi with a ladder on the top of it with two people either end. There is one person doing acrobatics off the higher end holding a red umbrella whilst a second person holds the other end of the ladder down to the floor.

Pirate Taxi by Pirates of the Carabina

Saturday - 12:15-13:00 & 15:00-15:45 | Sunday - 12:15-13:00 & 15:00-15:45 | A small-scale circus adventure around a vintage London cab, mixing live music, humour and aerial thrills as audiences join a playful journey of companionship and shared discovery.

Three people doing acrobatics on a ladder on a stage. There is a crowd in seats to the right of the stage.

Beyond by Circumstances

Saturday - 13:45-14:35 | Sunday - 13:30-14:20 | A vibrant yet poignant circus and dance performance. Choreographed by Piet Van Dycke, six professional performers - each an expert in a different discipline - ladder walking, acrodance, acrobike, partner acrobatics and pole dancing take the stage.

Two people wearing white shirts and braces. One is holding a unicycle and the other is waving at the camera.

Harry & Steve’s Circus Show by Fools Rush In

Saturday - 16:30-17:00 | Sunday - 17:15-17:45 | A fast‑paced family circus comedy, packed with juggling, diabolos, tall giraffe unicycles and playful audience participation, as Harry and Steve deliver a lively 30‑minute show, full of skill, silliness and big laughs.