What's On in Southend?
Want to know what's on? Southend-on-Sea boasts a rich 'feast' of festivals and events all year round.
See breathtaking displays as the legendary Red Arrows top the bill at Southend's Festival of the Air. Join the frivolities at Old Leigh Regatta for traditional sailing and wacky water races.
Pack a picnic for a Concert in the Park or linger to hear Jazz on the Walkway. Watch the London to Southend Classic Vehicle Run, laugh at Mr Punch's wicked ways in the Grand Puppet Festival and marvel at Southend Carnival's grand procession and flourish of fireworks.
Still wondering what to do? How about a show at the Cliffs Pavilion or music, comedy and drama at the Palace Theatre?
New and exciting events are being added all the time so why not browse all the latest events which are coming up?
Browse events
Find all the latest events which are taking place in Southend-on-Sea. With hundreds of events and festivals taking place throughout the year there really is something for everyone! Plan your next visit here.
Highlight
Southend CarnivalFri 14th - Sat 21st Aug
Bringing together a cavalcade of colour, lights and magnificent fireworks, there will be a whole host of events, including Children's competition, Carnival Fair and procession.
Festivals
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Cricket Festival
Weds 4 - Sun 8 Aug
Enjoy top class cricket at the Southend Cricket Festival with exciting games between Essex and Warwickshire and Northants Steelbacks. Tickets available now in our Online Shop! -
Polish Festival
Weds 8th - Sun 12th Sept
Celebrating the very best of Polish culture and art, and the special relationship between Southend-on-Sea and Sopot, Southend's Polish twin town, on the Baltic Sea. -
Village Green
Sat 25th September
This arts-led family festival is shaping up to be another fantastic, fun-packed and creative day full of music, theatre performances, film, interactive events and viral activities.
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Fireworks at Southend Seafront