The ever popular Music in the Park returns to Priory Park bandstand for 2026. The bandstand will come alive with top local bands and musicians!
This free event runs selected weekends and bank holidays from 11th April – 27th September 2026, Priory Park Bandstand, 3.00pm – 4.30pm.
Saturday 11th April | The Long Run
Sunday 12th April | Little Theatre Company
Saturday 18th April | Melvin Beddow Big Band
Sunday 19th April | Southend Jazz Co-Operative
Saturday 25th April | Southend Wind Orchestra
Sunday 26th April | Interplay
Saturday 2nd May | The Show Choir
Sunday 3rd May | KatieB – Singer & Songwriter
Bank Holiday Monday 4th May | The Ingrave Big Band
Saturday 9th May | Ruby Robinson – Jazz & Swing Vocals
Sunday 10th May | Amalgam
Saturday 16th May | Nomad
Sunday 17th May | The Sarfendas Band
Saturday 23rd May | Yardarm Folk Orchestra
Sunday 24th May | John Seeley Jazz and Saxophone Groups
Bank Holiday Monday 25th May | Friends of the Shadows
Saturday 30th May | Tilbury Band
Sunday 31st May | Pavilion Brass
Saturday 6th June | Variety Jazz Band
Sunday 7th June | D’Ukes Ukulele Band
Saturday 13th June | The Fifty Choir
Sunday 14th June | Rayleigh Brass
Saturday 27th June | Franky B – “The Sharp Dressed Man”
Sunday 28th June | Cantare
Saturday 4th July | Southend Vox
Sunday 5th July | Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society
Saturday 11th July | Chelmsford Silver Band
Sunday 12th July | Harmonie Concert Band
Saturday 18th July | Southend Salvation Army Band
Sunday 19th July | Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir
Saturday 1st August | Jackie Wilson Says
Sunday 2nd August | The Waterside Choir
Saturday 8th August | The Revival Band
Sunday 9th August | The Silburys – Folk & Rock Band
Saturday 15th August | Harmonise
Sunday 16th August | Shades of Grey
Saturday 22nd August | Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society
Sunday 23rd August | Pat English Band
Bank Holiday Monday 31st August | The Famous Potatoes
Saturday 5th September | Essex Police Band
Sunday 6th September | Sid Bolan Big Band
Saturday 12th September | Swan Saxophone Quartet
Sunday 13th September | Southend Band
Saturday 19th September | Hadleigh Salvation Army Band
Sunday 20th September | Essex Yeomanry Band
Saturday 26th September | Chris Robson Band
Sunday 27th September | Anita Carmichael and Friends
No chairs will be provided so please bring your own or a blanket. There is also limited parking at the park so where possible use public transport, walk or cycle.
**Performances can be cancelled at short notice in the event of bad weather or illness**
Sponsored by BTMK Solicitors.