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Southend Food and Drink Festival Returns for 2026 – Bigger, Better and Ready to Grow!

Following the success of its inaugural event, the Southend Food and Drink Festival is set to return in 2026, celebrating the fantastic hospitality businesses that help make the city centre a popular destination.

Participating businesses will offer exclusive deals, curated menus, or special offers across the ten-day event, which runs from Friday 23rd October – Sunday 1st November. This will be exciting opportunities for visitors to explore new venues, revisit old favourites, and enjoy the best of Southend’s hospitality scene.

Participants will also have the opportunity to be entered into a draw, which saw over £700 in prizes given out in 2025 including restaurant vouchers, gift boxes, activities, and more.

Brought to you by Southend City BID.