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Get ready for an incredible year of events in Southend! From unique family-friendly experiences to world-class street art and energetic live music, 2025 is set to be unforgettable.

Waddle On Sea – A fun-filled spectacle as a huddle of penguin sculptures take over Southend, celebrating creativity and community spirit.
Southend City Jam – The UK’s biggest FREE street art festival returns, bringing together top artists from around the world to transform the city with stunning murals.
Lazydays – Soak up the sun, enjoy live music, and embrace the chilled-out festival atmosphere at this must-visit event.

And that’s just the beginning! With even more festivals, shows, and celebrations on the horizon, Southend is the place to be in 2025. Check out our guide below and plan your visit now!

 

 

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The Blues Brothers Tribute

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Mothers Day Afternoon Tea

Park Inn by Radisson Palace
Thu 12.00am

Blank Slate – Ink Making

Focal Point Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Vulcan VIP Visit

London Southend Airport
Thu 12.00am

Springtime Crafts

Kent Elms Library
Thu 12.00am

Southend CineScene Presents – Stalker

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

The Comedy Club

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Dino Egg Hunt

Southend Pier & Railway
Thu 12.00am from £3.00 + pier entry

Indirock Drop-Off Session

Indirock
Thu 12.00am

Inflatable Fun Day | Priory Park

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Inflatable Fun Day | Chalkwell

Chalkwell Park
Thu 12.00am

Southend Mega Fun Day

Southend Leisure and Tennis Centre
Thu 12.00am

Cyber Security Pop-up Session

Southchurch Library
Thu 12.00am

Wildlife Weekend

Prittlewell Priory
Thu 12.00am

Little Eco Pop Up

Living Room
Thu 12.00am

Bluey & Bingo Come to Visit!

Adventure Island
Thu 12.00am

Inflatable Fun Day | Southchurch

Southchurch Park
Thu 12.00am

Silent Book Club – Leigh On Sea

Living Room
Thu 12.00am

Spring Space Day

Southend Planetarium
Thu 12.00am
STOCK - PEXELS TEACUP

The Hatter’s Tea Party!

Grumpys Diner
Thu 12.00am

Inflatable Fun Day | Chalkwell

Chalkwell Park
Thu 12.00am

Tom Jones Tribute

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Jurassic Pier

Southend Pier & Railway
Thu 12.00am

Easter Egg Hunt

Indirock

Easter Family Disco

Park Inn by Radisson Palace
Thu 12.00am

Easter Fun Day

Leigh Community Centre
Thu 12.00am

Fawlty Towers Comedy Dining Experience

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am from £45pp

Blank Slate – Miniatures

Focal Point Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Visit the Vulcan

London Southend Airport
Thu 12.00am

Boozy Brushes

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | May Bank Holiday

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

The Science of Space

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

May Fayre 2025

Trust Links Westcliff
Thu 12.00am

Vulcan Twilight Taxi-Run

London Southend Airport
Thu 12.00am

World Cup-On-Sea

Roots Hall
Thu 12.00am
Hamlet Court Road

In Harmony

Hamlet Court Road
Thu 12.00am

Circus Zyair

Priory Park

Music in the Park | May Bank Holiday

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Michael Jackson Tribute

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Celine Dion Tribute

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Boozy Brushes

Beecroft Art Gallery
Thu 12.00am

Southend Half Marathon 2025

Shoebury East Beach
Thu 12.00am

Visit the Vulcan on Father’s Day

London Southend Airport
Thu 12.00am

Cyber Security Pop-up Session

Shoeburyness Library
Thu 12.00am
Ibiza live

Ibiza Orchestra Live

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Concert Series: Red Priest

Southend Christian Fellowship Plaza Centre

Sausage & Cider Festival

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Darren Jones & the World Music Band

The Fickle Pickle
Thu 12.00am from £10 + bf

Summer in Nashville

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Elton Forever

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Leigh Folk Festival

Leigh Library Gardens

London to Southend Bike Ride

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

Proms at the Vulcan

London Southend Airport
Thu 12.00am

Don’t Blame Us!

Visit Southend is an event promotion site, we do not organise any of the events advertised on this site. Event descriptions are provided by the event organisers.

Events may be subject to change – please check with event organiser before attending.

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