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As 2025 draws to a close, we've had some fantastic events but the year isn't over yet! Southend has some great festive events lined up and even some awesome events already planned for 2026. Plan your visit now!

 

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Ten elves in fancy dress sit on the fence in front of the Christmas tree in Southend High Street.

Cheeky Elf Trail

Southend High Street
Thu 12.00am
A smiling family meeting Father Christmas at Adventure Island’s Wonderland, with children receiving festive gifts in a cozy, decorated elf cottage.

Wonderland

Adventure Island

Caddies Christmas Experience

Caddies
Thu 12.00am
Image of two kids holding ice skating shoes

Garon Park on Ice

Garon Park
Thu 12.00am

Cinderella

Cliffs Pavilion

Wreath Making Workshop

The Ironworks
Thu 12.00am from £20.00

Vicar Of Dibley Interactive Comedy Dinner

The Royal Hotel
Thu 12.00am
A rope salvaged from a shipwreck.

The London Shipwreck: After Hours

Southend Central Museum
Thu 12.00am

Christmas Quiz

The Ironworks
That's the Spirit! Mr Scrooge. A Christmas Rock Opera

That’s the Spirit! Mr Scrooge

The Fickle Pickle
Thu 12.00am

Carols in the Park

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am
Santa flying through space

Santa’s Space Day

Southend Central Museum
Thu 12.00am
A child stands in front of a person dressed in a gingerbread man costume on Southend High Street.

Festive Fun Sunday

Southend High Street
Thu 12.00am

Father Christmas at The Ironworks

The Ironworks
Thu 12.00am

New Year’s Eve Seafront Fireworks

Southend Seafront

New Year’s Day Concert

Priory Park
Thu 12.00am

RNLI New Year’s Day Dip

Jubilee Beach

The Long Runs ELVIS NIGHT

The Westcliff Muthu Hotel
Thu 12.00am

Little Shop of Horrors

The Palace Theatre
Four artists: Jonathan Ansell, Michael Christie, Duncan Sandilands, Michael Conway standing side by side, dressed in matching ornate black jackets with gold military-style trim. They are posing against a dark, textured background, looking in different directions with serious expressions.

Phantoms of the Popera

The Palace Theatre
Thu 12.00am

Lazydays

Priory Park

The Shamrocks

Cliffs Pavilion

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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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