What's On - Visit Southend

What's On

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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Santa Maria

Southend Pier & Railway

Thu 12.00am

Stand Up Comedy

The Royal Hotel

Thu 12.00am

Summer Slam Festival Weekend

Chinnerys

Thu 12.00am

Island Fest

Adventure Island

Music in the Park | Hockley Youth Wind Band & Tilbury Band

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

A band and choir dressed smartly looking up at the camera

A Night at the Musicals

Kings Road United Reform Church

Thu 12.00am

London to Southend Bike Ride

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Southend is Brutal

Beecroft Art Gallery

Thu 12.00am

Fairytale Weekend

Adventure Island

Proms at the Vulcan

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

Artisan Craft Fair

Leigh Community Centre

Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | Anita Carmichael & Friends & Harmonie

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Two dogs in front of a netted fence

K9 World

Chalkwell Park

Thu 12.00am

The London Shipwreck: After Hours

Southend Central Museum

Thu 12.00am

Verbal Diary

The Palace Theatre

Priory Park

Music in the Park | Chelmsford Silver Band & Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Hand-Building with Clay

Create98

Thu 12.00am

Two men stand in front of a festive holiday background with garlands, red poinsettias, and Christmas decorations. The man on the left wears glasses, a black t-shirt with a red strap across his chest, a necklace, and bracelets. The man on the right wears a red and black plaid shirt and has a beard. They appear to be engaged in conversation or part of a performance.

Laughter Academy Showcase

Caddies

Thu 12.00am

Lazydays 2025

Priory Park

Feel Good Festival 2025

Garon Park

Thu 12.00am

Hundred Watt Club

Cliffs Pavilion

Thu 12.00am

a puppet with a star-shaped face against a painted blue background

BLAST Youth Theatre presents Found

The Palace Theatre

Thu 12.00am

The Mummy

Beecroft Art Gallery

Thu 12.00am

Music and Beer Festival at the Vulcan

London Southend Airport

Anglo Saxon Weekend

Prittlewell Priory

Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | High Voltage Big Band & Friends of the Shadows

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

A group of people sitting on the ground outside looking at a large film screen

The Big Screen – Shaun the Sheep

Big Screen Southend

Thu 12.00am

Superhero Weekend

Adventure Island

Music in the Park | Sofrito & D G Quartet

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

A group of people sitting on the ground outside looking at a large film screen

The Big Screen – Migration

Big Screen Southend

Thu 12.00am

As If By Magic

The Palace Theatre

Music in the Park | Interplay & Shades of Grey

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

A group of people sitting on the ground outside looking at a large film screen

The Big Screen – Paddington

Big Screen Southend

Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | August Bank Holiday

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Indie Cult Club All Dayer

Leigh on Sea Brewery

Thu 12.00am

A group of people sitting on the ground outside looking at a large film screen

The Big Screen – The Wild Robot

Big Screen Southend

Thu 12.00am

Raver Tots

Garon Park

Thu 12.00am

Film and Animation Summer School

Leigh Community Centre

Thu 12.00am

Flash Gordon

Beecroft Art Gallery

Thu 12.00am

Southend City Jam

Southend High Street

Thu 12.00am

Bandstand

Music in the Park | Southend Operatic & Dramatic Society & 60s Jukebox

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | Essex Police Band

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Cyber Security Pop-up Session

Leigh Library

Thu 12.00am

Vulcan Summer Taxi-Run

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | Swan Saxophone Quartet & Salvation Army Band

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Yoga4all Summer Festival

Garon Park

Thu 12.00am

Music in the Park | Essex Concert Band & Fakenham Town Band

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

The Billy Joel Songbook 2025 Tour

Cliffs Pavilion

Thu 12.00am

Waverley Sailing Trips

Southend Pier & Railway

Music in the Park | The Revival Band & Jackie Wilson Says

Priory Park

Thu 12.00am

Visit the Vulcan

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

40s & 50s Vulcan Hangar Dance

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

Southend Pier Marathon

Southend Pier & Railway

Thu 12.00am

Southend Halloween Parade

Southend Seafront

Thu 12.00am

Fright Fantastic

Adventure Island

SOLD OUT Vulcan VIP Visit

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

Poppies on the Pier

Southend Pier & Railway

Vulcan VIP Visit

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

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

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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.