What's On

As 2026 begins, we’re looking forward to another fantastic year of events! Southend has plenty of exciting activities and experiences already planned for the months ahead. Start planning your visit today!

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Between Life and Death – Launch Event

The Forum, Southend-on-Sea

Thu 12.00am

The Long Runs ELVIS NIGHT

The Westcliff Muthu Hotel

Thu 12.00am

The Big Rock Pool Challenge BioBlitz Battle

Shoebury East Beach

Thu 12.00am

Horror-on-Sea

The Palace Hotel

Two miniature cardboard armchairs are sat in a cardboard dollhouse. Collages pieces of colour are seen throughout.

S for Southend Launch

Focal Point Gallery

Thu 12.00am

Silent Book Club

Living Room

Thu 12.00am

Southend Libraries Presents Adrian Lacey

The Forum, Southend-on-Sea

Thu 12.00am

Discover Your Family History

The Forum, Southend-on-Sea

Thu 12.00am

Stile Antico

Southend Christian Fellowship Plaza Centre

Thu 12.00am

Southend City Day 2026

Southend High Street

Thu 12.00am

Whitney Houston Tribute

The Royal Hotel

Thu 12.00am

Little Shop of Horrors

The Palace Theatre

Beyoncé Tribute

The Royal Hotel

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

Proms at the Vulcan

London Southend Airport

Thu 12.00am

Lazydays

Priory Park

The Shamrocks

Cliffs Pavilion

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Seafront Fireworks

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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.