What's On in Southend & Surrounding Areas

Russell Howard – Don’t Tell The Algorithm

Russell Howard brings his new stand-up tour, Don’t Tell The Algorithm, to Southend in November 2026. The comedian will appear at Cliffs…

Southend Festival of Performing Arts

Southend Festival of Performing Arts returns from 13 to 29 November 2026, bringing a varied programme of music, drama and spoken word…

Southend Hospital Butterfly Suite Fundraiser

The Southend Hospital Butterfly Suite Fundraiser will bring the community together for an evening of quizzing and prize-winning, with money raised for…

Evil Empire

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge

The Choir of Clare College, Cambridge comes to Southend as part of Southend City Council’s Concert Series on 13 November 2026, performing…

Father Christmas at the Royals

System 50:50 in Sound Workshop #3

System 50:50 in Sound Workshop #3 takes place at The Fishermen’s Chapel in Leigh-on-Sea on 14 November 2026, from 2pm to 4.30pm.…

Film Night at theblokhouse

Konsztrukting Soundz 29

Konsztrukting Soundz 29 comes to The Fishermen’s Chapel in Leigh-on-Sea on 14 November 2026, from 7pm to 10pm. The evening presents four…

Being (T)here Southend

Mystery On Sea

Step into Southend’s past with Mystery On Sea, a two-hour walking experience exploring the historic Royal Terrace and Clifftown areas. Along the…

Six The Musical

Six The Musical returns to Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, from 17 to 21 November 2026. This lively Tudor-inspired production puts the six wives…

Comedy Night

Festive Friday

Festive Friday brings the community together on Hamlet Court Road, Westcliff, on 20 November 2026 from 4pm. The event offers an opportunity…

Southend Youth Short Film Festival

Southend Youth Short Film Festival brings together a selection of short films created by young people from the local area. Organised by…

The Dreamboats & Petticoats

The Dreamboats & Petticoats comes to Grumpy’s Diner in Southend on 20 November 2026, with live entertainment from Laura Fuller. Running from…

Elaine Taylor-Brown Talk

Join local author Elaine Taylor-Brown at The Forum in Southend on 21 November 2026 for an afternoon exploring the experiences behind her…

Southend Comic Con

Southend Comic Con arrives at Garon Park on Sunday 22nd November 2026, bringing a celebration of cosplay, pop culture and fandom to…

Mike Lamborn ‘The Dreaming Season’

Author Mike Lamborn visits Southend Libraries to introduce The Dreaming Season, the concluding volume in his Woodcoombe Saga. This afternoon event offers…

Dead Poets Society

Dead Poets Society comes to Beecroft Art Gallery on 26 November 2026 for an evening screening of Peter Weir’s much-loved 1989 drama,…

Light Up Leigh

Light Up Leigh brings the community together in Leigh-on-Sea to begin the Christmas celebrations. The event offers a festive evening for families,…

Southend Comedy Club

Southend Comedy Club comes to The Royal Hotel on Friday 27 November 2026, bringing an evening of live stand-up to the heart…

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Romesh Ranganathan brings his latest stand-up tour, Will Change Your Life, to Cliffs Pavilion for two nights in December 2026. With his…

Christmas Fayre

Get into the festive spirit at Trust Links’ Christmas Fayre on 5 December 2026. Taking place from 11am to 2pm, the event…

Frostbite

Dave Collison’s Human Jukebox

Dave Collison’s Human Jukebox comes to Grumpy’s Diner, Southend, on Saturday 5 December 2026 for an evening of live music and much-loved…

Geek Emporium UK

Geek Emporium UK arrives in Southend for its first trading card and collectables event on Sunday 6 December 2026. The launch show…

Gremlins

Get ready for a festive dose of creature-feature mayhem with Gremlins, the 1984 cult classic directed by Joe Dante and written by…

Grumpy’s Christmas Market

Grumpy’s Christmas Market is coming to Grumpy’s Diner for an evening of seasonal shopping, food and festive fun. Browse a selection of…

Southend Rudolph Run

Southend Rudolph Run is scheduled for Sunday 13 December 2026, making it a festive date for runners and supporters to add to…

Mystery On Sea

Step into Southend’s past with Mystery On Sea, a guided walking tour through the historic Royal Terrace and Clifftown areas. Along the…

Dinner with The Grinch

Breakfast With Santa

The Knightingales

Round off the year with an evening of live music, food and festive cheer at Grumpy’s Diner, as The Knightingales bring their…

Magic with Michael Warlock

Give your Christmas Eve celebrations an extra touch of wonder with Magic with Michael Warlock at Grumpy’s Diner. Award-winning magician Michael Warlock…

The Long Run plays ELVIS

The Long Run returns to the Westcliff Hotel for its fifth annual Elvis-inspired evening, bringing a live band and a set of…

Katona Twins

Peter and Zoltán Katona bring their celebrated two-guitar partnership to Southend’s Concert Series. Their performances unite the precision of classical guitar with…

Susan Calman: Tall Tales

Susan Calman returns to the stage with Tall Tales, her first tour in ten years. At the Palace Theatre on 3 February…

Sounds Historical

Sounds Historical is scheduled for Friday 19 February 2027 at 8pm, as part of Southend City Council’s Concert Series. The event will…

Professor Alice Roberts – From Cell to Civilisation

Professor Alice Roberts brings From Cell to Civilisation to Cliffs Pavilion on 21 February 2027, offering an engaging journey through the science…

Emma Johnson & Gregory Drott

Emma Johnson & Gregory Drott appear at Southend’s Civic Centre on 19 March 2027 as part of Southend City Council’s Concert Series.…

Tenebrae Consort

Tenebrae Consort comes to The Plaza Centre on Friday 16 April 2027 for an evening of choral music shaped around love, loss…

Trio Anglorum

Trio Anglorum brings together chamber musicians Tim Carey, Nadia Myerscough and John Chillingworth for an evening of classical music at Southend’s Civic…

Mark Bebbington

Internationally recognised for his performances and recordings, Mark Bebbington has built a particular reputation as a champion of British music. His extensive…

Lazydays Festival Presents Madness

Madness will headline a special live event at Priory Park, Southend, on Thursday 22 July 2027. Presented by Lazydays Festival, the concert…

Lazydays Festival 2027

Lazydays Festival returns to Priory Park in Southend from 23 to 25 July 2027 for a full weekend of live entertainment, food…

Art East

Art East brings a week-long celebration of creativity to Southchurch from 18 to 25 September 2027. More than 50 artists will display…