What's On in Southend & Surrounding Areas

Scott’s Family Halloween Party

Scott’s Family Halloween Party returns to Scott’s of Southend from 23 to 30 October 2026, offering families a 90-minute session packed with…

Halloween Fright Fantastic

Halloween arrives at Adventure Island with Fright Fantastic, a week-long celebration running from 24 to 31 October 2026. Expect the park to…

Halloween at Garon Castle Adventures

Get into the Halloween spirit with a seasonal visit to Garon Castle Adventures. From 26 October to 1 November 2026, the adventure…

SSC Presents A Midsummer Nights Dream

Southend Shakespeare Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, from 27 to 31 October 2026. Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy…

The Great British Bake Off Musical

The Great British Bake Off Musical comes to the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, from 28 to 31 October 2026, presented by Southend Operatic…

Halloween Lego Pop Up

Bring the family to Grumpy’s Diner for a Halloween-themed LEGO session filled with imagination, creativity and plenty of brick-building fun. The Halloween…

Meet the Princess Afternoon Tea

Make October half-term memorable with Meet the Princess Afternoon Tea at Roslin Beach Hotel. This Halloween-themed experience combines afternoon tea with an…

The Birds

Step into a tense cult classic at Beecroft Art Gallery, where The Birds brings Alfred Hitchcock’s unsettling vision of nature turning against…

Folks, Roots and Blues

Folks, Roots and Blues brings an evening of live music to Leigh Community Centre on 29 October 2026. Darren Jones will lead…

Hollie Hughes: The Green Child

Halloween Lantern Making

Get creative this Halloween at a hands-on lantern-making workshop at Leigh Community Centre. Taking place on Friday 30 October 2026 from 10.30am…

Crushers Allstars Halloween Party

Get ready for an evening of Halloween fun with Crushers Allstars. Their family-friendly party brings together music, dancing, games, stalls and competitions,…

Light Party

Light Party brings a bright, colourful alternative to Halloween to St John’s on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 5pm to 7pm. Children…

Southend Halloween Parade

Southend Halloween Parade takes place on Saturday 31 October 2026, bringing a Halloween-themed evening to Southend’s Eastern Esplanade. The event is scheduled…

Chilling Stories By Candlelight

As darkness settles over Belfairs Woods, Chilling Stories by Candlelight promises an atmospheric Halloween evening for those who enjoy their storytelling with…

Halloween Disco

Secrets, Suspense and Suspicion

Come From Away

Come From Away comes to the Palace Theatre, Westcliff, from 4 to 7 November 2026. This Olivier Award-winning musical is based on…