Southend Seafront Fireworks 2025

Southend Fireworks 2025 are officially back, set to light up the Essex coastline with another sparkling season of free seafront displays. Running every Saturday night from 27 September to 15 November 2025, these much-loved firework shows remain one of Southend’s biggest autumn attractions, drawing thousands of visitors each week.

Each display lasts for around ten minutes and is launched from a barge anchored out in the Estuary, east of Southend Pier. This offshore location ensures an uninterrupted view along the length of Marine Parade, from Sea-Life Adventure all the way to Genting Casino. For the best atmosphere, many head to the City Beach area, right in front of the arcades, pubs, and takeaways, where the seafront truly comes alive on firework nights.

Now celebrating its 29th year, the Southend Fireworks are proudly delivered by the Seaside Partnership & Others, a collaboration supported by generous donations from local businesses. Key supporters include Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, Chinnery’s, Pebbles, Beaches, Seafood Shack, Kingpins Bowling, Southend Amusement Arcades, Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex Chambers of Commerce, and Southend BID. Their combined efforts ensure that the displays remain free to attend, keeping this long-standing tradition alive for both residents and visitors to enjoy.

📅 Southend Fireworks 2025 Dates & Times

• Saturday 27 September – 8:00 pm

• Saturday 4 October – 8:00 pm

• Saturday 11 October – 8:00 pm

• Saturday 18 October – 8:00 pm

• Saturday 25 October – 8:00 pm

• Saturday 1 November – 7:30 pm

• Saturday 8 November – 7:30 pm

• Saturday 15 November – 7:30 pm

✨ Travel Information

By Train:
Southend is well connected to London, with two direct train lines running frequent services. Both journeys take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.

• C2C: London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central – www.c2c-online.co.uk

• Greater Anglia: London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria – www.greateranglia.co.uk

Please note: strike action or engineering works may affect services, so always check before travelling.

By Car:
Parking can be busy on firework nights, and seafront car parks tend to fill up quickly. Visitors are encouraged to use city centre car parks, many of which are just a short walk from the seafront. For up-to-date information, visit the Southend-on-Sea City Council parking pages.

Southend Fireworks 2025 promises a spectacular blend of dazzling displays, buzzing atmosphere, and family fun. Wrap up warm, arrive early, and prepare to enjoy one of Essex’s best free nights out by the sea.