What's on in Southend-on-Sea

Concerts, festivals and things to do in Southend-on-Sea, soonest first.

Culture & Art Music Family Friendly

Upcoming events in Southend-on-Sea

Thu, Oct 29

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra · Oct 29

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £63

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 29

FOREVER NU - 25th anniversary of Toxicity & IOWA special

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £22

Thu, Oct 29

Christopher Hall: Pizazz

Chelmsford Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

See ticket options

Concert hall with an orchestra platform as the audience arrives — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Oct 30

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra · Oct 30

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £63

Sat, Oct 31

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

Chelmsford Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

See ticket options

Tue, Nov 3

The Streets

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £46

Thu, Nov 5

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £36

Sun, Nov 8

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

See ticket options

Mon, Nov 9

TONY HADLEY - The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

See ticket options

Tue, Nov 10

The Stylistics

Central Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

See ticket options

Tue, Nov 10

The Proclaimers

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

See ticket options

Wed, Nov 11

Rosalie Cunningham

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £20

See all events in Southend-on-Sea

Explore nearby cities

Browse events by type in Southend-on-Sea

Event guides — browse by month or type

Artists performing in Southend-on-Sea

Coldplay

Popular venues in Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea travel guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.

Visiting Southend-on-Sea?

Plan your stay in Southend-on-Sea

Travel insuranceSort your travel cover before you go — compare policies in minutes.Get insured

eSIM for Southend-on-SeaStay connected without a local SIM card — instant activation, no roaming charges.Get eSIM

Interactive accommodation map from our partner Stay22 — we may earn a commission from bookings made through it.

Getting to Southend-on-Sea

Accommodation options for Southend-on-Sea are listed above, alongside travel essentials for your trip.

About Southend-on-Sea

Southend-on-Sea is a Thames Estuary seaside city built around the world's longest pleasure pier, plus amusement parks, arcades and a wide seafront. It became a city in 2022 and doubles as a London commuter town, with quieter, more traditional stretches like Old Leigh's cockle sheds at its western edge.

2026 guides

Planning around events? These guides collect 2026 calendars, festival clusters, and practical trip ideas so you can compare dates before you book.