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

Sun, Nov 22 · 07:30 PM

Shakatak

The Mill Arts & Events Centre · Southend-on-Sea

From £32

Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Nov 24 · 07:00 PM

The Australian Pink Floyd

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £41

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Nov 25 · 07:30 PM

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From A Really Nice Guy

Palace Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

From £28

Laser light show over a crowd at a DJ set in an industrial hall — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Nov 25 · 07:30 PM

Indie Cult Club Presents Jesus Jones

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £26

Rooftop concert at sunset with a city skyline behind — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Nov 27 · 07:30 PM

RED HOT CHILLI PLAYERS & NOT THE BIFF

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £17

Sat, Nov 28 · 07:30 PM

Michael Starring Ben

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Nov 28 · 07:30 PM

Faux Fighters UK + Support

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £20

Tue, Dec 1 · 07:30 PM

Christmas Comedy Crackers

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Wed, Dec 2 · 08:00 PM

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life · Dec 2

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Thu, Dec 3 · 08:00 PM

Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life · Dec 3

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Audience watching a cabaret stage with red curtains — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

Ultimate Coldplay

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £20

Fri, Dec 4 · 07:30 PM

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed · Dec 4

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Sat, Dec 5 · 04:00 PM

Disney's Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Audience in a historic theatre facing a red stage curtain — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 07:30 PM

Downloaded · Dec 5

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £19

Evening street lined with lanterns and cafe lights leading to a historic church square — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Dec 5 · 08:00 PM

Downloaded · Dec 5

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £20

Acoustic guitarist playing to a small audience in a cafe — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Dec 6 · 07:30 PM

Queen at Christmas - Flash Queen

St Mary's Church, Prittlewell · Southend-on-Sea

From £30

Crowd dancing in a club with disco ball and coloured lights — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 11 · 07:30 PM

Indie Cult Club Presents The Ordinary Boys

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £28

Sat, Dec 12 · 07:30 PM

Jilted Generation

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £18

Two actors on a dimly lit stage in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Dec 17 · 07:30 PM

Ogrepalooza

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £11

Live band on stage with confetti and warm lights over the crowd — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Dec 18 · 07:30 PM

Si Cranstoun

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £21

Sun, Dec 20 · 07:45 PM

John Otway Big Band Christmas Party

The Mill Arts & Events Centre · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Jan 8 · 07:30 PM

Absolute Bowie

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £20

Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Fri, Jan 8 · 07:30 PM

ABSOLUTE BOWIE

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £20

Sat, Jan 16 · 08:00 PM

Ginger Johnson: Show Pony

Palace Theatre, Southend · Southend-on-Sea

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Tue, Jan 26 · 07:00 PM

The Classic Rock Show

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Thu, Jan 28 · 07:30 PM

Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston

Central Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Jan 29 · 07:30 PM

What's Love Got to do With it? - The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Sat, Jan 30 · 02:00 PM

Hamza Yassin: My Life Behind the Lens

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Mon, Feb 1 · 07:30 PM

Trainspotting the Musical

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Thu, Feb 4 · 08:00 PM

Rhys James: Chop Logic

Palace Theatre, Southend · Southend-on-Sea

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Sun, Feb 7 · 07:30 PM

Jason Fox - Embrace The Chaos

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Thu, Feb 18 · 07:30 PM

Clinton Baptiste: Spectral Intercourse

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Feb 19 · 07:30 PM

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £36

Wed, Feb 24 · 07:30 PM

Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Thu, Feb 25 · 08:00 PM

The Rachel Parris Songbook

Hazlitt Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Feb 26 · 07:30 PM

Nine Below Zero + Dr Feelgood 'A Shot Of Rhythm & Blues'

Palace Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

From £35

Thu, Mar 4 · 07:30 PM

Al Murray - All You Need Is Guv

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £36

Fri, Mar 5 · 07:00 PM

Rick Wakeman - The Wizard of Prog: Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Mar 5 · 07:30 PM

Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!

Palace Theatre, Southend · Southend-on-Sea

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Sun, Mar 7 · 07:30 PM

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Palace Theatre, Southend · Southend-on-Sea

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Sun, Mar 7 · 08:00 PM

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Chelmsford Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Mar 12 · 07:00 PM

The Fratellis - Celebrating 20 years of Costello Music

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £41

Fri, Mar 12 · 07:30 PM

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

Chelmsford Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

From £28

Sat, Mar 13 · 07:30 PM

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

Central Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

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Wed, Mar 17 · 07:30 PM

Scott Bennett - Stuff

Hazlitt Arts Centre · Southend-on-Sea

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Thu, Mar 18 · 07:30 PM

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed · Mar 18

Southend Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

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Fri, Mar 19 · 07:30 PM

Gordon Buchanan: Lions, Tigers and Bears

Palace Theatre, Southend · Southend-on-Sea

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Sat, Mar 20 · 07:30 PM

London Calling

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £22

Author reading to an audience in a bookshop — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Mar 27 · 07:00 PM

Gabrielle

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £41

Sat, Apr 3 · 07:30 PM

Guns 2 Roses

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £17

Families at a park fair with a bouncy castle and face painting — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Apr 10 · 02:30 PM

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death In The Family · Apr 10

Palace Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

From £28

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Apr 10 · 07:30 PM

The Bootleg Beatles

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £39

Children seen from behind on picnic blankets near a carousel in a sunny park — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Apr 11 · 02:30 PM

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death In The Family · Apr 11

Palace Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

From £28

Wed, Apr 14 · 07:30 PM

Mike Wozniak - The Bench

Palace Theatre · Southend-on-Sea

From £27

Dance floor at a nightclub with coloured lights — AI-generated illustration

Wed, Apr 21 · 07:00 PM

Hindley Street Country Club

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £32

Sat, May 1 · 07:30 PM

The Smiths Presumably

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £24

Sun, May 2 · 08:00 PM

UK Subs

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £28

Crowd walking between festival stalls under warm string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Sun, Jul 25 · 12:00 PM

Lazydays Festival 2027

Priory Park · Southend-on-Sea

From £16

Evening concert in a stone courtyard with string lights and candles — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Sep 18 · 07:00 PM

Fisherman's Friends

Cliffs Pavilion · Southend-on-Sea

From £35

Sat, Sep 18 · 07:30 PM

The Signatures

Chinnerys · Southend-on-Sea

From £25

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