Madness to headline special Priory Park concert as Lazydays Festival expands for 2027
Madness will be coming to Southend for a special Priory Park concert in July 2027 as Lazydays Festival expands to four days. Here’s when tickets go on sale.
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Parents warn families after bruising on “particularly intense” Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair
Parents have warned families to be prepared for a particularly intense Waltzer at Chalkwell Fun Fair after riders reported bruising and sickness.
Magic Mike-style show coming to Southend with dinner included
A Magic Mike-inspired live show is heading to Southend, with the ‘24K Magic Men‘ set to perform on Saturday 28th March. Billed as “a Magic […]
Demand for tickets goes into overdrive as Southend festival unveils huge Phase 2 lineup
Demand for tickets to the Lazydays Festival in Southend this summer has gone “into overdrive” following a major expansion of its 2026 lineup, with organisers […]
Southend venue gears up for glamorous All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party!
The team at Southend’s Holiday Inn are preparing for an All-Inclusive New Year’s Eve party in the hotel’s beautiful Laker Suite, promising an evening of […]
Families are rushing to book “truly magical” Christmas Experience in Southend
Tickets are flying for this Christmas Experience in Southend, which includes Santa actually arriving down a chimney into the grotto! Families are snapping up tickets […]
Major £1m upgrades begin at Southend parks, with plans for a ‘100% inclusive’ play space at East Beach
A £1 million programme to overhaul children’s play areas across four Southend parks is now underway, with all sites due to be completed by spring. […]
Huge 2026 lineup revealed with big-name artists coming to Southend’s Priory Park
Lazydays Festival will return to Priory Park in Southend from 24 to 26 July 2026, with its largest edition yet. Organisers have unveiled the first […]
Basildon Christmas tractor run set to return with illuminated festive spectacle
Basildon’s Christmas Tractor Run will once again bring colour, light and community spirit to the town on Saturday 13 December 2025. The much-anticipated convoy will […]
Photo Gallery: Thousands fill Southend High Street for the 2025 Christmas lights switch on
Southend High Street was packed on Saturday as thousands turned out for the Big Christmas Switch On, transforming the city centre into a lively hub […]
Police car flips onto roof outside Southend police station blocking the busy road
A police flipped onto its roof outside the police station on Victoria Avenue in Southend while responding to an incident. The crash occurred at around […]
Southend Food & Drink Festival to serve up ten days of tasty deals and prizes this autumn
A brand-new culinary celebration is coming to Southend this autumn, as the city prepares to launch its first-ever Southend Food and Drink Festival. Running from […]
Free pizza to celebrate new bottomless pizzeria opening in Southend city centre
A new artisan pizzeria offering bottomless pizza and drinks is opening this weekend in Southend city centre – and they’re giving away totally free pizzas […]
Behind the scenes of Southend’s free fireworks displays
Ever wondered where the fireworks lighting up Southend seafront actually come from? Each autumn, as crowds gather along the promenade to watch the free Saturday […]
Everything you need to know for the 2025 free fireworks displays on Southend seafront
Southend-on-Sea’s Free Firework Spectaculars are always very popular, lighting up the seafront with amazing displays. This year in 2025, the fantastic free fireworks will be […]