Events & Things to Do

Southend Shakedown 2025: Everything you need to know

After years of uncertainty, the iconic seafront motorcycle event will return in 2025, thanks to an events funding boost from…

9 months ago

Southchurch Hall secures £400k funding for urgent repairs and future generations

Southchurch Hall, a rare and much-loved medieval manor house in Southend-on-Sea, has been awarded £423,105 from the Museum Estate and…

9 months ago

Reach new heights by abseiling to support Southend hospital

Fancy taking on a thrilling challenge and make a difference in the community? The annual ‘Tackle the Tower’ event is…

9 months ago

Biggest-ever music festival lineup revealed for Southend’s Priory Park

After a very successful first year, Lazydays festival is set to return to Southend this summer, boasting what may be…

10 months ago

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks draw large crowds

Southend’s first New Years Eve seafront fireworks are being hailed a huge success, drawing a “much larger than expected” turnout.…

11 months ago

Magical motorised Christmas display returns with a heartwarming mission

This December, a dazzling and unique motorised Christmas display is lighting up a home in Southend, offering a magical experience…

12 months ago

Thousands of visitors enjoy the Southend Halloween Parade

The atmosphere was electric on Southend seafront, with thousands of people lining the road for the illuminated Halloween Parade! Returning…

1 year ago

SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights

Southenders have been calling for SALVO the clown to turn on Southend’s Christmas lights this year, to celebrate his retirement…

1 year ago

Special event in Southend commemorates 80 years since D-Day

A special event took place in Southend Highstreet today, to honor the heroes of D-Day. The tribute was dedicated to…

1 year ago

Warning issued for people planning to walk out to Mulberry Harbour

The Mulberry Harbour, also known as the Phoenix Caisson, lays on the seabed off of Thorpe Bay where it has…

1 year ago