Events & Things to Do

Free fireworks displays on Southend seafront are back for 2023

The fantastic fireworks displays are back, with free shows every Saturday evening until 18th November 2023. The displays are organised…

2 years ago

Plush new jazz bar and live music venue opens in Southend

A plush new lounge club has opened behind Southend Airport, bringing new wow factor to Southend's nightlife scene. Tucked away…

2 years ago

Southend seafront Halloween parade attracts thousands of visitors

Thousands of people have packed onto Southend seafront for tonight’s Halloween Parade and firework display! The second annual event took…

3 years ago

Thousands of motorcyclists descend on Southend for the Shakedown

Thousands of motorcyclists came to Southend seafront today for the annual Shakedown event. However the number of people attending appears to…

3 years ago

Horror film fest returns to Southend – bigger and bloodier than ever

Southend’s hugely successful Horror-on-Sea Film Festival is returning for a third-successive year. With demand for this year’s 'scarefest' running so…

11 years ago

Spectacular seafront firework displays wow crowds

The night skies over Southend seafront have been lighting up with fantastic firework displays on Saturday nights, drawing large crowds to the town…

11 years ago

Southend Carnival raises nearly £6k for local causes

This year's carnival procession on Southend seafront raised a total of £5,815 from donations by the viewing public, in aid of local…

11 years ago

Headliners announced for Village Green 2014

This year's Village Green festival in Chalkwell Park will take place on Saturday 12 July. The arts, culture and music…

12 years ago