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GET YOUR FOLK ON 🙌Get ready for toe-tapping tunes and good vibes as Leigh Folk Festival returns this June! Promising a l...
07/06/2026

GET YOUR FOLK ON 🙌

Get ready for toe-tapping tunes and good vibes as Leigh Folk Festival returns this June! Promising a lively blend of folk music, arts and cultural celebrations that will have everyone moving. 🎉🎉

🎉 Music | Dance | Spoken Word | Workshops | Local Makers | Food stalls
📅 25 - 28 June
📌 Leigh Library Gardens
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/leigh-folk-festival

CHECK IT OUT 👀Proms at the Vulcan returns for another unforgettable evening, featuring the Essex Concert Orchestra perfo...
06/06/2026

CHECK IT OUT 👀

Proms at the Vulcan returns for another unforgettable evening, featuring the Essex Concert Orchestra performing a lively blend of classical favourites and popular hits beside the iconic Vulcan XL426 at London Southend Airport. ✈️🎶

📅 Saturday 4 July
🕠 5.30pm - 9.30pm
📌 London Southend Airport
✈ Vulcan Restoration Trust
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/proms-at-the-vulcan

🌲🎶 MUSIC IN THE PARK! 🎶🌲Gather your favourite people, grab something snug to sit on, and unwind to feel‑good tunes in th...
05/06/2026

🌲🎶 MUSIC IN THE PARK! 🎶🌲

Gather your favourite people, grab something snug to sit on, and unwind to feel‑good tunes in the beautiful Priory Park this weekend with Southend-on-Sea City Council's Music in the Park! 🎉

🎤 Saturday 6 June | Variety Jazz Band
🎸 Sunday 7 June | D’Ukes Ukulele Band
📍 Priory Park Bandstand
🕒 3pm – 4:30pm
🙌 Proudly sponsored by BTMK Solicitors
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/music-in-the-park-2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! 🎬✨Southend Film Festival returns for 2026 with a range of films, documentaries and world cinema! 🙌 The...
04/06/2026

THE WAIT IS OVER! 🎬✨

Southend Film Festival returns for 2026 with a range of films, documentaries and world cinema! 🙌

The festival kicks off TODAY with a glamorous black-tie Opening Gala at Ballroom, The Palace Hotel (Thursday 4 June). Then a weekend packed with new features, classics and global gems curated by the white bus.

Film lovers are in for a real treat! 🎥

📌 The Palace Hotel
📆 Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 June
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/southend-film-festival-2026

🎉 OPENING EVENT 🎉Don’t miss the fantastic FREE opening event for Rosie Ridgway’s ‘Phantom Power’ exhibition at Focal Poi...
02/06/2026

🎉 OPENING EVENT 🎉

Don’t miss the fantastic FREE opening event for Rosie Ridgway’s ‘Phantom Power’ exhibition at Focal Point Gallery.

Featuring artist-led workshops for all ages, artist moving image and food stalls, inviting audiences to explore and celebrate underground practices.

Enjoy live performances from Rosie’s band ‘Dean Rodney Jr and the Cowboys’ and two more brilliant bands, Lady Neptune and Frank Chickens! 🔥

📍 Focal Point Gallery
📆 Saturday 20 June
🕒 3pm - 8pm
✔ Everyone is welcome!

Find more info 👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/opening-event-phantom-power

🎉🎉 GET THAT SUMMER FEELING 🎉🎉Grab your tickets for Lazydays Festival! Top names include Tinie Tempah, Feeder, Sister Sle...
01/06/2026

🎉🎉 GET THAT SUMMER FEELING 🎉🎉

Grab your tickets for Lazydays Festival! Top names include Tinie Tempah, Feeder, Sister Sledge ft Kathy Sledge, Natalie Imbruglia, Leigh-Anne, The Feeling, Professor Green, Heather Small, The Pigeon Detectives and so many more!

😎🌞 Round up your friends, bring the vibes, and get ready for an unforgettable weekend of music, food and summer fun. LET'S GO 😎

📅 Friday 24 - Sunday 26 July 2026
📌Priory Park
✅ Day and weekend tickets available but selling FAST!
👉www.visitsouthend.co.uk/lazydays-festival

Lovely to see the return of Classic Cars On The Beach on City Beach this morning ☀️🚘Thanks to Southend & District Clas...
31/05/2026

Lovely to see the return of Classic Cars On The Beach on City Beach this morning ☀️🚘

Thanks to Southend & District Classic Car Club & the Culture & Tourism Team 🙌🏼

Cars there all day until 4pm.

For more Classic Car event dates or how to register check out https://www.visitsouthend.co.uk/event/classic-cars-on-the-beach/





DON'T MISS ✨🎥🎬Southend Film Festival returns next week with a range of films, documentaries and world cinema! 🙌 The fes...
31/05/2026

DON'T MISS ✨🎥🎬

Southend Film Festival returns next week with a range of films, documentaries and world cinema! 🙌

The festival kicks off with a glamorous black-tie Opening Gala at Ballroom, The Palace Hotel on Thursday 4 June. Then a weekend packed with new features, classics and global gems curated by the white bus.
Film lovers won’t want to miss this! 👀

📌 The Palace Hotel
📆 Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 June
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/southend-film-festival-2026

🚗 🏖 CLASSIC CARS ON THE BEACH 🚗 🏖Step back in time and soak up the nostalgia at Southend’s much‑loved Classic Cars on th...
30/05/2026

🚗 🏖 CLASSIC CARS ON THE BEACH 🚗 🏖

Step back in time and soak up the nostalgia at Southend’s much‑loved Classic Cars on the Beach event, returning to City Beach TOMORROW! 🚘

Expect a stunning line-up of classic vehicles aged 25+ years, from beautifully preserved vintage motors to iconic favourites. Chat with passionate owners, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. 🤩🤩

Hosted by Southend-on-Sea City Council in partnership with the Southend & District Classic Car Club, this free event offers a fantastic day out for visitors of all ages. 😎

📅 Sunday 31 May | 9am - 4pm
📌 City Beach
👉 www.visitsouthend.co.uk/classic-cars-on-the-beach

🍀🍀 GOOD LUCK SONNY 🍀🍀Don't forget to support local talent Sonny Green on the final of Britain's Got Talent TONIGHT on IT...
30/05/2026

🍀🍀 GOOD LUCK SONNY 🍀🍀

Don't forget to support local talent Sonny Green on the final of Britain's Got Talent TONIGHT on ITV at 7pm! 🙌🙌

Whatever happens, Sonny has made Southend proud! 😁

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