Things to do in Southend-on-Sea

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and mult…

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

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The Shamrocks

The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their…

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Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

As ever, Jools continues to dazzle, involve and impress audiences with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances on their Jools Holland…

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The Australian Pink Floyd Show

Performing the music of Pink Floyd with note for note perfection, this critically acclaimed show has been astonishing audiences worldwide for more than three de…

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

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Romesh Ranganathan Will Change Your Life

Hi. I’m Romesh Ranganathan and I Will Change Your Life.Tired of trying quick fixes and papering over the cracks in your life?

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The Muppet Christmas Carol

Senbla presents The Muppet Christmas Carol - Film with Live OrchestraDisney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol will be presented live in concert this winter across th…

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Gabrielle

Through the first chapter of her career from her emergence in 1993 through to 2007, Gabrielle was a constant presence in the UK charts.

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Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable…

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Lord of the Dance: A Lifetime of Standing Ovations

Michael Flatley is back with a dazzling revival of his iconic dance extravaganza. It promises to be an extraordinary journey that will captivate audiences again…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Henge

Extra-terrestrial joy-mongers Henge have been delighting audiences in the UK and Europe since they landed on Planet Earth.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Sparks

Growing out of the minds of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, Sparks is one of pop's best-loved and most influential cult bands.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Goldie Lookin' Chain

Coming straight out of Newport The GLC are officially Britain’s biggest rap group.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

David Essex

Internationally renowned singer, composer and actor David Essex OBE has announced his first major tour in over four years.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Space

Indie-rock outfit from Liverpool who hit the charts in the mid-90s with the quirky 'Female of the Species' and 'The Ballad of Tom Jones'.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Party101

Party101 came to life through the mind of Nickelodeon star Matt Bennett. Matt has taken these shows to 30+ cities, gaining the attraction of tens of thousands o…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Sindhu Vee: Swanky

Someone once asked Sindhu Vee a very stupid question. She wants to tell you about it.From the award-winning star of Live at the Apollo comes a brand-new stand-u…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Tyber and Pete from The Dualers

9 piece Jamaican Rhythm and Blues band.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

John Cooper Clarke

Literary phenomenon John Cooper Clarke is a British cult hero. Known as the “Godfather of Punk Poetry” and the original people’s poet, John’s cultural influence…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Katherine Jenkins

Cherished as one of Britain’s all-time favourite singers, in 2017 Katherine was officially crowned The No.1 selling 'Classical Music Artist of the Last 25 Years…

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Reef

Reef are an English band from Glastonbury, England. The band members include Gary Stringer on vocals, Kenwyn House on guitar, Jack Bessant on bass and Dominic G…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Wishbone Ash

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level.Discover for yourself why…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Alison Moyet

The tour celebrates 40 years as a solo artist as well as the release of her new album ‘KEY’ on Fri 4 Oct, which features a collection of reworked singles, fan f…

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Sounds of the 60s Live with Tony Blackburn

A string of extra shows have been added to the incredibly popular Sound Of The 60s Live tour, hosted by BBC Radio 2’s Tony Blackburn OBE.Every week, listeners a…

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Justin Hayward

Having chalked up nearly fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward's voice has been heard the world over.Known principally…

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Tubular Bells Live in Concert

The spectacle marks the 50th anniversary of Tubular Bells, the debut studio album by English multi-instrumentalist, composer and songwriter Mike Oldfield.

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Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer: The Show Must Go On – 50th Anniversary TourBritish music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK celebrating his 50th anniversary in music.With this…

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Barry From Watford: Shooting From The (New) Hip

Demagogue? Iconoclast? Dilettante? Virtuoso? Ok, these words have nothing to do with the show, but they do make it sound clever and that's what it's all about.S…

Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea

Jeff Wayne's War of the Worlds

Take cover -- it's the original (prog-rock) score for the HG Wells novel adaptation, performed live on this Arena tour, with holographic Liam Neeson.

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Tony Hadley: Christmas Big Band Tour

Flying Music presents: Tony Hadley: The Christmas Big Band Tour 2026The voice of the 80s returns with a swinging celebration of classic crooners and his own tim…

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Hannah East: Express Yourself

Hannah East’s brand-new show is a hilarious deep dive into the highs and lows of parenting.With millions of views across her viral comedy reels, she brilliantly…

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The Stylistics

One of the most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene, The Stylistics bring with them the sweet, soulful memories of years past.

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Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

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Ginger Johnson

You’ve seen her in the Masterchef kitchen… You’ve seen her on the Drag Race runway… Now it’s time to see her in her element: outrageous, untamed and completely…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

The Classic Rock Show

‘The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!’From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd…

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Hamza Yassin

Join wildlife cameraman and presenter Hamza Yassin on a new adventure as he takes to the stage for his first nationwide theatre tour “My Life Behind the Lens”.

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Rhys James: Chop Logic

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything.

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Jason Fox

Some people are built to Embrace the Chaos. Jason Fox is one of them, having survived some of the most hostile outposts on Earth as an elite operator, documenta…

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Alan Carr: Have I Said Too Much?

Alan Carr’s back on tour and his lips are unsealed!With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan’s ready to dish some drama.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Al Murray: All You Need Is Guv

Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog

Rick Wakeman: The Wizard of Prog brings his Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour feat The English Rock Ensemble!Classically trained keyboardist extraordinaire who p…

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The Dualers

A musical force of sheer ska and party spirit; The Dualers' rise to kings of good times and the live music circuit has been a remarkable feat.Over what has been…

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Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea