Things to do in Southend-on-Sea- Page 2

The Fratellis

Glaswegian trio with the knees-up indie anthems.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his bigge…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Hindley Street Country Club

Hailed as the greatest cover band in the world, Australian collective Hindley Street Country Club are heading across the UK in autumn!

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Change-Change of Heart 40th Anniv Tour+SouLutions+DJ Chris Brown

Iconic 80s Soul/ Disco band, Change are celebrating the re-release of their classic 1984 album Change of Heart with a 40th Anniversary Tour. 4 dates at Londons…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stup…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Victoria Wood's Dinnerladies

A brand new stage adaptation starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, with the full cast of dinnerladies to be announced.More than 25…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Fisherman's Friends

Bound together by lifelong friendship and shared experience for more than 25 years, the Fisherman’s Friends have met on the Platt (harbour) in their native Port…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Bobby Seagull's Escape from Ancient Egypt

What happens when a maths whizz gets trapped inside an ancient pyramid?Best known for television appearances on the BBC and University Challenge, join Bobby Sea…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Operation Mincemeat

Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It’s London’s biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Raver Tots

Raver Tots is returning featuring a huge effects show throughout the event with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival sized confetti blasts, multi c…

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

Nurse Georgie Carroll: Infectious

Georgie Carroll is back with her brand-new show, Infectious. An undeniable live comedy powerhouse and a natural storyteller, she’s razor sharp and riotous.Nurse…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Prat Pack

Inspired by the performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop and Peter Lawford, the UK stars are hitting the road (with Pasquale at t…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Michael Ball: Glow UK Tour

Michael Ball is Britain’s leading musical theatre star, a double Olivier Award-winning, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum recording artist and a hugely popular r…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Tom Davis: Spudgun

Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics.Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganat…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

What The World Needs Now

The evening honours one of the most influential songwriters of the past century and features performances by beloved UK artist Rumer and the Mercury nominated s…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Kane Brown: Crowd Work King

Coming off the back of his sold out Don’t Listen To Me UK tour, Kane brings you his brand-new show: Crowd Work King.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Troy Hawke

Fresh from finding and proving decisive links between IKEA, the CIA and the Nazi’s, 1930’s throwback homeschooled investigator Troy Hawke battle a new enemy on…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Fin Taylor: The Pre-emptive Comeback Special

Men want to be him, Women want their boyfriends to stop showing them his videos. The King of the Internet Jungle is back where he belongs, doing stand-up in fro…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump?Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy!

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Boyzlife

Irish pop duo featuring ex-members of Westlife and Boyzone. Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy perform pop hits by their former bands.There are few acts that accomp…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Celya Ab: We Must Stop Meeting Like This

Have you ever forensically over-thought your life choices? Are they all somehow connected to a passing comment your Spanish teacher made when you were 15?

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Cut Capers

Cut Capers are an explosive 9-piece who have built a killer reputation for their live shows; ultra-high energy experiences, with epic arrangements, booming bras…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

The Legends - Vegas: After Hours Tour

The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their brand new Show Vegas: After Hours–Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps!Get ready for the ultimate nig…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Punk Rock Factory

High energy, punk rock powerhouses Punk Rock Factory make easy work of their special brand of punk covers.Formed in 2014 Peej (vocals, guitar), Benj (bass, voca…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal

The King of New York, Mr Huey Morgan is back with a his new brand band – Huey Morgan The Fun Lovin Criminal.Having sold over 10 million record’s, The former Fun…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Chris Ramsey: Here Man

Following overwhelming demand (mainly from his wife Rosie who is desperate to get him out of the house), Chris Ramsey will be back on the road in 2026 with a br…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Ian Stone - Looking for the Wow

Life can’t just be the humdrum, the mundane and the routine before the inevitable slide to disease, decay and death.

Chalkwell Park, Southend-on-Sea

Russell Howard

Presenter, actor, and much-loved funny man.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts

Ricky Warwick & The Fighting Hearts is the electrifying rock band fronted by Ricky Warwick, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Thin Lizzy and Black…

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

The Skids & Theatre Of Hate

The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Gareth Malone - Sing A Long A Gareth

Gareth Malone is a fellow of the Royal Academy of Music where he studied with Janice Chapman and Jonathan Papp.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Trainspotting the Musical

Thirty years on from the film that changed everything, Trainspotting: The Musical storms the stage.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Ed Gamble: Fresh Hell

Everyone’s annoying cousin, Ed Gamble, is going back on tour in 2027 across the UK & Ireland with some more of his stand up grot.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Count Arthur Strong - And it’s Goodnight From Me!

Count Arthur Strong continues on for one last time, as he says what just might be his final goodbye, to whoever’s listening.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Disney Princess - The Concert

Your every dream will come true as larger-than-life animation and theatrical effects immerse the audience in pure Disney magic, while these powerhouse talents s…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Louise Redknapp

Celebrating 30 years since the release of her platinum-selling debut solo album Naked, alongside the success of her critically acclaimed Top 10 album Confession…

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

Dianne and Vito

After whirlwind seasons on and off the dance floor, Strictly Come Dancing winners Dianne and Vito are heading back on tour with a spectacular new show - bigger,…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Dylan Moran: Looking for Trouble GENERIC

Showtime. What are you going to do?Are you going to go to work? Or stay in bed, chasing oblivion.

Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea

The Signatures - Northern Soul Live

The Signatures - Northern Soul Live is the only touring Northern Soul show that features an original Northern Soul artist.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Wet Wet Wet

Released in 1987, Popped In Souled Out was the album that introduced Wet Wet Wet to not only a national audience, but a global one too.

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

Lazydays Festival

The sunny resort town of Southend-on-Sea is set to host a celebration of craft drinks and live music next summer.

Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea

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Lazydays Festival 2026

The sunny resort town of Southend-on-Sea will host the ultimate celebration of music, drink and food and live music next summer.

Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea

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The Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgees

The Cureheads & Siouxsie and the Budgees tour together for their joint 'Story of Goth' tour. Premier tributes to the Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

Diana & Lionel - Endless Love The Show

Almost 40 years ago, Lionel Richie & Diana Ross released Endless Love.A song which Billboard voted as the number 1 Duet of all time and stayed in the charts for…

Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea

The Jam'd: Tribute to The Jam

The Jam'd have built a huge fan base who agree this show is better than any other tribute to The Jam including Mr Foxton himself.

Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea