Name: The Kite Festival- Southend’s Alternative Airshow
Start: 2026-07-25T11:45:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-25T17:00:00+01:00
Location: Eastern Esplanade

$The Kite Festival- Southend\u2019s Alternative Airshow$

Southend’s Alternative Airshow – Saturday 25th July 2026
Eastern Esplanade | Between The Roslin Beach Hotel & Ocean Beach
Free Family Event
Southend’s skyline is getting a colourful makeover this summer as we bring you an uplifting twist on the traditional airshow. On Saturday 25th July, the Eastern Esplanade will transform into a vibrant coastal runway for kites of every shape, size, and colour.
Set between the iconic Roslin Beach Hotel and Billy Hundreds, this free community event invites families, beach‑goers, and thrill‑seekers to spend the day soaking up the atmosphere, enjoying the seaside, and watching the sky come alive.
Whether you’re an amateur flyer testing your first kite or a seasoned professional with show‑stopping skills, we want you there. Expect a day filled with creativity, movement, and sky‑high spectacle — all powered by wind, imagination, and community spirit.
Bring a picnic, bring your people, bring your brightest kite.
Let’s fill the Southend seafront with colour