Arts events in Southend-on-Sea

Check out happening arts events all around Southend-on-Sea, EN

Taste Of The Caribbean Food & Drink Festival - Southend

Sat, 06 Sep at 10:00 am Priory Park GBP 15 to 35

DJ Phantasy in Southend-on-sea

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:30 pm Garon Park

DJ Luck & MC Neat in Southend-on-sea

 Sat, 23 Aug at 02:30 pm Garon Park

General Levy, DJ Luck & MC Neat, Harry Shotta, DJ Phantasy, Wideboys, Mollie Collins, Leanne Louise, DJ Pied Piper, Danny Blaze, DJ Archie in Southend-on-Sea

 Mon, 25 Aug at 02:00 pm Garon Park

Luther Live

Fri, 26 Sep at 07:30 pm Cliffs Pavilion Southend

TROPICANA NIGHTS - 80'S PARTY NIGHT, SOUTHEND!

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm Southend Theatres

Love Sensation : August Amour

 Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm The Oakleigh

MÖTLEY CRÜDE - (Mötley Crüe Tribute) - LIVE @ Chinnerys, Southend-on-Sea

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm Chinnerys Southend

SOUTHEND: The Signatures, Northern Soul Live with Lee Bonington, Steve Ellis and Sidney Barnes

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm Chinnerys Southend

Grrrl Zine Fair '25 - 10 Years of GZF | Zines, Bands, Art, Creative Workshops | Free Entry

 Sat, 20 Sep at 02:00 pm The Old Waterworks

TROPICANA NIGHTS - 80S PARTY NIGHT, SOUTHEND!

 Fri, 12 Sep at 08:00 pm Southend Theatres

Russell Watson in Southend-On-Sea

 Tue, 28 Oct at 07:30 pm Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Raver Tots Outdoor Festival Southend 2025

 Mon, 25 Aug at 01:00 pm Garon Park

Drop the Ego & Dead Species Present: To Obey A Tyrant / Veiled + More TBC

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm Lamb & Lion / Moonraker Nightclub

Geoff Norcott - Basic Bloke 2

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm Southend Theatres

Drop the Ego presents: METH / HOST BODY / CADY / OUTCRIES

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Lamb & Lion / Moonraker Nightclub

Life Drawing in Leigh on Sea (September)

 Wed, 03 Sep at 07:00 pm Bits on the side GBP 14

Clay Club Evening

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Lichtenstein Pop Art Plate Workshop (5+)

 Fri, 29 Aug at 02:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

South East Soul & Reggae Festival

 Sun, 24 Aug at 01:00 pm Southend-on-Sea

MN8, Kenny Thomas, Dawn Penn, Gentleman's Dub Club, Ronnie Herel, General Levy in Southend-On-Sea

 Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm Garon Park

Sip & Paint Fridays

 Fri, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm 19 Alexandra Street, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Rich Roe: The Mixtape Listening Party

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm The Moonraker Club

Introduction to Basic Bellydance Props: Embellish Your Dance!

 Sun, 31 Aug at 01:30 pm Strictly smartz

The BIG Westend Sing-a-long

Fri, 17 Oct at 08:00 pm The Alex Pub

Level 42, Roachford in Southend-On-Sea

 Tue, 14 Oct at 07:00 pm Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Craft Social

 Sat, 23 Aug at 06:00 pm 144-146 London Road, Southend-on-Sea

Jive Talkin' at Palace Theatre - Southend on Sea

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm Palace Theatre Southend

Ardal O'Hanlon at Palace Theatre - Southend-on-Sea

 Thu, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Palace Theatre - Southend-on-Sea

Blow Up - Southend

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm The Venue Southend

Hanging Fused Glass Pictures

 Fri, 19 Sep at 10:30 am Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

80s vs 90s Halloween Day Party: Southend 🎃

 Sat, 01 Nov at 03:00 pm Popworld Southend

Clay Club Evening

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Dangerous Poetry 38

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm Utopia Coffee

Complete Madness

Fri, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm Southend Theatres

Johnny Cash Roadshow: Palace theatre, Westcliff-on-sea

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea

The Stylistics, Stefan Mahendra in Southend-On-Sea

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Southend Cliffs Pavilion

Learn to sketch in pen and wash

 Sat, 16 Aug at 10:00 am Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

Oversized Pokemon Card Workshop (5+)

 Sat, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Jack Dee: Small World

 Tue, 09 Sep at 08:00 pm Southend Theatres

Just My Imagination at Butlins Skegness

 Sun, 05 Oct at 04:00 pm 423 Fairfax Drive, SS09LY Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Floral Pumpkin Workshop

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

Mama Bridget Brand Launch

Sat, 16 Aug at 12:00 pm Mama Bridget

Blank Slate – Photography and Storytelling

 Fri, 29 Aug at 04:30 pm SS1 1NB Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Your Story: Let's Make History!

Wed, 27 Aug at 07:00 pm Beecroft Art Gallery

Framed Summer Batik Art (16+)

 Wed, 20 Aug at 10:00 am Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

City Jam x Focal Point Gallery - Street Art Cube Workshop

 Sat, 30 Aug at 11:00 am Focal Point Gallery

Make your own unique art book

 Tue, 19 Aug at 10:00 am Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

"Turtley Awesome" Sea Turtle Plate Workshop (6+)

 Tue, 19 Aug at 02:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Picasso Face Clay Workshop (6+)

 Fri, 22 Aug at 02:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Lichtenstein Pop Art Plate Workshop (5+)

 Fri, 22 Aug at 10:00 am Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am Leigh Community Centre

Mandala Dotted Fairy Toadstool £30 Therapy Life Centre Southend

Sun, 05 Oct at 01:00 pm Therapy Life Centre

Blow Up - Southend

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm The Venue Southend

Southend Halloween Parade

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:30 pm Southend Seafront, England

Autumn Doormat Workshop

 Sat, 06 Sep at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

Art Hub (Ages 11+) - (7 week course) (Autumn Term 1)

 Wed, 10 Sep at 04:30 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Christmas Doormat Workshop

 Sat, 08 Nov at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

Fox Hide Photography Workshop

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:00 pm South-End-On-Sea

Autumn Artificial Wreath Workshop

 Sat, 27 Sep at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

Just My Imagination at The Mill at Sonning

 Sun, 26 Oct at 08:15 pm 423 Fairfax Drive, SS09LY Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom

Drop the Ego presents: CITY OF CATERPILLAR / DEATH GOALS + More TBC

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm The Fickle Pickle

Mandala Dotted Autumn Log Slice £25 Therapy Life Centre Southend

Sun, 07 Sep at 01:00 pm Therapy Life Centre

Bellydance Veil Poi Technique Workshop (Beginners)

 Sun, 28 Sep at 01:30 pm Strictly smartz

Life Drawing in Leigh on Sea (October)

 Wed, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm Bits on the side GBP 14

Simply Dan - The Music of Steely Dan

 Wed, 26 Nov at 08:00 pm Maritime Room Cliffs Pavilion

Friendship Keepsake Box (5+)

 Thu, 21 Aug at 10:00 am Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

 Sat, 11 Oct at 10:00 am Leigh Community Centre

Halloween Doormat Workshop

 Sat, 11 Oct at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

Bee Gees Gold @ The Fickle Pickle

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm The Venue Southend

SUMMER HOLIDAYS - Strawberry Pot Painting Workshop

 Tue, 19 Aug at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

Drop the Ego presents: Warpstormer / Praetorian / Crowgod / Reverent Son

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm The Fickle Pickle

Squishmallow Trinket Dish Workshop (8+)

 Thu, 28 Aug at 10:00 am Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

Friendship Keepsake Box (5+)

 Wed, 27 Aug at 02:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Natalia Farran

 Tue, 07 Oct at 08:00 pm AnniesJazz

"YOLO" Jackson Pollock Canvas Workshop (5+)

 Wed, 27 Aug at 10:00 am Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

Anita Carmichael Soul Quintet

 Tue, 21 Oct at 08:00 pm AnniesJazz

How To Write A Poem (6 week course)

 Tue, 26 Aug at 02:00 pm Create98Two Southend, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend on sea, Essex SS2 5SP

Squishmallow Trinket Dish Workshop (8+)

 Tue, 26 Aug at 02:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Like The Beatles @ The Venue - Cricketers (Fickle Pickle)

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm The Venue The Cricketers Pub

Ruby Robinson Swing Quintet

 Tue, 04 Nov at 08:00 pm AnniesJazz

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair

 Sun, 02 Nov at 10:00 am Cliffs Pavilion

Botanical Gelli Printing workshop

 Thu, 02 Oct at 01:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Botanical Gelli Printing workshop- next steps

 Thu, 30 Oct at 01:00 pm Create98 Leigh, 98 Broadway, Southend on sea, Essex SS9 1AB

Count Arthur Strong at Palace Theatre - Southend-on-Sea

 Thu, 13 Nov at 08:00 pm Palace Theatre - Southend-on-Sea

80s vs 90s Halloween Day Party: Southend 🎃

 Sat, 01 Nov at 03:00 pm Popworld Southend

SUMMER HOLIDAYS - Shape Decorating Workshop

 Tue, 26 Aug at 01:00 pm 451 Woodgrange Drive, Southend-on-Sea

ABC @ Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-sea

 Tue, 04 Nov at 07:00 pm Cliffs Pavilion

UK GARAGE BINGO in Southend | MC ROMEO SO SOLID

Sat, 15 Nov at 09:00 pm Mecca Bingo Southend

The ABBA Day Party: Southend 💃🕺

 Sat, 29 Nov at 03:00 pm Popworld Southend

As If By Magic

 Tue, 12 Aug at 08:00 pm Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea

Pulse Eventzz Revival Party

 Fri, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea

Country Hits Live at Palace Theatre - Southend-on-Sea

 Sun, 19 Oct at 07:30 pm Palace Theatre - Southend-on-Sea

South East Dance Festival

 Sat, 23 Aug at 01:30 pm Garon Park Youth Club

Save the Date

Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am The Balmoral Centre

Block Party - Rep Your Flag

 Sat, 23 Aug at 09:00 pm Twelve Bar

Rob Beckett: Giraffe

 Thu, 24 Apr Southend Cliffs Pavilion GBP 36

SOULTASIA @The South East Soul & Reggae Festival

 Sun, 24 Aug at 01:00 pm Garon Park

Glen Parish & The Groove Masters

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:30 pm Chalkwell Park rooms

Acantha Lang

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm Maritime Room Cliffs Pavilion