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Southend on Sea events

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Canterbury Live Presents: Madness at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

Sunday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Madness return to Canterbury this summer for a huge outdoor show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground, Kent Cricket on Sunday 9th August.

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at St Lawrence Ground.

Canterbury Live presents: JLS at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

Friday 7th August

3:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

With support from The Wanted 2.0 and special guest Pixie Lott!

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend at Garon Park

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Sunday 30th August

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready for an unforgettable day-to-night event as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to Southend.

Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 29th August 2026

Becky Hill at Colchester Castle

Saturday 22nd August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Becky Hill at Colchester Castle Park on 22nd August 2026

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The Definitive Goldmine Reunion at The Paddocks

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

Saturday 14th November

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

Featuring original Goldmine djs and special guest performers who have appeared live on its celebrated stage this is 'The Definitive Goldmine Reunion!

Hollywood Vampires at Colchester Castle

Hollywood Vampires

Friday 21st August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Hollywood Vampires

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Hollywood Vampires at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 21st August 2026

Comedy

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing at Circus Tavern

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Saturday 22nd May 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney is bring his brand now tour " Gary On Laughing" to The Circus Tavern on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Tickets on sale now

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night at Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Tuesday 7th July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up comedy night in the heart of Canterbury.

Katie Hopkins Live Friday April 30th at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Live Friday April 30th

Friday 30th April 2027

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Live Friday April 30th

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Friday April 30th 2027

Adam Morrison Jones: Moves at Cosy Club Canterbury

Adam Morrison Jones: Moves

Wednesday 22nd July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Adam Morrison Jones: Moves

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) presents an Edinburgh preview of Adam Morrison Jones: Moves

Experiences & Attractions

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Boot-stompin country brunch with chart-toppers, throwback hits and bottomless drinks. Big vibes, singalongs and good times.

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 26th September

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

High-energy brunch with buff Viking hosts, party games, anthems and bottomless drinks. Loud, wild and unforgettable.

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Saturday 12th September at The Alexandra Suite

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Saturday 12th September

Saturday 12th September

5:30pm - 10:30pm

The Alexandra Suite , Swanley

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Saturday 12th September

The Alexandra Suite , Swanley

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

The Musical Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

The Musical Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 14th November

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

The Musical Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

CANTERBURY ITS SHOW TIME! Get ready to belt out your favourite West End showtunes as we bring the magic of the theatre straight to your brunch table!

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