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Southend on Sea events

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Events in Southend on Sea: The biggest guide to gigs, clubs, festivals and more. With lineups, venue details and entry times. Buy tickets from a trusted primary outlet.

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Clubs

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party at The Jolly Friar

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind returns to Basildon!

Pure Science x A.M.C presents Grassroots Energy at Social Maidstone

Pure Science x A.M.C presents Grassroots Energy

Friday 18th September

9:00pm - 2:00am

Social Maidstone

Pure Science x A.M.C presents Grassroots Energy

Social Maidstone

A.M.C has announced Grassroots Energy, a UK tour built around supporting the grassroots venues and promoters that helped shape him as an artist

Med Presents: Archie Hamilton, Joss Dean, Dxnby and more. at BALLIN' Maidstone

Med Presents: Archie Hamilton, Joss Dean, Dxnby and more.

Friday 25th September

10:00pm - 5:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

Med Presents: Archie Hamilton, Joss Dean, Dxnby and more.

BALLIN' Maidstone

We bring you Archie Hamilton, Joss dean, Dxnby, Funk Cartel and more on the 25th September at Ballin Maidstone.

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26 at Leos Red Lion

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

SummerFest 26 Returns To Leos Red Lion For The Ultimate All - Dayer...

Summer Series - Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

The Golden Era of non stop Throwback R&B Anthems & Hip Hop Classics. From Biggie to Tupac, Joe to Pretty Ricky, Ashanti & Ja Rule & Usher to Beyonce!

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton at The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

Saturday 18th July

9:00pm - 2:30am

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

UK Grime legend Wiley comes to The Loft Nightclub, Clacton-on-Sea for an exclusive live performance & meet and greet.

Unfocus at Home Nightlife

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 9:00pm

Home Nightlife, Bexleyheath

Home Nightlife, Bexleyheath

A day of sound without distraction. Line-up: Joel Adams Ethan Beale Reiss Tammo EASTMEN

SURGE X The Source Bar Presents: Amplify w/ Weejii & More at The Source

SURGE X The Source Bar Presents: Amplify w/ Weejii & More

Saturday 18th July

10:00pm - 4:00am

The Source, Maidstone

SURGE X The Source Bar Presents: Amplify w/ Weejii & More

The Source, Maidstone

Drum & Bass returns to The Source Bar this July with Amplify w/ Weejii & Many More.

Gigs

Clubland Live On The Pier at The Gaiety Southsea

Clubland Live On The Pier

Saturday 26th September

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The Gaiety Southsea

Clubland Live On The Pier

The Gaiety Southsea

Clubland takes over The Gaiety in South Parade Pier In Portsmouth!

KRS-One at EngineRooms

Friday 18th September

6:00pm - 10:00pm

EngineRooms, Southampton

EngineRooms, Southampton

KRS-One makes his long awaited return to Southampton this September!

Pitt st. Live Presents: SUGARHILL GANG & THE FURIOUS FIVE at Pitt St Skatepark

Pitt st. Live Presents: SUGARHILL GANG & THE FURIOUS FIVE

Saturday 18th July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Pitt St Skatepark, Portsmouth

Pitt st. Live Presents: SUGARHILL GANG & THE FURIOUS FIVE

Pitt St Skatepark, Portsmouth

The Godfathers of Hip-Hop come to Pitt St. Skatepark Portsmouth for a night of Hip Hop, Funk, Soul & Disco. This ones going to be a 'Rapper's Delight'

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert at Portsmouth Cathedral

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert

Wednesday 5th August

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Portsmouth Cathedral

The Music of Motown - The Candlelight Concert

Portsmouth Cathedral

Doors: 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm - 9:45pm

Tom Meighan at EngineRooms

Saturday 6th March 2027

6:00pm - 10:00pm

EngineRooms, Southampton

EngineRooms, Southampton

The original voice of Kasabian Tom Meighan returns to EngineRooms for an intimate show.

Valtos presents - High water mark at The Volks Nightclub

Valtos presents - High water mark

Thursday 2nd July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Volks Nightclub, Brighton

Valtos presents - High water mark

The Volks Nightclub, Brighton

This version of Valtos is a dancefloor-ready take on their already unique sound, offering audiences a chance to experience their music in a club

The Angels rock at Birdham Cricket Club at Birdham Cricket Club, Church Lane, Birdham, PO20 7AP

The Angels rock at Birdham Cricket Club

Saturday 18th July

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Birdham Cricket Club, Church Lane, Birdham, PO20 7AP, Chichester

The Angels rock at Birdham Cricket Club

Birdham Cricket Club, Church Lane, Birdham, PO20 7AP, Chichester

Back by popular demand 60's & 70's authentic tribute band The Angels will be gigging outside at Birdham Cricket Club. Get ready to be blown away!

Arcanic Angels: Summer Cabaret & Party at Caroline Of Brunswick

Arcanic Angels: Summer Cabaret & Party

Fri 3rd - Sat 4th July

7:30pm - 12:00pm

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Arcanic Angels: Summer Cabaret & Party

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

Summer is here, come and indulge in a one of a kind event! Looking for a very Brighton thing to do? Then don't miss out!!

Festivals

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Maid of Stone 2026 at Mote Park

Maid of Stone 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone 2026

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone Festival returns to Maidstone's Mote Park, Kent in 2026, hosting three days of rock music, great beer, activities and more!

🔥 Hot Seller

Essex Summer Fest at Harrow Lodge Park

Essex Summer Fest

Sat 11th - Sun 12th July

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch

Essex Summer Fest

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch

A fantastic 2 day event featuring 70s/80s legends Odyssey and Heatwave, supported by a range of amazing tributes, family themed shows and attractions!

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly at Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Saturday 29th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series presents: McFly, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on Saturday 29th August.

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New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park at Chelmsford Central Park

New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Central Park

New World Festival returns on Sunday 30th August to a brand new stunning location of Chelmsford Central Park headlined by Craig David.

A New Day Festival 2026 at Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd August

11:30am - 11:00pm

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

3 day outdoor festival, held in the beautiful setting of Mt Ephraim Gardens, featuring the very best in classic and progrock, blues and roots music.

🔥 Hot Seller

90s & 00s Nation Summer Fest at Harrow Lodge Park

90s & 00s Nation Summer Fest

Friday 10th July

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Harrow Lodge Park, London

90s & 00s Nation Summer Fest

Harrow Lodge Park, London

The best of the 90's & 00's - Old Skool Garage, House Classics, Old Skool RnB, 90's Anthems, Club Classics & Jungle!

🔥 Hot Seller

Rock The Mote 2026 at Mote Park

Rock The Mote 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Rock The Mote 2026

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Rock The Mote returns to Mote Park in 2026 but this time it's back to the summer months, taking place in July with more of the UK's top tributes!

🔥 Hot Seller

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026 at Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Returning to Bexleyheath for it's third year; Park Rock 2026 brings two stages packed with the UK's top tributes to Danson Park.

Comedy

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays at Artista Cafe And Gallery

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Saturday 4th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Brighton's best small comedy club and winner of the audience choice awards for best Fringe venue.

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays at Artista Cafe And Gallery

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Brighton's best small comedy club and winner of the audience choice awards for best Fringe venue.

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays at Artista Cafe And Gallery

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Saturday 1st August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Brighton's best small comedy club and winner of the audience choice awards for best Fringe venue.

The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays at Artista Cafe And Gallery

The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays

Wednesday 22nd July

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

The Secret Comedy Club Wednesdays

Artista Cafe And Gallery, Brighton

Experience the best of the UK comedy circuit with 6 acts divided into 3 sections, punctuated by lively breaks.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails at Coda

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Wednesday 22nd July

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Coda, Colchester

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Coda, Colchester

DAISY DIAMOND BIRTHDAY BOUDOIR - Daisy Diamond Productions turns 2 in this very special, exclusive birthday event!!

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26 at Buzz Bingo Medway

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Saturday 12th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Kulture Lab at Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Monday 6th July + 3 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Kulture Lab is a weekly Class, Workshop & Creative Lab designed for dancers and performers who want to go beyond choreography.

Come From Away at Dartford Open Air Theatre

Tue 21st - Sat 25th July

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dartford Open Air Theatre

Dartford Open Air Theatre

After 38 planes land in Gander. 7,000 people are stranded. Locals offer shelter and care, forging unexpected friendships, love and hope

Experiences & Attractions

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 29th August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Drag Bingo Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Laughs, glam, and outrageous fun! Drag queens host bingo, with bottomless drinks, big tunes and nonstop cheeky vibes.

Drag Bingo Christmas Special Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Drag Bingo Christmas Special Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 5th December

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Drag Bingo Christmas Special Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Expect jaw-dropping performances, side-splitting laughs, fierce lip-syncs, fabulous festive vibes & plenty of naughty or nice surprises along the way!

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.

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 8th August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Celebrate the biggest pop queens and legends of all time. Expect iconic anthems, sing-along hits, feel-good vibes and nonstop energy. Pure pop perfect

Food & Drink

Carnival Night at Buzz Maidstone Saturday 4th July at Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Carnival Night at Buzz Maidstone Saturday 4th July

Saturday 4th July

6:30pm - 11:45pm

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Carnival Night at Buzz Maidstone Saturday 4th July

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Get ready for the ultimate carnival experience. We are bringing the vibrant energy, rhythm, and flavours of the Caribbean

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Basildon at Buzz Bingo Basildon

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Basildon

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Basildon

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Basildon

Buzz Bingo Basildon

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway at Buzz Bingo Medway

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Family Days Out

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Brighton at Brighton I360

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Brighton

Sunday 9th August

12:00pm - 2:00pm

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Brighton

K-Pop superstars live on stage plus tribute performances - Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo!

Raver Tots at Brighton i360 at Brighton I360

Raver Tots at Brighton i360

Sunday 9th August

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Raver Tots at Brighton i360

Raver Tots is coming to Brighton i360 for the ultimate family day party!

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - Southampton at Suburbia Southampton

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - Southampton

Friday 11th September

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Suburbia Southampton

The Greatest MUSICALS Disco - Southampton

Suburbia Southampton

Expect music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to The Greatest Showman, Frozen & Six.

Nick Cope's Family Show at The Old Market

Nick Cope's Family Show

Sunday 20th September

11:00am - 12:00am

The Old Market, Hove

Nick Cope's Family Show

The Old Market, Hove

Come and join Nick Cope for a delightful, fun-filled musical hour featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more.

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