@ Top of the High Street, SS1 1TJ
Check out the Southend City Stage at the top of the High Street, where you can catch amazing performances from local acts and DJs throughout the day and into the evening.
Find out the acts performing HERE.
@ Top of the High Street, SS1 1TJ
As night falls, the Southend City Stage transforms into Disco City! A giant 2-metre disco ball, synchronized Xylobands, and a high-energy DJ set from Essex’s very own Denise Van Outen will get the party started!
Full lineup:
18:05 – 19:00 : Denise Van Outen
19:00 – 19:30 : The Tempo Collective + Love Sensation
19:30 – 20:30 : Love Sensation DJs
20:30 – 21:55 : DJ DARYL EASLEA’S THE RECORD DEPARTMENT
@ The Deeping / 2-4 Southchurch Rd, SS2 5SR
Watch creativity unfold in real time as over 30 talented artists transform the streets with incredible live street art! The Southend City Jam Zone will be a hub of colour, expression, and talent, showcasing a mix of styles and techniques from both local and visiting artists. Whether you’re a street art enthusiast or just love seeing creativity in action, this is a must-see part of the event.
Full artist lineup HERE!
@ Chartwell Square, SS2 5SP
Explore The Victoria Centre, where local organisations, community groups, faith groups, and cultural organisations come together to share information, support, and opportunities. Learn more about the services available in Southend, connect with local initiatives, and take part in a range of free activities and workshops. Whether you’re looking for advice, inspiration, or just something fun to get involved in, there’s plenty to discover!
Find out a list of organisations taking part here.
@ The Forum, SS1 1NS
Join us at the library for a fantastic line up of activities designed to spark imagination, creativity, and curiosity!
Featuring:
The Essex Record Office
11:00 – 17:00 | Urban Cure Workshops
14:30 – 17:00 | Storytelling with Hannah Brailsford
Also visit Focal Point Gallery to see their current exhibition ‘S for Southend 2025’
Throughout the day, there will be performances along the High Street, featuring:
13:30 – 15:30 | Southend Band | opposite The Royals
11:00 – 17:00 | Brazilarte | throughout the High Street
11:00 – 17:00 | Kangoo Club | Information & Food Zone
Special performance by the Buskerteers
@ Middle of the High Street, SS1 1LH
Featuring information point and a range of delicious street food:
Event Information Point
BBC Essex
Leigh on Sea Brewery
The Brew Co.
Fairy Bakes
1942 Streetfood
Time To Thai
Firepit Wood Fired Pizza
@ Various venues around the City Centre
Join us for a live outdoor painting event as part of Southend City Day, led by local artist Andy Downes. Artists of all ages and backgrounds are invited to head out during the event and capture a part of the day’s activities on canvas, and the resulting artworks will be on display in the Royals Shopping Centre. This event will be judged by Wendy Scotland, director of Leigh Art Trail.
Pre-registering is a must!
@ High Street, SS1 1DG
Visit The Royals Shopping Centre, where local organisations, community groups, faith groups, and cultural organisations will be on hand to share information, support, and opportunities. Take part in free activities and workshops, learn more about local initiatives, and enjoy live choir performances adding to the atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to connect with the community, find support, or simply enjoy the music, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.
Find out a list of organisations taking part here.
@ Royal Square, SS1 2AL
Visit Royal Square (outside The Royals Shopping Centre) and enjoy live performances from talented local songwriters, sharing their original music. This stage celebrates creativity and showcases a mix of styles and sounds from Southend’s music scene. Whether you’re a fan of live music or just passing by, take a moment to listen and support homegrown talent.
Starting at 11am with performances throughout the day until 5:50pm!
Find out the acts performing HERE.
@ Various venues around Southend
Join Southend Museums for a day of free events, celebrating the area’s rich history and heritage across four key sites. With a mix of live tours, family activities, and engaging exhibitions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Some events require pre-booking, so be sure to check in advance!
@ Various venues around Southend
This captivating community art project invites Southend’s residents to be a part of transforming our city into a spectacular outdoor art gallery.
The idea behind it is simple, all you need to do to get involved is decorate your street-facing windows!
This year’s theme is to show your ‘Pride in Southend’ and create a window that reflects what you love most about Southend to celebrate our upcoming City Day on Saturday 1 March.
