Top ten things to do in the little town that we love this Christmas & New Year

December 11, 2018 by Leigh-on-sea.com

1. Fast Forward: A Complete History of Christmas Pop in Six Records
Join new creative studio Create 98 for 'Fast Forward: A Complete History of Christmas Pop in Six Records with Daryl Easlea of ‘Middle Age Spread’' . Ideal for both beginner and expert, young and old alike, these evenings are an informal, informative mix of music, visuals and live performance – aiming to engage and enthral with anecdotes, historical context and detail...
Of course.... finished with drinks and discussion.. and maybe even dancing
When: Friday 14th December from 7:30pm 
Where: Create98 
Tickets: £15 including festive drinks 
For more details please click here 



2. DJ - Tony Roberts 
Dance the night away with the one & only Tony Roberts. Entertaining you with his Garage remixes and Festive songs to give you a night to remember. Joined by Alec Pitman on the saxophone.
When: Saturday 15th December from 9pm
Where: Genting Casino - Westcliff 
For more details please click here 



3. Open Mic with Cameron Fellows 
Join local singer Cameron Fellows and either stand back and enjoy or sing your heart out at this fanastic night of Open Mic.
When: Sunday 16th December from 6pm
Where: The Broadway Pub



4. 70's Rewind - Do YOU dare to flare? 
Dance yourself back in time with their 70s rewind Christmas Special with 70s expert DJ John Watson  – bringing the Glam Rock era back in all its glory with a mirror-ball or two thrown in!  Relive the nights when Donna Summer ruled the dance floor.  Rock out, disco dance and strut your outrageous stuff in sky-high platforms and head-to-toe glitter.  Satin body-stocking optional!
When: Tuesday 18th December from 8pm
Where: The Cliffs Pavilion 
Tickets: £10 
For more details please click here 



5. The Hussy Band - Live Music 
Join Hussy Band at The Estuary for some mid week madness. The ultimate rock and pop cover band. It's going to be a gooden! 
When: Wednesday 19th December from 8pm
Where: The Estuary 
For more details please click here 



6. Comedy Night at The Squeeze 
Their second collaboration with Little Smash Comedy!! Make sure you join them for some pre-Christmas funnies!... Oh and why not grab a drink and a burger for £10.95 whilst you're there! 
When: Thursday 20th December from 8pm
Where: The Squeeze 
For more details please click here 



7. Swamp Cats - Live Music 
Swamp Cats are a riveting and unique five-piece blues and rock & roll infused with funk and soul band who specialise in playing classic artists such as The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley as well as contemporary artists like Bruno Mars, Pharrell Williams, Adele and many more.
When: Friday 28th December from 8pm
Where: Cliffs Pavilion - Maritime Room 
Tickets: £12.50 
For more details please click here 



8. Music in the Park - Christmas Carols 
Get into the full on Christmas spirit with Southend Borough Council and join them at The Bandstand, Priory Park for an hour of Chirstmas Carols
When: Sunday 23rd from 2pm 
Where: Priory Park, Southend
For more details please click here 



9. New Years Eve - Party the New Year in The Royal Hotel 
Join The Royal Hotel this New Years and see 2019 in with a bang at their sensational party! Choose from one of three different packages from a ticket and a glass of fizz on arrival to a ticket AND unlimkited drinks for the WHOLE evening... either way, you'll be sure to be wearing those dancing shoes and partying the night away until 2am with their DJ. 
When: Monday 31st December 2018 from 8pm 
Where: The Royal Hotel 
For more details please click here 



10. The Dusty Peddlers - Live Music 
Dust off the cobwebs and make your way to the Old Town on New Years Day. Catch The Dusty Peddlers,  'that Little Ol Band' from Leigh-on-sea with there set of quirky covers and original material. 
When: Tuesday 1st January 2019 from 2:30pm
Where: The Peterboat
For more details or to book a table at The Peterboat, please click here