Get your tickets now for unique event taking place on world-famous Pier
A unique cultural event is taking place on the iconic Southend Pier this week, celebrating how it became HMS Leigh during World War 2 (WW2).
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Leigh on Sea News - events
Southend Halloween Parade will be a huge boost to Southend and visitor economy
Some frightfully good fun is in store for families and visitors this autumn when the first ever Southend Halloween Parade takes place on Saturday 30 October.
Rob Brydon Comes to The Cliffs
James Rampton interviews Rob Brydon ahead of his one night show at the Cliffs Pavilion, A night of songs and laughter on Sunday 12th September.
Are you ready for The Southend Arts Festival?
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is delighted to be working with the Southend Tourism Partnership to support the Southend Arts Festival, a fantastic celebration of the vibrant performance and cultural scene in the Borough.
News from Leigh Town Council (August 6th)
Leigh Town Council have released their agenda for the community and culture committee, meeting on August 10th.
Win a pair of tickets to The ELO Experience at the Cliffs Pavilion
The Cliffs Pavilion is hosting The ELO Experience on Saturday 28th August and we are offering a lucky winner 2 tickets to see this event.
Council returns to RHS Hampton Court with a garden for all
For the twelfth year running, the council will be displaying a garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival (6 - 11 July), looking to build on previous successes.
Southend-on-Sea set to host prestigious women’s cycling race
Southend-on-Sea is set to host the fourth stage of world-renowned cycle race, The Women’s Tour, in October 2021.
The Cher Show is coming to the Cliffs Pavilion
The Cliffs Pavilion have announced that The Cher Show is coming to the theatre in August of next year.
Visitors welcomed back to cultural venues with world class exhibitions
Cultural venues in Southend are set to start reopening their doors to the public following confirmation by the Government that the country will enter step three of the roadmap to recovery.
HMS Leigh – The Bravest Pier in the World
This Victory in Europe Day in 2021, Blade Education will be launching The Bravest Pier in the World, an interactive experience that will reveal how Southend Pier was key to the success of the evacuation of Dunkirk, the protection of London, the saving of the convoys and the massive role it played in preparations for D-Day.
All In Music: Virtual Open Weekend
All In Music (AIM), Southend YMCA’s long-established youth music project, is presenting a free virtual open weekend.
Council presents virtual event for Holocaust Memorial Day
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will once again remember all those who were murdered or affected by the Jewish Holocaust and other genocides on National Holocaust Memorial Day.
Southend BID Launch a Free Christmas Tree Trail
This December Southend Business Improvement District (BID) has created a great free festive word hunt for kids and big kids alike. The Southend BID Christmas Tree Trail will run from Monday 7th – Sunday 20th December 2020.
Create98 Reopens for Business
We were so pleased to hear that our local Leigh-on-sea traders can now open again from Thursday 3rd December...
New Plans for Leigh Lights
Leigh Town Council have announced new plans for this year's Leigh Lights.
Southend Cocktail Week returns for a second year
Southend Cocktail Week returns for a second year this Autumn with a ten day self-guided trail that will leave your tastebuds tingling.
Local Hospice calls upon walkers to support their hospice care this September
Havens Hospices is calling for walkers to join the Fun Walk Trust’s virtual walk to support the charity this September.
Southend Theatres releases list of rescheduled performances
Southend Theatres has put together a list of performances which will be rescheduled and a list of ones that won't be going ahead.
