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Southend on Sea events

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Clubs

Andy C in The Warehouse - Portsmouth at Pitt St Indoor Skatepark

Andy C in The Warehouse - Portsmouth

Saturday 3rd May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

Andy C in The Warehouse - Portsmouth

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

The Drum n Bass icon that is Andy C will tear up Yard & Warehouse at Pitt St. Skatepark on May 3rd for a mega DnB day rave. A Little Sound Supports.

Tempo: East End Dubs / Marsolo / Jwave - Portsmouth at Pitt St Indoor Skatepark

Tempo: East End Dubs / Marsolo / Jwave - Portsmouth

Sunday 25th May

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

Tempo: East End Dubs / Marsolo / Jwave - Portsmouth

Pitt St Indoor Skatepark, Portsmouth

Tempo are back at Portsmouth's exciting new events space: Yard and Warehouse for the biggest House rave of the year. Do not miss this mega party

The Secret Society - Day Rave - Saturday 10th May at Moonshine Nightclub

The Secret Society - Day Rave - Saturday 10th May

Saturday 10th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Moonshine Nightclub, Southsea

The Secret Society - Day Rave - Saturday 10th May

Moonshine Nightclub, Southsea

The Secret Society is back! Join us for 8 hours of epic raving, 4 headline sets & birthday celebrations! #LetsGlow #SecretSociety

Over 25s Ultimate Daytime Clubbing at 7 Bar

Over 25s Ultimate Daytime Clubbing

4:00pm - 9:00pm

7 Bar, Portsmouth

Over 25s Ultimate Daytime Clubbing

7 Bar, Portsmouth

Ultimate Daytime Clubbing - May Bank Holiday Special. FREE Glass of Prosecco* + 2 Cocktails for £14

Substance Sounds Presents - The May Day Rave at The Barn

Substance Sounds Presents - The May Day Rave

Saturday 24th May

2:00pm - 12:00am

The Barn, Portsmouth

Substance Sounds Presents - The May Day Rave

The Barn, Portsmouth

Substance sounds is a brand new night for Portsmouth. Brining you Bristol legend Creatures for a May bank holiday day rave,

Temple: Secret city party at Secret Venue

Temple: Secret city party

8:00pm - 3:00am

Secret Venue, Portsmouth

Temple: Secret city party

Secret Venue, Portsmouth

Get ready to groove all night long this bank holiday as on the 2nd of may we are back! This time at a secret city location.

DnB Star Wars Party at Southsea Cinema And Arts Centre

DnB Star Wars Party

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Southsea Cinema And Arts Centre, Portsmouth

DnB Star Wars Party

Southsea Cinema And Arts Centre, Portsmouth

Join us for an electrifying Drum & Bass party at Southsea Cinema and Arts Centre! This Star Wars themed event features some of the exciting local DJs

DJ Dan Thompson's ''A Dark Odyssey'' Debut Artist Album Preview at Emirates Spinnaker Tower

DJ Dan Thompson's ''A Dark Odyssey'' Debut Artist Album Preview

Saturday 12th July

7:00pm - 12:00am

Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

DJ Dan Thompson's ''A Dark Odyssey'' Debut Artist Album Preview

Emirates Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth

Join us for a sneak peek of Trance/Techno DJ Dan Thompson's debut album at the ''A Dark Odyssey'' Preview Party!

Gigs

The Luke Combs Experience + Support at Mill Hall

The Luke Combs Experience + Support

Friday 21st November

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Mill Hall, Rayleigh

The Luke Combs Experience + Support

Mill Hall, Rayleigh

As part of a sell out UK tour The ultimate tribute to the Country superstar THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE

Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way - Sheppey Little Theatre at Sheppey Little Theatre

Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way - Sheppey Little Theatre

Saturday 15th November

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness

Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way - Sheppey Little Theatre

Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness

See the return of the fantastic tribute to Fleetwood Mac - Our Own Way at the lovely Sheppey Little Theatre in Sheerness

Lemon and Lime - Fickle Pickle Club 17th May 2025 at The Venue The Cricketers Pub

Lemon and Lime - Fickle Pickle Club 17th May 2025

Saturday 17th May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Venue The Cricketers Pub , Westcliff-on-Sea

Lemon and Lime - Fickle Pickle Club 17th May 2025

The Venue The Cricketers Pub , Westcliff-on-Sea

Come down and watch 4 hours of live music with Lemon and lime headlining and support from some more great artists and bands. Come down for a great gig

Fractured at The Moonraker Nightclub

Saturday 3rd May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

The Moonraker Nightclub, Westcliff-on-Sea

The Moonraker Nightclub, Westcliff-on-Sea

A day rave featuring the best DnB DJ's bringing the high-energy.

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK in SOUTHEND at Chinnerys

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK in SOUTHEND

Friday 1st August

7:30pm - 11:00pm

Chinnerys, Southend On Sea

Morgan Wallen Tribute UK in SOUTHEND

Chinnerys, Southend On Sea

The Worlds leading Tribute to Morgan Wallen is returning to SOUTHEND! Don't miss out on THE show everyone is talking about.

Country & Western Events Day Time Popworld Essex at Popworld Southend

Country & Western Events Day Time Popworld Essex

Saturday 13th September

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Popworld Southend

Country & Western Events Day Time Popworld Essex

Popworld Southend

Lets go Essex! Its your turn for the UK's No1 country & western event to come to Popworld in Southend. Read the full details below.

Sleep Broken at The Venue at The Venue At The Cricketers

Sleep Broken at The Venue

Saturday 2nd August

7:00pm - 1:00am

The Venue At The Cricketers, Westcliff-on-Sea

Sleep Broken at The Venue

The Venue At The Cricketers, Westcliff-on-Sea

The UK's #1 Sleep Token Tribute Band.

London Calling Play The Clash at Chinnerys

London Calling Play The Clash

Saturday 14th June

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Chinnerys, Southend On Sea

London Calling Play The Clash

Chinnerys, Southend On Sea

AGMP presents LONDON CALLING PLAY THE CLASH 'London Calling' 45th Anniversary Tour 1979-2024

Festivals

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival at Southsea Common Portsmouth PO5 3LR

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

Sat 12th - Sun 13th July

10:00am - 7:00pm

Southsea Common Portsmouth PO5 3LR

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

Southsea Common Portsmouth PO5 3LR

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand.

Groove Fest at 7 Bar And Restaurant

Saturday 9th August

1:00pm - 8:00pm

7 Bar And Restaurant, Southsea

7 Bar And Restaurant, Southsea

Summer is here and lets Rave all day

Victorious Festival at Southsea Common

Victorious Festival

Fri 22nd - Sun 24th August

1:00pm - 11:30pm

Southsea Common, Portsmouth

Victorious Festival

Southsea Common, Portsmouth

Victorious Festival is a three-day music festival held in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. It was founded in 2011.

Comedy

Hayling Stitches Comedy Club at Hayling Island Community Centre

Hayling Stitches Comedy Club

8:00pm - 10:15pm

Hayling Island Community Centre

Hayling Stitches Comedy Club

Hayling Island Community Centre

The biggest chain of comedy clubs in the south returns to Hayling with 4 hilarious comedians!

Comedy All Stars Horndean at Horndean Technology College

Comedy All Stars Horndean

8:15pm - 10:15pm

Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville

Comedy All Stars Horndean

Horndean Technology College, Waterlooville

One of the longest running comedy clubs in the south returns with a triple headliner bill!

Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend at Holiday Inn Portsmouth, An IHG Hotel

Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend

Sat 31st May - Sun 1st June

2:00pm - 11:00am

Holiday Inn Portsmouth, An IHG Hotel

Fawlty Towers Revisited Weekend

Holiday Inn Portsmouth, An IHG Hotel

Comedy Dining are pleased to bring you a new Fawlty Towers Show

Theatre, Arts & Culture

The Poldark Show; Poldark, Hypnotist & Cavan Booth, Magician at Century Theatre Coalville

The Poldark Show; Poldark, Hypnotist & Cavan Booth, Magician

Friday 13th June

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Century Theatre Coalville

The Poldark Show; Poldark, Hypnotist & Cavan Booth, Magician

Century Theatre Coalville

HYPNOSIS | POWER OF THE MIND | SIXTH SENSE | MAGIC | MENTALISM An unforgettable evening of astonishing hypnosis, magic and mentalism

Mufasa - The Lion King: Film at Century Theatre

Mufasa - The Lion King: Film

Friday 25th April

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Century Theatre, Coalville

Mufasa - The Lion King: Film

Century Theatre, Coalville

Simba, having become king of the Pride Lands.

Twin Lizzy at Century Theatre

Saturday 26th April

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Century Theatre, Coalville

Century Theatre, Coalville

Twin Lizzy are a four-piece tribute to Thin Lizzy that faithfully recreate the energy and power of one of the greatest live bands of all time.

Improv Comedy from Box Of Frogs at Century Theatre

Improv Comedy from Box Of Frogs

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Century Theatre, Coalville

Improv Comedy from Box Of Frogs

Century Theatre, Coalville

Box of Frogs, Birmingham's award-winning Improv Group, brings you a fabulous night of improvised comedy.

Experiences & Attractions

Motor Mania Fest at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Motor Mania Fest

Sunday 1st June

11:00am - 6:00pm

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Portsmouth

Motor Mania Fest

Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Portsmouth

A family car show for all the family, with over 500 cars, competitions, a DJ all day, award winning streetfood, bars and funfair plus more

Live Wrestling in Portsmouth at Stamshaw And Tipner Leisure Centre

Live Wrestling in Portsmouth

Saturday 24th May

5:30pm - 8:00pm

Stamshaw And Tipner Leisure Centre, Portsmouth

Live Wrestling in Portsmouth

Stamshaw And Tipner Leisure Centre, Portsmouth

Experience an evening of thrilling family friendly wrestling action when Venom Championship Wrestling returns to Portsmouth!

Food & Drink

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2025 at Old Portsmouth Cathedral

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2025

Saturday 27th September

12:15pm - 10:30pm

Old Portsmouth Cathedral

Gin & Rum Festival - Portsmouth - 2025

Old Portsmouth Cathedral

The UK's largest Gin & Rum Festival is coming back to Portsmouth on Saturday the 27th of September 2025!

The Better Beer Festival at PO61UW

The Better Beer Festival

Saturday 13th September

11:00am - 10:00pm

PO61UW, Farlington

The Better Beer Festival

PO61UW, Farlington

A huge beer festival with more craft beers, ales and ciders than you could wish for, with a family area for the kids and live music all day

Beers in the Barn at The Black Barn

Beers in the Barn

Saturday 26th April

11:00am - 10:30pm

The Black Barn, Hayling Island

Beers in the Barn

The Black Barn, Hayling Island

Beers in the Barn brings great beer, unmissable music and delicious street food together in the stunning 300 year old setting of our working farm.

Sport

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco at Horizon Havant

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

Saturday 10th May

6:00pm - 9:00pm

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco at Horizon Havant

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

Saturday 16th August

6:00pm - 9:00pm

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco at Horizon Havant

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

Saturday 26th July

6:00pm - 9:00pm

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco at Horizon Havant

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

Saturday 13th September + 3 other dates

6:00pm - 9:00pm

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

MPSK8 Havant Roller Disco

Family Days Out

Kids Rave! at Electric Daisy

Saturday 26th April

12:00pm - 4:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Electric Daisy, Derby

Think neon face paint, glow sticks and all your favourites tunes!

Minibeasts Messy Play Party at Electric Daisy

Minibeasts Messy Play Party

Monday 26th May

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Electric Daisy, Derby

Minibeasts Messy Play Party

Electric Daisy, Derby

Bring your little ones for a fun-filled afternoon with minibeast themed messy play, crafting & and sunflower seed sowing!

Seasonal

Ital Reggae Revival at The Emporium

Ital Reggae Revival

Saturday 21st June

7:00pm - 3:00am

The Emporium, Coalville

Ital Reggae Revival

The Emporium, Coalville

An evening of live reggae music with Ossie Gad (Natural Ites)The True Vybez band, Compared by Winston Fergus and Sweet P. King Tubbys Sound System.

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