WHAT'S ON AT THE CLIFFS PAVILION, SOUTHEND-ON-SEA
What's On at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Most Popular Shows and Events at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Mon 31 Aug - Sat 5 Sep 2026
What's On at the Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
The Brand New Heavies
Sunday 22 March 2026
Since debuting in 1990, The Brand New Heavies have translated their love of sophisticated '70s funk grooves into an ever-evolving sound that has ignited dance floors and inspired fans for over thirty years. Their huge success with 'Brother ...
Kenny Thomas
Wednesday 25 March 2026
 The multi-platinum selling, twice BRIT Award-nominated London soul singer shot to fame in 1991 with the Top 20 hits Thinking About Your Love, Outstanding, and Best of You. Kenny remains one of the most important and successful UK soul si...
Josh Widdicombe
Thursday 26 March 2026
Josh Widdicombe is back on tour, not again! By now he has almost certainly mastered the art of stand-up, either that or he has wasted the last 15 years of his life. Come along and decide for yourself. Expect it to be shorter and with lower...
Happy Mondays
Saturday 28 March 2026
Pioneers of Madchester, Salford legends Happy Mondays are back twistin' our melons with their first tour in five years and the first since the sad passing of bassist Paul Ryder in 2022. Dubbed 'The Been There Done That Tour', it will inclu...
Bluey's Big Play
Wednesday 8 - Sunday 12 April 2026
When Dad feels like a little bit of Sunday afternoon time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to get Dad off that bean bag. Bluey's Big Play is a brand-new thea...
Suzi Quatro
Tuesday 14 April 2026
Following her last UK outing in November 2024 rock icon Suzi Quatro make a triumphant return to UK stages in 2026 with a 10-date tour across some of the country's most prestigious venues, celebrating an incredible 62 years in the music indu...
Jim Henson's Labyrinth in Concert
Wednesday 15 April 2026
Experience the 80s Cult Classic on Screen with the Iconic Soundtrack Performed by a Live Band on Stage with David Bowie's Legendary Vocals. An Exciting Fusion of Film and Live Music, audiences are invited to experience an epic evening as Ji...
The Bootleg Beatles
Friday 17 April 2026
The world's Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed fro...
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour - Carmen
Saturday 18 April 2026
Senbla presents Ellen Kent's Farewell Opera Tour featuring The Ukrainian Opera with International Soloists, Highly Praised Chorus and Full Orchestra. This dazzling production with orchestra features Bizet's unforgettable melodies including ...
Blue
Wednesday 22 April 2026
The Blue boys are back in town! Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan are ready to make new memories with the news that they will release their all-new studio album 'Reflections' on January 9th 2026 - the first taste of which...
James Morrison
Monday 4 - Sunday 31 May 2026
 From the West Midlands town of Rugby, the Brit Award winning Best British Male Solo Artist singer James Morrison became an overnight sensation in the U.K. with the release of his debut album, 2006's "Undiscovered", which wasted little ti...
Diversity
Wednesday 6 - Sunday 10 May 2026
Diversity is set to take to the road on a major new tour of the UK and Ireland in spring 2026. The UK's most successful dance group will bring their new concept tour SOUL to 31 towns and cities, performing over 60 dates between February and...
Christopher Cross
Tuesday 12 May 2026
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album, winning five Grammy Awards, including-for the first time in Grammy history-the "Big Four" most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single "Saili...
Sue, Matt & Phil Live! The Reunion Tour
Saturday 16 May 2026
Sue Barker, Matt Dawson and Phil Tufnell are back in this exciting and hilarious live show. Joining the gang will be A-list celebrity guests from the world of sport who will compete against each other, putting their knowledge to the test as...
Nick Mohammed is Mr Swallow
Tuesday 19 May 2026
After a sell-out 2023 UK tour and extended run in London's West End, Taskmaster loser Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alter-ego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show. Show Pony has been described by Mr. Swallow as "payback ...
Al Murray
Friday 22 May 2026
Hey cool cats! Hot on the heels of a sell-out 138 date tour of these green and groovy isles, The Guv will be back, baby, with a brand-new stand-up show for 2026. There's no denying the world's a mess daddio, but there is a glimmer of hope a...
Alfie Boe
Saturday 23 May 2026
Alfie's homage to rock, Open Arms - The Symphonic Songbook sees the tenor rework versions of rock's finest tracks such as Bon Jovi's 'Livin' On A Prayer', Metallica's 'Nothing Else Matters', Bryan Adams' 'Summer of '69, & many more, into si...
Gravity
Sunday 24 May 2026
Door Time: 19:00 Show Time: 19:30 Curfew: 23:00...
The Ballad of Johnny & June
Tuesday 26 - Saturday 30 May 2026
Love is a burning thing, and no one burned brighter than Johnny Cash and June Carter. He was a small-town musician and storyteller with a voice that stirred the soul. She was the comedienne of the first family of country music. The Ballad o...
Midge Ure (Ultravox / Visage)
Tuesday 2 June 2026
 At the start of 1981, Ultravox were laying their claim to be one of the defining acts of the 80's, following the global success of hit "Vienna". Heading back into the studio the same year invigorated, they recorded their second album wit...
Amy & Carlos - Reborn
Thursday 4 June 2026
Having made a stunning return to the Strictly dancefloor, Amy Dowden MBE - accompanied by fellow sensational Strictly Come Dancing star Carlos Gu - truly feels Reborn. Join Amy and Carlos as they share an intimate portrait of their lives an...
Nadiya Bychkova & The Overtones - Jukebox Idols
Saturday 13 June 2026
Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova and the platinum-selling vocal harmony group The Overtones have announced they will star together in a brand new show for 2025 called Jukebox Idols. From the producers of the West End smash hit Rip...
Beverley Knight
Tuesday 23 June 2026
Wolverhampton soul legend Beverley Knight has been one of the UK's most consistent artists for almost three decades and celebrates her incredible career in the year she also marks her milestone 50th birthday. With several Top 10 albums and ...
Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston
Sunday 5 July 2026
After selling 100,000 tickets last year with its theatre tour, including sold-out shows at the Royal Albert Hall, The London Palladium and other UK venues, Queen of the Night - A Tribute to Whitney Houston is back bigger than ever with th...
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac
Wednesday 22 July 2026
 Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll's most remarkable groups. Formed in Liverpool, in 1999, the tribute group have gone on to perf...
Lord of the Dance
Tuesday 11 - Thursday 13 August 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...
Operation Mincemeat
Monday 31 August - Saturday 5 September 2026
Operation Mincemeat is the 2024 Olivier Award-winning Best New Musical. It's London's biggest hit with 77 Five-Star reviews making it the best-reviewed show in West End history. Now also a Tony-nominated Best Musical on Broadway! The year ...
Jimmy Carr
Wednesday 9 September 2026
Star of the UK's most streamed Netflix comedy special of 2021, Jimmy is back on the road with a brand new show, Laughs Funny. Jimmy's show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or pe...
David Essex
Friday 11 September 2026
Singer, composer, and actor David Essex OBE has announced a major 21-date nationwide tour for September 2026 titled 'Thanks for the Memories 'to celebrate his monumental career. First shooting to fame when he was chosen for the role of Jesu...
Endless Love The Show - A Tribute to Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
Sunday 13 September 2026
Step into a night of show-stopping vocals, dazzling performances, and a sensational live band in Endless Love The Show - the ultimate celebration of Diana Ross and Lionel Richie. Brimming with iconic hits and timeless classics, this specta...
Michael Ball
Friday 25 September 2026
Michael Ball OBE is a Laurence Olivier award-wining, chart-topping, Platinum-selling artist who started out as an actor in West End productions such as Les Miserables in 1985, The Phantom of the Opera in 1987, and Aspects of Love, in 198...
Tom Davis
Saturday 26 September 2026
 Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics with his new show Spudgun. Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society aw...
Phil Wang
Sunday 4 October 2026
UH OH. Phil Wang's back with a new stand - up show, and he's older than ever before. He's got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom. His eyes shine with good humour. His shoulders groan under the weight of being the only cool millennial ...
Katherine Jenkins
Thursday 8 October 2026
Cherished as one of Britain's all-time favourite singers, multi-award winning Katherine Jenkins has performed all over the world, for the Pope, for Presidents and is a favourite of the Royal Family, having been invited to sing 'God Save The...
Troy Hawke
Friday 9 October 2026
 Following The Greeters Guild sellout world tour, 1930's throwback Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping with his new show Never Stop, Never Change! Angry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates...
Alison Moyet
Monday 12 October 2026
How time flies. It's been 40 years since Alison Moyet stepped out of Yazoo and fired up a solo career with her #1 debut album 'Alf' and Top 10 hits 'Love Resurrection' and 'All Cried Out'. That unmistakable voice - big enough to fill a stad...
Boyzlife (Keith Duffy & Brian McFadden)
Thursday 15 October 2026
 Two of the world's biggest bands Boyzone and Westlife come together, featuring Brian McFadden and Keith Duffy. Performing many of their greatest hits, their catalogue includes a record breaking 18 Number 1 singles and 9 number 1 albums, ...
The Legends in Vegas - After Hours
Friday 16 October 2026
The Legends: Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian in their BRAND NEW Show Vegas: After Hours-Where the Dance Floor Never Sleeps! Get ready for the ultimate night out-Vegas: After Hours brings five Strictly dance legends together for a spe...
The Shamrocks
Sunday 18 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera ...
Leo Sayer
Sunday 25 October 2026
Leo and his band brings boundless energy, exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country. Leo is known the world over for his army of hits which include Thunder In My Heart, Moonlighting, One Man Band, I...
Jools Holland & His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra
Thursday 29 - Friday 30 October 2026
Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra are a rhythm and blues band led by boogie-woogie pianist Jools Holland. Holland formed the band in 1994 and the current 20-piece band consists of piano, organ, drums, female vocals, electri...
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of the Worlds
Wednesday 4 November 2026
The Martians are back! Based on HG Wells' dark Victorian tale, the production remains a favourite to millions around the world, exciting audiences of all ages.  In October 2026, Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds - Live...
The Amy Winehouse Band
Sunday 8 November 2026
 In this stunning retrospective show, Amy's original band fronted by the exceptional young vocalist Bronte Shand, celebrate her era defining music and live performances. This is the only completely authentic re-imagining of the Amy Wineh...
The Proclaimers
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...
Russell Howard
Thursday 12 - Saturday 14 November 2026
Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026. After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, 'one of the world's top comedians' (The Sunday Times) is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions...
The Stylistics
Sunday 22 November 2026
Philadelphia soul legends The Stylistics recorded a remarkable 10 straight top ten hits during the early 1970s including the Grammy nominated 'You Make Me Feel Brand New', plus numerous classics including 'Can't Give You Anything (But My Lo...
The Australian Pink Floyd
Tuesday 24 November 2026
Since their first ever concert in Adelaide, Australia in 1988 the Australian Pink Floyd Show have performed in over 35 countries worldwide; played at David Gilmour's 50th birthday celebration and were even joined on stage by Rick Wright. TA...
Michael Starring Ben - The Magic of Michael Jackson
Saturday 28 November 2026
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson - the man, the music and the magic. MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and...
Clinton Baptiste
Thursday 18 February 2027
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation's favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay's 'Phoenix Nights', Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy ...
Alan Carr
Wednesday 24 - Sunday 28 February 2027
Alan Carr's back on tour and his lips are unsealed! With a big mouth and a talent for oversharing, Alan's ready to dish some drama. Expect stories of dipping into the dating pool, navigating showbiz green rooms and a sprinkling of tales fro...
The Dualers
Saturday 6 March 2027
 The Dualers are a 9-piece Jamaican Rhythm & Blues band from South-East London. They first hit the headlines when the single Kiss on the Lips stormed in to the UK top 30 despite no industry or professional backing, they progressed to play...
The Fratellis
Friday 12 March 2027
The brashly melodic BRIT Award-winning indie rock trio from Glasgow mix the tried-and-true sounds of glam rock, stripped-down acoustic-driven tracks, and Class of 1977 punk with fun, energetic 70's Cali-rock, rockabilly and glorious hints ...
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Most Popular Shows and Events at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
Mon 31 Aug - Sat 5 Sep 2026
