Event details

Southend Seafront Fireworks burst back into action on Saturday 26 September 2026, starting at 7:30pm, lighting up the skies with colour, energy, and pure seaside magic. This much‑loved tradition returns bigger and brighter than ever, promising spectacular displays and unforgettable nights for families, friends, and visitors to enjoy.


Now celebrating its 30th year, Southend Seafront Fireworks has become a shining highlight of the city's night‑time scene, drawing thousands to the seafront for safe, spectacular, and family‑friendly evenings filled with colour and excitement.


The event is proudly delivered by Seafront Businesses & Partners including: Star Amusements, Kingpins, Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, Beaches Cafe Bar & Bistro, Southend-on-Sea City Council, Southend BID, c2c, Pebbles, The Hope Hotel, Papillon and Chinnerys.


The fireworks are launched from a barge out in the Estuary, just east of Southend Pier, giving you a brilliant, uninterrupted view of the show from anywhere along the seafront - from Sea-Life Adventure all the way to Genting Casino.