There's a lot of festive fun to be had in and around Southend next week - check out our top picks for some proper Christmas crackers!

December 12:

Queer Carol Choir at St Marks Church, Southend, 7pm to 8.30pm

Queer Carol choir is looking for budding members to lead the singing and joy in its annual carol service on December 17 at 3pm.

A practice session will be held on Tuesday. All abilities are welcome. 

For more information, email: jenhazel@gmail.com

Quiz Night at the Crooked Billet, Leigh, from 8pm

Enjoy a quiz night in aid of the Danny Green Fund. There will be prizes for those in first and second place.

Tickets here. 

December 13:

Late Night Shopping at Scott’s Christmas Village, Southend, 5pm to 8pm

Browse in-store offers, listen to carol singers, try the new virtual reality Lapland ride, enjoy festive food and drinks from Hungry Harry's Food Hut, and explore Christmas gift displays.

Free entry and pets welcome.

Tickets here.

Christmas Quiz Night at the Oakleigh, Leigh, from 8pm

Enjoy a festive quiz with a food menu available, along with selected cocktails at two for £14. Entry costs £2 per person with the following prizes up for grabs:

  • 1st Prize: £50
  • 2nd Prize: A Turkey
  • 3rd Prize: A Mince Pie Tree

Let the holiday trivia and cheer begin!

Tickets here.

December 16:

Slady It's Chriiistmaaas Party Night at The IronWorks, Southend, from 7.30pm

Enjoy live music from "the world's only all-female Slade tribute band".

This year, Slady will bring their nostalgic show to The Ironworks on Southend High Street.

DJ and Slade biographer Daryl Easlea play vintage tunes. 

"Get on yer' 70s glad rags and party like it's 1975!"

Tickets here.

Christmas Concert at Avenue Baptist Church, Westcliff, 7.30pm to 9.45pm

A festive concert with a mixture of musical theatre songs plus lots of festive favourites.

Tickets cost £8. Children under 16 go free.

Tickets here.

17 December:

St Michael and All Angels Christmas Carol Service 2023, Westcliff, from 6pm

All are welcome to a festive carol service at St Michael and All Angels Church. From contemporary to traditional carols, there is said to be something for everyone to enjoy.

Tickets here.