Seafront Fireworks
Southend City Fireworks burst back into action in autumn 2026, 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 City 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 the Seaside Partnership & Others, a collaboration powered by generous donations from local businesses including: Adventure Island, Sealife Adventure, Chinnery’s, Pebbles, Beaches, and Seafood Shack. Additional donations have also come from Kingpins Bowling, Southend Amusements Arcades, Southend-on-Sea City Council, Essex Chambers of Commerce, and Southend BID.
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.
Firework displays may be cancelled in bad weather, for up to date information, please follow the official Seaside Partnership Facebook page.
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