Local Events this August

August 5, 2022

We've put together a list of events around Leigh for this August and early September.

Date	Event	Location	Link
6th-7th August, 3PM to 4:30Pm	Music In The Park: Avanti & Dixielanders	Priory Park	www.visitsouthend.co.uk/event/music-in-the-park-avanti-dixielanders
6th August, 12 Noon	Taste of Spain: Event showcasing the food and music of Southern Spain. Homemade tapas, paella and flamenco guitarist Tomas Jimenez. No need to book.	Hadleigh Park	www.facebook.com/events/408515994586094/
9th August, 1PM-2PM	Gold Geese Themes Arts and Crafts: Kids art workshop hosted by Leigh Art Society	Leigh Community Centre	www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk/events/
13th-14th August, 3PM to 4:30PM	Music In The Park: Graham Hunter Quartet & Chelmsford Silver Band		www.visitsouthend.co.uk/event/music-in-the-park-graham-hunter-quartet-chelmsford-silver-band/
Every Wednesday up to August 31st	The Royals' Little Royalty: Free summer holiday entertainment for kids age 3 to 9	The Royals Shopping Centre	www.royalsshoppingcentre.co.uk/
13th-14th August	East Beach Festival: Celebrating 60 years of Jamaican independence. Free event with live music, stalls and a marketplace.	East Beach, Shoeburyness	www.vtelevision.co.uk/eastbeach/
17th August, 12 Noon	Over 60's Social Club: Food, hot drinks and biscuits for residents over 60. Takes place on the first and third Wednesday of each month.	Leigh Community Centre	www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk/events/
19th August, 11AM-5PM	Feel Good Festival 2022: Exercise focused event promoting active living.	Garon's Park	www.southend.everyonehealth.co.uk/feel-good-festival-returns-for-2022/
19th August, 7PM	The Swiftbeats: Tribute band playing hits of the 60's, Stones, Beatles, Kinks etc. Free event, food will be served.	Hadleigh Park	https://www.facebook.com/events/
20th August, 10AM	Contemporary Elders: Modern Art Event hosted by Syd Moore (Author of The Drowning Pool). Moore discusses her work on Witch Trials and leads a tour around Old Leigh.	Focal Point Gallery	www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/contemporary-elders-programme-tickets
20th-21st August, 3PM to 4:30PM	Music In The Park: Friends of the Shadows & Nomad		www.visitsouthend.co.uk/event/music-in-the-park-friends-of-the-shadows-nomad/
21st August, 10AM	Visit the Vulcan - Classic Jet Day: Get a close up view of the Vulcan bomber along with fighter jet cockpits from the 60's, 70's and 80's		www.avrovulcan.com/events/visit-the-vulcan-august2022
21st August, 9AM	Classic Cars on The Beach: Classic Cars on Display along Marine Parade	Marine Parade	www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/classic-cars-on-the-beach-2022
23rd August, 1PM-2PM	Izzy Bee Dance Workshop: Small theatre production for children up to 10 years of age.	Leigh Community Centre	www.leighonseatowncouncil.gov.uk/events/
27th August, 11AM	Southend Craft Beer Festival: Two sessions of craft beer tasting alongside streetfood and music.	Leigh Library Gardens	www.ticketgun.com/events/southend-craft-beer-festival-202
27th-29th August, 3PM to 4:30PM	Music In The Park: Circle of Fifths – Jazz Quintet & Jam Jars – Dave Jago Quintet		www.visitsouthend.co.uk/event/music-in-the-park-circle-of-fifths-jazz-quintet-jam-jars-rock-n-roll-and-60s/
28th August, 11:30AM	Southend Barge Match: Launching from Thorpe Bay Yacht Club. Event for Barge Owners.	Thorpe Bay Yacht Club	www.southendbargematch.co.uk/
29th August	Old Leigh Artists Market: Live painting, sculpture, ceramics and other mediums. Artists and buyers welcome.	Strand Wharf	www.facebook.com/oldleighartistsmarket
2nd-4th September	Southend City Festival: Music festival celebrating Southend's new city status.	Southend Airport	www.southendcityfestival.co.uk/
3rd-11th September	Leigh Art Trail: Pop-up galleries and events throughout Leigh-on-Sea	Around Leigh-on-Sea	https://www.leigharttrail.com/