Priory Park Music

THE Bandstand in Priory Park will once again be alive with the sound of music from mid-April through to the end of September, as the much-loved Music in the Park series returns for Summer 2026.
The series begins on Saturday 11 April and runs through to 27 September. Across weekends and bank holidays, visitors can enjoy a wide range of performances on the iconic Bandstand, from brass and jazz bands to folk groups, choirs, duos, and singers/songwriters.
Some of the groups performing this year include The Long Run, Variety Jazz Band, Jackie Wilson Says, Southend Band, Tilbury Brass Band, and the Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir.
Aida Esposito, Director of Culture & Tourism, said: “Music in the Park is one of our longest-standing community traditions, bringing people of all ages together to enjoy our beautiful Priory Park. We’re delighted to welcome such a fantastic line‑up of performers again this year, and I encourage residents to come along, relax, and enjoy these free weekend concerts.”
A council statement said: “This project not only brings music into the park but also reflects the city’s vibrant and enduring musical heritage. By connecting this initiative to the broader music-making culture that thrives throughout the city, it becomes part of a wider ecosystem that celebrates creativity and community.
“It offers residents and visitors yet another accessible way to engage with music—one that highlights both the richness of local practice and the city’s commitment to making musical experiences available to all.
“Live performances take place from 3pm to 4:30pm, and all events are free to attend. For your comfort, visitors are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket and enjoy an afternoon of music in one of the city’s most historic green spaces.
“Full details of the programme, supported by BTMK Solicitors, can be found on the council’s Music in the Park page.”
Please note the bandstand has no cover.

Sat 11 April – The Long Run
Sun 12 April – Little Theatre Company
Sat 18 April – Melvin Beddow Big Band
Sun 19 April – Southend Jazz Co-Operative
Sat 25 April – Southend Wind Orchestra
Sun 26 April – Interplay
Sat 2 May – The Show Choir
Sun 3 May – KatieB – Singer and Songwriter
BH Mon 4 May – The Ingrave Big Band
Sat 9 May – Ruby Robinson – Jazz and Swing Vocals
Sun 10 May – Amalgam
Sat 16 May – Nomad
Sun 17 May – The Sarfendas Band
Sat 23 May – Yardarm Folk Orchestra
Sun 24 May – John Seeley Jazz and Saxophone Groups
BH Mon 25 May – Friends of the Shadows
Sat 30 May – Tilbury Band
Sun 31 May – Pavilion Brass
Sat 6 June – Variety Jazz Band
Sun 7 June – D’Ukes Ukulele Band
Sat 13 June – The Fifty Choir
Sun 14 June – Rayleigh Brass
Sat 27 June – Franky B – “The Sharp Dressed Man”
Sun 28 June – Cantare
Sat 4 July – Southend Vox
Sun 5 July – Leigh Operatic and Dramatic Society
Sat 11 July – Chelmsford Silver Band
Sun 12 July – Harmonie Concert Band
Sat 18 July – Southend Salvation Army Band
Sun 19 July – Leigh Orpheus Male Voice Choir
Sat 1 August – Jackie Wilson Says
Sun 2 August – The Waterside Choir
Sat 8 August – The Revival Band
Sun 9 August – The Silburys – Folk and Rock Band
Sat 15 August – Harmonise Choir
Sun 16 August – Shades of Grey
Sat 22 August – Southend Operatic and Dramatic Society
Sun 23 August – Pat English Band
BH Mon 31 August – The Famous Potatoes
Sat 5 Sept – Essex Police Band
Sun 6 Sept – Sid Bolan Big Band
Sat 12 Sept – Swan Saxophone Quartet
Sun 13 Sept – Southend Band
Sat 19 Sept – Hadleigh Salvation Army Band
Sun 20 Sept – Essex Yeomanry Band
Sat 26 Sept – Chris Robson Band
Sun 27 Sept – Anita Carmichael and Friends
Picture: One of the groups who previously performed at The Bandstand
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