Lazydays Festival 2026

Book Lazydays Festival 2026 tickets & enjoy Southend's biggest summer festival in Priory Park

Discover Lazydays Festival in Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea - a vibrant, family-friendly weekend full of live music, craft drinks, street food, performances, and community spirit - all with your ticket included!

  • All‑ages welcome - children 11 and under go free with a paying adult!
  • Bring the whole crew and soak up the sunshine together!
  • Three fully curated stages featuring headliners Tinie Tempah, Feeder & Sister Sledge plus rising stars across indie, soul, electronic, and hip-hop.
  • Indulge in craft beer, cocktails, wine & non‑alcoholic options from independent breweries, distilleries & producers.
  • Feast your way through Southend’s best street food - global flavours, local favourites & food trucks await!
  • Experience roaming entertainment: street theatre, comedy, circus workshops, crafts demos & dazzling décor.
  • Located minutes from Southend’s seafront at Priory Park - summer vibes by the coast!

 Celebrate summer with beats, bites & the best vibes at Lazydays 2026

  • Dates: 24th – 26th July 2026
  • Times: Friday 24th: 2pm - 11pm | Saturday 25th: 11am - 11pm | Sunday 26th: 11am - 8pm
  • Age Policy: All ages welcome! Under 11's go free with a paying adult. Under 18's require an accompanying adult.
  • Location: Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on‑Sea, SS2 6ND - coastal festival setting!
  • Tickets Include: Full festival access, craft drink tastings, live music, family activities & community vibes

Five stages, live music, street eats & local brews – all in one ticket!

Grab your ticket for a weekend bursting with family-fun in Southend-on-Sea! Experience chart-topping headliners, independent breweries, gourmet street grub, artisan markets, comedy, circus acts, craft zones & so much more

  • Headliners to Hidden Gems: Headliners Tinie Tempah, Feeder & Sister Sledge, alongside hot support from Professor Green, The Pigeon Detectives, We Are Scientists, and a line-up of festival favourites and fresh talent.
  • Five Incredible Stages: Alongside the original stages in the Main Arena, Lazydays has expanded the ‘Big Hop’ second stage & added a new grassroots-powered third stage showcasing emerging Essex artists.
  • Vibrant Food & Drink: Choose from festival-favourite independent-run street food vendors and drink brands, celebrating the very best from across Essex and further afield!
  • Perfect for Kids & Adults alike: From interactive music workshops & storytelling sessions to circus acts & street theatre, there's always something happening at Lazydays, with more to be announced!
  • More than Music: Beyond the stages, dive into fairground rides, silent discos, demonstrations & talks, or visit independent stalls & makers as they showcase their unique creations. 

All this alongside a line-up full of chart-toppers, you're in for a weekend of drinks, dancing and memory-making.

Your line-up at Lazydays Festival 2026:

Friday 24th July:

  • The Common Stage: Tinie Tempah, Professor Green, Ellie Sax
  • Full line-up TBA - check back soon!
  • The Big Hop: Artful Dodger, Romeo & Lisa Maffia, Beatles Dub Club
  • Full line-up TBA - check back soon!

Saturday 25th July:

  • The Common Stage: Feeder, The Pigeon Detectives, We Are Scientists, The Feeling
  • Full line-up TBA - check back soon!
  • The Big Hop: Headliner TBC, Beans on Toast, BILK, Bleach Lab, Good Health Good Wealth
  • Full line-up TBA - check back soon!

Sunday 26th July:

  • The Common Stage: Sister Sledge, Natalie Imbruglia, Heather Small, Tunde Voice of the Lighthouse Family, Smoove & Turrell
  • Full line-up TBA - check back soon!
  • The Big Hop: Fun Lovin' Criminals, DJ Format, Atomic Brass
  • Full line-up TBA - check back soon!

Ready for No Ordinary Weekend? Book your Lazydays Festival 2026 tickets now! Tickets sent instantly via email & SMS.

Location

Priory Park

Victoria Ave,
Southend-on-Sea,
SS2 6ND
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How to find us

Address: Priory Park, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, SS2 6ND

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By Car:

  • There are two major roads linking Southend to the M25 - the A127 and A13.
  • From the North, Southend is accessible via the A1, M11, M25 & A127.
  • From the South, Southend is accessible via the M25 or from the Dartford Tunnel & A13.

By Public Transport:

  • Two direct train lines operate between London and Southend. 
  • The C2C line from Fenchurch Street to Southend Central & the Abellio Greater Anglia from Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria. 
  • Journey times are approximately 45mins to 1hr. 
Facilities
  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Food and drink 
  • Public transport accessible
  • Parking nearby 
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What is Lazydays Festival in Southend-on-Sea?

Lazydays is Priory Park’s resident music festival, offering a whole day of live music, family entertainment & delicious food and drink.

Expect a spectacular weekend bursting with:

  • A community you keep coming back for
  • Southend’s biggest cultural weekend
  • Headliners to hidden gems, we’ve got it all
  • Proudly independent beers, spirits and wine
  • Dazzling special effects and decor
  • Unforgettable memories + good vibes
  • Banging local street food
  • Full of fun, for kids and adults alike
  • Captivating street theatre, comedy and demos
Is Lazydays Festival wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Lazydays Festival is wheelchair accessible, with carer tickets available for those who require assistance.

Carer Tickets:

  • General Admission companion ticket is available free of charge (subject to capacity), to provide the support you need and additional assistance during the event. The team require evidence before issuing a Carer ticket. It is recommended you first purchase your ticket, and then complete the carer application form and then the team can add a ticket to your order.
  • Complete the Carer Application Form here

Forms of accepted evidence are listed below:

  • Proof of middle or higher rate Disability Living Allowance for care and/or mobility.
  • Personal Independence Payments (PIP)
  • Receipt of either the Severe Disablement Allowance or Attendance Allowance.
  • War Pensioners’ Mobility Allowance or War or Service Disablement Pension for 80% or more disability.
  • Blind or partially sighted registration certificate (BD8 or CVI Certificate) or evidence from an eye specialist, for example, an optometrist, that the individual would qualify to be registered as severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted).
  • A personal letter from a GP, community nurse, social worker or consultation letter that states the individual has a long-term impairment or disability and requires assistance.
Are there any age restrictions for Lazydays Festival 2026?

Yes - under 18s must buy a ticket alongside a responsible adult/parent/carer - and attend with them.

  • No under 18s will be permitted entry without a responsible adult.
  • A maximum of 2 under-18s are permitted per adult over 18.

All guests require a valid ticket, except babies-in-arms.

  • All Child (1-11) and Young Adult (12-17) tickets must be booked with an Adult ticket and cannot be booked separately.
What are the opening times for Lazydays Festival?
  • Friday: 2pm – 11pm
  • Saturday: 11am – 11pm
  • Sunday: 11am – 8pm

The team recommend arriving at least 10-20 minutes before gates open each day.

The queue will open 30 minutes prior to gates opening, so you can get your bag searched & ticket scanned with plenty of time left to fall in love with Lazydays.

Is there food and drink at Lazydays Festival?

Yes! Lazydays Festival is home to a fantastic range of food and drink. Dine on spectacular street food or treat yourself to a tasty tipple, with alcohol-free and gluten-free options available.

  • You may bring in one sealed water bottle or an empty refillable container. There are multiple water points located onsite.
What can I bring to the Lazydays Festival in Southend?

Please be aware of the following:

Items permitted into the festival:

  • Picnic blankets - please be mindful of others and do not obstruct walkways. 
  • One sealed bottle of water per person, or an empty refillable container. 
  • Please bring proof of ID, as the festival operates a Challenge 25 Policy. 

Items restricted from the festival:

  • Alcohol
  • Chinese lanterns/candles/paraffin lamps
  • Sound systems/generators
  • BBQ's
  • Drones
  • Laser pens/selfie sticks
  • Illegal drugs
  • Compressed gas containers/aerosols
  • Flares/air horns/flag sticks/banners
  • Animals

Prohibited items may be removed, confiscated or destroyed. 

Where can I get the cheapest tickets for Lazydays Festival?

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