Southend City Jam is underway - everything you need to know

The event kicked off yesterday and is running throughout the weekend between 10am to 5pm.

Southend City Jam promises to be a spectacular showcase of street art, featuring more than 200 artists from across the globe.

The artists have already began bringing their creativity to more than 100 walls and installations scattered throughout the city centre, seafront, and even the iconic pier.

The festival includes a variety of both permanent and temporary installations, with artists transforming not just the city’s walls but also specially designed cubes.

Exciting - Artists begin painting the city (Image: Visit Southend)

A key highlight that has returned this year is the Pop-Up Park on the High Street, which is hosting more than 25 artists showcasing their talents live.

Visitors can watch these artists in action today and tomorrow, turning blank surfaces into vibrant pieces of art.

There is also music and food on offer, adding to the festival's lively atmosphere and providing a perfect spot to soak in the artistic energy.

In a first for the festival, the Southend Pier Takeover is seeing four headline artists tackling a six-metre cube located at the pier head.

Wow - Giant cube on Southend Pier (Image: Visit Southend)

This new addition to the festival has already been drawing significant attention, adding an extra layer of excitement to this year’s event.

Below is a detailed festival map which provides information on the artist locations and the various installations scattered across the city.

Plan - The map for Southend City Jam (Image: Southend Council)

Artists are expected to be at the locations between 10am to 5pm, throughout today and tomorrow.

Matt Dent, councillor responsible for culture, tourism, and business, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, "Southend City Jam has become a highlight of our city's cultural calendar, and this year promises to be the most exciting yet.

"With over 200 artists transforming our streets and the incredible new takeover of Southend Pier, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Artwork - Walls across the city of Southend (Image: Keith Grinsted)

"We are thrilled to welcome both residents and visitors to experience the creativity and energy that makes Southend truly special.

"Don't miss the biggest Southend City Jam yet and experience incredible street art in a unique seaside setting."

Whether you are resident or a visitor, the Southend City Jam is an unmissable event that promises a weekend of incredible street art in a picturesque seaside setting.

For more details, visit https://www.southendcityjam.co.uk/