Southend City Jam 2025: UK's Biggest Street Art Festival

Celebrate World-Class Street Art in Southend

Returning over the bank holiday weekend from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2025, Southend City Jam transforms Southend-on-Sea into an open-air canvas. Celebrated as the largest street art festival in the United Kingdom, the three-day event brings together acclaimed international artists, rising national talents, and local creatives to produce vibrant, boundary-pushing public art across the city centre and seafront.

Hundreds of Murals Across the City

The scale of Southend City Jam is truly monumental. The 2025 festival promises an immense visual spectacle, featuring over 100 permanent murals alongside more than 100 temporary installation boards. Visitors can wander through the streets to watch blank brick facades, alleyways, and public spaces burst into vibrant colour in real time.

• Live painting demonstrations by world-renowned graffiti and urban artists
• More than 200 permanent and temporary artworks created over three days
• Dedicated interactive zones with workshops for aspiring artists of all ages
• Musical performances and curated street food markets accompanying the art trails

Plan Your Visit to Southend City Jam 2025

Whether you are an avid collector of urban culture or looking for an inspiring family day out, Southend City Jam offers an accessible, free festival experience. The event is pedestrian-friendly, with digital and printed trail maps available to guide visitors between the High Street, the cultural quarter, and the seafront. Arriving by public transport is straightforward, with frequent train services running directly into Southend Central and Southend Victoria from central London.