
Visiting Palace Theatre, Southend: what to know before you go
403 London Road, SS0 9LA, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
Palace Theatre, Southend is a theatre building in Southend-on-Sea, open since 1912.
Of the 17 upcoming shows with a published time, 71% start at 19:30 – plan to arrive a little earlier for security and the cloakroom.
Most dates fall on Friday and Sunday.
The busiest month ahead is April 2027, with 8 dates.
2 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Southend Central Rail Station, 720 m away.

Key facts
- Type of venue
- Theatre building
- Opened
- 1912
- Address
- 403 London Road, SS0 9LA, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
- Upcoming events
- 17
- Usual start time
- 19:30
- Busiest days
- Friday, Sunday
Palace Theatre, Southend, month by month
- November 20261 date, including Hannah East: Express Yourself
- January 20271 date, including Ginger Johnson: Show Pony
- February 20274 dates, including Rhys James: Chop Logic, Jack Dee: Jack's Joke Show and Susan Calman: Tall Tales
- March 20273 dates, including Jimeoin: BALLYHOO!, Maisie Adam: Whatsherface and Gordon Buchanan: Lions, Tigers and Bears
- April 20278 dates, including Jack Skipper: Nothing Heavy, Tim Vine: Sillypun Valley and Count Arthur Strong - And it's Goodnight from Me!
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Comedy (11), Plays & Musicals (3), Concerts (2) and Family & Kids (1).
Arriving by public transport
- Southend Central Rail StationTrain720 m
9 min walk - WestcliffTrain730 m
9 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 300 m from the venue.
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Palace Theatre, Southend: practical questions
When did Palace Theatre, Southend open?
Palace Theatre, Southend opened in 1912.
What time do shows start at Palace Theatre, Southend?
Usually at 19:30 (71% of the upcoming shows with a published time). Check your ticket for the exact time.
What is the nearest stop to Palace Theatre, Southend?
Southend Central Rail Station (Train), 720 m away – about 9 min on foot.
Can I park near Palace Theatre, Southend?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 300 m away.
What kind of events does Palace Theatre, Southend host?
Upcoming dates by category: Comedy (11), Plays & Musicals (3), Concerts (2) and Family & Kids (1).
Which month has the most events at Palace Theatre, Southend?
April 2027, with 8 dates, including Jack Skipper: Nothing Heavy and Tim Vine: Sillypun Valley.
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