September is shaping up to be an unforgettable month! We are absolutely thrilled to be a major host venue for the Maldon Festival 2026. From September 11th through the 26th, our space will be buzzing with live performances, spanning everything from local indie rock and blues to community jam sessions and singalongs.
🎤 Our Complete Festival Lineup
Week 1
- Friday 11 Sept, 7:00 PM | Local Band Night: Kicking things off with Doc Schott & Rebecca Mo, Bazuker, and RAZ.
- Monday 14 Sept, 7:00 PM | Southend City Radio: Featuring The Calmers, Nat Hills, and Heidi & The Trash Pandas.
- Tuesday 15 Sept, 7:00 PM | Southend City Radio: Catch sets by Bashran, The Ondines, and James Goulding & New Horizon.
- Thursday 17 Sept, 7:00 PM | Folk Night: An evening with Rebecca Leek & Friends and the Madrigala Choir.
- Friday 18 Sept, 7:00 PM | Blues Night: Get into the groove with Leavin Trunk and Elry Blue.
- Saturday 19 Sept, 1:00 PM | Phil & George Hilborne: Phil is joined by his son George for an intimate afternoon set of jazz and contemporary music, followed by an engaging Q&A session.
- Sunday 20 Sept, 1:00 PM | Indie Afternoon: Featuring Jaded Jester and Substrate.
Week 2
- Monday 21 Sept, 7:00 PM | Singer Songwriters: Showcasing Anna Rey & The Half Bars, Greg Whittle, Johnnie Guy, and Suzy Cramer.
- Tuesday 22 Sept, 7:00 PM | Local Band Night: Another great local lineup with Vix & The Bleeding Heart, Ricky Lee Band, and Project Osiris.
- Wednesday 23 Sept, 7:00 PM | Open Mic Night: Hosted by Richard Townend. Whether you are a seasoned performer, an emerging artist, or stepping onto the stage for the very first time, everyone is welcome!
- Thursday 24 Sept, 7:00 PM | Jam Session: A relaxed and welcoming festival jam session where musicians of all abilities can come together to play, improvise, and share great music.
- Saturday 26 Sept, 7:00 PM | Beatles Singalong: Close out the festival by joining Jon Greaves for a fun-filled evening celebrating the timeless music of the Fab Four. Fancy dress optional!
🎟️ See More & Book
There is so much more happening around town! The Maldon Festival features 50+ events, including workshops, theatre performances, and live music spanning classical, contemporary, folk, indie, jazz, and rock.
Head over to MALDONFESTIVAL.COM to see the full town-wide calendar and secure your tickets today!