Over 200 artists to paint in the Southend City Jam

There are more than 100 walls across the city centre and seafront

Southend City Jam festival map 2025
Author: Harrison CablePublished 29th Aug 2025

The Southend City Jam starts today and will feature over 200 artists across 100 walls in the city.

This year, there features: a community wall, free workshops at Focal point Gallery, and a new exhibition and merchandising space at the Royals Shopping Centre.

Cllr Matt Dent, cabinet member for business, culture, music and tourism, said: “City Jam grows bigger and bolder every year. We're proud to bring you this free, world-class celebration of street art right here in Southend, which really builds on our sense of Civic Pride."

The 2025 line-up includes a wide range of artists, including headliners Jota Lopez, Ekto, Smug and Asem.

The festival, now in it's fourth year, has a map featuring all the locations across the city.

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