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Big Up Southend is a monthly market and creative event at the Victoria Centre, Southend! Operated by The Design Cabin Community C.I.C

17/10/2026

🎃 TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Halloween is coming to Big Up Southend. 👻

Join us on Saturday 31 October for a Halloween edition of Big Up Southend, bringing together brilliant local makers, artists, creatives and independent businesses at the Victoria Shopping Centre.

🛍️ Discover independent businesses
🎁 Find something a little different
🎃 Expect plenty of Halloween spirit
👻 See which of our traders takes the Best Dressed crown!

Entry is completely FREE, so come along, have a browse and support local.

📅 Saturday 31 October
⏰ 11am–4pm
📍 First Floor, Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend

Who are you bringing? Tag them below 👇

14/10/2026

🌟 Calling Southend’s young makers and entrepreneurs!

Got something you make, create or design and wondered what it would be like to actually sell it?

At Big Up Southend, we offer FREE market stalls for young people aged 19 and under, giving young entrepreneurs the chance to experience running their own stall in a supportive environment.

We can help with the practical bits too:
🪑 Table
🎨 Tablecloth
💳 Access to a card reader
🛡️ Insurance cover
🤝 Support from the Big Up Southend team

You don’t need to already call yourself a business. You might make jewellery, artwork, crafts, accessories, gifts or something completely different.

Our next Big Up Southend takes place on Saturday 31 October at the Victoria Shopping Centre, so there’s even an opportunity to give your stall a spooky twist. 🎃👻

Interested?
Send us a message or email [email protected] with a little bit about what you make and some photos of your work.

And if you know a creative young person who would love this opportunity, please send this post to them. 💛

11/10/2026

Big Up Southend is constantly evolving, and we'd love to know what you want to discover at our markets.

🎨 Art & illustrations
🕯️ Candles & homeware
💍 Jewellery & accessories
🧁 Cakes & sweet treats
🎁 Personalised gifts
♻️ Sustainable & upcycled products
🎶 Entertainment & activities

Or something completely different?

Tell us in the comments 👇

08/10/2026

Traders… this one’s for you. 👀

Seeing as our October Big Up lands directly on Halloween, we're challenging you to get into the spirit.
🎃 Dress up
👻 Decorate your stall
🧙 Go completely overboard if you want…

Our Best Dressed Trader will win a FREE stall at a future Big Up Southend market.
We have a feeling this could get competitive. 😂

Want to join us on 31 October? Trader applications are still open:
eventaly.com/event/big-up-southend/

Tag a trader who would take this far too seriously. 👇

06/10/2026

🎃 Big Up Southend is going spooky this October!

Our next market lands on Halloween itself — Saturday 31 October, so we’re giving Big Up Southend a little Halloween twist. 👻

Expect brilliant independent makers, artists, creatives and small businesses, alongside plenty of spooky spirit throughout the day.

And traders… we’re making things competitive. 👀
🧙 BEST DRESSED TRADER COMPETITION
The winner will receive a FREE stall at a future Big Up Southend market!

Costumes, decorated stalls and ridiculous levels of Halloween commitment are very much encouraged. 😂

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
📅 Saturday 31 October
⏰ 11am–4pm

Trader applications are still open, but more importantly…

Who’s coming for Halloween? 🎃👇

01/10/2026

🎃 October at Big Up Southend is going spooky!

We’re back at the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday 31 October, 11am–4pm and seeing as our October market falls on Halloween itself, we couldn’t exactly ignore it. 👀👻

Expect a day of brilliant local makers, artists, creatives and independent businesses, with a little extra Halloween spirit thrown in.

🛍️ Want to trade with us?
October trader spaces are now open, and we’d particularly love to hear from makers with autumnal, Halloween or seasonal products.

👻 Halloween trader competition!
We’ll also be running a Best Dressed Trader competition on the day, with the winner receiving a free stall at a future Big Up Southend market.

🌟 Young maker?
Our free youth stalls are also available for young entrepreneurs.
And visitors… what would make the perfect Halloween Big Up for you? 🎃
Spooky products? Costumes? Treats? Activities? Tell us below! 👇

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
📅 Saturday 31 October
⏰ 11am–4pm

25/09/2026

Tomorrow! ✨

Big Up Southend returns to Victoria Shopping Centre from 11am–4pm.
Come and browse local makers, small businesses, handmade products and creative finds.

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre
🕚 11am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Pop in, bring a friend and support local.

24/09/2026

Wondering what you’ll find at Big Up Southend this Saturday? ✨

Expect local makers, small businesses, handmade products, creative finds and a friendly community market in the heart of Southend.

It’s a chance to shop small, discover something different and support independent traders doing brilliant things locally.

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre
📅 Saturday 26 September
🕚 11am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Pop in, have a browse and bring a friend 💛

22/09/2026

This Saturday! 🎉

Big Up Southend is back at Victoria Shopping Centre.
Come and support local makers, small businesses and creative traders in the heart of Southend.

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre
📅 Saturday 26 September
🕚 11am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Bring a friend, have a browse and discover something brilliant from a local independent 💛

15/09/2026

Thinking about trading at Big Up Southend? 🛍️

Our market is a chance to:

✨ meet new customers
✨ test your products
✨ build confidence
✨ connect with other local independents
✨ be part of a friendly creative community

We welcome local makers, artists, creatives and small businesses.

📅 Next market: Saturday 26 September
📍 Victoria Shopping Centre
🕚 11am–4pm
🛍️ £25 per pitch

Book via Eventaly:
eventaly.com/event/big-up-southend

Address

Victoria Shopping Centre
Southend-on-Sea
SS25SR

Website

https://linktr.ee/bigupsouthend

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