Bigupsouthend

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

10/06/2026

Big Up Southend is all about the people behind the stalls 💛

Every market brings together a brilliant mix of local makers, creatives and small businesses, each with their own story, products, passion and personality.

From handmade gifts and artwork to jewellery, treats, homeware and creative finds, our traders are what make Big Up Southend feel so special.

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be shining a light on some of the amazing small businesses who join us at Victoria Shopping Centre, so keep an eye out, give them a follow, and help us celebrate local talent. 🙌

Are you a local maker, artist, crafter or small business who’d like to be part of a future Big Up Southend? Drop us a message to find out more.

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
🛍️ Local makers
💛 Small businesses
✨ Community creativity

Next event: Saturday 27th June - 11am to 4pm

02/06/2026

What a lovely Saturday at Big Up Southend! 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support our local makers, small businesses and creatives at Victoria Shopping Centre.

Every browse, every purchase, every conversation and every share makes a real difference to the independent businesses who take part. These markets are about more than shopping, they’re about giving local people a platform, bringing creativity into the town centre and helping Southend feel a little more alive on a Saturday. 🛍️✨

Big love to all of our traders who joined us too. You bring the colour, the talent and the good vibes every time.

We’ll be sharing more from the day soon and we’d love to see your photos too! Tag us or drop them in the comments so we can Big Up our brilliant local community. 🙌

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
💛 Local makers, small businesses and creative talent

27/05/2026

✨ Only 3 days to go! ✨

Big Up Southend is back this Saturday 30th May at Victoria Shopping Centre 🙌

Come and discover a lovely mix of local makers, small businesses, handmade gifts, creative products and unique finds, all under one roof in the heart of Southend.

Whether you’re looking for a treat, a gift, or just fancy supporting some brilliant local talent, we’d love to see you there. Every visit, purchase and share helps independent businesses keep doing what they love 💛

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 11am–4pm
🎟️ Free entry

Pop in, have a browse and help us Big Up Southend! 🛍️

20/05/2026

Only 10 days to go until Big Up Southend is back! 🙌

We’re bringing another brilliant mix of local makers, creatives and small businesses to Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday 30th May and we’d love you to come and support them.

Expect a lovely selection of handmade gifts, treats, crafts, artwork, jewellery, homeware and more from independent traders right here in Southend. Every purchase, share and visit helps keep local creativity alive and gives small businesses a real chance to grow. 💛

Whether you’re popping into town, looking for something unique, or just want to support local, come and have a wander, meet the makers and Big Up Southend with us.

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 11am to 4pm
🛍️ Free entry

Are you a local maker, artist, crafter or small business?
We still have space for traders to join us. Drop us a message to find out more.

16/05/2026

🎉 Two weeks to go… Big Up Southend is back! 🎉

Join us on Saturday 30th May, 11am–4pm at The Victoria Shopping Centre for another brilliant day celebrating local makers, creatives, small businesses and community spirit 🙌

Expect a lovely mix of independent stalls, unique finds, handmade gifts, local talent and plenty of reasons to pop into Southend and support small.

Whether you’re looking for something special, fancy a browse, or just want to support local traders — we’d love to see you there 💛

📍 Victoria Shopping Centre, Southend
📅 Saturday 30th May
⏰ 11am–4pm

Let’s Big Up Southend together! 🛍️✨

13/05/2026

This is what supporting local looks like 💛

Every Big Up Southend market brings together an amazing mix of local makers, creatives and small businesses, all bringing something unique to the town centre 🙌

From handmade gifts and artwork to jewellery, homeware and more, no two markets are ever the same 👀

But the best part?
The conversations, the community, and the chance to support real people doing what they love 💛

We’re already getting excited for our next market on 📅 30th May

Interested in trading with us? Drop us a message 👇

Tag someone who loves discovering independent businesses 🛍️

05/05/2026

Big Up Southend is growing into a space where local makers, creatives and small businesses can showcase what they do best and we’re opening up spaces for new traders to join us 🙌

If you’ve got a product, a side hustle, or a small business you’re trying to grow… this could be for you 💛

Our markets take place inside the Victoria Shopping Centre, giving you the chance to:
✔ Get your products in front of new customers
✔ Build confidence selling face-to-face
✔ Be part of a supportive, creative community

Whether you’re just starting out or already trading, you’re welcome here 👇

📅 Next market: 30th May

Drop us a message or apply via the link in our bio to get involved 👀

Tag a small business who should be here 👇

30/04/2026

This is what Big Up Southend is all about 👇

Local people, local businesses, all coming together 💛

Traders, Performers, visitors all smiling! 💛

28/04/2026

What a weekend 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who came down to Big Up Southend, the energy, the support, the community… unreal 🙌

We go again soon 👀

Next event: Saturday 30th May!

Address

Victoria Shopping Centre
Southend-on-Sea
SS25SR

Website

https://linktr.ee/bigupsouthend

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