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Clubs

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton at The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

Saturday 18th July

9:00pm - 2:30am

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

UK Grime legend Wiley comes to The Loft Nightclub, Clacton-on-Sea for an exclusive live performance & meet and greet.

RAW MATERIAL Presents - THE SHOCKWAVE - P MONEY + More at Kudos Bar And Nightclub

RAW MATERIAL Presents - THE SHOCKWAVE - P MONEY + More

Saturday 18th July

9:00pm - 4:00am

Kudos Bar And Nightclub, Norwich

RAW MATERIAL Presents - THE SHOCKWAVE - P MONEY + More

Kudos Bar And Nightclub, Norwich

Raw Material Presents The Shockwave - P Money - Original Sin - Evil B - Jamezy - Harry Shotta - Juiceman - Foxy + More - Kudos Nightclub Norwich

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UPE x ANNEX Presents: The Summer Series Debut at Skylah's Bar

UPE x ANNEX Presents: The Summer Series Debut

Thursday 23rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

UPE x ANNEX Presents: The Summer Series Debut

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

UPE & ANNEX RECORDS branching out of kent and entering Southend-on-sea this July. Bringing you a classic UPE night in the day time.

Mania U18: Norwich + Chad Harrison at Bar And Beyond Norwich

Mania U18: Norwich + Chad Harrison

Wednesday 29th July

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Bar And Beyond Norwich

Mania U18: Norwich + Chad Harrison

Bar And Beyond Norwich

MANIA U18: NORWICH- ID REQUIRED (SEE BELOW) Mania U18, a unique club experience for ages 14-17!

...::: 4REAL - all dayer :::... at The Beauchamp Arms Norfolk NR14 6DH

...::: 4REAL - all dayer :::...

Saturday 12th September

1:00pm - 1:00am

The Beauchamp Arms Norfolk NR14 6DH, Norwich

...::: 4REAL - all dayer :::...

The Beauchamp Arms Norfolk NR14 6DH, Norwich

The 4real all dayer The Beauchamp Arms 12 th September, 1PM - 1AM Ft Fudalwokit Killatunes+mc Reds Slack Banta takeover Russie G Radman 4real crew

After90 at Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea

Friday 17th July

8:00pm - 3:00am

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

A new house music experience. Quality DJs. Intimate venue. Limited tickets. Don't miss out.

Jungle Mania Norwich at The Adrian Flux Waterfront

Jungle Mania Norwich

Friday 31st July

10:00pm - 3:00am

The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich

Jungle Mania Norwich

The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich

Calling all Junglists... the Jungle Mania family is heading to Norwich this July!

Poppy Moores iPod Norwich Pride at Deadwax Norwich

Poppy Moores iPod Norwich Pride

Saturday 25th July

8:00pm - 1:00am

Deadwax Norwich

Poppy Moores iPod Norwich Pride

Deadwax Norwich

Norwich you loved us so much last time, we couldn't say no to round 2 ;) You know the drill. Basic bitch bangers, all night long.

Gigs

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend at Garon Park

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Sunday 30th August

2:30pm - 10:30pm

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - Live in Southend

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready for an unforgettable day-to-night event as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell returns to Southend.

The Ultimate Eagles at The Halls Norwich

The Ultimate Eagles

Friday 16th October

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Halls Norwich

The Ultimate Eagles

The Halls Norwich

The Ultimate Eagles @ Norwich The Halls. Friday 16th October 2026.

Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 29th August 2026

Hollywood Vampires at Colchester Castle

Hollywood Vampires

Friday 21st August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Hollywood Vampires

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Hollywood Vampires at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 21st August 2026

A Country Night in Nashville at The Halls Norwich

A Country Night in Nashville

Friday 18th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Halls Norwich

A Country Night in Nashville

The Halls Norwich

A Country Night In Nashville recreates the scene of a buzzing honky tonk in Nashville, pcapturing the energy and atmosphere of Country music.

The Luke Combs Experience + Support - Essex 2026 at The Mill Arts And Events Centre

The Luke Combs Experience + Support - Essex 2026

Friday 11th December

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

The Luke Combs Experience + Support - Essex 2026

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

As part of a sell out UK tour The ultimate tribute to the Country superstar THE LUKE COMBS EXPERIENCE + Support

Bastille at Colchester Castle

Sunday 23rd August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Bastille at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 23rd August 2026

Becky Hill at Colchester Castle

Saturday 22nd August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Becky Hill at Colchester Castle Park on 22nd August 2026

Festivals

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Run Away Halloween 2026 - Chelmsford Racecourse Essex at Chelmsford Racecourse

Run Away Halloween 2026 - Chelmsford Racecourse Essex

Saturday 31st October

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Chelmsford Racecourse

Run Away Halloween 2026 - Chelmsford Racecourse Essex

Chelmsford Racecourse

Sat 31 October @ Chelmsford Racecourse, Essex. Press SET A REMINDER to get acccess to pre sale tickets

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly at Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Saturday 29th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series presents: McFly, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on Saturday 29th August.

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New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park at Chelmsford Central Park

New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

New World 2026 ft. Craig David | Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Central Park

New World Festival returns on Sunday 30th August to a brand new stunning location of Chelmsford Central Park headlined by Craig David.

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Secret Island Festival at STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL

Secret Island Festival

Fri 7th - Sun 9th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival, back on Mersea Island for 3 days of house, disco, DnB & live bands over 6 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

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Rum & Reggae Fest | The Hangar, Norwich at The Hangar

Rum & Reggae Fest | The Hangar, Norwich

Saturday 25th July

2:00pm - 9:00pm

The Hangar, Norwich

Rum & Reggae Fest | The Hangar, Norwich

The Hangar, Norwich

The ultimate island experience is coming to Norwich in July! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

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Maravilosa 5th birthday safari open air at Widford Lodge Playing Field

Maravilosa 5th birthday safari open air

Saturday 1st August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Widford Lodge Playing Field, Chelmsford

Maravilosa 5th birthday safari open air

Widford Lodge Playing Field, Chelmsford

We return to our festival home in our biggest way yet this summer for the 5th anniversary of what we now call the Mara family in safari fashion!

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Fox Fest at Fox And Hounds

Saturday 8th August

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Saturday 8th August we take over Fox fest for the second time this year with a huge headliner GRANT NELSON expect a sell out huge production

Vodafone at Latitude Festival at Henham Park

Vodafone at Latitude Festival

Thu 23rd - Sun 26th July

8:00am - 11:00pm

Henham Park, Beccles

Vodafone at Latitude Festival

Henham Park, Beccles

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

Comedy

Fawlty Towers Weekend at Holiday Inn Norwich North By IHG

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

2:00pm - 11:00am

Holiday Inn Norwich North By IHG

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Holiday Inn Norwich North By IHG

Weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel , what can possibly go wrong.

Comedy Night Out at The Royal Hotel

Comedy Night Out

Friday 27th November

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Comedy Night Out

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Live Comedy Club Show. 3 Top Comedians as Seen on TV

Jeff Innocent Live - Stand-Up Comedy at The Lion Inn.

Jeff Innocent Live - Stand-Up Comedy

Thursday 16th July

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Lion Inn., Chelmsford

Jeff Innocent Live - Stand-Up Comedy

The Lion Inn., Chelmsford

Award-winning comedian Jeff Innocent headlines, joined by Andrew White, Patrick Monahan and more

Comedy Club Live at Mercury Theatre, UK

Comedy Club Live

Friday 6th November

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Mercury Theatre, UK, Colchester

Comedy Club Live

Mercury Theatre, UK, Colchester

A huge night of live stand-up comedy comes to starring James Redmond, Patrick Monahan, Nathan Caton and Jessie Nixon

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails at Coda

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Wednesday 22nd July

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Coda, Colchester

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Coda, Colchester

DAISY DIAMOND BIRTHDAY BOUDOIR - Daisy Diamond Productions turns 2 in this very special, exclusive birthday event!!

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance at Wingfield Barns

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

Saturday 8th August

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Wingfield Barns, Diss

The Wind in the Willows - A One-Man Performance

Wingfield Barns, Diss

The classic tale of the riverbank comes to life in Mat Jones' stunning one-man performance taken straight from the author's original text.

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance at The Old Sun Inn

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Friday 4th December

6:00pm - 9:45pm

The Old Sun Inn, Saffron Walden

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

The Old Sun Inn, Saffron Walden

A Christmas Carol return to Saffron Walden - Dickens' original 1853 performance text brought vividly to life in the historic Old Sun Inn by Mat Jones.

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance at The Swan

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Saturday 19th December

2:00pm - 9:15pm

The Swan, Southwold

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

The Swan, Southwold

A Christmas Carol returns to The Swan in Southwold - Dickens' original 1853 performance text brought vividly to life by Mat Jones.

Experiences & Attractions

Funky Dory Festival 7.0 at Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club

Funky Dory Festival 7.0

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club, Dunmow

Funky Dory Festival 7.0

Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club, Dunmow

Funky Dory Festivals bring people together to create magical memories with legendary DJs and PAs. Come and experience that Funky Dory feeling!

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Lowestoft // Friday 6th November at Wherry Hotel

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Lowestoft // Friday 6th November

Friday 6th November

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Wherry Hotel, Lowestoft

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Lowestoft // Friday 6th November

Wherry Hotel, Lowestoft

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 26th September at Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 26th September

Saturday 26th September

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 26th September

Trilogy Colchester

This isn't just bingo. It's something completely different - designed with you in mind, and packed with surprises from start to finish.

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh at The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

Food & Drink

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Ipswich at Buzz Bingo Ipswich

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Ipswich

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Ipswich

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Ipswich

Buzz Bingo Ipswich

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Clacton-on-Sea at Buzz Bingo Clacton

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Clacton-on-Sea

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Clacton-on-Sea

Buzz Bingo Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Island Vibes and Old Skool Jams at Balmoral Community Centre

Island Vibes and Old Skool Jams

Saturday 22nd August

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Balmoral Community Centre, Westcliff-on-Sea

Island Vibes and Old Skool Jams

Balmoral Community Centre, Westcliff-on-Sea

Good Food. Great Music. Pure Caribbean Energy.

Sport

Mind, Body & Soul at Great Bromley Village Hall

Mind, Body & Soul

Friday 31st July

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester

Mind, Body & Soul

Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester

Relax, Recharge and Reconnect. There will be wellness stalls, Treatments, Holistic therapies, beauty and skincare, and psychic readings on the day.

England vs Argentina @ Sunrooms at Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea

England vs Argentina @ Sunrooms

Wednesday 15th July

5:00pm - 2:00am

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

England vs Argentina @ Sunrooms

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Were bringing you all the world cup as England bring it home, with pre & afterparty, pints from £3.95 and 5 huge screens

Family Days Out

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh at The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

Sunday 13th September

1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party - Rayleigh

The Mill Arts And Events Centre, Rayleigh

Kids K-Pop Party is the ultimate event for all young K-Pop fans!

Teddy Bear's Picnic-Thorington Theatre - Friday 7th August 2026 at Thorington Theatre

Teddy Bear's Picnic-Thorington Theatre - Friday 7th August 2026

Friday 7th August

11:00am - 12:00pm

Thorington Theatre, Suffolk

Teddy Bear's Picnic-Thorington Theatre - Friday 7th August 2026

Thorington Theatre, Suffolk

Teddy Bear's Picnic Friday 7 August 2026 -11:00 Bring along your favourite bear & join us on a fun-filled adventure to make it to the picnic on time.

Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk at Euston Park

Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk

Sat 29th - Sun 30th August

10:00am - 6:00pm

Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk

Get ready for Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk 2026! The UK's wildest family motor show and the perfect family day out! You don't want to miss this!

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford! at Writtle Sports And Social Club

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

WrestleForce return to Writtle for another 2 hours of Wrestling the whole family can enjoy!

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