Events near Rayleigh, Southend-on-Sea

Ministry of Sound Classical live at Rochester Castle - iconic dance anthems performed by orchestra and vocalists in a spectacular open-air show

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

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

Secret Island Festival, back on Mersea Island for 3 days of house, disco, DnB & live bands over 4 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

The best of the 90's & 00's - Old Skool Garage, House Classics, Old Skool RnB, 90's Anthems, Club Classics & Jungle!

A fantastic 2 day event featuring 70s/80s legends Odyssey and Heatwave, supported by a range of amazing tributes, family themed shows and attractions!

Rock The Mote returns to Mote Park in 2026 but this time it's back to the summer months, taking place in July with more of the UK's top tributes!

A weekend of live entertainment, Thai boxing demonstrations, Food stalls, Thai beer and drinks, relaxing Thai massage and fun for all the family.

Eutopia WHS is the destination for London's biggest celebration of underground D&B + Jungle, with an Outdoor Courtyard stage + 3 Warehouse Arenas!

Maxi Priest, Aswad, Tyber & Pete - The Dualers, Special Kinda Madness & Ska N Mash live at The London Ska & Reggae Festival.

Chelmsford Summer Series presents: Sugababes, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on Friday 28th August.

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!

Craig Jordan Presents... Fox Fest

Award winning, family friendly, Electronic Dance Music Festival in Essex. UK STREET FOOD | BOUTIQUE BARS | COOL BEATS 5th Sept 2026, 12.00 till 10.30

Essex's biggest over 25s outdoor party returns this summer

After a string of sold-out shows across the UK, The Road to Nashville is bringing its country magic to Eutopia Warehouse in Barking!

Chelmsford we are back for 2026! Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival coming August 2026! i

South East Dance Festival is back in Southend for 2026!

Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor UK Garage Festival coming this August! If you love your garage anthems, you will love this!

Chelmsford! We're back on the farm for 2026. Back to the 80s Summer Tribute Festival with Spandau Ballet & I'm A Celebrity Superstar Martin Kemp

Stringz Fest is back for a 2nd year in a row. Bigger and Better.

29 + 30 May Bank Holiday @ Chelmsford Racecourse, Essex.