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Clubs

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A State of Trance | Drumsheds, London - 25 Years of ASOT at Drumsheds London

A State of Trance | Drumsheds, London - 25 Years of ASOT

Saturday 14th November

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Drumsheds London

A State of Trance | Drumsheds, London - 25 Years of ASOT

Drumsheds London

A State of Trance returns to London for their first ever indoor Festival in the UK. Featuring Armin Van Buuren + more, celebrating 25 Years of ASOT

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Sidney Charles (All Day Long) at LDN EAST

Sidney Charles (All Day Long)

Sunday 12th July

2:00pm - 11:00pm

LDN EAST, Canning Town

Sidney Charles (All Day Long)

LDN EAST, Canning Town

LDN East welcomes Sidney Charles on 12th July.

DJ Pioneer's VIP Gala at Meridian Grand

DJ Pioneer's VIP Gala

Sunday 19th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Meridian Grand, London

DJ Pioneer's VIP Gala

Meridian Grand, London

We celebrate 27 Years of DJ Pioneer with an exclusive Black Tie Affair Suits, Dresses and Shoes only!

Ely Oaks - London at Number 90 Lock

Ely Oaks - London

Friday 25th September

10:00pm - 3:00am

Number 90 Lock, London

Ely Oaks - London

Number 90 Lock, London

Ely Oaks come to London to headline Number 90 (Lock) on Fri 25th September.

FAT TONY returns to Sópers House at Sopers House

FAT TONY returns to Sópers House

Saturday 15th August

6:00pm - 12:00am

Sopers House, Potters Bar

FAT TONY returns to Sópers House

Sopers House, Potters Bar

We can't wait to welcome back FAT TONY for one of the biggest events of the year at Sópers House, as a WildSide instalment.

DANCE FOR SHAKA 2026 - Notting-Hill Carnival Weekend at Club 360

DANCE FOR SHAKA 2026 - Notting-Hill Carnival Weekend

Saturday 29th August

10:00pm - 5:00am

Club 360, London

DANCE FOR SHAKA 2026 - Notting-Hill Carnival Weekend

Club 360, London

DANCE FOR SHAKA 2026 - Celebrating the KING & LEGEND of Sound System JAH SHAKA. This Notting-Hill Carnival Weekend in London!

Lost Frequencies Open Air at The Cause London

Lost Frequencies Open Air

Saturday 11th July

2:00pm - 5:00am

The Cause London

Lost Frequencies Open Air

The Cause London

Lost Frequencies makes his UK open air debut, as he takes over London's much loved The Cause terrace on July 11th.

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party at The Jolly Friar

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind returns to Basildon!

Gigs

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July at Rochester Castle

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly are taking over the stunning Rochester Castle this summer! Mark your calendars for a huge day on Sunday 5th July 2026

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The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July at Rochester Castle

The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines are taking over Rochester Castle this summer!

Defected London at Drumsheds

Defected London

Saturday 19th September

1:00pm - 10:30pm

Drumsheds, London

Defected London

Drumsheds, London

Defected return to Drumsheds on Saturday 19th September to kick off the AW26/27 season.

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.

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The Definitive Goldmine Reunion at The Paddocks

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

Saturday 14th November

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

Featuring original Goldmine djs and special guest performers who have appeared live on its celebrated stage this is 'The Definitive Goldmine Reunion!

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

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

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

Festivals

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Lost Minds at Exhibition Park

Saturday 11th July

11:00am - 11:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

18+, Challenge 25 will be in operation. ID required

Noughty 90's Festival Newcastle 2026 at Leazes Park

Noughty 90's Festival Newcastle 2026

Saturday 29th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Noughty 90's Festival Newcastle 2026

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Noughty 90's returns to Leazes Park for a 6th year.

In the Park Newcastle presents Paul Weller at Exhibition Park

In the Park Newcastle presents Paul Weller

Friday 10th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

In the Park Newcastle presents Paul Weller

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult at all times), Challenge 25 in operation, valid photo ID required)

RNB MANIA | Newcastle's R&B Festival at NX Newcastle

RNB MANIA | Newcastle's R&B Festival

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 9:00pm

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

RNB MANIA | Newcastle's R&B Festival

NX Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Geordies, are you ready to experience the very best of R&B music? R&B MANIA is returning to NX on Saturday, 4th July 2026!

In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice at Exhibition Park

In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice

Sunday 12th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

In the Park Newcastle presents Wolf Alice

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult at all times), Challenge 25 in operation, valid photo ID required.

Newcastle Pride Arena 2026 at Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Newcastle Pride Arena 2026

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Newcastle Pride Arena 2026

Times Square Scotswood Road Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 4E

Newcastle Pride Arena returns to Times Square for two unforgettable days of colour, music and pure Pride energy.

In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 8th July at Exhibition Park

In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 8th July

Wednesday 8th July

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi - 8th July

Exhibition Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne

14+ (Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult over 18 at all times) - In the Park Newcastle presents Lewis Capaldi at Exhibition Park

OVER 30's CLUB - Daytime Clubbing - Digital Newcastle at Digital Newcastle

OVER 30's CLUB - Daytime Clubbing - Digital Newcastle

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

OVER 30's CLUB - Daytime Clubbing - Digital Newcastle

Digital Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Expect a nostalgia-fuelled festive blowout packed with glitter, anthems, and good vibes only. We're turning back the clock and turning up!

Comedy

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing at Circus Tavern

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Saturday 22nd May 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney is bring his brand now tour " Gary On Laughing" to The Circus Tavern on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Tickets on sale now

Make Brentwood Laugh at Wessex Auditorium

Make Brentwood Laugh

Saturday 25th July

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

Make Brentwood Laugh

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

Join us for a HUGE night of stand-up comedy. Featuring BGT runner-up Robert White, Live at the Apollo's Dane Baptiste and more top comedy talent.

Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show at South Quay Shed

Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show

Friday 18th September

9:00pm - 11:00pm

South Quay Shed, Whitstable

Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show

South Quay Shed, Whitstable

The Comedy Club - Live Comedy Show At last !! The Comedy Club Is here and Presents 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

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26 at Buzz Bingo Medway

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Saturday 12th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Medway 12/09/26

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Kulture Lab at Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Monday 13th July + 3 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Hypha Studios, 2 Walter Burke Way, Chatham, ME4 4RQ

Kulture Lab is a weekly Class, Workshop & Creative Lab designed for dancers and performers who want to go beyond choreography.

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance at De Vere University Arms Hotel

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Sun 20th - Mon 21st December

4:00pm - 8:45pm

De Vere University Arms Hotel, Cambridge

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

De Vere University Arms Hotel, Cambridge

A Christmas Carol comes to the ballroom at The University Arms - Dickens' original 1853 performance text brought vividly to life by Mat Jones.

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!!

Experiences & Attractions

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 4th July at Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 4th July

Saturday 4th July

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 4th July

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.

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.

Family Jam Early Session at Rollernation

Family Jam Early Session

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Rollernation , London

Family Jam Early Session

Rollernation , London

Rollernation family skate jam returns. Don't forget this event is for Jnrs from the ages of 5-14 and must be accompanied by an adult

Open Age Late Session at Rollernation

Open Age Late Session

Sunday 5th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rollernation , London

Open Age Late Session

Rollernation , London

Our dedicated event for teens! Great music from the RN DJ's, providing the soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon.

Food & Drink

The Big Brine London 2026 at Hackney Bridge

The Big Brine London 2026

Sat 12th - Sun 13th September

11:30am - 5:00pm

Hackney Bridge, London

The Big Brine London 2026

Hackney Bridge, London

The Big Brine is London's first festival showcasing the craft, creativity and culture behind all things brined and fermented.

Country BBQ Festival at Riverside East

Country BBQ Festival

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Riverside East, London

Country BBQ Festival

Riverside East, London

Country BBQ Festival 2026 lands at Riverside East this July.

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

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

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Enfield at Buzz Bingo Enfield

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Enfield

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Enfield

Xmas In July Night Out 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Enfield

Buzz Bingo Enfield

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

Sport

Hackney Wick Fanzone - England v DR Congo - Free pint per ticket at Colour Factory

Hackney Wick Fanzone - England v DR Congo - Free pint per ticket

Wednesday 1st July

3:30pm - 7:30pm

Colour Factory, London

Hackney Wick Fanzone - England v DR Congo - Free pint per ticket

Colour Factory, London

Join us at Hackney Wick's official World Cup Fanzone as England play against Ecuador for the first Knock out game!! Free pint with every ticket

England vs DR Congo at Papà Bianco

England vs DR Congo

Wednesday 1st July

4:00pm - 7:30pm

Papà Bianco, Faversham

England vs DR Congo

Papà Bianco, Faversham

Join us as we continue the England World Cup Campaign

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Anna & Lyndsey at Green Place Studios

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Anna & Lyndsey

Sunday 19th July

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Green Place Studios, London

Conscious Connected Breathwork with Anna & Lyndsey

Green Place Studios, London

Experience the amazing power of your breath to transform stress and tension and create more flow in your life.

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition at Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Sunday 5th July + 30 other dates

10:00am - 4:00pm

Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Barking Learning Center

sented by London Jersey Gallery, More Than A Shirt celebrates football’s ability to tell stories that transcend sport, connecting people, places, and

Family Days Out

Family Jam Early Session at Rollernation

Family Jam Early Session

Saturday 4th July

12:00pm - 2:30pm

Rollernation , London

Family Jam Early Session

Rollernation , London

Rollernation family skate jam returns. Don't forget this event is for Jnrs from the ages of 5-14 and must be accompanied by an adult

Open Age Late Session at Rollernation

Open Age Late Session

Sunday 5th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rollernation , London

Open Age Late Session

Rollernation , London

Our dedicated event for teens! Great music from the RN DJ's, providing the soundtrack to your Sunday afternoon.

Family Jam Late Session at Rollernation

Family Jam Late Session

Saturday 11th July

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Rollernation , London

Family Jam Late Session

Rollernation , London

Rollernation family skate jam returns. Don't forget this event is for Jnrs from the ages of 5-14 and must be accompanied by an adult

Family Jam Late Session at Rollernation

Family Jam Late Session

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 5:30pm

Rollernation , London

Family Jam Late Session

Rollernation , London

Rollernation family skate jam returns. Don't forget this event is for Jnrs from the ages of 5-14 and must be accompanied by an adult

Seasonal

Waterford Foraging Walk at Waterford Heath Car Park

Waterford Foraging Walk

Saturday 1st August

10:00am - 2:00pm

Waterford Heath Car Park, Hertford

Waterford Foraging Walk

Waterford Heath Car Park, Hertford

A 4 hour course learning how to forage sustainably in season. With a chance to enjoy a light lunch and refreshments made from local foraged plants.

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