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Events near Ardleigh, Colchester

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Gigs

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.

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

Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle

Richard Ashcroft

Thursday 27th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Richard Ashcroft

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle Park on 27th August 2026

Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow at Colchester Castle

Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow

Thursday 20th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow

Colchester Castle

Cuffe and Taylor presents Billy Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow at Colchester Castle on 20th August 2026

JLS Featuring Gabrielle at Colchester Castle

JLS Featuring Gabrielle

Friday 28th August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

JLS Featuring Gabrielle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents JLS Featuring Gabrielle at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 28th August 2026

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

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

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Essex Summer Fest at Harrow Lodge Park

Essex Summer Fest

Sat 11th - Sun 12th July

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch

Essex Summer Fest

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch

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

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.

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.

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.

Music Worldwide Drum Camp at Hulver Farm

Music Worldwide Drum Camp

Thu 3rd - Mon 7th September

2:00pm - 12:00am

Hulver Farm, Bungay

Music Worldwide Drum Camp

Hulver Farm, Bungay

Drum Camp presents over 120 workshops in world percussion, music, song & dance across 10 venues and 4 nights of concert performances.

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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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JUVY Open Air - Sat 1st August @ Berwick Manor Essex at Berwick Manor Hotel

JUVY Open Air - Sat 1st August @ Berwick Manor Essex

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Berwick Manor Hotel, Rainham

JUVY Open Air - Sat 1st August @ Berwick Manor Essex

Berwick Manor Hotel, Rainham

Scroll down and press SET A REMINDER to get access to tickets on Sunday 5th July at 6.30pm Due to the demand , all tiers will sell out INSTANTLY.

Comedy

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.

Mike Gunn headlines our comedy night at Jesus Green Lido at Jesus Green CB4 3AX

Mike Gunn headlines our comedy night at Jesus Green Lido

Friday 24th July

8:00pm - 10:45pm

Jesus Green CB4 3AX, Cambridge

Mike Gunn headlines our comedy night at Jesus Green Lido

Jesus Green CB4 3AX, Cambridge

Mike Gunn headlines! "One of the 10 leading stand-ups in Britain" - Independent on Sunday. + Charmian Hughes and Chloe Reynolds. MC Rob Coleman

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.

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!!

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.

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance at The Corn Hall

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Thursday 3rd December

7:30pm - 9:15pm

The Corn Hall, Diss

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

The Corn Hall, Diss

A Christmas Carol comes to The Corn Hall in Diss this December - Dickens' original 1853 performance text brought vividly to life by Mat Jones.

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

Monday 13th July + 2 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.

Experiences & Attractions

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Cambridge // Saturday 1st August at Vinyl

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Cambridge // Saturday 1st August

Saturday 1st August

5:00pm - 10:00pm

Vinyl, Cambridge

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Cambridge // Saturday 1st August

Vinyl, Cambridge

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.

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!

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 Basildon at Buzz Bingo Basildon

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Basildon

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Basildon

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Basildon

Buzz Bingo Basildon

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

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!

Sport

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England vs Norway at Papà Bianco

England vs Norway

Saturday 11th July

8:30pm - 11:45pm

Papà Bianco, Faversham

England vs Norway

Papà Bianco, Faversham

Join us as we continue the England World Cup Campaign

SoulRoll at Margate Soul Weekender at The Drill Shed Margate

SoulRoll at Margate Soul Weekender

Saturday 1st August

10:00am - 4:00pm

The Drill Shed Margate

SoulRoll at Margate Soul Weekender

The Drill Shed Margate

Community Roller Skating and music event at The Drill Shed Margate in conjunction with Margate Soul Weekender

England vs Norway @ Sunrooms at Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea

England vs Norway @ Sunrooms

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 3:00am

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

England vs Norway @ Sunrooms

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

With £3.95 pints all night, jerk bbq, 5 huge screens and a wicked afterparty, were bringing the ultimate experience this world cup.

Kings Fight Series 36 at Casino Rooms Nightclub

Kings Fight Series 36

Sunday 22nd November

2:30pm - 10:00pm

Casino Rooms Nightclub, Rochester

Kings Fight Series 36

Casino Rooms Nightclub, Rochester

An action packed evening of boxing and kickboxing bouts, perfectly matched! Don't miss out!

Ardleigh events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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