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August eventsEvents in Basildon

Basildon Events in August

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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!

Throwback Saturdays @ The Clowns Bar at Circus Tavern

Throwback Saturdays @ The Clowns Bar

Saturday 1st August

8:00pm - 1:00am

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Throwback Saturdays @ The Clowns Bar

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Live DJ spinning the best club classics, disco and pop from the late 70s through to the early 2000s

AsOne Summer Garden Party @ The Drill at The Drill Pub

AsOne Summer Garden Party @ The Drill

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drill Pub, Romford

AsOne Summer Garden Party @ The Drill

The Drill Pub, Romford

Following our first sold out show, we are moving to The Drill Pub for our second Party with a huge line-up bringing you house all day long!

Rewind Sessions - Cocktail Party at The Drop

Rewind Sessions - Cocktail Party

Friday 7th August

8:00pm - 12:00am

The Drop, Leigh-on-Sea

Rewind Sessions - Cocktail Party

The Drop, Leigh-on-Sea

Rewind Sessions Cocktail Party Essex/Leigh-on-sea House/Dance Music Event 90s Dance Classics & 2010s House - ALL NIGHT LONG

Speed Dating in Chelmsford | Ages 30-45 at The Courtyard

Speed Dating in Chelmsford | Ages 30-45

Friday 7th August

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Courtyard, Chelmsford

Speed Dating in Chelmsford | Ages 30-45

The Courtyard, Chelmsford

The busiest speed dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 20 singles in one night.

🔥 Hot Seller

Fox Fest at Fox And Hounds

Saturday 8th August

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Craig Jordan Presents... Fox Fest

Bass By The Sea :: TURNO [Southend] at Skylah's [Saturday 08.08] at Skylah's Bar

Bass By The Sea :: TURNO [Southend] at Skylah's [Saturday 08.08]

Saturday 8th August

4:00pm - 2:00am

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

Bass By The Sea :: TURNO [Southend] at Skylah's [Saturday 08.08]

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

We have drum and bass legend TURNO fresh off his Grubby tour coming to Southend-On-Sea to shell the dirtiest set you have ever witnessed.

The Big Night Out Fundraiser at The Welcome Club

The Big Night Out Fundraiser

Friday 14th August

8:00pm - 12:30am

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

The Big Night Out Fundraiser

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

The Big Night Out Fundraiser and Charity Night in aid of East Thurrock Community Football Club and the five charities they support.

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Romford at JukeBox LDN

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Romford

Saturday 15th August

4:00pm - 9:00pm

JukeBox LDN, Romford

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Romford

JukeBox LDN, Romford

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing - Romford

Speed Dating in Chelmsford | Ages 40-55 at The Courtyard

Speed Dating in Chelmsford | Ages 40-55

Friday 21st August

7:30pm - 9:30pm

The Courtyard, Chelmsford

Speed Dating in Chelmsford | Ages 40-55

The Courtyard, Chelmsford

The busiest speed dating event in Chelmsford. Meet up to 20 singles in one night.

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp at Wheelers Farm

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp

Saturday 22nd August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

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

NucleusFEST at Nucleus Winery At Fort Borstal

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Nucleus Winery At Fort Borstal, Rochester

Nucleus Winery At Fort Borstal, Rochester

Nucleus Winery takes over historic Fort Borstal! Artful Dodger headline, Living Joy PA, plus top DJs across areas. Midday til late. See you there!

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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.

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.

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.

Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ) at Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

Friday 28th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

Chelmsford Central Park

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

🔥 Hot Seller

Fox Fest at Fox And Hounds

Saturday 8th August

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Craig Jordan Presents... Fox Fest

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!

Summer Outdoor Garage Festival - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford at Wheelers Farm

Summer Outdoor Garage Festival - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford

Saturday 29th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

Summer Outdoor Garage Festival - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

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

R&B Lovers - Sunday 30th August - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford at Wheelers Farm

R&B Lovers - Sunday 30th August - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford

Sunday 30th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

R&B Lovers - Sunday 30th August - Wheelers Farm Chelmsford

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

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

Raver Tots Outdoor Festival Southend at Garon Park Southend On Sea

Raver Tots Outdoor Festival Southend

Monday 31st August

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Garon Park Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Raver Tots Outdoor Festival Southend

Garon Park Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

RAVER TOTS IS RETURNING TO SOUTHEND FOR THE BIGGEST AND BEST FAMILY FRIENDLY OUTDOOR FESTIVAL YET.

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp at Wheelers Farm

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp

Saturday 22nd August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

Back to the 80's Summer Tribute Festival with Martin Kemp

Wheelers Farm , Chelmsford

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

AsOne Summer Garden Party @ The Drill at The Drill Pub

AsOne Summer Garden Party @ The Drill

Saturday 1st August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Drill Pub, Romford

AsOne Summer Garden Party @ The Drill

The Drill Pub, Romford

Following our first sold out show, we are moving to The Drill Pub for our second Party with a huge line-up bringing you house all day long!

90's & 00's Nation presents SED Festival at Garon Park

90's & 00's Nation presents SED Festival

Saturday 29th August

2:30pm - 11:00pm

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

90's & 00's Nation presents SED Festival

Garon Park, Southend-on-Sea

South East Dance Festival is back in Southend for 2026!

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