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Clubs

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!

Carnival Playground at Riverside East

Carnival Playground

Saturday 23rd May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Riverside East, London

Carnival Playground

Riverside East, London

THE CARNIVAL PLAYGROUND IS HERE! Dreamland Events is celebrating 10 years of Dreamland all year long

House of Stepz - Day Party at LDN EAST

House of Stepz - Day Party

Saturday 9th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

LDN EAST, Canning Town

House of Stepz - Day Party

LDN EAST, Canning Town

After a year of SOLD OUT events, unforgettable vibes, and a growing movement... House of Stepz turns ONE. And we're celebrating properly.

Cirque Du Soul: London // Summer Day Party at The Cause London

Cirque Du Soul: London // Summer Day Party

Saturday 27th June

1:00pm - 9:00pm

The Cause London

Cirque Du Soul: London // Summer Day Party

The Cause London

Cirque Du Soul returns for our annual outdoor summer party on 27th June in London!

Garage Nation Spring Day Party Hertford at The Dog And Whistle

Garage Nation Spring Day Party Hertford

Sat 2nd - Sun 3rd May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Dog And Whistle, Hertford

Garage Nation Spring Day Party Hertford

The Dog And Whistle, Hertford

Garage Nation's Spring Day Party at Hertfordshire's favourite raving venue The Dog & Whistle in Hertford!

RNB MANIA | Hertford's R&B Festival at Dog And Whistle, Hertford

RNB MANIA | Hertford's R&B Festival

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Dog And Whistle, Hertford

RNB MANIA | Hertford's R&B Festival

Dog And Whistle, Hertford

Hertford, are you ready to experience the very best of R&B music? R&B MANIA comes to Dog and Whistle on Saturday, 25th July!

Garage Nation & MC Kie's Birthday at Sopers House

Garage Nation & MC Kie's Birthday

Saturday 16th May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Sopers House, Potters Bar

Garage Nation & MC Kie's Birthday

Sopers House, Potters Bar

Garage Nation returns to Sopers House on Saturday 16th May for a Spring Day Party!

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26 at Leos Red Lion

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

SummerFest 26 Returns To Leos Red Lion For The Ultimate All - Dayer...

Gigs

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!

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

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

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

Rochester Rocks Festival at Casino Rooms

Rochester Rocks Festival

Saturday 20th March 2027

12:00pm - 10:45pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Rochester Rocks Festival

Casino Rooms, Rochester

An All-Day Festival of ROCK in the heart of Kent, featuring some of the most exciting rock acts in the country, plus an all acoustic Chill Out Room

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

GirlyPop Live | Riverside East, London at Riverside East

GirlyPop Live | Riverside East, London

Sunday 7th June

10:00am - 2:00pm

Riverside East, London

GirlyPop Live | Riverside East, London

Riverside East, London

GirlyPop Live is coming to Riverside East, London with your favourite Pop icons in one live show brought to you by the best tribute acts!

Festivals

WAH in the City 2026 | Silverworks Island w/ Pendulum LIVE at Silverworks Island

WAH in the City 2026 | Silverworks Island w/ Pendulum LIVE

Sunday 5th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Silverworks Island, London

WAH in the City 2026 | Silverworks Island w/ Pendulum LIVE

Silverworks Island, London

Worried About Henry returns to Silverworks Island on Sunday 5th July for the UK's biggest Drum & Bass Festival in the heart of London's docklands.

High Lights Festival - Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere at Barking Park

High Lights Festival - Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere

Sunday 31st May

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Barking Park, London

High Lights Festival - Hybrid Minds: Atmosphere

Barking Park, London

Hybrid Minds bring Atmosphere to the great outdoors for the very first time - live at High Lights Festival, East London, Barking Park, Sun 31st May

Pioneer Plays Festival 2026 at Forest Road Playing Fields

Pioneer Plays Festival 2026

Sunday 31st May

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Forest Road Playing Fields, Hainault

Pioneer Plays Festival 2026

Forest Road Playing Fields, Hainault

Pioneer Players Festival 2026 returns bigger and bolder with a huge Main Stage, two immersive arenas and DJ Pioneer alongside special guests.

Tiësto 2026 | Silverworks Island at Silverworks Island

Tiësto 2026 | Silverworks Island

Sunday 12th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Silverworks Island, London

Tiësto 2026 | Silverworks Island

Silverworks Island, London

Tiësto returns to London for his first open air performance in eight years, with a headline festival at Silverworks Island with a landmark sunset set.

High Lights Festival - Armin van Buuren presents The Orb at Barking Park

High Lights Festival - Armin van Buuren presents The Orb

Saturday 23rd May

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Barking Park, London

High Lights Festival - Armin van Buuren presents The Orb

Barking Park, London

Armin van Buuren presents The Orb debuts in London this summer at High Lights Festival, East London, Barking Park, Sat 23rd May

Soultasia - Essex 2026 at Promenade Park

Soultasia - Essex 2026

Saturday 6th June

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Promenade Park, Maldon

Soultasia - Essex 2026

Promenade Park, Maldon

Back in Essex for a mighty 6th year-2 stages of unparalleled Entertainment .. A star studded unmissable event celebrating the legacy of Soul & Disco

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle at Rochester Castle

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle

Friday 3rd July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle, Kent

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

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.

Comedy

Jim Davidson Last Man Standing... Just! at Circus Tavern

Jim Davidson Last Man Standing... Just!

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Jim Davidson Last Man Standing... Just!

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Jim Davidson is back at the Circus Tavern on the 2nd of May 2026

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

Katie Hopkins Free Range Live Friday May 15th at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Free Range Live Friday May 15th

Friday 15th May

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Free Range Live Friday May 15th

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Friday May 15th 2026

Katie Hopkins Free Range Live Saturday May 16th at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Free Range Live Saturday May 16th

Saturday 16th May

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Free Range Live Saturday May 16th

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Saturday May 16th 2026

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Colchester 13/06/26 at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Colchester 13/06/26

Saturday 13th June

6:45pm - 11:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Colchester 13/06/26

Buzz Bingo Colchester

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

Live Wrestling in Thurrock at Cowdray Hall

Live Wrestling in Thurrock

Sunday 17th May

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cowdray Hall, Grays

Live Wrestling in Thurrock

Cowdray Hall, Grays

Wrestleforce returns to the Cowdray Hall on Sunday17th May for another two-hour extravaganza of live professional wrestling-fun for all the family

Phantoms of the Popera at Palace Theatre

Phantoms of the Popera

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Palace Theatre, Westcliff-On-Sea

Phantoms of the Popera

Palace Theatre, Westcliff-On-Sea

The Ultimate Celebration of Musical Theatre - Featuring the Biggest Hits from the West End and Broadway!

THEM HEAVY SOULS - The Ultimate British Blues Rock Experience at The Quay Theatre

THEM HEAVY SOULS - The Ultimate British Blues Rock Experience

Saturday 2nd May

6:30pm - 10:00pm

The Quay Theatre, Sudbury

THEM HEAVY SOULS - The Ultimate British Blues Rock Experience

The Quay Theatre, Sudbury

Them Heavy Souls capture the power and magick of some of our most iconic Artists from 1966-1975.

Experiences & Attractions

The Musical Bottomless Brunch at Loft Lounge

The Musical Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 20th June

1:30pm - 5:00pm

Loft Lounge, Bexleyheath

The Musical Bottomless Brunch

Loft Lounge, Bexleyheath

BEXLEYHEATH ITS SHOW TIME! Get ready to belt out your favourite West End showtunes as we bring the magic of the theatre straight to your brunch table!

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex at Orsett Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex

Sat 16th - Sun 17th May

10:00am - 7:30pm

Orsett Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex

Orsett Showground

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

An Intimate Audience with Frankie Roy at Party Central Ltd

An Intimate Audience with Frankie Roy

Wednesday 27th May

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Party Central Ltd, Canvey Island

An Intimate Audience with Frankie Roy

Party Central Ltd, Canvey Island

(tickets non-refundable)

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.

Food & Drink

Wild West Romeo Rodeo - Bexleyheath 13/6/26 at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Wild West Romeo Rodeo - Bexleyheath 13/6/26

Saturday 13th June

6:45pm - 11:45pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Wild West Romeo Rodeo - Bexleyheath 13/6/26

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Blending fierce hip-hop choreography, cheeky strip-tease moments, and bold cowboy swagger, WILDWEST is a modern cowboy showdown! 18+ gambleaware.org

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath 30/04 at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath 30/04

Thursday 30th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath 30/04

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

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.

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Medway 30/04 at Buzz Bingo Medway

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Medway 30/04

Thursday 30th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Medway 30/04

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy Bingo, a Burger, and a Drink for just £6. Book now!

Sport

Fight for Harley at Erith Leisure Centre

Fight for Harley

Saturday 9th May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Erith Leisure Centre

Fight for Harley

Erith Leisure Centre

Charity boxing match,with big bouts, special guests, raffles,auctions and loads more. Let's raise some big money for this little boy

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Essex) at 44 Moulsham Street

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Essex)

Wednesday 17th June

6:00pm - 11:45pm

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Essex)

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

ESSEX. Watch every game LIVE at England's BIGGEST World Cup fan-zone in the heart of Chelmsford.

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Essex) at 44 Moulsham Street

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Essex)

Saturday 27th June

7:00pm - 2:00am

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Panama (Essex)

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

ESSEX. Watch every game LIVE at England's BIGGEST World Cup fan-zone in the heart of Chelmsford.

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Ghana (Essex) at 44 Moulsham Street

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Ghana (Essex)

Tuesday 23rd June

6:00pm - 11:45pm

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Ghana (Essex)

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

ESSEX. Watch every game LIVE at England's BIGGEST World Cup fan-zone in the heart of Chelmsford.

Family Days Out

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex at Orsett Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex

Sat 16th - Sun 17th May

10:00am - 7:30pm

Orsett Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex

Orsett Showground

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

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!

Wrestling in Chelmsford! at Theatre The Boswells School

Wrestling in Chelmsford!

Saturday 27th June

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Theatre The Boswells School, Chelmsford

Wrestling in Chelmsford!

Theatre The Boswells School, Chelmsford

Get ready Chelmsford! Live professional wrestling is back in town! Saturday June 27th at the Boswells school auditorium for the 1st time!

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness! at Thorpe Hall School

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready Southend! Live professional wrestling is back at the Thorpe Hall school on Wakering Road!

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.

Waterford Foraging Walk at Waterford Heath Car Park

Waterford Foraging Walk

Saturday 30th May

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.

Waterford Foraging Walk at Waterford Heath Car Park

Waterford Foraging Walk

Saturday 11th July

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.

Waterford Foraging Walk at Waterford Heath Car Park

Waterford Foraging Walk

Saturday 9th May

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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