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Clubs

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

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!

Tribal Life - Open Air at Eutopia Warehouse

Tribal Life - Open Air

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Tribal Life - Open Air

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Tribal Life presents its massive OPEN AIR day event for the summer set in one of London's most exclusive locations by the River Thames...

Run Away Festival After Party: 44 Moulsham St - Sun 24th May at 44 Moulsham Street

Run Away Festival After Party: 44 Moulsham St - Sun 24th May

Sunday 24th May

10:00pm - 3:00am

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

Run Away Festival After Party: 44 Moulsham St - Sun 24th May

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

Official RunAway Essex After Party - Sun 24 May at 44 Moulsham St, Chlelmsford, Essex

JUVY Under 18s May Tour - Friday 22nd May - EPPING at Club Novo

JUVY Under 18s May Tour - Friday 22nd May - EPPING

Friday 22nd May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Club Novo, Epping

JUVY Under 18s May Tour - Friday 22nd May - EPPING

Club Novo, Epping

Press REMIND ME below to get first access to tickets when they drop on WEDS 6TH May at 6.30pm (First 200 tickets £10 - first come, first serve!)

PART 2 BBE Music 30th Birthday Party at Number 90 Bar And Restaurant

PART 2 BBE Music 30th Birthday Party

Sunday 30th August

4:00pm - 5:00am

Number 90 Bar And Restaurant, London

PART 2 BBE Music 30th Birthday Party

Number 90 Bar And Restaurant, London

August 30th - Part 2 of BBE Music's 30th anniversary celebration . Lineup to be revealed!

Moving Motions Events Presented By The Zone at The Zone Nightclub

Moving Motions Events Presented By The Zone

Saturday 16th May

8:00pm - 3:00am

The Zone Nightclub, Harlow

Moving Motions Events Presented By The Zone

The Zone Nightclub, Harlow

We return for a night dedicated to underground deep house music with some special B2B's April 11th. No distractions. Just music, movement, and motion.

Playhouse Presents: Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer at Dog And Whistle

Playhouse Presents: Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer

Saturday 6th June

3:00pm - 11:30pm

Dog And Whistle, Hertford

Playhouse Presents: Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer

Dog And Whistle, Hertford

Playhouse presents the Appetite boys - Elliot Schooling & Liam Palmer

Gigs

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

GirlyPop Live | Riverside East, London at Riverside East

GirlyPop Live | Riverside East, London

Sunday 7th June

10:00am - 7:00pm

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!

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.

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

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

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!

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

Festivals

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.

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

Run Away Festival - Bank Hol Sat 23 & Sun 24 May - Essex at Chelmsford Racecourse

Run Away Festival - Bank Hol Sat 23 & Sun 24 May - Essex

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Chelmsford Racecourse

Run Away Festival - Bank Hol Sat 23 & Sun 24 May - Essex

Chelmsford Racecourse

23 & 24 May Bank Holiday @ Chelmsford Racecourse, Essex. Very Limited resale tickets remaining

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 - 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

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.

Hospital30 Block Party at Hackney Wick Multiple Venues

Hospital30 Block Party

Saturday 1st August

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Hackney Wick Multiple Venues, London

Hospital30 Block Party

Hackney Wick Multiple Venues, London

Hospital Records celebrates 30 years x Hospitality with a multi-stage Summer Drum & Bass Block Party in London. Pre-sale sold out, tickets now live!

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

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

Big sit down for stand up at The Welcome Club

Big sit down for stand up

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

Big sit down for stand up

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

Adults only comedy show with seven comedians.

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

Ballz! Bingo - Romford at Mecca Bingo Romford

Ballz! Bingo - Romford

Saturday 23rd May

9:00pm - 11:45pm

Mecca Bingo Romford

Ballz! Bingo - Romford

Mecca Bingo Romford

Get ready for BALLZ! - because drag bingo just had a glow-up! Drag Race UK stars and the best comedy cabaret drag performers in the UK.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails at Coda

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Wednesday 20th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

Coda, Colchester

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Coda, Colchester

Daisy Diamond Presents: A Night of Amorous Artistry at Coda

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!

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

Monday 15th June + 10 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

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!

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.

Sun city Bingo - Southend | UK GARAGE BINGO - 2026 TOUR at Mecca Bingo Southend

Sun city Bingo - Southend | UK GARAGE BINGO - 2026 TOUR

Saturday 6th June

9:00pm - 12:00am

Mecca Bingo Southend, Southend-on-Sea

Sun city Bingo - Southend | UK GARAGE BINGO - 2026 TOUR

Mecca Bingo Southend, Southend-on-Sea

Bingo reimagined with live UK Garage artists, DJs, big prizes, and nonstop party vibes. The ultimate rave-meets-gameshow night at Mecca Bingo.

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England vs Croatia at Colour Factory London

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England vs Croatia

Wednesday 17th June

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Colour Factory London

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England vs Croatia

Colour Factory London

Join us at Hackney Wick’s official World Cup Fanzone as England kick off their 2026 campaign against Croatia in a huge opening group-stage clash.

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.

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 Bargain - Buzz Bingo Medway 25/05 at Buzz Bingo Medway

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Medway 25/05

Monday 25th May

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Bank Holiday Bargain - Buzz Bingo Medway 25/05

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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

Sport

Arsenal: Champions26: UCL Final Fanzone (Adults Only) at The Cause London

Arsenal: Champions26: UCL Final Fanzone (Adults Only)

Saturday 30th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Cause London

Arsenal: Champions26: UCL Final Fanzone (Adults Only)

The Cause London

The most important night in our History. Join 2000+ Gooners in the legendary Cause Garden for the ultimate fanzone experience (Adults Only)

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 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 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 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!

Glow Disco - May Half Term at Party Central Ltd

Glow Disco - May Half Term

Thursday 28th May

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Party Central Ltd, Canvey Island

Glow Disco - May Half Term

Party Central Ltd, Canvey Island

(tickets non-refundable)

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 20th June

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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