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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

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!

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Summer Sensation Boat Party at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20

Summer Sensation Boat Party

Saturday 5th September

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20, London

Summer Sensation Boat Party

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20, London

Cyndicut Radio teams up with Delta House to bring you Summer sensation Join us for the day on our party boat on the River Lea on the Hackney waterways

NEXUP: The Return at Drumsheds

NEXUP: The Return

Saturday 3rd October

3:00pm - 10:30pm

Drumsheds, London

NEXUP: The Return

Drumsheds, London

If it's nice, play it twice. After a sold-out debut last year, Max Dean returns to Drumsheds with NEXUP on Saturday 3 October.

Indira Paganotto - Curates | The Cause, London at The Cause London

Indira Paganotto - Curates | The Cause, London

Saturday 17th October

1:00pm - 9:00pm

The Cause London

Indira Paganotto - Curates | The Cause, London

The Cause London

The architect of psy-techno hand-picks her own lineup and brings it outdoors at one of London's most iconic underground venues The Cause.

Garage Nation Sopers House at Sopers House

Garage Nation Sopers House

Saturday 10th October

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Sopers House, Potters Bar

Garage Nation Sopers House

Sopers House, Potters Bar

Garage Nation returns to Sopers House for one more party for the year!

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.

UKG Day Party (Over 30's) - Saturday 3rd October 2026 at Casino Rooms

UKG Day Party (Over 30's) - Saturday 3rd October 2026

Saturday 3rd October

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

UKG Day Party (Over 30's) - Saturday 3rd October 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

An epic and super friendly day party for anyone over 30 years old - playing all your UK Garage favourites and you can still be home by 9pm!

Gigs

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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.

Absolute Amy: Live In Hertfordshire at The Dog And Whistle

Absolute Amy: Live In Hertfordshire

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 7:00pm

The Dog And Whistle, Hertford

Absolute Amy: Live In Hertfordshire

The Dog And Whistle, Hertford

The UK's #1 Amy Winehouse Tribute - Live In Hertfordshire

Don't Let Daddy Know at Drumsheds

Don't Let Daddy Know

Friday 9th October

7:00pm - 3:00am

Drumsheds, London

Don't Let Daddy Know

Drumsheds, London

After seven UK editions, Dutch-born and globally- renowned EDM mega-imprint Don't Let Daddy Know finally touch down in London.

Terminal V at Drumsheds

Friday 23rd October

7:00pm - 3:00am

Drumsheds, London

Drumsheds, London

Scottish techno powerhouse Terminal V are back by popular demand this October for a second edition at Drumsheds, across all. three. rooms.

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.

Jim Davidson Live - Last Man Standing... Just! at Casino Rooms

Jim Davidson Live - Last Man Standing... Just!

Saturday 21st November

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Jim Davidson Live - Last Man Standing... Just!

Casino Rooms, Rochester

The hilarious Jim Davidson is back at the Casino Rooms in Rochester

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

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!

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

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.

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Big London Tattoo Show at ExCel London

Big London Tattoo Show

Fri 4th - Sun 6th September

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Big London Tattoo Show

The Big London Tattoo Show features 500 of the very best tattoo artists, tons of entertainment, free fairground rides, art galleries and markets

Summer Underground - Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, D&B Classics at Eutopia Warehouse

Summer Underground - Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, D&B Classics

Saturday 5th September

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Summer Underground - Breakin Science, Jungle Mania, D&B Classics

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Eutopia WHS is the destination for London's biggest celebration of underground D&B + Jungle, with an Outdoor Courtyard stage + 3 Warehouse Arenas!

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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.

Hospital30 Block Party at Hackney Wick Multiple Venues

Hospital30 Block Party

Saturday 1st August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Hackney Wick Multiple Venues, London

Hospital30 Block Party

Hackney Wick Multiple Venues, London

Tickets sold out. Re:sell now live. | Hospital Records celebrates 30 years x Hospitality with a multi-stage Summer Drum & Bass Block Party in London.

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026 at Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026

Saturday 8th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Park Rock Bexleyheath 2026

Danson Park, Bexleyheath

Returning to Bexleyheath for it's third year; Park Rock 2026 brings two stages packed with the UK's top tributes to Danson Park.

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

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Saturday 1st May 2027

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Saturday May 1st 2027

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.

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!

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 Old Sun Inn

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Friday 4th December

6:00pm - 9:45pm

The Old Sun Inn, Saffron Walden

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

The Old Sun Inn, Saffron Walden

A Christmas Carol return to Saffron Walden - Dickens' original 1853 performance text brought vividly to life in the historic Old Sun Inn by Mat Jones.

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

Monday 20th 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

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Hackney Wick Fanzone: England VS Argentina (Semi Final!!) at Colour Factory

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England VS Argentina (Semi Final!!)

Wednesday 15th July

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Colour Factory, London

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England VS Argentina (Semi Final!!)

Colour Factory, London

We expect huge demand for this, England Vs Argentina in the Semi-Final on the big screen!! Our biggest match in a generation!

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Hackney Wick Fanzone: England Vs Arg (Outdoor Terrace ticket) at Colour Factory London

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England Vs Arg (Outdoor Terrace ticket)

Wednesday 15th July

6:00pm - 11:30pm

Colour Factory London

Hackney Wick Fanzone: England Vs Arg (Outdoor Terrace ticket)

Colour Factory London

This is a seperate event to the main room in Colour Factory, watch the action outdoors on the terrace & in room 2 on the big screen

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!

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

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia at London Venue TBA

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

Friday 28th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

London Venue TBA

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

London Venue TBA

A mythical city appears for one night. Food, drinks, culture with no limits. Ryozen City lives once, then only in memory. Are you READY?

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.

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

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Enfield

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Enfield

Xmas In July 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!

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!

Sport

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FANZONE 4D x Riverside East: Semi Finals England V Argentina at Riverside East

FANZONE 4D x Riverside East: Semi Finals England V Argentina

Wednesday 15th July

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Riverside East, London

FANZONE 4D x Riverside East: Semi Finals England V Argentina

Riverside East, London

Witness England at the 2026 World Cup at Riverside East Get your tickets and lock in the best seat in the house!

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition at Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Monday 27th July + 18 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

Essex Recovery Festival 2026 at Lambourne End Centre For Outdoor Learning

Essex Recovery Festival 2026

Fri 24th - Sun 26th July

5:00pm - 1:30pm

Lambourne End Centre For Outdoor Learning, Romford

Essex Recovery Festival 2026

Lambourne End Centre For Outdoor Learning, Romford

Three day sober festival celebrating recovery with music, wellbeing, creativity and outdoors. 24-26 July 2026, Essex.

England vs Argentina @ Sunrooms at Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea

England vs Argentina @ Sunrooms

Wednesday 15th July

5:00pm - 2:00am

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

England vs Argentina @ Sunrooms

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Were bringing you all the world cup as England bring it home, with pre & afterparty, pints from £3.95 and 5 huge screens

Family Days Out

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 Ilford! at Ilford Sports Club

Wrestling in Ilford!

Sunday 19th July

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ilford Sports Club

Wrestling in Ilford!

Ilford Sports Club

Live professional wrestling is back at the Ilford Sports club! WrestleForce presents another 2 hours of epic action the whole family can enjoy!

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford! at Writtle Sports And Social Club

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

WrestleForce return to Writtle for another 2 hours of Wrestling the whole family can enjoy!

Frequency Machine Harloween Family Party at Rise Community Hub

Frequency Machine Harloween Family Party

Thursday 29th October

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Rise Community Hub, Harlow

Frequency Machine Harloween Family Party

Rise Community Hub, Harlow

Come & dance the afternoon away with Frequency Machine DJ's & special guests. Crafts, dancing and spooky fun. Snack and soft drink stall available.

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.

Chelmsford events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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