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Jungle Mania Norwich at The Adrian Flux Waterfront

Jungle Mania Norwich

Friday 31st July

10:00pm - 3:00am

The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich

Jungle Mania Norwich

The Adrian Flux Waterfront, Norwich

Calling all Junglists... the Jungle Mania family is heading to Norwich this July!

Mania U18: Norwich + Chad Harrison at Bar And Beyond Norwich

Mania U18: Norwich + Chad Harrison

Wednesday 29th July

5:30pm - 9:00pm

Bar And Beyond Norwich

Mania U18: Norwich + Chad Harrison

Bar And Beyond Norwich

MANIA U18: NORWICH- ID REQUIRED (SEE BELOW) Mania U18, a unique club experience for ages 14-17!

Raw Material 18th Birthday at Kudos Bar And Nightclub

Raw Material 18th Birthday

Saturday 17th October

9:00pm - 4:00am

Kudos Bar And Nightclub, Norwich

Raw Material 18th Birthday

Kudos Bar And Nightclub, Norwich

Raw Material returns to celebrate 18 years in the game, full line up & details to follow soon

The Michael Jackson Disco Party - Norwich at Be At One Norwich

The Michael Jackson Disco Party - Norwich

Saturday 3rd October

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Be At One Norwich

The Michael Jackson Disco Party - Norwich

Be At One Norwich

Music from Mj's legendary Jackson 5 roots, and the golden era of disco, funk, to his record breaking 80s & 90s pop era and beyond.

Bass By The Sea x SKATZ :: TURNO (Skylah's Southend) [08.08] at Skylah's Bar

Bass By The Sea x SKATZ :: TURNO (Skylah's Southend) [08.08]

Saturday 8th August

4:00pm - 2:00am

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

Bass By The Sea x SKATZ :: TURNO (Skylah's Southend) [08.08]

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

We have DNB legend TURNO fresh off his Grubby tour coming to Southend to shell the dirtiest set!. Open Air 2nd stage run by SKATZ events!

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI at Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI

Saturday 19th September

3:00pm - 12:00am

Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI

Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Grant Nelson has arrived and is bringing the heat to our final Terrace party. Supported by Funky Fridayz residents and guests.

Poppy Moores iPod Norwich Pride at Deadwax Norwich

Poppy Moores iPod Norwich Pride

Saturday 25th July

8:00pm - 1:00am

Deadwax Norwich

Poppy Moores iPod Norwich Pride

Deadwax Norwich

Norwich you loved us so much last time, we couldn't say no to round 2 ;) You know the drill. Basic bitch bangers, all night long.

Hoedown Showdown - Norwich, Be At One at Be At One

Hoedown Showdown - Norwich, Be At One

Saturday 12th September

1:00pm - 5:00pm

Be At One, Norwich

Hoedown Showdown - Norwich, Be At One

Be At One, Norwich

Throw on those cowboy hats, two step into your boots & head on down to the ranch to dance the night away to the biggest country anthems.

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.

Luke Combs UK Tribute in NORWICH at NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS

Luke Combs UK Tribute in NORWICH

Sunday 6th September

2:00pm - 8:00pm

NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS

Luke Combs UK Tribute in NORWICH

NORWICH EPIC STUDIOS

NORWICH! Dust off your hats and boots, Luke Combs UK - the worlds leading Luke Combs tribute is coming to town for one fine night of country!

Emilio Santoro as Elvis at The Halls Norwich

Emilio Santoro as Elvis

Saturday 26th September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Halls Norwich

Emilio Santoro as Elvis

The Halls Norwich

Crowned 2024 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist World Champion Emilio Santoro brings his award-winning Elvis show to Norwich.

The Ultimate Eagles at The Halls Norwich

The Ultimate Eagles

Friday 16th October

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Halls Norwich

The Ultimate Eagles

The Halls Norwich

The Ultimate Eagles @ Norwich The Halls. Friday 16th October 2026.

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

Death of Guitar Pop at Bedford Esquires

Death of Guitar Pop

Friday 9th October

7:30pm - 11:45pm

Bedford Esquires

Death of Guitar Pop

Bedford Esquires

Death of Guitar Pop are bringing their high-octane ska energy to Bedford

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

Festivals

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Rum & Reggae Fest | The Hangar, Norwich at The Hangar

Rum & Reggae Fest | The Hangar, Norwich

Saturday 25th July

2:00pm - 9:00pm

The Hangar, Norwich

Rum & Reggae Fest | The Hangar, Norwich

The Hangar, Norwich

The ultimate island experience is coming to Norwich in July! Bringing you pure reggae sounds with huge headliners & insane production...

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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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Vodafone at Latitude Festival at Henham Park

Vodafone at Latitude Festival

Thu 23rd - Sun 26th July

8:00am - 11:00pm

Henham Park, Beccles

Vodafone at Latitude Festival

Henham Park, Beccles

Hire one of our battery packs and swap once a day for a fully charged one. £10 deposit required, refunded on battery pack return.

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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.

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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.

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Taste Of Thailand Music And Food Festival at Earlham Park Norwich

Taste Of Thailand Music And Food Festival

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

10:00am - 7:00pm

Earlham Park Norwich

Taste Of Thailand Music And Food Festival

Earlham Park Norwich

A weekend of live entertainment, Thai boxing demonstrations, Food stalls, Thai beer and drinks, relaxing Thai massage and fun for all the family.

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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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

Comedy

Fawlty Towers Weekend at Holiday Inn Norwich North By IHG

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Sat 25th - Sun 26th July

2:00pm - 11:00am

Holiday Inn Norwich North By IHG

Fawlty Towers Weekend

Holiday Inn Norwich North By IHG

Weekend with Basil, Sybil and Manuel , what can possibly go wrong.

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

Angry Boater Live in Ipswich at Ipswich Gallery Theatre

Angry Boater Live in Ipswich

Friday 25th September

7:30pm - 10:15pm

Ipswich Gallery Theatre

Angry Boater Live in Ipswich

Ipswich Gallery Theatre

In 2000, Joel Sanders performed a run of shows in Las Vegas. 26 years on, he's finally made it to The Southampton Attic. TICKETS: angryboater.com

Comedy Night Out at The Royal Hotel

Comedy Night Out

Friday 27th November

9:00pm - 11:00pm

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Comedy Night Out

The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea

Live Comedy Club Show. 3 Top Comedians as Seen on TV

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Bread Bowl Line Dancing & Craft Workshop at 25 St Nicholas St, Ipswich IP1 1TW, United Kingdom

Bread Bowl Line Dancing & Craft Workshop

Saturday 24th October

6:30pm - 10:00pm

25 St Nicholas St, Ipswich IP1 1TW, United Kingdom

Bread Bowl Line Dancing & Craft Workshop

25 St Nicholas St, Ipswich IP1 1TW, United Kingdom

Join us for a Boot-iful night of Line dancing, crafting and fabulous food

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance at Octagon Chapel

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Friday 18th December

7:00pm - 8:15pm

Octagon Chapel, Norwich

A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance

Octagon Chapel, Norwich

A Christmas Carol comes to the stunning Octagon Chapel in Norwich - Dickens' original 1853 performance text brought vividly to life by Mat Jones.

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 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.

Experiences & Attractions

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!

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 // Lowestoft // Friday 6th November at Wherry Hotel

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Lowestoft // Friday 6th November

Friday 6th November

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Wherry Hotel, Lowestoft

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Lowestoft // Friday 6th November

Wherry Hotel, Lowestoft

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.

Food & Drink

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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!

Island Vibes and Old Skool Jams at Balmoral Community Centre

Island Vibes and Old Skool Jams

Saturday 22nd August

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Balmoral Community Centre, Westcliff-on-Sea

Island Vibes and Old Skool Jams

Balmoral Community Centre, Westcliff-on-Sea

Good Food. Great Music. Pure Caribbean Energy.

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 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!

Teddy Bear's Picnic-Thorington Theatre - Friday 7th August 2026 at Thorington Theatre

Teddy Bear's Picnic-Thorington Theatre - Friday 7th August 2026

Friday 7th August

11:00am - 12:00pm

Thorington Theatre, Suffolk

Teddy Bear's Picnic-Thorington Theatre - Friday 7th August 2026

Thorington Theatre, Suffolk

Teddy Bear's Picnic Friday 7 August 2026 -11:00 Bring along your favourite bear & join us on a fun-filled adventure to make it to the picnic on time.

Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk at Euston Park

Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk

Sat 29th - Sun 30th August

10:00am - 6:00pm

Monster Truck Motorfest Suffolk

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

Sport

Mind, Body & Soul at Great Bromley Village Hall

Mind, Body & Soul

Friday 31st July

6:30pm - 9:00pm

Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester

Mind, Body & Soul

Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester

Relax, Recharge and Reconnect. There will be wellness stalls, Treatments, Holistic therapies, beauty and skincare, and psychic readings on the day.

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