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May eventsEvents in Ilford

Ilford Events in May

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TOMIE Festival 2026 at The Orsett Showground

TOMIE Festival 2026

Fri 1st - Mon 4th May

10:00am - 1:00pm

The Orsett Showground, Grays

TOMIE Festival 2026

The Orsett Showground, Grays

Essex's Premier VW, Campervan and Van-Life Festival!

Lloyd Banks (G-Unit) @ 229 Venue, London // Friday 1st May at 229 THE VENUE

Lloyd Banks (G-Unit) @ 229 Venue, London // Friday 1st May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

229 THE VENUE, London

Lloyd Banks (G-Unit) @ 229 Venue, London // Friday 1st May

229 THE VENUE, London

BEATDOWN & BYP present LLOYD BANKS (G-UNIT) plus GUESTS FRIDAY 1ST MAY 229 // LONDON Doors 7.00pm - 11.00pm

Au Pairs at Electric Ballroom

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Electric Ballroom, Camden Town

Electric Ballroom, Camden Town

AGMP Concerts proudly presents AU PAIRS 'Playing With A Different Sex' 45th Anniversary + very special guests

Age Against The Machine - May 2026 at The Phoenix Cavendish Square

Age Against The Machine - May 2026

8:30pm - 1:30am

The Phoenix Cavendish Square, London

Age Against The Machine - May 2026

The Phoenix Cavendish Square, London

London's premier spot for the older clubber.

Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight at St Mary Le Strand

Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight

6:00pm - 7:00pm

St Mary Le Strand, London

Beethoven Piano Concertos by Candlelight

St Mary Le Strand, London

Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the stunning setting of St Mary Le Strand.

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight at St Mary Le Strand

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

8:00pm - 9:00pm

St Mary Le Strand, London

Moonlight Sonata by Candlelight

St Mary Le Strand, London

Enjoy an exceptional candlelit classical concert in the stunning setting of St Mary Le Strand.

Harry Styles Album Release Party - Non Stop Styles (London) at Bloomsbury Lanes

Harry Styles Album Release Party - Non Stop Styles (London)

Fri 6th March - Sun 7th June

10:00pm - 3:00am

Bloomsbury Lanes, London

Harry Styles Album Release Party - Non Stop Styles (London)

Bloomsbury Lanes, London

We're throwing a night dedicated to the release of Harry Styles' brand new album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally!

FRIDAY SERVICE: Hip Hop, Afrobeats & R&B at The Old Queens Head

FRIDAY SERVICE: Hip Hop, Afrobeats & R&B

9:00pm - 2:00am

The Old Queens Head, London

FRIDAY SERVICE: Hip Hop, Afrobeats & R&B

The Old Queens Head, London

The best of Hip Hop, Afrobeats and R&B spinning on heavy rotation by North London's most trusted selectors

Afrobeats Fridays at CQ Lounge

Afrobeats Fridays

11:00pm - 5:00am

CQ Lounge, London

Afrobeats Fridays

CQ Lounge, London

AFROBEATS FRIDAYS @ CQ LOUNGE Get ready for the hottest Friday night in the city as Afrobeats Fridays takes over CQ Lounge every week.

Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Bashment at TRAPEZE BAR at Trapeze Bar

Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Bashment at TRAPEZE BAR

10:00pm - 4:00am

Trapeze Bar, London

Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, Bashment at TRAPEZE BAR

Trapeze Bar, London

Join us for the Best and Biggest Motives in Shoreditch every weekend

Secret House & Garage Warehouse Rave at Secret London Location

Secret House & Garage Warehouse Rave

11:00pm - 4:00am

Secret London Location

Secret House & Garage Warehouse Rave

Secret London Location

Secret House & Garage Warehouse Rave 2026 Friday 1st May 11pm-Late Tickets on sale now!

Essex Brunch Co at Woolston Manor Abridge Road Chigwell IG7 6BX

Essex Brunch Co

Sat 14th March - Wed 14th March 2029

1:30pm - 10:00pm

Woolston Manor Abridge Road Chigwell IG7 6BX

Essex Brunch Co

Woolston Manor Abridge Road Chigwell IG7 6BX

House Brunch with Tony Nicholls and Peter P with El Bongo

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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

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

IllumiNaughty: 20 Years at Eutopia

IllumiNaughty: 20 Years

Saturday 9th May

8:00pm - 4:00am

Eutopia, Barking

IllumiNaughty: 20 Years

Eutopia, Barking

For one night only, London becomes home to an indoor psytrance festival - a full-scale warehouse experience across 3 arenas

Soultasia presents GROOVE IS IN THE PARK at Harlow Rugby Club

Soultasia presents GROOVE IS IN THE PARK

Sunday 24th May

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Harlow Rugby Club

Soultasia presents GROOVE IS IN THE PARK

Harlow Rugby Club

Legends of Soul and Disco performing on stage THE REAL THING,ODYSSEY and HARRY CAMBRIDGE AS LUTHER

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

Claptone - The Masquerade ft. Solardo & more, London at Exhibiton London

Claptone - The Masquerade ft. Solardo & more, London

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Exhibiton London

Claptone - The Masquerade ft. Solardo & more, London

Exhibiton London

Claptone bring their fabled Masquerade showcase to Exhibition London on May Bank Holiday weekend 2026

City Splash 2026 at Brockwell Park Dulwich Rd, London SE24 0PA

City Splash 2026

Monday 25th May

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Brockwell Park Dulwich Rd, London SE24 0PA

City Splash 2026

Brockwell Park Dulwich Rd, London SE24 0PA

City Splash returns in 2026!

Old Skool vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch at Q Shoreditch

Old Skool vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 16th May

1:30pm - 7:00pm

Q Shoreditch, London

Old Skool vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch

Q Shoreditch, London

Calling all the old skool ravers this is your Brunch! The Ultimate Old Skool Party Brunch with bangers from UKG, Old Skool, R&B, Funky, Jungle & more!

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

Essex Ska and Reggae Festival 2026 at Harlow Rugby Club

Essex Ska and Reggae Festival 2026

Saturday 23rd May

2:30pm - 11:00pm

Harlow Rugby Club

Essex Ska and Reggae Festival 2026

Harlow Rugby Club

Saturday 23rd May - 3pm till 11pm Coming to Harlow this Summer - THE ESSEX SKA & REGGAE FESTIVAL Harlow Rugby Club!

T-Live Sessions at Eutopia Warehouse

T-Live Sessions

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

T-Live Sessions

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

We're thrilled to announce "T-Live Sessions", an exciting new series of events hosted at London's brand-new indoor/outdoor venue, Eutopia Warehouses

Brixton Disco Festival 2026 at Multiple Venues Brixton

Brixton Disco Festival 2026

Saturday 2nd May

2:00pm - 2:00am

Multiple Venues Brixton, London

Brixton Disco Festival 2026

Multiple Venues Brixton, London

We are back on Saturday 2nd May 2026. The 8th Annual Multi-Venue Celebration of Disco Culture in the heart of Brixton.

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