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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

Cash Only presents: Chronicles at E1

Cash Only presents: Chronicles

11:00pm - 5:00am

Cash Only presents: Chronicles

CASH ONLY presents CHRONICLES BANK HOLIDAY FRIDAY 1ST MAY E1 LONDON

Drake Night @ Studio 338! at Studio 338

Drake Night @ Studio 338!

9:00pm - 4:00am

Studio 338, Greenwich

Drake Night @ Studio 338!

Studio 338, Greenwich

The BIGGEST Drake Tribute Night in the World!

Certified ravers presents Certified nostalgia at Basing House

Certified ravers presents Certified nostalgia

10:00am - 4:00am

Basing House, London

Certified ravers presents Certified nostalgia

Basing House, London

Certified Ravers invite you into a night where the past and present collide-Certified Nostalgia in its purest form. Good vibes good energy good people

Deborah De Luca - London at E1

Deborah De Luca - London

11:00pm - 6:00am

Deborah De Luca - London

Deborah De Luca The only london show A global flag of Dance Music who has left an indelible mark on the industry, Deborah de Luca returns to E1 on th

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

Shere Khan Sound System Solo Session. Reggae, Dub, Steppas, Bass at The Engine Rooms

Shere Khan Sound System Solo Session. Reggae, Dub, Steppas, Bass

8:00pm - 1:00am

The Engine Rooms, London

Shere Khan Sound System Solo Session. Reggae, Dub, Steppas, Bass

The Engine Rooms, London

Join Shere Khan sound system at the Engine Rooms, Bow from 8pm-1am for a night of bass heavy dubs and uplifting vibes.

RollerBoogie at Rollernation

7:00pm - 1:00am

Rollernation , London

Rollernation , London

Rollernation's Friday night skate

Childish Gambino: 10 Years of Redbone [BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL] at The Blues Kitchen Brixton

Childish Gambino: 10 Years of Redbone [BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL]

9:00pm - 2:30am

The Blues Kitchen Brixton, London

Childish Gambino: 10 Years of Redbone [BANK HOLIDAY SPECIAL]

The Blues Kitchen Brixton, London

A live band perform Childish Gambino's greatest hits to celebrate 10 years since the release of 'Awaken, My Love!'

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!

Raiser & Friends Presents: Obsidian Records at Rolling Stock The Bunker

Raiser & Friends Presents: Obsidian Records

10:00pm - 4:00am

Rolling Stock The Bunker, London

Raiser & Friends Presents: Obsidian Records

Rolling Stock The Bunker, London

We are back again at Rolling Stock for our monthly series of Raiser and Friends. Lineup to be announced soon. Only limited tickets available.

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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

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.

Delta Heavy | London at The Steelyard

Delta Heavy | London

Saturday 2nd May

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Steelyard, London

Delta Heavy | London

The Steelyard, London

This May bank holiday weekend, Delta Heavy returns to London to reignite the dance. Intimate and Immersive, one night only at the infamous Steel Yard

FESTAS'26: Adrina, Jovani | Gegužės 16 d. Studio 338 at Studio 338 London

FESTAS'26: Adrina, Jovani | Gegužės 16 d. Studio 338

Saturday 16th May

9:00pm - 4:00am

Studio 338 London

FESTAS'26: Adrina, Jovani | Gegužės 16 d. Studio 338

Studio 338 London

FESTAS'26 sugrįžta į Londoną

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

IllumiNaughty: 20 Years Of Chaos - Ace Ventura, Blastoyz & more at Eutopia

IllumiNaughty: 20 Years Of Chaos - Ace Ventura, Blastoyz & more

Saturday 9th May

7:00pm - 4:00am

Eutopia, Barking

IllumiNaughty: 20 Years Of Chaos - Ace Ventura, Blastoyz & more

Eutopia, Barking

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

Caribbean Rocks presents Blanco Azul - Skippa Live at Studio 338

Caribbean Rocks presents Blanco Azul - Skippa Live

Sunday 24th May

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Studio 338, Greenwich

Caribbean Rocks presents Blanco Azul - Skippa Live

Studio 338, Greenwich

Caribbean Rocks returns with a special Blanco Azul edition featuring the hottest rising artist in Dancehall right now, Skippa!

SOULTOWN - Garden Party - Studio 338 at Studio 338 London

SOULTOWN - Garden Party - Studio 338

Saturday 9th May

2:00pm - 2:00am

Studio 338 London

SOULTOWN - Garden Party - Studio 338

Studio 338 London

A Mix of classic & soulful house, disco and soul edits, and club classics, 2PM - 12AM - then after party until 2am for the hardcore dancers

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

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

House of Stepz 1st Birthday at LDN EAST - House & Garage, deep basslines, high energy vibes, and nonstop dancing. Don't miss it.

Summer Starts with Solana at Mahiki Kensington 2A Kensington High Street London W

Summer Starts with Solana

Saturday 2nd May

10:00pm - 3:30am

Mahiki Kensington 2A Kensington High Street London W

Summer Starts with Solana

Mahiki Kensington 2A Kensington High Street London W

One last Chelsea affair before we head overseas for the summer, an intimate and exclusive night at Gallery.

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