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Events near Rayleigh, Southend-on-Sea

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Clubs

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David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Thursday 2nd July

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray | Past & Present Tour | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

David Gray brings his Past & Present Tour to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Thursday 2nd July!

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SOL VIVA: Summer Day Rave at Ramsbottom Civic Hall

SOL VIVA: Summer Day Rave

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 8:00pm

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

SOL VIVA: Summer Day Rave

Ramsbottom Civic Hall

Daytime SOL VIVA Open Air in the Civic Gardens - 2 rooms of old skool tunes, Ibiza classics, dance anthems & over 25's party classics

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KOMPND Open Air Block Party at Concept Haus

KOMPND Open Air Block Party

Saturday 27th June

3:00pm - 12:00am

Concept Haus, Salford

KOMPND Open Air Block Party

Concept Haus, Salford

Kompnd Summer continues with an OPEN AIR BLOCK PARTY link up transforming a 1000 capacity industrial car park space for the ultimate Summer function..

Bouncin - Summer Jam 2026 - Outdoor & Indoor at Fusion Event Space

Bouncin - Summer Jam 2026 - Outdoor & Indoor

Saturday 27th June

4:00pm - 4:00am

Fusion Event Space, Burnley

Bouncin - Summer Jam 2026 - Outdoor & Indoor

Fusion Event Space, Burnley

12 Hour Bounce Rave 2026 - indoor & outdoor. Suns out, tunes on, DJs/MCs & you all day & night. No messing. Just pure bouncy anthems courtyard to club

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026 at Pure Nightclub Wigan

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026

Saturday 8th August

4:00pm - 4:00am

Pure Nightclub Wigan

This Is Bounce UK - BIG Summer Sesh 2026

Pure Nightclub Wigan

12 Hour Indoor & Outdoor Rave.

Erol Alkan + CP & ES (Infrared Beam) at Golden Lion Todmorden

Erol Alkan + CP & ES (Infrared Beam)

Saturday 26th September

9:00pm - 2:00am

Golden Lion Todmorden

Erol Alkan + CP & ES (Infrared Beam)

Golden Lion Todmorden

Erol Alkan CP & ES (Infared Beam)

I Love Acid; Slam / Jon DaSilva / Nightwave / Posthuman at Golden Lion Todmorden

I Love Acid; Slam / Jon DaSilva / Nightwave / Posthuman

Saturday 31st October

8:30pm - 2:00am

Golden Lion Todmorden

I Love Acid; Slam / Jon DaSilva / Nightwave / Posthuman

Golden Lion Todmorden

I Love Acid Slam Jon DaSilva Nightwave Posthuman

Emperor Machine vs Fila Brazillia vs ACR at Golden Lion Todmorden

Emperor Machine vs Fila Brazillia vs ACR

Friday 14th August

8:30pm - 1:00am

Golden Lion Todmorden

Emperor Machine vs Fila Brazillia vs ACR

Golden Lion Todmorden

Emperor Machine (Andrew Meecham) Fila Brazillia (Steve Cobby) ACR (Martin Moscrop) B2B DJ sets

Gigs

PALE WAVES headline at Un.titled Studio

PALE WAVES headline

Friday 11th September

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Un.titled Studio, Salford

PALE WAVES headline

Un.titled Studio, Salford

A special outdoor event headlined by Pale Waves. The line-up has been hand-picked by Pale Waves themselves, to bring you a full day of live music.

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Stanleys - Atherton at The Snug

Stanleys - Atherton

Friday 23rd October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Snug, Manchester

Stanleys - Atherton

The Snug, Manchester

"If you're going to see the emergence of a new great band you'll see them at This Feeling first." Carl Barat

RT90s Presents: Insomnia & Sorted at Garstang Summer Festival

RT90s Presents: Insomnia & Sorted

Friday 26th June

8:00pm - 12:00am

Garstang Summer Festival, Preston

RT90s Presents: Insomnia & Sorted

Garstang Summer Festival, Preston

UK four-piece RT90s! have rocked the scene since 2010, sharing stages with legends. Grab your 90s gear and dance the night away!

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | Stage City, Preston at Stage City Preston

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | Stage City, Preston

Saturday 13th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Stage City Preston

Road to Nashville Rodeo Show | Stage City, Preston

Stage City Preston

With sell-out shows sweeping the nation, The Road to Nashville is gearing up for a huge night in Preston!

Tygers of Pan Tang at The Continental

Tygers of Pan Tang

Saturday 13th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Continental, Preston

Tygers of Pan Tang

The Continental, Preston

The NWOBHM legends return to the Conti with special guests Slander and Snatch-Back!

Circulate: At The Barn at Tattersalls Farm

Circulate: At The Barn

Saturday 27th June

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Tattersalls Farm, Burnley

Circulate: At The Barn

Tattersalls Farm, Burnley

Step into something different. Our first-ever event lands in a raw barn setting. A day party you won't forget.

Ruts DC at The Ferret

Thursday 20th August

7:00pm - 11:00pm

The Ferret, Preston

The Ferret, Preston

It's nearly fifty years since the two sevens clashed. In a little over fifty more years, they will clash again.

Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) at Chew's Yard

Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)

Saturday 6th June

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Chew's Yard, Preston

Mark Morriss (The Bluetones)

Chew's Yard, Preston

with support from Stuart Gornall

Festivals

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Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026 at Heaton Park

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Festival 2026

Heaton Park, Manchester

Pepsi MAX presents Parklife Heaton Park, Manchester Sat 20th - Sun 21st June

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Faithless LIVE | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Friday 3rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless LIVE | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Faithless bring their live show to Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Friday 3rd July!

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Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Saturday 4th July

4:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents TS5 | Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Craig David Presents: TS5 lands at Manchester Barton Aerodrome on Saturday 4th July 2026, as part of the Barton LIVE summer series.

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Leigh Cricket club Festival 2026 at Leigh Cricket Club

Leigh Cricket club Festival 2026

Saturday 19th September

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Leigh Cricket Club

Leigh Cricket club Festival 2026

Leigh Cricket Club

Leigh Cricket Club Festival returns for it's 5th year on Sat 19th Sept 2026

Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026 at Norden Cricket Club

Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Norden Cricket Club, Rochdale

Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026

Norden Cricket Club, Rochdale

Norden Cricket Club Festival 2026 is back after last years sell out event. Early Bird ticket sales are now ON SALE !!!!

Heyside Cricket Club Festival 2026 at Heyside Cricket Club

Heyside Cricket Club Festival 2026

Saturday 12th September

12:00pm - 9:30pm

Heyside Cricket Club, Oldham

Heyside Cricket Club Festival 2026

Heyside Cricket Club, Oldham

Heyside Cricket Club Festival returns for it's 6th year on Sat 12th Sept 2026

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Electric Heart Manchester at Barton Aerodrome

Electric Heart Manchester

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Electric Heart Manchester

Barton Aerodrome, Manchester

Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day.

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026 at ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

Saturday 22nd August

12:00pm - 9:30pm

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

Roe Green Cricket Club festival 2026

ROE GREEN CRICKET CLUB, Worsley

Roe Green cricket Club festival returns Sat 22nd Aug 2026 Raising funds for Roe Green Cricket Club, profits towards club improvement

Comedy

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 1st Jul '26 at The Continental

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 1st Jul '26

Wednesday 1st July

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

The Laughienda Comedy Club Preston | 1st Jul '26

The Continental, Preston

Now in its third year, The Laughienda brings another huge night of comedy to Preston, featuring the incredible ERIC RUSHTON and TV star STEPHEN BAILEY

Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Wigan -- Show Starts 8pm at Fat Bird

Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Wigan -- Show Starts 8pm

Thursday 3rd September

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Fat Bird, Wigan

Dan Nightingale & Friends -- Wigan -- Show Starts 8pm

Fat Bird, Wigan

Another excellent night of stand up with Have A Word host Dan Nightingale. Dan is joined in Wigan by Mark Nelson & Rob Mulholland. Starts at 8pm.

The Wigan Joker LIVE at Cube Nightclub Wigan

The Wigan Joker LIVE

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Cube Nightclub Wigan

The Wigan Joker LIVE

Cube Nightclub Wigan

Join Jimmy O - The Wigan Joker for an evening of laughs and giggles with support from Russ Lee. Hosted by Rusty B. STRICTLY 18+

Frog and Bucket Comedy Show at Fatbird at Fat Bird

Frog and Bucket Comedy Show at Fatbird

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 1:30am

Fat Bird, Wigan

Frog and Bucket Comedy Show at Fatbird

Fat Bird, Wigan

Comedy returns to Wigan this June with an incredible line up in association with Frog and Bucket

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas at Samlesbury Hall

Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas

Sunday 20th December + 6 other dates

6:00pm - 10:00pm

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas

Samlesbury Hall, Preston

Samlesbury Hall announces its sixth annual Christmas ghost play: Caveat Emptor - A Ghost Story for Christmas.

Step Right Up at Chew's Yard

Friday 10th July

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Chew's Yard, Preston

Chew's Yard, Preston

Line dancing class and social at Chew's

Night of the Vampires (Theatre) at The Continental

Night of the Vampires (Theatre)

Thursday 8th October

7:30pm - 10:30pm

The Continental, Preston

Night of the Vampires (Theatre)

The Continental, Preston

Fancy a bite? A theatrical anthology of classic tales of the undead!

Lewis Buxton: Friend (spoken word) at Vinyl Tap Preston

Lewis Buxton: Friend (spoken word)

Tuesday 16th June

7:30pm - 9:45pm

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Lewis Buxton: Friend (spoken word)

Vinyl Tap Preston, Preston

Friend is about turning 30, moving to a new place and discovering you have to make friends all over again.

Experiences & Attractions

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Chorley Flower Show 2026 at Astley Park

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Fri 31st July - Sun 2nd August

10:00am - 5:00pm

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show 2026

Astley Park, Chorley

Chorley Flower Show returns for the eleventh year with gold medal-winning displays, talks by celebrity gardeners, a variety of trade stands and more.

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Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026 at Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026

Saturday 6th June

10:00am - 11:45pm

Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC, Manchester

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026

Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC, Manchester

Our annual family event with an 11-a-side match featuring ex Bolton Wanderers players, funfair, stalls, activities, games, food & drink etc.

Monton Soul & Pop festival at Monton Cricket Sports Club

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

Preston Card Fest Vol 2 at The Atrium UCLan Student Union

Preston Card Fest Vol 2

Saturday 4th July

10:00am - 5:00pm

The Atrium UCLan Student Union, Preston

Preston Card Fest Vol 2

The Atrium UCLan Student Union, Preston

Building on the energy, community spirit and strong turnout of the first show, the next instalment promises an even bigger and better experience.

Food & Drink

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Wigan Town at Buzz Bingo Wigan Town

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Wigan Town

Friday 12th June + 2 other dates

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Wigan Town

Bingo Balls: Eat, Drink & Play for £6 - Buzz Bingo Wigan Town

Buzz Bingo Wigan Town

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

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese at Wandering Palate Monton

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 4:00pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

One of our favourite events matching both wine and beer to cheese. you pick which you prefer - wine or beer with cheese.

Nothing but Chardonnay at Wandering Palate Monton

Nothing but Chardonnay

Thursday 11th June

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

Nothing but Chardonnay

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

We've heard people say they like 'anything but Chardonnay', we challenge anyone with that mantra to come to this tasting so we can change your mind

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese at Wandering Palate Monton

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Thursday 16th July

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

Beer Vs Wine with Cheese

Wandering Palate Monton , Manchester

One of our favourite events matching both wine and beer to cheese. you pick which you prefer - wine or beer with cheese.

Sport

England v Croatia Fan Zone at Chew's Yard

England v Croatia Fan Zone

Wednesday 17th June

8:00pm - 12:00am

Chew's Yard, Preston

England v Croatia Fan Zone

Chew's Yard, Preston

Guaranteed seat to watch England v Croatia with table service.

England v Ghana Fan Zone at Chew's Yard

England v Ghana Fan Zone

Tuesday 23rd June

8:00pm - 12:00am

Chew's Yard, Preston

England v Ghana Fan Zone

Chew's Yard, Preston

Guaranteed seat to watch England v Ghana with table service.

Birchella #3 at 90HideOut

Saturday 20th June

11:00am - 1:30pm

90HideOut, London

90HideOut, London

Tapping into the growing trend of day raves, Birchella is a high energy dance fitness class set to live DJ dance music, led by a top-level instructor.

England v Panama Fan Zone at Chew's Yard

England v Panama Fan Zone

Saturday 27th June

9:00pm - 1:00am

Chew's Yard, Preston

England v Panama Fan Zone

Chew's Yard, Preston

Guaranteed seat to watch Panama v England with table service.

Family Days Out

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Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026 at Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026

Saturday 6th June

10:00am - 11:45pm

Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC, Manchester

Bolton Wanderers Remembrance Group Funday and Football 2026

Dreams2Reality Stadium Atherton Collieries AFC, Manchester

Our annual family event with an 11-a-side match featuring ex Bolton Wanderers players, funfair, stalls, activities, games, food & drink etc.

Monton Soul & Pop festival at Monton Cricket Sports Club

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul & Pop festival

Monton Cricket Sports Club, Manchester

Monton Soul and Pop festival is the newest festival to hit the North West. appearing live on Stage will be Kenny Thomas, Odyssey, and Stax of Soul.

The Lancashire Festival 2026 at Miller Park

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Saturday 25th July

11:00am - 7:00pm

Miller Park, Preston

The Lancashire Festival 2026

Miller Park, Preston

We're celebrating 10 years of grassroots live arts, culture and music.

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit at Worden Park

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Thursday 27th August

1:30pm - 4:00pm

Worden Park, Leyland

Theatre in the Park - The Tales of Peter Rabbit

Worden Park, Leyland

Join Peter and Benjamin on their hair-raising adventures in this enchanting adaptation of the much loved Beatrix Potter classic!

Seasonal

Sessions presents: Josh Wink! at The Golden Lion

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

Friday 31st July

8:00pm - 1:00am

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions presents: Josh Wink!

The Golden Lion, Todmorden

Sessions are delighted to host Acid house royalty DJ Josh Wink, to the fabulous Golden Lion.

Over 30's DAYTIME Disco at Lea Club

Over 30's DAYTIME Disco

Saturday 11th July

2:00pm - 7:00pm

Lea Club, Preston

Over 30's DAYTIME Disco

Lea Club, Preston

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟎𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨!-all the club classics, 80s anthems, and disco balls, but from 3pm to 8pm.

Here Comes Summer Brass Band Concert at St Paul's Church

Here Comes Summer Brass Band Concert

Sunday 28th June

2:00pm - 4:00pm

St Paul's Church, Ramsbottom

Here Comes Summer Brass Band Concert

St Paul's Church, Ramsbottom

Welcome the sun with Whitworth Vale And Healey Band at St Paul's Church, Ramsbottom's annual summer concert

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