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Clubs

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KISSTORY Bristol: Summer Day Party at DOCUMENT Bristol

KISSTORY Bristol: Summer Day Party

Saturday 27th June

1:00pm - 9:30pm

DOCUMENT Bristol

KISSTORY Bristol: Summer Day Party

DOCUMENT Bristol

The ultimate Non-Stop Old Skool & Anthems party returns to Bristol on Saturday 27th June at Document Bristol as part of an Open Air Series!

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Shy FX Bristol Summer Day Party 2026 at The Prospect Building

Shy FX Bristol Summer Day Party 2026

Saturday 27th June

1:00pm - 8:00pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Shy FX Bristol Summer Day Party 2026

The Prospect Building, Bristol

Shy FX returns to Bristol this Summer for a diverse, soundsystem-led session. Powered by Firmly Rooted Sound. Limited tickets remaining!...

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WAH Open Air W/ Sota, Camo & Krooked, SIGMA & more! | Bristol at DOCUMENT Bristol

WAH Open Air W/ Sota, Camo & Krooked, SIGMA & more! | Bristol

Saturday 18th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

DOCUMENT Bristol

WAH Open Air W/ Sota, Camo & Krooked, SIGMA & more! | Bristol

DOCUMENT Bristol

Worried About Henry returns to Bristol this July with a HUGE day rave, taking place across two outdoor arenas at Document's new open air space.

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Alfresco Disco pres: PLAY at Lockleaze Adventure Playground

Alfresco Disco pres: PLAY

Saturday 4th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Lockleaze Adventure Playground, Bristol

Alfresco Disco pres: PLAY

Lockleaze Adventure Playground, Bristol

We are back the play ground for our biggest party of the year!

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Document Presents: East End Dubs at DOCUMENT Bristol

Document Presents: East End Dubs

Saturday 14th November

7:00pm - 3:00am

DOCUMENT Bristol

Document Presents: East End Dubs

DOCUMENT Bristol

House legend East End Dubs comes to Document, Bristol

Club Opp w/ Oppidan, Diffrent, Flava D & more | Bristol at DOCUMENT Bristol

Club Opp w/ Oppidan, Diffrent, Flava D & more | Bristol

Saturday 11th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

DOCUMENT Bristol

Club Opp w/ Oppidan, Diffrent, Flava D & more | Bristol

DOCUMENT Bristol

Oppidan debuts her brand new Club Opp event series at Document Open Air this Summer.

1985 Music Summer Day Party Bristol at The Prospect Building

1985 Music Summer Day Party Bristol

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Prospect Building, Bristol

1985 Music Summer Day Party Bristol

The Prospect Building, Bristol

1985 Music powered by Raze Soundsystem. Two areas, one unmissable day. Huge response after The Underground sell-out show. Presale done. On sale now.

Fantazia | Document Open Air at DOCUMENT Bristol

Fantazia | Document Open Air

Sunday 30th August

1:00pm - 10:00pm

DOCUMENT Bristol

Fantazia | Document Open Air

DOCUMENT Bristol

30th August, Fantazia returns for a bank holiday takeover with legends old and new for the brand new Document Open Air summer series!

Gigs

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

Sunday 9th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Madness

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Madness return to Canterbury this summer for a huge outdoor show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground, Kent Cricket on Sunday 9th August.

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live Presents: Becky Hill

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at St Lawrence Ground.

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July at Rochester Castle

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Sunday 5th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly - Rochester Castle - Sun 5th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

McFly are taking over the stunning Rochester Castle this summer! Mark your calendars for a huge day on Sunday 5th July 2026

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Canterbury Live presents: JLS at The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

Friday 7th August

3:00pm - 10:30pm

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

Canterbury Live presents: JLS

The Spitfire Ground St Lawrence, Canterbury

With support from The Wanted 2.0 and special guest Pixie Lott!

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The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July at Rochester Castle

The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines - Rochester Castle - Sat 4th July

Rochester Castle, Kent

The Libertines are taking over Rochester Castle this summer!

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.

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

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

Festivals

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Maid of Stone 2026 at Mote Park

Maid of Stone 2026

Fri 17th - Sun 19th July

1:00pm - 10:00pm

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone 2026

Mote Park, Maidstone, Kent

Maid of Stone Festival returns to Maidstone's Mote Park, Kent in 2026, hosting three days of rock music, great beer, activities and more!

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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.

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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Essex Summer Fest at Harrow Lodge Park

Essex Summer Fest

Sat 11th - Sun 12th July

12:00pm - 10:30pm

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch

Essex Summer Fest

Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch

A fantastic 2 day event featuring 70s/80s legends Odyssey and Heatwave, supported by a range of amazing tributes, family themed shows and attractions!

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A New Day Festival 2026 at Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Fri 21st - Sun 23rd August

11:30am - 11:00pm

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

A New Day Festival 2026

Mt Ephraim Gardens Hernhill Faversham Kent

3 day outdoor festival, held in the beautiful setting of Mt Ephraim Gardens, featuring the very best in classic and progrock, blues and roots music.

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90s & 00s Nation Summer Fest at Harrow Lodge Park

90s & 00s Nation Summer Fest

Friday 10th July

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Harrow Lodge Park, London

90s & 00s Nation Summer Fest

Harrow Lodge Park, London

The best of the 90's & 00's - Old Skool Garage, House Classics, Old Skool RnB, 90's Anthems, Club Classics & Jungle!

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Sundown Country Festival - Bexleyheath at BEXLEYHEATH Danson Park Lakeside Close DA15 9PW

Sundown Country Festival - Bexleyheath

Sunday 9th August

12:00pm - 8:00pm

BEXLEYHEATH Danson Park Lakeside Close DA15 9PW

Sundown Country Festival - Bexleyheath

BEXLEYHEATH Danson Park Lakeside Close DA15 9PW

Nashville is coming to Danson Park on 9th August! Get ready for Sundown Country Festival, a brand new show from the creators of the Park Rock series!

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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

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Good Times Live Presents Rob Beckett & comedy friends at Good Times At The Ridings

Good Times Live Presents Rob Beckett & comedy friends

Monday 31st May 2027

6:00pm - 10:30pm

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

Good Times Live Presents Rob Beckett & comedy friends

Good Times At The Ridings, Bristol

The Good Times Live Comedy Gala is back for 2027 in Chipping Sodbury, Bristol with Rob Beckett and an epic lineup of special guests.

CLOSEUP COMEDY in Cheltenham with Scott Bennett and more! at Parabola Arts Centre

CLOSEUP COMEDY in Cheltenham with Scott Bennett and more!

Wednesday 16th December

8:00pm - 10:15pm

Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham

CLOSEUP COMEDY in Cheltenham with Scott Bennett and more!

Parabola Arts Centre, Cheltenham

We come to the world renowned Cheltenham Ladies College's Parabola Arts Centre for some Saturday Night comedy!

CLOSEUP COMEDY at The Princess Hall in Cheltenham at Princess Hall

CLOSEUP COMEDY at The Princess Hall in Cheltenham

Saturday 19th September

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Princess Hall, Cheltenham

CLOSEUP COMEDY at The Princess Hall in Cheltenham

Princess Hall, Cheltenham

A very special show at the world class, 19th century theatre located inside Cheltenham Ladies College. A truly special, one-off event.

BCM Comedy Club at Bromsgrove Crafty Monkeys

BCM Comedy Club

Saturday 27th June

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Bromsgrove Crafty Monkeys, Evesham

BCM Comedy Club

Bromsgrove Crafty Monkeys, Evesham

Stand up comedy evening

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!

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

Monday 29th June + 4 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.

Spirit Of The Blitz - Remembrance Sunday Special at West Cliff Theatre

Spirit Of The Blitz - Remembrance Sunday Special

Sunday 8th November

2:30pm - 5:00pm

West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea

Spirit Of The Blitz - Remembrance Sunday Special

West Cliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea

To mark Remembrance Sunday, we open the 1940s songbook and remember the stars who kept us smiling through our darkest days.

Come From Away at Dartford Open Air Theatre

Tue 21st - Sat 25th July

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dartford Open Air Theatre

Dartford Open Air Theatre

After 38 planes land in Gander. 7,000 people are stranded. Locals offer shelter and care, forging unexpected friendships, love and hope

Experiences & Attractions

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 5th September

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Sing along to ABBAs biggest hits while enjoying bottomless drinks, feel-good vibes and a day full of dancing, fun and nostalgia.

Throwback RNB & Hiphop at BALLIN' Maidstone

Throwback RNB & Hiphop

Saturday 1st August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Throwback RNB & Hiphop

BALLIN' Maidstone

Throwback R&B & Hip-Hop brunch bringing nonstop classics, smooth vibes, big anthems and bottomless drinks. Pure nostalgia, all vibes.

90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 27th June

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

90s vs 00s Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Step back in time and relive the ultimate 90s vs 00s showdown with a brunch packed full of throwback anthems, iconic hits and non-stop nostalgia.

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 26th September

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

High-energy brunch with buff Viking hosts, party games, anthems and bottomless drinks. Loud, wild and unforgettable.

Food & Drink

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds at Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

Buzz Bingo Bristol Fishponds

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Gloucester at Buzz Bingo Gloucester

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Gloucester

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Gloucester

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Gloucester

Buzz Bingo Gloucester

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Swindon at Buzz Bingo Swindon

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Swindon

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Swindon

£10 Bingo Night Out 28/06 - Buzz Bingo Swindon

Buzz Bingo Swindon

Exclusive Offer when you book. Enjoy any main meal, a selected drink & your bingo for just £10!

Foodies Festival 2026 - Bath at Royal Victoria Park

Foodies Festival 2026 - Bath

Fri 4th - Sun 6th September

12:00pm - 9:00pm

Royal Victoria Park, Bath

Foodies Festival 2026 - Bath

Royal Victoria Park, Bath

Foodies Festival Bath is a vibrant three-day event at Royal Victoria Park, featuring top chefs, street food, live music and family fun.

Sport

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World Cup Fan Zone England v Panama at Sawmills

World Cup Fan Zone England v Panama

Saturday 27th June

6:30pm - 11:45pm

Sawmills, Bristol

World Cup Fan Zone England v Panama

Sawmills, Bristol

Experience the World Cup like never before at Strike Fan Zone in Sawmills, Bristol!

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World Cup Screening: England vs Panama at DOCUMENT Bristol

World Cup Screening: England vs Panama

Saturday 27th June

9:00pm - 12:00am

DOCUMENT Bristol

World Cup Screening: England vs Panama

DOCUMENT Bristol

Join us after the Kisstory Day Party to watch England take on Panama on the big screen!

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World Cup Fan Zone England v Ghana at Sawmills

World Cup Fan Zone England v Ghana

Tuesday 23rd June

6:30pm - 11:00pm

Sawmills, Bristol

World Cup Fan Zone England v Ghana

Sawmills, Bristol

Experience the World Cup like never before at Strike Fan Zone in Sawmills, Bristol!

DnB HIIT The Floor Exercise Class at Lost Horizion Bristol

DnB HIIT The Floor Exercise Class

Monday 6th July

5:30pm - 7:00pm

Lost Horizion Bristol

DnB HIIT The Floor Exercise Class

Lost Horizion Bristol

Libby Bawden, the founder of DnB HIIT the Floor, has built her career around two things she knows best: movement and drum and bass.

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 Chelmsford! at Theatre The Boswells School

Wrestling in Chelmsford!

Saturday 27th June

5:00pm - 7:00pm

Theatre The Boswells School, Chelmsford

Wrestling in Chelmsford!

Theatre The Boswells School, Chelmsford

Get ready Chelmsford! Live professional wrestling is back in town! Saturday June 27th at the Boswells school auditorium for the 1st time!

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness! at Thorpe Hall School

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Saturday 11th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Wrestling in Southend, Shoeburyness!

Thorpe Hall School, Southend-on-Sea

Get ready Southend! Live professional wrestling is back at the Thorpe Hall school on Wakering Road!

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!

Southend on Sea events, clubs, gigs and what's on

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