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Clubs

Paradym presents: LUKE DEAN & TOMMY PHILLIPS at BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: LUKE DEAN & TOMMY PHILLIPS

10:00pm - 4:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: LUKE DEAN & TOMMY PHILLIPS

BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym returns to Maidstone to kick off May bank holiday with leading industry star Luke Dean at Ballin Maidstone on Friday 1st May!

Cowgirl & Cowboy Country, Rock & Indie Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Cowgirl & Cowboy Country, Rock & Indie Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 11th July

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Cowgirl & Cowboy Country, Rock & Indie Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

We are bringing the Wild Wild West to Canterbury, expect Country Anthems, Rock n Roll Bangers, Indie Singalongs for the ultimate real life hoedown!

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

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026 at Casino Rooms

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 8:00pm

Casino Rooms, Rochester

Day Disco (Over 30's) - Saturday 25th July 2026

Casino Rooms, Rochester

At Day Disco, we believe that everyone Over 30 deserves to escape their stressful lives, have fun like the old days and still be home by 9pm!

Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th April

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

The Golden Era of non stop Throwback R&B Anthems & Hip Hop Classics. From Biggie to Tupac, Joe to Pretty Ricky, Ashanti & Ja Rule & Usher to Beyonce!

Medusa Records present; TEEDEE at ballin Maidstone. at BALLIN' Maidstone

Medusa Records present; TEEDEE at ballin Maidstone.

Saturday 25th April

10:00pm - 5:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

Medusa Records present; TEEDEE at ballin Maidstone.

BALLIN' Maidstone

Medusa Records present TEEDEE and JAMIE FIELDING at Ballin Maidstone, a 1.2k capacity venue in Kent, on Saturday 25th April for a huge night.

Tribal Life - Open Air at Eutopia Warehouse

Tribal Life - Open Air

Saturday 4th July

2:00pm - 11:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Tribal Life - Open Air

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Tribal Life presents its massive OPEN AIR day event for the summer set in one of London's most exclusive locations by the River Thames...

Wasted Youth presents: Strangeways, Puppits & more @ Tap N Tin. at Tap N Tin

Wasted Youth presents: Strangeways, Puppits & more @ Tap N Tin.

Saturday 25th April

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Tap N Tin, Chatham

Wasted Youth presents: Strangeways, Puppits & more @ Tap N Tin.

Tap N Tin, Chatham

Wasted Youth presents: Strangeways, Puppits & more Tap N Tin.

Gigs

TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long at Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long

Saturday 30th May

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TRICK Newcastle - Patrick Topping All Day Long

Times Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne

TRICK returns to Newcastle Upon-Tyne for a very special summer open air event; as Patrick Topping takes over the cities iconic Times Square.

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE at Leazes Park

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Sunday 30th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Park Series presents THE HUMAN LEAGUE

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

Electronic pop pioneers The Human League will bring their legendary live show to Leazes Park, Newcastle, for a outdoor show on Sunday 30th August

The Park Series presents MCFLY at Leazes Park

The Park Series presents MCFLY

Friday 28th August

2:00pm - 10:30pm

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

The Park Series presents MCFLY

Leazes Park , Newcastle Upon Tyne

MCFLY HEADLINE THE PARK SERIES IN Newcastle!

PorkPie Live plus special guests Dakka Skanks at Boiler Shop at Boiler Shop

PorkPie Live plus special guests Dakka Skanks at Boiler Shop

Friday 19th June

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne

PorkPie Live plus special guests Dakka Skanks at Boiler Shop

Boiler Shop, Newcastle Upon Tyne

PorkPie Live plus special guests Dakka Skanks at Boiler Shop, Newcastle on Friday 19th June 2026

K-Pop Fest | Times Square, Newcastle at Times Square Newcastle

K-Pop Fest | Times Square, Newcastle

Monday 25th May

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

K-Pop Fest | Times Square, Newcastle

Times Square Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Join us at for an insane celebration of K-Pop culture! Bringing K-Pop performers to life through live acts & high energy choreography.

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz at Pop Recs Ltd

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Saturday 2nd May

7:30pm - 11:30pm

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

Fontaines C.D. w/ Arctic Monkeyz

Pop Recs Ltd, Sunderland

Fontaines C.D. are the UK's No1 tribute band to the Dublin post-punk phenomenon Fontaines D.C. With support from premier tribute - Arctic Monkeyz

Brian Jackson (Gil Scott Heron) + band at PILGRIM

Brian Jackson (Gil Scott Heron) + band

Saturday 29th August

8:30pm - 11:45pm

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Brian Jackson (Gil Scott Heron) + band

PILGRIM, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Brian returns to our stage after an incredible SOLD-OUT show in 2025. Co-founder of Gil Scott Heron and a renowned artist & social commentator, Brian

Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | Newcastle at Anarchy Brew Co

Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | Newcastle

7:00pm - 11:00pm

Anarchy Brew Co, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Meteora | Limp Biscuit | Evanescent | Papa's Roaches | Newcastle

Anarchy Brew Co, Newcastle Upon Tyne

Nu-Era Productions presents a monumental night of nu-metal and emo classics.

Festivals

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!

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.

Soultasia - Essex 2026 at Promenade Park

Soultasia - Essex 2026

Saturday 6th June

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Promenade Park, Maldon

Soultasia - Essex 2026

Promenade Park, Maldon

Back in Essex for a mighty 6th year-2 stages of unparalleled Entertainment .. A star studded unmissable event celebrating the legacy of Soul & Disco

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle at Rochester Castle

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle

Friday 3rd July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

Rochester Castle, Kent

Ministry Of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle

Rochester Castle, Kent

Ministry of Sound Classical live at Rochester Castle - iconic dance anthems performed by orchestra and vocalists in a spectacular open-air show

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.

Craig Jordan Presents... Fox Fest 2026 at Fox And Hounds

Craig Jordan Presents... Fox Fest 2026

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Craig Jordan Presents... Fox Fest 2026

Fox And Hounds, Billericay

Sunday 3rd May at the Fox and Hounds in Billericay Essex

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.

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.

Comedy

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

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

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

Big sit down for stand up at The Welcome Club

Big sit down for stand up

Friday 12th June

7:30pm - 11:00pm

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

Big sit down for stand up

The Welcome Club, Stanford-le-Hope

Adults only comedy show with seven comedians.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Live Wrestling in Maldon at West Maldon Community Centre

Live Wrestling in Maldon

Saturday 25th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

West Maldon Community Centre

Live Wrestling in Maldon

West Maldon Community Centre

Wrestleforce returns to West Maldon Community Centre on 25th April for another two hour extravaganza of live professional wrestling!

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Colchester 13/06/26 at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Colchester 13/06/26

Saturday 13th June

6:45pm - 11:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Beat the Beast! Mark Labbett - Colchester 13/06/26

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Do you think you can Beat the Beast? Join us for bingo follwed by a quiz hosted by the legendary Mark Labbett!

Live Wrestling in Thurrock at Cowdray Hall

Live Wrestling in Thurrock

Sunday 17th May

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Cowdray Hall, Grays

Live Wrestling in Thurrock

Cowdray Hall, Grays

Wrestleforce returns to the Cowdray Hall on Sunday17th May for another two-hour extravaganza of live professional wrestling-fun for all the family

Allo Allo Weekend at Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham By IHG

Allo Allo Weekend

Sat 30th - Sun 31st May

2:00pm - 11:00am

Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham By IHG

Allo Allo Weekend

Holiday Inn Rochester Chatham By IHG

You will arrive lunch time where you will be greeted by Rene and Edith.

Experiences & Attractions

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch at Loft Lounge

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 9th May

1:30pm - 5:00pm

Loft Lounge, Bexleyheath

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

Loft Lounge, Bexleyheath

Attention all Mamma Mia & ABBA fans the ultimate brunch experience is here! Sing your heart out and unleash your inner Dancing Queen all brunch long!

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 23th May at Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 23th May

Saturday 23rd May

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 23th May

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.

The Musical & Disney Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

The Musical & Disney Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 2nd May

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

The Musical & Disney Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Sing along to iconic musical theatre hits and Disney classics. Big tunes, magical vibes, feel-good nostalgia and bottomless drinks

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Maidstone // Saturday 18th July at The Bier Keller

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Maidstone // Saturday 18th July

Saturday 18th July

4:30pm - 9:00pm

The Bier Keller, Maidstone

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Maidstone // Saturday 18th July

The Bier Keller, Maidstone

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

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Colchester 04/05 at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Colchester 04/05

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Colchester 04/05

Buzz Bingo Colchester

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

Wild West Romeo Rodeo - Bexleyheath 13/6/26 at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Wild West Romeo Rodeo - Bexleyheath 13/6/26

Saturday 13th June

6:45pm - 11:45pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Wild West Romeo Rodeo - Bexleyheath 13/6/26

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Blending fierce hip-hop choreography, cheeky strip-tease moments, and bold cowboy swagger, WILDWEST is a modern cowboy showdown! 18+ gambleaware.org

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Medway 30/04 at Buzz Bingo Medway

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Medway 30/04

Thursday 30th April

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Medway 30/04

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Clacton On Sea 04/05 at Buzz Bingo Clacton

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Clacton On Sea 04/05

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

Bank Holiday Season - Buzz Bingo Clacton On Sea 04/05

Buzz Bingo Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

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

Sport

Fight for Harley at Erith Leisure Centre

Fight for Harley

Saturday 9th May

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Erith Leisure Centre

Fight for Harley

Erith Leisure Centre

Charity boxing match,with big bouts, special guests, raffles,auctions and loads more. Let's raise some big money for this little boy

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Panama at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Panama

Saturday 27th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Panama

BALLIN' Maidstone

England's Final Group Game! Kent's Largest World Cup Fan Park with Kent's Largest Screen & 22 Additional Screens, Pre & Post Match Party & Surprises!

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Croatia at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Croatia

Wednesday 17th June

6:00pm - 12:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Croatia

BALLIN' Maidstone

England's opening game! Kent's Largest World Cup Fan Park with Kent's Largest Screen & 22 Additional Screens, Pre & Post Match Party & Surprises!

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Ghana at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Ghana

Tuesday 23rd June

6:00pm - 12:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England Vs Ghana

BALLIN' Maidstone

Second Group Game at Kent's Largest World Cup Fan Park with Kent's Largest Screen & 22 Additional Screens, Pre & Post Match Party & Surprises!

Family Days Out

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex at Orsett Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex

Sat 16th - Sun 17th May

10:00am - 7:30pm

Orsett Showground

Monster Truck Motorfest Essex

Orsett Showground

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

Rumble Wrestling comes to Ditton, Kent at Ditton Community Centre

Rumble Wrestling comes to Ditton, Kent

Friday 24th April

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Ditton Community Centre

Rumble Wrestling comes to Ditton, Kent

Ditton Community Centre

The South East's most popular Family touring wrestling promotion are coming to town as Rumble Wrestling bring an adrenaline pumping show at Ditton

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!

Glow Disco - May Half Term at Party Central Ltd

Glow Disco - May Half Term

Thursday 28th May

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Party Central Ltd, Canvey Island

Glow Disco - May Half Term

Party Central Ltd, Canvey Island

(tickets non-refundable)

Seasonal

A Gift From The Gods Spring Fashion Show at The Old Brewery Store

A Gift From The Gods Spring Fashion Show

Thursday 23rd April

7:00pm - 10:00pm

The Old Brewery Store, Faversham

A Gift From The Gods Spring Fashion Show

The Old Brewery Store, Faversham

Join us for an exciting night of fun, fashion and friendship at our spring catwalk show with prosecco, goody bags, discounts, surprises and more.

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