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Clubs

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England vs Panama x Luna Springs Fanzone at Luna Springs Digbeth

England vs Panama x Luna Springs Fanzone

Saturday 27th June

6:00pm - 1:00am

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

England vs Panama x Luna Springs Fanzone

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

Join us at Luna Springs for Birminghams biggest world cup fan zone! FAQS below in event description

TRMNL Summer Street Party ft. Jamie Jones at LAB11

TRMNL Summer Street Party ft. Jamie Jones

Sunday 30th August

2:00pm - 5:00am

LAB11, Birmingham

TRMNL Summer Street Party ft. Jamie Jones

LAB11, Birmingham

The legend Jamie jones returns to Birmingham for our biggest street party to date! Tickets on sale Friday 29th May at 10am. Sign up now!

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Substance Day Rave w/ Tom Zanetti + Many More at LAB11

Substance Day Rave w/ Tom Zanetti + Many More

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

LAB11, Birmingham

Substance Day Rave w/ Tom Zanetti + Many More

LAB11, Birmingham

We're back for a HUGE day rave, bringing Leeds' finest Tom Zanetti alongside a massive lineup ft. Chad Harrison, Pantha, Trilla, KAV & Many more

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Garage Republic Festival 2026 | Lab11 Birmingham at LAB11

Garage Republic Festival 2026 | Lab11 Birmingham

Saturday 27th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

LAB11, Birmingham

Garage Republic Festival 2026 | Lab11 Birmingham

LAB11, Birmingham

Garage Republic is coming to Birmingham this summer! Huge headliners, 1 insane venue - you don't want to miss this!

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Crossy Presents: The Breakthrough | Birmingham at LAB11

Crossy Presents: The Breakthrough | Birmingham

Friday 18th September

10:00pm - 4:00am

LAB11, Birmingham

Crossy Presents: The Breakthrough | Birmingham

LAB11, Birmingham

Crossy is here with his first UK tour... 5 cities, 3-hour sets, one vision.

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Spyda & Amplify's Birthday Bash: Birmingham at Forum Digbeth

Spyda & Amplify's Birthday Bash: Birmingham

Saturday 11th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Forum Digbeth, Birmingham

Spyda & Amplify's Birthday Bash: Birmingham

Forum Digbeth, Birmingham

The legendary MC Spyda links up with one of the leading lights of DNB for an all timer bday bash in Brum. Huge line & soundsystem pending ..

Kings of the Rollers Royal Rumble Halloween: Birmingham at Forum Digbeth

Kings of the Rollers Royal Rumble Halloween: Birmingham

Friday 30th October

10:00pm - 5:00am

Forum Digbeth, Birmingham

Kings of the Rollers Royal Rumble Halloween: Birmingham

Forum Digbeth, Birmingham

We have set up camp inside the fortress of Forum Digeth, our quest? To take on the brummy zombie hordes using maximum bass frequencies ..

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30&Overit Birmingham at XOYO

30&Overit Birmingham

Saturday 18th July

4:00pm - 10:00pm

XOYO, Birmingham

30&Overit Birmingham

XOYO, Birmingham

An event for the grown ups!! 30 & over it is exaclty that !! party to r&b hip hop dancehall ukg house tribal with special guests

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

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!

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

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

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.

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!

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!

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: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ) at Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

Friday 28th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

Chelmsford Central Park

Chelmsford Summer Series presents: Sugababes, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on Friday 28th August.

Comedy

Queer as the Dog at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

Queer as the Dog

Sunday 28th June

6:00pm - 9:30pm

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

Queer as the Dog

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

Hare of the Dog and Queer as Joke Pride Special, hosted by Queer as Joke's Gareth Williams.

KH Comedy Fest Launch Show - Rosie Jones/Josh Pugh at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

KH Comedy Fest Launch Show - Rosie Jones/Josh Pugh

Thursday 23rd July

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

KH Comedy Fest Launch Show - Rosie Jones/Josh Pugh

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

KH Comedy Fest presents a chance to see Rosie Jones, star of Out of Order and Taskmaster UK, with a work in progress as she road-tests new material!

Balls Out Bingo at Kingshurst Labour Club

Balls Out Bingo

Friday 10th July

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

Balls Out Bingo

Kingshurst Labour Club , Birmingham

Filthy, Funny & Bonkers

KH Comedy Fest - Eric Rushton: Work In Progress at Hare And Hounds Kings Heath

KH Comedy Fest - Eric Rushton: Work In Progress

Saturday 25th July

2:15pm - 3:30pm

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

KH Comedy Fest - Eric Rushton: Work In Progress

Hare And Hounds Kings Heath, Birmingham

Channel 4 Sean Lock Comedy Award winning Eric Rushton presents an hour of work-in-progress material.

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!

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails at Coda

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Wednesday 22nd July

8:00pm - 11:45pm

Coda, Colchester

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Coda, Colchester

DAISY DIAMOND BIRTHDAY BOUDOIR - Daisy Diamond Productions turns 2 in this very special, exclusive birthday event!!

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

Monday 27th July + 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.

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

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 7th November

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

The ultimate cheeky brunch with the Dreamboys male strip show, bottomless drinks, big tunes and unforgettable vibes.

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.

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.

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.

Food & Drink

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

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

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Basildon

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

Buzz Bingo Basildon

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 Colchester at Buzz Bingo Colchester

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

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

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

Buzz Bingo Colchester

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 Medway at Buzz Bingo Medway

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

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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 Bexleyheath at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

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

Sunday 28th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

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

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

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

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 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!

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!

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