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Clubs

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...

JUVY Under 18s - May Tour - Wednesday 27th May - KENT at BALLIN' Maidstone

JUVY Under 18s - May Tour - Wednesday 27th May - KENT

Wednesday 27th May

6:00pm - 10:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

JUVY Under 18s - May Tour - Wednesday 27th May - KENT

BALLIN' Maidstone

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Paradym presents: ROSSI. at BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: ROSSI.

Friday 5th June

9:30pm - 4:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: ROSSI.

BALLIN' Maidstone

End of an Era - Paradym return to Maidstone for the last time with leading industry powerhouse Rossi. at Ballin Maidstone on Friday 5th June!

Home presents Sheltahouse - The Summer Opening at Home Nightlife

Home presents Sheltahouse - The Summer Opening

Friday 15th May

9:00pm - 2:00am

Home Nightlife, Bexleyheath

Home presents Sheltahouse - The Summer Opening

Home Nightlife, Bexleyheath

Sheltahouse kicks off Summer in a brand new venue in the heart of Bexleyheath. Expect a night full of vibes & class whilst we enter the new Season.

Drum & Bass All Dayer - Canterbury at The Venue Canterbury

Drum & Bass All Dayer - Canterbury

Saturday 6th June

2:00pm - 10:00pm

The Venue Canterbury

Drum & Bass All Dayer - Canterbury

The Venue Canterbury

Say Nothin' presents the huge Drum & Bass All Dayer in Canterbury with Amplify, Sub Zero, Logan D, Majistrate, Evil B, Harry Shotta + loads more!

Run Away Festival After Party: 44 Moulsham St - Sat 23rd May at 44 Moulsham Street

Run Away Festival After Party: 44 Moulsham St - Sat 23rd May

Saturday 23rd May

10:00pm - 3:00am

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

Run Away Festival After Party: 44 Moulsham St - Sat 23rd May

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

Official RunAway Essex After Party - Sat 23 May at 44 Moulsham St, Chlelmsford, Essex

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party at The Jolly Friar

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

Saturday 4th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind Summer Garden Party

The Jolly Friar, Basildon

Garage Rewind returns to Basildon!

R&B Royalty Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

R&B Royalty Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

R&B Royalty 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!

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.

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!

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

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!

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.

Hollywood Vampires at Colchester Castle

Hollywood Vampires

Friday 21st August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Hollywood Vampires

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Hollywood Vampires at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 21st August 2026

Festivals

DNB Collective: The Invasion X: A Decade In Motion at Birmingham City Centre

DNB Collective: The Invasion X: A Decade In Motion

Saturday 23rd May

1:30pm - 11:00pm

Birmingham City Centre

DNB Collective: The Invasion X: A Decade In Motion

Birmingham City Centre

The Invasion returns for the highly anticipated fourth instalment - May 2026. Bigger line-up, new and improved space - sign-up is essential.

Godskitchen : Birmingham at The Digbeth Triangle

Godskitchen : Birmingham

Sunday 24th May

2:00pm - 11:00pm

The Digbeth Triangle, Birmingham

Godskitchen : Birmingham

The Digbeth Triangle, Birmingham

The Angel is back where it belongs. Godskitchen returns to Birmingham for a massive Day & Night takeover across indoor and outdoor stages.

The Great Country Tribute Weekender 2026 at DK Rugby Club

The Great Country Tribute Weekender 2026

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 10:00pm

DK Rugby Club, Kingswinford

The Great Country Tribute Weekender 2026

DK Rugby Club, Kingswinford

A country festival in Kingswinford celebrating great live country music, open fields and unforgettable country themed summer nights.

Hybrid Minds : Open Air Birmingham at Luna Springs Digbeth

Hybrid Minds : Open Air Birmingham

Saturday 13th June

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

Hybrid Minds : Open Air Birmingham

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

Hybrid Minds are back in Birmingham, with a very special open air show and their biggest in the city to date! Tickets selling fast don't miss out...

Soul Disco Society at Beacon Park

Soul Disco Society

Saturday 18th July

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Beacon Park, Lichfield

Soul Disco Society

Beacon Park, Lichfield

Soul Disco Society unites lovers of Soul, Disco & House with those who live for feel-good music and good company. Beacon Park | Lichfield, UK.

Frequency Festival 2026 @ Luna Springs Birmingham at Luna Springs Digbeth

Frequency Festival 2026 @ Luna Springs Birmingham

Saturday 6th June

3:00pm - 12:00am

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

Frequency Festival 2026 @ Luna Springs Birmingham

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

Frequency Festival 2026 @ Luna Springs Digbeth, Birmingham.....

Word of Mouth The Over 30's FESTIVAL Prosecco & Club Classics at The Trentham Estate

Word of Mouth The Over 30's FESTIVAL Prosecco & Club Classics

Saturday 20th June

6:00pm - 10:30pm

The Trentham Estate, StokeonTrent

Word of Mouth The Over 30's FESTIVAL Prosecco & Club Classics

The Trentham Estate, StokeonTrent

Introducing a House Music & Club Classics Over 30's Festival taking place at the stunning trentham estate.

Himley Live 2026: The Groove Society at Himley Hall

Himley Live 2026: The Groove Society

Saturday 22nd August

1:30pm - 10:00pm

Himley Hall, Dudley

Himley Live 2026: The Groove Society

Himley Hall, Dudley

Disco, soul and funk reimagined The Groove Society delivers a high-energy live orchestra festival experience.

Comedy

A night of comedy at The Book keepers secret at The Book Keepers Secret (Above The Boulevard)

A night of comedy at The Book keepers secret

Friday 15th May

8:00pm - 11:00pm

The Book Keepers Secret (Above The Boulevard), Newcastle Under Lyme

A night of comedy at The Book keepers secret

The Book Keepers Secret (Above The Boulevard), Newcastle Under Lyme

A night of top comedy with Aurie Styla, Sam Serrano, Jack Wood & MC Kieran Lawless-high energy laughs from standout UK & Irish talent

CLOSEUP COMEDY at the Dockworks with Sandro Ford & Brennan Reece at Dockworks Waterfront

CLOSEUP COMEDY at the Dockworks with Sandro Ford & Brennan Reece

Thursday 28th May

8:00pm - 10:00pm

Dockworks Waterfront, Brierley Hill

CLOSEUP COMEDY at the Dockworks with Sandro Ford & Brennan Reece

Dockworks Waterfront, Brierley Hill

Comedy comes back to the brand new Dockworks Waterfront for a special comedy night with three of the best acts on the circuit!

COBO Comedy Shutdown Jamaican Independence Special - Birmingham at The Glee Club

COBO Comedy Shutdown Jamaican Independence Special - Birmingham

Sunday 9th August

7:30pm - 9:45pm

The Glee Club, Birmingham

COBO Comedy Shutdown Jamaican Independence Special - Birmingham

The Glee Club, Birmingham

If you have never been to one of these nights before then get ready for an evening of rip-roaring, back slapping belly laughs!

Spencer Jones at Cherry Reds Birmingham City Centre

Thursday 21st May

8:00pm - 9:30pm

Cherry Reds Birmingham City Centre

Cherry Reds Birmingham City Centre

A Work-in-Progress solo show.

Theatre, Arts & Culture

Mamma Mia - Outdoor Summer Party at Stourport Manor Hotel

Mamma Mia - Outdoor Summer Party

Sunday 24th May

2:00pm - 6:00pm

Stourport Manor Hotel, Stourport-on-Severn

Mamma Mia - Outdoor Summer Party

Stourport Manor Hotel, Stourport-on-Severn

Bank Holiday ABBA outdoor party at Stourport Manor Hotel - live band, summer vibes, dancing 2pm until 6pm, tickets from £10.

Himley Live 2026: High School Musical 1! Under the Stars at Himley Hall

Himley Live 2026: High School Musical 1! Under the Stars

Friday 21st August

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Himley Hall, Dudley

Himley Live 2026: High School Musical 1! Under the Stars

Himley Hall, Dudley

An open-air screening of HSM! followed by a live Disney & singalong's tribute band for the ultimate sing-along night.

Honkytonk Highway Line Dancing Social at Low Places Digbeth

Honkytonk Highway Line Dancing Social

Friday 26th June

7:00pm - 11:30pm

Low Places Digbeth, Birmingham

Honkytonk Highway Line Dancing Social

Low Places Digbeth, Birmingham

Bringing our Honkytonk Highway Line dancing all request social to Low-Places in Birmingham

Schools in Harmony 2026 at Kingsmead School

Schools in Harmony 2026

Thursday 21st May

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Kingsmead School, Hednesford

Schools in Harmony 2026

Kingsmead School, Hednesford

Schools in Harmony is back once again. This year we will be hosting the event at Kingsmead High school over 2 nights. Limited seating available!

Experiences & Attractions

Bingo Lingo - Courtyard Summer Series at Luna Springs Digbeth

Bingo Lingo - Courtyard Summer Series

Friday 3rd July

6:30pm - 10:30pm

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

Bingo Lingo - Courtyard Summer Series

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

You know the score. These are our most popular run of shows of the year. The ultimate bingo series experience in the sun at Birmingham's Luna Springs!

Dockworks Waterfront: Sip and Paint at Dockworks Waterfront

Dockworks Waterfront: Sip and Paint

Thursday 4th June

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Dockworks Waterfront, Brierley Hill

Dockworks Waterfront: Sip and Paint

Dockworks Waterfront, Brierley Hill

An evening of bold colours, dirty martinis and a little bit of chaos. Join us for a pop-art inspired Sip & Paint session where cherries, cocktails and

Minis And Milkshakes at Sandon Hall And Park Enterprises

Minis And Milkshakes

Sunday 7th June

10:00am - 2:00pm

Sandon Hall And Park Enterprises, Stafford

Minis And Milkshakes

Sandon Hall And Park Enterprises, Stafford

Based in the heart of Staffordshire, A very large... Mini show. A getting together of all generations of Mini along with some added Milky Goodness.

Puppy yoga Birmingham at Malacuna Birmingham

Puppy yoga Birmingham

Sunday 24th May

12:00pm - 2:00pm

Malacuna Birmingham

Puppy yoga Birmingham

Malacuna Birmingham

Are you ready for the most amazing pawsperience yet? Puppy Yoga Is yoga combined with puppy cuddles in a relaxed, stressfree environment

Food & Drink

Hagley Music Festival 2026 at Old Halesonians Rugby Football Club

Hagley Music Festival 2026

Saturday 6th June

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Old Halesonians Rugby Football Club, Stourbridge

Hagley Music Festival 2026

Old Halesonians Rugby Football Club, Stourbridge

EPIC MUSIC LINE-UP with 8 top UK tribute bands, amazing food, dazzling pyrotechnics, and fun for all!

Dj Jay Mac's Tropical Splash All White Party at XOYO

Dj Jay Mac's Tropical Splash All White Party

Sunday 7th June

3:00pm - 10:00pm

XOYO, Birmingham

Dj Jay Mac's Tropical Splash All White Party

XOYO, Birmingham

Tropical Splash presents the All White Party, a luxury summer experience of pure elegance, elite vibes, and unforgettable energy

Attingham Park Dining Club at Attingham Park Shrewsbury

Attingham Park Dining Club

Saturday 11th July

12:00pm - 6:00pm

Attingham Park Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Attingham Park Dining Club

Attingham Park Shrewsbury, Shropshire

A weekend of streetfood arrives at Attingham Park.

Good Times with Jeff Jefferson & Guests at The Lord Clifden

Good Times with Jeff Jefferson & Guests

Sat 30th May - Sun 31st May

4:00pm - 11:45pm

The Lord Clifden, Birmingham

Good Times with Jeff Jefferson & Guests

The Lord Clifden, Birmingham

Jeff Jefferson brings back his event to The Lord Clifden in Birmingham

Sport

Aston Villa: Birminghams BIGGEST UEL Final Fanzone (18+) at O2 Institute

Aston Villa: Birminghams BIGGEST UEL Final Fanzone (18+)

Wednesday 20th May

6:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Institute, Birmingham

Aston Villa: Birminghams BIGGEST UEL Final Fanzone (18+)

O2 Institute, Birmingham

The most important night in our History. Join 1000+ Villans in the Heart of Birmingham for the ultimate fanzone experience (Adults Only)

NUYU Summer Circuits at Sector 57, Birmingham

NUYU Summer Circuits

Saturday 30th May

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Sector 57, Birmingham

NUYU Summer Circuits

Sector 57, Birmingham

As we enter summer, we take the NUYU experience to the open air. Same layout as usual multiple workouts , multiple DJs , multiple coaches.

Aynsley Mill Fan Zone: England V Croatia at Aynsley Mill

Aynsley Mill Fan Zone: England V Croatia

Wednesday 17th June

5:30pm - 11:00pm

Aynsley Mill , Longton, Stoke-on-Tr

Aynsley Mill Fan Zone: England V Croatia

Aynsley Mill , Longton, Stoke-on-Tr

Experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the REAL BIG SCREEN. Expect epic fan zone vibes, pre-game + half time entertainment, and MUCH more!

End of Season Presentation 25/26 at Goodyears Pavillion

End of Season Presentation 25/26

Saturday 4th July

11:45am - 11:00pm

Goodyears Pavillion, Wolverhampton

End of Season Presentation 25/26

Goodyears Pavillion, Wolverhampton

Celebrate a fantastic season with Barnhurst Lane Lions FC-awards, memories, and special moments as we recognise every player's hard work and success

Family Days Out

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Birmingham at Luna Springs Digbeth

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Birmingham

Sunday 17th May

3:00pm - 6:00pm

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

K-POP VS POP QUEENS - Birmingham

Luna Springs Digbeth , Birmingham

K-Pop superstars live on stage plus tribute performances - Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Sabrina Carpenter & Olivia Rodrigo!

SAFC: Pitch-side Live 2026 at Silverdale Athletic Football Club

SAFC: Pitch-side Live 2026

Saturday 6th June

12:30pm - 10:00pm

Silverdale Athletic Football Club, Newcastle

SAFC: Pitch-side Live 2026

Silverdale Athletic Football Club, Newcastle

Silverdale Athletic presents its fourth edition of our annual fundraising festival, Pitch side Live 2026!

Bangers n' Mashup Family Rave at Rowheath Pavillion

Bangers n' Mashup Family Rave

Sunday 31st May

3:30pm - 6:30pm

Rowheath Pavillion, Birmingham

Bangers n' Mashup Family Rave

Rowheath Pavillion, Birmingham

Garage and DnB legends, kids entertainment, rave paint, bubbles, foam and street food - all while raising money to fight child food poverty.

Every Shropshire Child Has A Voice at St Georges Church

Every Shropshire Child Has A Voice

Friday 15th May

6:00pm - 8:30pm

St Georges Church, Shrewsbury

Every Shropshire Child Has A Voice

St Georges Church, Shrewsbury

A joyful evening of music featuring talented young performers, raising funds to support children's mental health and wellbeing.

Seasonal

Enchanted Adventures - Himley Hall Christmas Light Trail 2026 at Himley Hall And Park

Enchanted Adventures - Himley Hall Christmas Light Trail 2026

Friday 4th December + 15 other dates

4:00pm - 8:30pm

Himley Hall And Park, Dudley

Enchanted Adventures - Himley Hall Christmas Light Trail 2026

Himley Hall And Park, Dudley

The Himley Hall Christmas Light Trail, presented by Enchanted Adventures Co, returns for its third Year!

The Enchanted Pumpkin Path - 2026 - Standard at Himley Hall And Park

The Enchanted Pumpkin Path - 2026 - Standard

Saturday 31st October + 8 other dates

4:00pm - 8:30pm

Himley Hall And Park, Dudley

The Enchanted Pumpkin Path - 2026 - Standard

Himley Hall And Park, Dudley

The Enchanted Pumpkin Patch transforms Himley Hall walled garden into a glowing autumn trail with pumpkin picking for the Second Year!

The Enchanted Pumpkin Path - 2026 - Off Peak at Himley Hall And Park

The Enchanted Pumpkin Path - 2026 - Off Peak

Tuesday 27th October + 5 other dates

4:00pm - 8:00pm

Himley Hall And Park, Dudley

The Enchanted Pumpkin Path - 2026 - Off Peak

Himley Hall And Park, Dudley

The Enchanted Pumpkin Patch transforms Himley Hall walled garden into a glowing autumn trail with pumpkin picking for the Second Year! - Off Peak Date

CONNEXIONS Club x ZIMMA AUDIO × ODDWORLD EVENTS at SUKi10C

CONNEXIONS Club x ZIMMA AUDIO × ODDWORLD EVENTS

Saturday 11th July

9:00pm - 4:00am

SUKi10C, Birmingham

CONNEXIONS Club x ZIMMA AUDIO × ODDWORLD EVENTS

SUKi10C, Birmingham

CONNEXIONS CLUB × ZIMMA AUDIO × ODDWORLD EVENTS. Different frequency. Different energy. Real ones know this not just a party - underground is alive

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