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Clubs

Backto95 25th Birthday at Eutopia Warehouse

Backto95 25th Birthday

Saturday 4th April

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Backto95 25th Birthday

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Backto95 are excited to announce our first event for 2026, celebrating our MASSIVE 25TH BIRTHDAY! Join us on Easter Saturday, 4th April at Eutopia WHS

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.

Paradym presents: ROSSI., RTK TARANTINO, & More at BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: ROSSI., RTK TARANTINO, & More

Friday 5th June

10:00pm - 4:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: ROSSI., RTK TARANTINO, & More

BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym returns for an incredible summer showcase with leading industry powerhouse Rossi. at Ballin Maidstone on Friday 5th June!

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

Paradym presents: LUKE DEAN, TOMMY PHILLIPS, & More

10:00pm - 4:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

Paradym presents: LUKE DEAN, TOMMY PHILLIPS, & More

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!

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 23rd May

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Get ready to sing, dance, and slay as we pay tribute to the ultimate Pop Icons, timeless Legends, and fierce Divas who shaped music, style, and sass!

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

Pure Science Street Party Session at Social Maidstone

Pure Science Street Party Session

Saturday 23rd May

4:00pm - 4:00am

Social Maidstone

Pure Science Street Party Session

Social Maidstone

Pure Science takes it back to the streets... We kick things off with a street party from 4PM - 10PM then the party moves inside until 4 am.

Funky Fridayz presents Return to a Midsummer Nights Dream at Railway Tavern

Funky Fridayz presents Return to a Midsummer Nights Dream

Saturday 20th June

3:00pm - 12:00am

Railway Tavern, Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Return to a Midsummer Nights Dream

Railway Tavern, Brightlingsea

It's back again and going to be our biggest terrace party to date. Jeremy Healy & Odyssey Inc head lining this ultimate House party.

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.

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!

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!

Centreforce 883 Presents: Origins at Eutopia Warehouse

Centreforce 883 Presents: Origins

Friday 3rd April

2:00pm - 2:00am

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Centreforce 883 Presents: Origins

Eutopia Warehouse, Barking

Good Friday just got a whole lot better We're back for our first uk show of 2026 at London's newest warehouse venue the incredible Eutopia Warehouse.

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

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!

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

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 Maldon,Essex for a mighty 6th year... Line Up Announced Soon!

Run Away Festival - Bank Hol Sat 23 & Sun 24 May - Essex at Chelmsford Racecourse

Run Away Festival - Bank Hol Sat 23 & Sun 24 May - Essex

Sat 23rd - Sun 24th May

12:00pm - 11:00pm

Chelmsford Racecourse

Run Away Festival - Bank Hol Sat 23 & Sun 24 May - Essex

Chelmsford Racecourse

23 & 24 May Bank Holiday @ Chelmsford Racecourse, Essex. Very Limited resale tickets remaining

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.

Secret Island Festival at STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL

Secret Island Festival

Fri 7th - Sun 9th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival, back on Mersea Island for 3 days of house, disco, DnB & live bands over 4 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

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

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 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

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing at Circus Tavern

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Saturday 22nd May 2027

7:00pm - 10:30pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney: Gary On Laughing

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Gary Delaney is bring his brand now tour " Gary On Laughing" to The Circus Tavern on Saturday 22nd May 2027. Tickets on sale now

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

Theatre, Arts & Culture

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!

Sip & Paint - Easter Party at Twydall Community Centre

Sip & Paint - Easter Party

Friday 3rd April

7:00pm - 9:30pm

Twydall Community Centre, Gillingham

Sip & Paint - Easter Party

Twydall Community Centre, Gillingham

Paint your own Easter canvas in our relaxed Sip & Paint Party for adults. Follow our guided artist, enjoy a welcome drink, or bring your own!

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!

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

Experiences & Attractions

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Buff Vikings Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 11th July

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.

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 25th April at Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 25th April

Saturday 25th April

5:30pm - 10:30pm

Trilogy Colchester

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Colchester // Saturday 25th April

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.

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

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

Saturday 18th April

4:30pm - 9:00pm

The Bier Keller, Maidstone

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

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.

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Friday 8th May at The Alexandra Suite

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Friday 8th May

7:00pm - 11:30pm

The Alexandra Suite , Swanley

Ultimate Rave Bingo // Swanley // Friday 8th May

The Alexandra Suite , Swanley

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 Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Medway at Buzz Bingo Medway

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Monday 6th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Medway

Buzz Bingo Medway, Rochester

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

Battle of the Clubs with Frank Bruno 20/04 - Colchester at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Battle of the Clubs with Frank Bruno 20/04 - Colchester

Monday 20th April

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Battle of the Clubs with Frank Bruno 20/04 - Colchester

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Join us for a night of Bingo with a difference! Ipswich Vs Colchester battle it out to see who wins Special guest appearance from Frank Bruno!

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Basildon at Buzz Bingo Basildon

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Basildon

Monday 6th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Basildon

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Basildon

Buzz Bingo Basildon

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

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Clacton on Sea at Buzz Bingo Clacton

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Clacton on Sea

Monday 6th April

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

Bank Holiday Bargain 06/04 - Buzz Bingo Clacton on Sea

Buzz Bingo Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea

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

Sport

Young Subs 10 - London at The Civic Hall

Young Subs 10 - London

Saturday 4th April

9:00am - 4:00pm

The Civic Hall, Grays

Young Subs 10 - London

The Civic Hall, Grays

Young Subs comes to Essex for the first time, with top junior grapplers from the North battling in a high-paced, unmissable showcase.

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!

Born To Fight - Essex Series at Trilogy Nightclub

Born To Fight - Essex Series

Saturday 16th May

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Trilogy Nightclub, Colchester

Born To Fight - Essex Series

Trilogy Nightclub, Colchester

Future of Boxing takes the Born To Fight Series to Essex Colchester. A Night of Championship boxing alongside some of the biggest names in boxing.

Family Days Out

K-POP Disco - Half Term Hooray at Party Central

K-POP Disco - Half Term Hooray

Wednesday 8th April

1:00pm - 3:00pm

Party Central, Canvey Island

K-POP Disco - Half Term Hooray

Party Central, Canvey Island

(tickets non-refundable)

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!

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!

Rumble Wrestling comes to Gillingham at Medway Park Leisure Centre

Rumble Wrestling comes to Gillingham

Saturday 18th April

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Medway Park Leisure Centre, Gillingham

Rumble Wrestling comes to Gillingham

Medway Park Leisure Centre, Gillingham

Rumble Wrestling returns to Medway for the Easter show of 2026 early booking advised.

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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