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Southend on Sea events

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Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton at The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

Saturday 18th July

9:00pm - 2:30am

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Wiley Live Performance plus Meet & Greet at The Loft Clacton

The Loft Nightclub Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

UK Grime legend Wiley comes to The Loft Nightclub, Clacton-on-Sea for an exclusive live performance & meet and greet.

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UPE x ANNEX Presents: The Summer Series Debut at Skylah's Bar

UPE x ANNEX Presents: The Summer Series Debut

Thursday 23rd July

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

UPE x ANNEX Presents: The Summer Series Debut

Skylah's Bar, Southend-on-Sea

UPE & ANNEX RECORDS branching out of kent and entering Southend-on-sea this July. Bringing you a classic UPE night in the day time.

House On The Docks: Wiley, Supa D + 50 Artists at Eutopia Whs

House On The Docks: Wiley, Supa D + 50 Artists

Sat 18th - Sun 19th July

3:00pm - 11:00pm

Eutopia Whs, Barking

House On The Docks: Wiley, Supa D + 50 Artists

Eutopia Whs, Barking

House On The Docks... Taking place at East London's newest exciting outdoor & indoor event space, Eutopia Warehouse, Barking 2999 Ravers + you!

Summer Series - Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Pop Icons, Legends & Divas Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 22nd August

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - 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!

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26 at Leos Red Lion

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Saturday 18th July

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

Reminisce UK - SummerFest 26

Leos Red Lion, Gravesend

SummerFest 26 Returns To Leos Red Lion For The Ultimate All - Dayer...

After90 at Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea

Friday 17th July

8:00pm - 3:00am

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

Sunrooms2 Southend On Sea, Southend-on-Sea

A new house music experience. Quality DJs. Intimate venue. Limited tickets. Don't miss out.

Summer Series - Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Throwback R&B & Hip Hop Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - 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!

England Vs Argentina at Status Bexleyheath

England Vs Argentina

Wednesday 15th July

8:00pm - 12:30am

Status Bexleyheath

England Vs Argentina

Status Bexleyheath

Big screens live DJs unmatched vibes

Gigs

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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.

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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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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.

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.

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

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup at The Star Sidcup

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup

Saturday 25th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

Country & Western Event The Star Sidcup

The Star Sidcup, Chislehurst

Its time to Boot Scootin' & Boogie as we bring our live country music event to The Star in Sidcup. Read our description for full details.

Kent Country Music Festival at Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Kent Country Music Festival

Saturday 19th September

1:30pm - 10:30pm

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Kent Country Music Festival

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel

Enjoy a whole day of live country music at our 2026 country music indoor festival with line dancing, rodeo bull & lots more entertainment.

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion at The Paddocks

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

Saturday 14th November

4:00pm - 12:00am

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

The Definitive Goldmine Reunion

The Paddocks, Canvey Island

Featuring original Goldmine djs and special guest performers who have appeared live on its celebrated stage this is 'The Definitive Goldmine Reunion!

Festivals

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Summer Jams 2026 at Abbey Park

Summer Jams 2026

Friday 7th August

4:00pm - 11:00pm

Abbey Park, Leicester

Summer Jams 2026

Abbey Park, Leicester

Eternal, Ms Dynamite, Damage & more in Abbey Park Leicester, Leicester. Friday 7th August 2026 4pm - 11pm

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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.

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Northampton Big Family Day Out at Northampton Casuals RUFC

Northampton Big Family Day Out

Saturday 18th July

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Northampton Casuals RUFC

Northampton Big Family Day Out

Northampton Casuals RUFC

Family Music festival in Northampton - Get ready for a full day of family fun, live music & unforgettable summer vibes!

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham at Wollaton Hall

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda at Wollaton Hall - Nottingham

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

FAC51 The Haçienda returns to Nottingham for a huge open air show with one of the biggest line ups to ever hit the city

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Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham at Binks Yard

Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham

Saturday 18th July

3:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

Girls Like R&B x Binks Yard Nottingham

Binks Yard, Nottingham

NOTTINGHAM GIRLS, IT'S YOUR TIME The UK's FIRST all-female R&B summer festival is finally here Outdoor at Binks Yard

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Off Grid Festival: Chapter One at The Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield

Off Grid Festival: Chapter One

Sunday 30th August

12:00pm - 11:00pm

The Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield

Off Grid Festival: Chapter One

The Royal Town Of Sutton Coldfield

From the creators of LAB11 and the family within. A brand new festival site that the Midlands deserves. No Signal Required. Its time to go off grid.

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ARTFUL DODGER, K-KLASS & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Binks Yard at Binks Yard

ARTFUL DODGER, K-KLASS & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Binks Yard

Saturday 8th August

2:00pm - 10:00pm

Binks Yard, Nottingham

ARTFUL DODGER, K-KLASS & MORE | Love the 90s Fest | Binks Yard

Binks Yard, Nottingham

After multiple sell-out shows across the UK, Love The 90s Festival is taking over Binks Yard for a night of pure 90s nostalgia!

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The Canwell Show at Canwell Showground

The Canwell Show

Saturday 8th August

9:00am - 8:00pm

Canwell Showground

The Canwell Show

Canwell Showground

The region's largest one-day agricultural show returns to Canwell Showground for it's centenary celebration. 1925-2026

Comedy

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

Make Brentwood Laugh at Wessex Auditorium

Make Brentwood Laugh

Saturday 25th July

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

Make Brentwood Laugh

Wessex Auditorium, Brentwood

Join us for a HUGE night of stand-up comedy. Featuring BGT runner-up Robert White, Live at the Apollo's Dane Baptiste and more top comedy talent.

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st at Circus Tavern

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Saturday 1st May 2027

6:30pm - 10:45pm

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katie Hopkins Live Saturday May 1st

Circus Tavern, Purfleet

Katies Hopkins retruns to the Circus Tavern on Saturday May 1st 2027

Adam Morrison Jones: Moves at Cosy Club Canterbury

Adam Morrison Jones: Moves

Wednesday 22nd July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Adam Morrison Jones: Moves

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) presents an Edinburgh preview of Adam Morrison Jones: Moves

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!!

Vision Cinema 2026: SCARY FILM TBC at Greenwich Avery Hill

Vision Cinema 2026: SCARY FILM TBC

Sunday 16th August

6:00pm - 9:00pm

Greenwich Avery Hill, Eltham

Vision Cinema 2026: SCARY FILM TBC

Greenwich Avery Hill, Eltham

Watch your favorite movies at Greenwich Avery Hill Outdoor Cinema!

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

Monday 27th July

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.

Experiences & Attractions

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 26th September

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

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!

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Dreamboys Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 15th August

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.

Funky Dory Festival 7.0 at Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club

Funky Dory Festival 7.0

Saturday 15th August

12:00pm - 10:00pm

Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club, Dunmow

Funky Dory Festival 7.0

Ashfields Carriage And Polo Club, Dunmow

Funky Dory Festivals bring people together to create magical memories with legendary DJs and PAs. Come and experience that Funky Dory feeling!

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

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia at London Venue TBA

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

Friday 28th August

3:00pm - 10:00pm

London Venue TBA

C'est la Vie 3 - Passage to Asia

London Venue TBA

A mythical city appears for one night. Food, drinks, culture with no limits. Ryozen City lives once, then only in memory. Are you READY?

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester at Buzz Bingo Colchester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Colchester

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Colchester

Buzz Bingo Colchester

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

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath at Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Saturday 25th July

1:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

Buzz Bingo Bexleyheath

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

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone at Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Saturday 25th July

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Xmas In July 25/07 - Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

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

Sport

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World Cup 2026 - England vs Argentina Semi Finals at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England vs Argentina Semi Finals

Wednesday 15th July

5:00pm - 1:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 - England vs Argentina Semi Finals

BALLIN' Maidstone

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

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England vs Argentina at Papà Bianco

England vs Argentina

Wednesday 15th July

6:30pm - 10:00pm

Papà Bianco, Faversham

England vs Argentina

Papà Bianco, Faversham

Join us as we continue the England World Cup Campaign

World Cup 2026 Final at BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 Final

Sunday 19th July

3:00pm - 1:00am

BALLIN' Maidstone

World Cup 2026 Final

BALLIN' Maidstone

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

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition at Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Friday 24th July + 16 other dates

10:00am - 4:00pm

Barking Learning Center

MORE THAN A SHIRT Football Shirt Exhibition

Barking Learning Center

sented by London Jersey Gallery, More Than A Shirt celebrates football’s ability to tell stories that transcend sport, connecting people, places, and

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!

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market at Falconwood Community Centre

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Saturday 7th November

10:30am - 12:30pm

Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

BEXLEY Mum2mum Nearly New Market

Falconwood Community Centre, Welling

Buy top quality second hand baby and children's clothes, toys, books and equipment at our Award Winning pop up market.

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford! at Writtle Sports And Social Club

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Saturday 8th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

Wrestling in Writtle / Chelmsford!

Writtle Sports And Social Club, Chelmsford

WrestleForce return to Writtle for another 2 hours of Wrestling the whole family can enjoy!

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!

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