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Clubs

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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

9:00pm - 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!

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...

Summer Series - Kisstory vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Summer Series - Kisstory vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 30th May

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Summer Series - Kisstory vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

This is Garage done right in the heart of Canterbury, for the ravers, the heads, the two-steppers. UKG runs through your veins, this is your brunch!

SummerSeries - 90s, 00s, Ibiza & Club Classics Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

SummerSeries - 90s, 00s, Ibiza & Club Classics Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 27th June

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

SummerSeries - 90s, 00s, Ibiza & Club Classics Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

Expect iconic throwbacks, euphoric anthems, guilty pleasures & hands-in-the-air moments all day long with Special Guests bringing the ultimate party!

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!

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.

Kisstory vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch at The Cuban

Kisstory vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 12th September

12:30pm - 4:00pm

The Cuban, Canterbury

Kisstory vs UK Garage Bottomless Brunch

The Cuban, Canterbury

This is Garage done right in the heart of Canterbury, for the ravers, the heads, the two-steppers. UKG runs through your veins, this is your brunch!

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.

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.

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!

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.

Festivals

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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.

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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

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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!

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'The House & Garage Orchestra' 10th Anniversary at Maldon Promenade Park

'The House & Garage Orchestra' 10th Anniversary

Friday 5th June

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Maldon Promenade Park

'The House & Garage Orchestra' 10th Anniversary

Maldon Promenade Park

Celebrating 10 years of THE HOUSE & GARAGE ORCHESTRA with a huge star studded outdoor festival featuring some of the biggest ever Garage artists

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

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.

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night at Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Tuesday 2nd June

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up comedy night in the heart of Canterbury.

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night at Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Tuesday 7th July

7:30pm - 9:30pm

Cosy Club Canterbury

Captain Breadbeard's Alternative Comedy Night

Cosy Club Canterbury

Dave Watt (aka Captain Breadbeard) hosts his monthly alternative stand-up comedy night in the heart of Canterbury.

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!

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

Monday 6th July + 8 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.

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!

Sip & Paint SUMMER PARTY - Dad's go free at Twydall Community Center

Sip & Paint SUMMER PARTY - Dad's go free

Friday 5th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Twydall Community Center, Gillingham

Sip & Paint SUMMER PARTY - Dad's go free

Twydall Community Center, Gillingham

Come and join us for a Sip & Paint Summer Party. Prosecco in one hand and a paint brush in another. Come mad make memories - Dads go free.

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.

Old School Anthems vs UK Garage at BALLIN' Maidstone

Old School Anthems vs UK Garage

Saturday 22nd August

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Old School Anthems vs UK Garage

BALLIN' Maidstone

Nonstop anthems from Kisstory & UK Garage. Big beats, singalongs, bottomless drinks and pure party vibes.

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 25th July

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Kickin' It Country Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Boot-stompin country brunch with chart-toppers, throwback hits and bottomless drinks. Big vibes, singalongs and good times.

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch at BALLIN' Maidstone

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

Saturday 5th September

11:30am - 3:00pm

BALLIN' Maidstone

Mamma Mia Bottomless Brunch

BALLIN' Maidstone

Sing along to ABBAs biggest hits while enjoying bottomless drinks, feel-good vibes and a day full of dancing, fun and nostalgia.

Food & Drink

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

Carnival Night at Buzz Maidstone Saturday 4th July at Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Carnival Night at Buzz Maidstone Saturday 4th July

Saturday 4th July

6:30pm - 11:45pm

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Carnival Night at Buzz Maidstone Saturday 4th July

Buzz Bingo Maidstone

Get ready for the ultimate carnival experience. We are bringing the vibrant energy, rhythm, and flavours of the Caribbean

Sport

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Essex) at 44 Moulsham Street

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Essex)

Wednesday 17th June

6:00pm - 11:45pm

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

It'sComingHomeZone: England Vs Croatia (Essex)

44 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford

ESSEX. Watch every game LIVE at England's BIGGEST World Cup fan-zone in the heart of Chelmsford.

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!

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!

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 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!

Wrestling in Wickford at Nevendon Centre

Wrestling in Wickford

Saturday 20th June

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Nevendon Centre, Wickford

Wrestling in Wickford

Nevendon Centre, Wickford

Live professional wrestling is back in town! Saturday June 20th, The Nevendon Centre, WrestleForce returns for another afternoon of action!

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