8 upcoming events in Essex
August 2026
Clacton Airshow 2026
The free two-day seafront airshow over Clacton-on-Sea, with military and civilian display teams including the Red Arrows on both days.
October 2026
Harwich International Shanty Festival 2026
The UK's premier sea-shanty festival, filling the pubs, parks and Ha'penny Pier of historic Harwich with maritime music and singing.
Colchester Oyster Feast 2026
The centuries-old civic banquet celebrating native Colchester oysters, hosted by the Mayor at the Moot Hall in Colchester Town Hall.
December 2026
Braintree Christmas Street Market 2026
A festive street market in Braintree town centre with seasonal stalls, food, gifts and entertainment in the run-up to Christmas.
Southend-on-Sea New Year's Eve Seafront Fireworks 2026
Free fireworks displays launched from a barge off Southend Pier, lighting up the seafront to welcome in the New Year.
March 2027
Colchester Half Marathon 2027
The popular annual half marathon on a challenging looped road course starting and finishing in Colchester, northern Essex.
May 2027
The Maldon Mud Race 2027
The world-famous charity race across the muddy bed of the River Blackwater at low tide, at Promenade Park in Maldon.
July 2027
The Tendring Show 2027
Essex County's premier one-day agricultural show near Manningtree, with livestock, equine classes, food, crafts and countryside displays.