51 upcoming events in Essex · page 2 of 3
November 2026
Barleylands Christmas Markets
Outdoor festive markets at Barleylands with handmade gifts, seasonal treats and twinkling lights.
Colchester Community Christmas Market
Arts and crafts Christmas market in Colchester with local independent traders.
December 2026
Meet Father Christmas, Colchester Castle
Children can meet Father Christmas inside Colchester Castle on selected dates in December.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Cliffs Pavilion Southend
The Cliffs Pavilion panto, starring Shane Richie and Steps singer Faye Tozer, runs from mid-December into the new year.
Southend-on-Sea Record Fair (December)
Second seasonal vinyl record fair at St Laurence Church Hall, Eastwoodbury Lane, Southend-on-Sea.
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.
January 2027
GirlyPop Live, Cliffs Pavilion Southend
A live pop show at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion.
Keys & Gray Unleashed, Palace Theatre Southend
Richard Keys and Andy Gray share football stories in a live evening at Southend's Palace Theatre.
February 2027
Emeli Sande: 15 Years of Our Version of Events, Cliffs Pavilion
Emeli Sande marks 15 years of her debut album with a concert at Southend's Cliffs Pavilion.
Prof Alice Roberts: From Cell to Civilisation, Cliffs Pavilion
Broadcaster and anatomist Alice Roberts presents a live talk on human history at Cliffs Pavilion.
Vanessa Williams: Live in Concert, Cliffs Pavilion
Singer and actress Vanessa Williams performs live at the Cliffs Pavilion in Southend.
March 2027
Colchester Half Marathon 2027
The popular annual half marathon on a challenging looped road course starting and finishing in Colchester, northern Essex.
April 2027
Bianca Del Rio: It Gets Bitter, Cliffs Pavilion
Drag superstar Bianca Del Rio brings her comedy show to Southend's Cliffs Pavilion.
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Mogg Unbuttoned, Palace Theatre Southend
A live on-stage evening with Jacob Rees-Mogg at the Palace Theatre in Southend.
May 2027
Run Away Festival 2027, Chelmsford Racecourse
An 18+ house and EDM festival over the May bank holiday weekend at Chelmsford Racecourse.
The Essex Ska & Reggae Festival 2027, Harlow
A day of ska and reggae music at Harlow Rugby Club, aimed at fans of upbeat live bands.
Country Club Outdoor Country Music Festival 2027, Chelmsford
An outdoor country music festival at Wheelers Farm near Chelmsford.
Groove is in the Park 2027, Harlow Rugby Club
An outdoor music day at Harlow Rugby Club on the bank holiday Sunday.
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.
June 2027
State Fayre 2027, Hylands Park Chelmsford
A rock, country, folk and Americana-inspired festival in the grounds of Hylands Park, with camping and non-camping tickets.
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.
Joe Lycett: Do You Really Lycett?, Cliffs Pavilion
Comedian Joe Lycett plays two nights of his touring stand-up show at Cliffs Pavilion.
Lazydays Festival: Chapter Four, Priory Park Southend
A three-day weekend music festival in Priory Park, Southend-on-Sea.