345 upcoming events in Home Counties · page 1 of 15
October 2026
Blake House Craft Centre Farmers Market
Monthly farmers market near Braintree.
Hirstys Halloween Hoot
Pick-your-own pumpkin patch with carving tent, running two Halloween weekends near Great Yarmouth.
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds, New Theatre Oxford
The stage-and-orchestra concert version of the classic sci-fi album comes to the New Theatre Oxford for one night. A spectacular live show for fans of the original.
Matching Charity Farmers Market
Monthly charity farmers market near Harlow.
NT Live: The Misanthrope, Station Cinema Richmond
National Theatre Live broadcast screenings of The Misanthrope at The Station Cinema, Richmond.
October Snake Hunt, Waterperry Gardens
An interactive half-term garden trail at Waterperry Gardens for families, hunting for hidden snakes around the grounds.
Sacconi Quartet with Steffan Morris, Richmond School
The acclaimed Sacconi Quartet joins Steffan Morris for a chamber music concert at Richmond School, part of the town's classical concert season.
Sherwood Monster Mash-up Halloween Trail
Halloween-themed trail through Sherwood Forest.
The Pumpkin House Halloween, Thursford
A Halloween attraction at Thursford in North Norfolk, running on selected days across October, with a seasonal pumpkin theme for families.
You Never Forget Music
High-energy music fundraiser for the Alzheimer's Society held at Billericay Cricket Club.
Burnham Alternative Market
Monthly alternative/craft market at Burnham Village Hall.
Beth Orton, Norwich Arts Centre
Folk-electronica singer-songwriter Beth Orton plays an intimate gig in the converted medieval church setting of Norwich Arts Centre.
Blenheim Palace Illuminated Trail (Halloween)
Spooky-themed after-dark illuminated walking trail through the grounds of Blenheim Palace, Woodstock.
Comedy Club Live - Ben Norris, Rudi Lickwood, Blank Peng
Award-winning comedian Rudi Lickwood headlines a stand-up night in Chelmsford.
Hippodrome Circus Halloween Spooktacular
Family-friendly Halloween circus show at the historic Hippodrome Circus.
The Best of Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells I, II & III
Live ensemble production in Southend-on-Sea celebrating Mike Oldfield's iconic soundscapes.
The Metropolitan Opera: Macbeth, Sheringham Little Theatre
A cinema-screen broadcast of the Metropolitan Opera's Macbeth at Sheringham Little Theatre, bringing New York opera to the North Norfolk coast.
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.
Daniel Foxx: How Lovely, Georgian Theatre Royal
Stand-up comedy from Daniel Foxx at Richmond's Georgian Theatre Royal, an easy night out in the market town.
Fear in the Fens Festival
Three-day vintage horror and short film festival with talks and live events, held at King's Lynn Corn Exchange.
Halloween Outdoor Cinema, Wollaton Park
Spooky films shown outdoors in Wollaton Park over the weekend before Halloween, set against the parkland around Wollaton Hall. Wrap up warm for an atmospheric night out.
Illuminated Evenings at Fairytale Farm, Chipping Norton
Fairytale Farm near Chipping Norton opens after dark with illuminated displays across its grounds. A family-friendly evening out over half-term and into early November, with lights and storybook scenery.
Prost! Oktoberfest, Hook Norton Brewery
The Cotswold-edge brewery in Hook Norton hosts its own German-style Oktoberfest, with beer, food and a festival mood. A good excuse to combine a brewery visit with an autumn evening out near Banbury.