Looking for something to do in Essex this week? Here are a few dates for 2 November–8 November 2026, organised by town so you can see what’s near you.
Colchester
French Night 2027 with Bof, Paul Riley & Gwendal Moële and Corbeau is on at Colchester Arts Centre on Monday 2 November. /£12 concs , show 8pm An evening of French music with Bof, Paul Riley & Gwendal Moële and Les Hirondelles. Bof! is a four-piece band who play French and Breton music for dances and concerts. They appear mainly around East Anglia, but have played at…
On Tuesday 3 November, there’s Colchester Audio Tour: Unsung Hands at St John’s Abbey Gate, St John’s Green, Colchester. Colchester Audio Tour: Unsung HandsColchester Audio Tour: Unsung Hands is coming to St John's Abbey Gate, St John's Green, Colchester in Colchester, Essex on Tuesday 3 November 2026…
Another date for the diary is Colchester Jobs Fair – November at Town Hall on Wednesday 4 November. Colchester Jobs Fair – November is an upcoming event in Colchester. Venue: Town Hall, Colchester Town Hall, High Street, Colchester CO1 1PJ. Read more on the Colchester Events website
Rayleigh
An Evening with Barbara the Band (Special Guest David Woodcock) is on at The Mill Arts & Events Centre on Sunday 8 November. An Evening with Barbara the Band (Special Guest David Woodcock) in Rayleigh, EssexAn Evening with Barbara the Band (Special Guest David Woodcock) is coming to The Mill Arts & Events…
On Sunday 8 November, there’s An evening with Barbara at The Mill Arts & Events Centre. An evening with BarbaraAn evening with Barbara is coming to The Mill Arts & Events Centre in Rayleigh, Essex on Sunday 8 November 2026 at 7:30 pm.Event Details"Barbara…
Saffron Walden
Big Deal Comedy Club – Fairycroft House Saffron Walden is on at Fairycroft House on Saturday 7 November. Big Deal Comedy Club – Fairycroft House Saffron Walden in Saffron Walden, EssexBig Deal Comedy Club – Fairycroft House Saffron Walden is coming to Fairycroft House in Saffron Walden, Essex…
Southend-On-Sea
The Streets is on at Southend Cliffs Pavilion on Tuesday 3 November. The StreetsThe Streets is coming to Southend Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-On-Sea, Essex on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 7:00 pm.Event DetailsStanding: Over 16s only Seated: Under 16s must…
On Thursday 5 November, there’s Chris Ramsey: Here Man at Southend Cliffs Pavilion. Chris Ramsey: Here ManChris Ramsey: Here Man is coming to Southend Cliffs Pavilion in Southend-on-Sea, Essex on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 7:30 pm.Event DetailsFollowing overwhelming demand (mainly…
Another date for the diary is Elevate Presents: Mind Matters Day Rave at Skylahs Bar on Saturday 7 November. Elevate Presents: Mind Matters Day RaveElevate Presents: Mind Matters Day Rave is coming to Skylahs Bar in Southend-on-Sea, Essex on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 3:00 pm.Event DetailsJoin…
Chelmsford
Chelmsford Audio Tour: Historic Treasures is on at Chelmsford Civic Centre on Monday 2 November. Chelmsford Audio Tour: Historic TreasuresChelmsford Audio Tour: Historic Treasures is coming to Chelmsford Civic Centre in Chelmsford, Essex on Monday 2 November 2026 at 12:00 pm.Event DetailsBeneath Chelmsford's…
On Tuesday 3 November, there’s Chelmsford Audio Tour: Historic Treasures at Chelmsford Civic Centre. Chelmsford Audio Tour: Historic TreasuresChelmsford Audio Tour: Historic Treasures is coming to Chelmsford Civic Centre in Chelmsford, Essex on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 12:00 pm.Event DetailsBeneath Chelmsford's…
Another date for the diary is Chelmsford Audio Tour: Historic Treasures at Chelmsford Civic Centre on Wednesday 4 November. Chelmsford Audio Tour: Historic TreasuresChelmsford Audio Tour: Historic Treasures is coming to Chelmsford Civic Centre in Chelmsford, Essex on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 12:00 pm.Event DetailsBeneath Chelmsford's…
Chigwell
Fireworks Night is on at Woolston Manor Abridge Road Chigwell IG7 6BX on Thursday 5 November. Fireworks NightFireworks Night is coming to Woolston Manor Abridge Road Chigwell IG7 6BX in Chigwell, Essex on Thursday 5 November 2026 at 4:00 pm.Event DetailsJoin our yearly spectacular…
Clacton-on-Sea
Christmas Memories is on at Princes Theatre on Thursday 5 November. November 5, 2026 (14:00) Neil Sands and his wonderful cast return with a brand-new production of theirmust-seeChristmas Cracker! Get ready for a magical afternoon packed… Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE. Read more on the Princes Theatre website
On Friday 6 November, there’s Coldplace at Princes Theatre. November 6, 2026 (19:30) Coldplace, the world’s leading tribute to Coldplay, burst onto the tribute scene over 20 years ago, and during that time they’ve toured… Venue: Princes Theatre, Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE. Read more on the Princes Theatre website
Another date for the diary is Think Floyd at West Cliff Theatre on Saturday 7 November. Think Floyd’s exciting new 2026 production features The Dark Side of the Moon and Wish You Were Here—two of the most iconic and influential albums of all time. Both will be performed in their entirety, alongside a rich selection of classic Pink Floyd tracks, spanning…
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