Essex Events

Essex Events

Discover upcoming events in Essex, Essex. Find local live music, comedy, family days out, theatre, festivals, markets, food and drink events and things to do nearby.

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Spotlight

August 1, 2026

Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE

Mark Chadwick

September 2, 2026

Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Black Elvis

September 5, 2026

Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

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Things To Do in Essex

Dovetail Events helps people discover what is on in Essex, from live music and comedy nights to theatre, family attractions, festivals, markets, food and drink events and community days out. New events are added regularly, so this page is designed to stay useful for both local residents and visitors planning a day out in Essex.

Use the event listings above to find upcoming dates, then explore related town, county and category pages to discover more things to do nearby.

Featured Things To Do in Essex

Explore local attractions, activities and days out from the Dovetail directory. These listings are matched to Essex using the directory town, address and local area data, so town pages stay focused on genuinely local things to do.


Ha’Penny Pier

Attractions

Ha’Penny Pier

πŸ“ Ha'Penny Pier The Quay Harwich Essex

βš“ Ha’Penny Pier – The Heart of Historic Harwich πŸ“ Address: The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH πŸ“ž Phone Number:…

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Harwich Redoubt Fort

Attractions

Harwich Redoubt Fort

πŸ“ Harwich Redoubt Fort Main Road Harwich Essex

βš”οΈ Harwich Redoubt Fort – Historic Military Fortress in Essex πŸ“ Address: Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT πŸ“ž Phone…

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Naze Tower

Attractions

Naze Tower

πŸ“ Naze Tower Old Hall Lane Walton-on-the-Naze Essex

πŸ—Ό Naze Tower – Historic Landmark & Coastal Views in Walton-on-the-Naze πŸ“ Address: Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE…

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Curve Water Sports

Attractions

Curve Water Sports

πŸ“ Curve Water Sports St Osyth Beach Point Clear Bay Essex

🌊 Curve Water Sports – Adventure on the Water in Essex πŸ“ Address: St Osyth Beach, Point Clear Bay, Essex…

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Colchester Castle

Attractions

Colchester Castle

πŸ“ Colchester Castle Castle Park High Street Colchester

🏰 Colchester Castle – Discover Britain’s First Roman City πŸ“ Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ πŸ“ž Phone Number:…

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Leisure World Colchester

Attractions & Things To Do

Leisure World Colchester

πŸ“ Leisure World Colchester Cowdray Avenue Colchester

🏊 Leisure World Colchester – Swimming, Fitness & Family Fun in Essex πŸ“ Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH…

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AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester

Attractions

AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester

πŸ“ AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester 21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre Colchester

🦘 AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester – Indoor Family Fun in Essex πŸ“ Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1…

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Clacton Pier

Attractions

Clacton Pier

πŸ“ Clacton Pier No.1 North Sea Clacton-on-Sea Essex

🎑 Clacton Pier – Essex’s Iconic Seaside Attraction πŸ“ Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX πŸ“ž Phone Number:…

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Colchester Zoo

Animal Attractions

Colchester Zoo

πŸ“ Colchester Zoo Maldon Rd Colchester

🦁 Colchester Zoo – One of the UK’s Best Wildlife Attractions πŸ“ Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL…

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Popular Event Types in Essex

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Events Near Essex

If there are not many events listed directly in Essex yet, check nearby towns and wider Essex pages. This helps you find local days out without missing events just outside the town.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What events are on in Essex?

You can find live music, comedy, theatre, family days out, festivals, markets and community events on Dovetail Events. Listings are updated regularly as new events are added.

How do I find events near Essex this weekend?

Use the event listings on this page or visit the This Weekend and Events This Week pages to browse upcoming events by date.

Can I submit an event in Essex?

Yes. Organisers, venues, promoters and community groups can submit events to Dovetail Events using the submit event page.

Hosting an Event in Essex?

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