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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That’ll Be Christmas
November 19, 2026
Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE
The Rabbitts + Evy Frearson
November 19, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Knightmare
November 20, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Tennessee Country Christmas
November 21, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
David Ford: Songbook Tour
November 22, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Katie Spencer
November 23, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Blue Rose Code
November 24, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
T.Rextasy 2026
November 27, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
The Comedy Store – Canvey Island
November 28, 2026
Long Road Essex SS80JA
Itβs A Beautiful Noise β Neil Diamond
November 28, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
Fleetwood Bac
November 28, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Sooz Kempner: Imposter
November 29, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Mambo Jambo
November 30, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
The Wandering Hearts
December 2, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Emotional Madness with MaryAnn & Mates
December 3, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
West End Christmas 2026
December 3, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
Genesis Connected
December 4, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
December 4, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
We Three Kings of Rock βNβ Roll
December 5, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
The Magical Adventures of Sleeping Beauty
December 5, 2026
Town Hall, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1SE
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
π Ha'Penny Pier The Quay Harwich Essex
β Ha’Penny Pier β The Heart of Historic Harwich π Address: The Quay, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3HH π Phone Number:…
Harwich Redoubt Fort
π Harwich Redoubt Fort Main Road Harwich Essex
βοΈ Harwich Redoubt Fort β Historic Military Fortress in Essex π Address: Main Road, Harwich, Essex, CO12 3LT π Phone…
Naze Tower
π Naze Tower Old Hall Lane Walton-on-the-Naze Essex
πΌ Naze Tower β Historic Landmark & Coastal Views in Walton-on-the-Naze π Address: Old Hall Lane, Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex, CO14 8LE…
Curve Water Sports
π Curve Water Sports St Osyth Beach Point Clear Bay Essex
π Curve Water Sports β Adventure on the Water in Essex π Address: St Osyth Beach, Point Clear Bay, Essex…
Colchester Castle
π Colchester Castle Castle Park High Street Colchester
π° Colchester Castle β Discover Britain’s First Roman City π Address: Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJ π Phone Number:…
Leisure World Colchester
π Leisure World Colchester Cowdray Avenue Colchester
π Leisure World Colchester β Swimming, Fitness & Family Fun in Essex π Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH…
AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester
π AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester 21 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre Colchester
π¦ AirHop Adventure & Trampoline Park Colchester β Indoor Family Fun in Essex π Address: Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1…
Clacton Pier
π Clacton Pier No.1 North Sea Clacton-on-Sea Essex
π‘ Clacton Pier β Essex’s Iconic Seaside Attraction π Address: No.1 North Sea, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1QX π Phone Number:…
Colchester Zoo
π Colchester Zoo Maldon Rd Colchester
π¦ Colchester Zoo β One of the UK’s Best Wildlife Attractions π Address: Maldon Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex, CO3 0SL…
Popular Event Types in Essex
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.
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