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.
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
Wonderful Wednesdays – In Bed with My Brother: Philosophy of The World
November 25, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Frankenstein (1931)
November 26, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
T.Rextasy 2026
November 27, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
Keep Colchester Cool presents: Myopia + Charcoal + TBC
November 27, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Christmas
November 27, 2026
Chelmsford, Essex
The Comedy Store – Canvey Island
November 28, 2026
Long Road Essex SS80JA
It’s A Beautiful Noise – 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
Rotary Carol Concert
November 29, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE
Mambo Jambo
November 30, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Sheyla Bonnick’s Boney M Experience
December 1, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
Christmas With Nina Conti
December 1, 2026
COLCHESTER LEISURE WORLD, COWDRAY AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX
Christmas With Nina Conti
December 1, 2026
Colchester, Essex
Nina Conti, Milton Jones, Red Richardson, Toussaint Douglass, Amy Gledhill: Christmas
December 1, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
Christmas The Movies
December 2, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester
The Wandering Hearts
December 2, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
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.
Supercar Driving Experiences – East Anglia
📍 Multiple East Anglia driving experience locations
Choose a supercar driving experience with current AttractionTix locations across Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Paintballing Experiences – East Anglia
📍 Multiple East Anglia paintball locations
Find a bookable paintball experience with current AttractionTix locations in Cambridgeshire, Essex and Norfolk.
Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park
📍 Stubbins Hall Lane Waltham Abbey Essex EN9 2EF
Get tickets for Lee Valley Animal Adventure Park and explore outdoor and indoor soft play areas, animal encounters, tractor rides,…
Rock Up Lakeside
📍 Lakeside Shopping Centre Grays Essex RM20 2ZP
Book Rock Up Lakeside tickets for one of the best climbing centres in Essex, with climbing lessons, climbing walls and…
Hatter’s Farm
📍 Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 6NP, Essex, CM22 6NP
Whether it's Halloween events and activities, tulip fields, or a day full of farmyard charm, book Hatters Farm event tickets…
Hedingham Castle
📍 Castle Hedingham, Halstead, Essex, CO9 3DJ, Colchester, Essex, CO9 3DJ
Get tickets here for an amazing day out at Hedingham Castle, with plenty of family activities, Jousting events and more…
Caddies Southend
📍 Caddies Southend, 12 London Road, Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 1NT
Book Caddies Southend tickets for the best indoor adventure golf in Southend! Play Crazy Golf, Bumper Cars, Shuffleboard & more…
Marsh Farm
📍 Marsh Farm Rd, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5WP, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 5WP
Visit Marsh Farm in Chelmsford for a top tourist attraction, one of the best animal parks in Essex and a…
Curve Watersports – Aqua Park
📍 Mill Dam Lake, Mill Street, St Osyth, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8EW
Looking for a fun day of watersports near Colchester? Get tickets for curve watersports aqua park for the best outdoor…
Urban Xtreme Colchester
📍 Temple Bridge, Colne Bank Ave, Colchester, CO1 1UU, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UU
Book Urban Xtreme tickets for some of the best extreme activities in Colchester! Enjoy axe throwing in Essex and visit…
Greensward Café and Adventure Golf
📍 Marine Parade West Clacton-on-Sea CO15 1XB
Enjoy family‑friendly adventure golf beside the sea at Greensward Café in Clacton‑on‑Sea, open daily with no booking fees and the…
Maldon Promenade Zoo
Book Maldon Promenade Zoo tickets for one of the best days out for families in Essex Located in the scenic…
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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