Food and Drink in Essex
Discover food and drink in Essex, including food festivals, dining events, beer festivals and local tastings. Updated regularly with upcoming events and local things to do.
Upcoming Food and Drink in Essex
Beer by the Pier 2026
November 12, 2026
Palace Hotel, Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex SS1 2AL
Southend Beer and Cider Festival
November 12, 2026
The Palace Hotel, Church Street, Essex, SS1 2AL
SHOW: John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett – The Christmas Bash!
December 8, 2026
Colchester, Essex
Professor David Olusoga
April 29, 2027
COLCHESTER LEISURE WORLD, COWDRAY AVENUE, COLCHESTER, ESSEX
BRUCE FOXTON ’50 years of The Jam’
June 26, 2027
Colchester, Essex
Extreme Robots 2027 Colchester (Show 1)
July 10, 2027
Colchester, Essex
Extreme Robots 2027- Colchester (Show 2)
July 10, 2027
Colchester, Essex
What’s on in Essex?
Dovetail Events helps you find local events, entertainment, tickets, venues and things to do across East Anglia. This page is updated as new events are added, helping you discover what’s happening nearby.
Whether you are looking for live music, family days out, comedy, theatre, festivals, markets or seasonal events, this guide brings together upcoming listings in one place.