Live Music in Essex
Discover live music in Essex, including gigs, bands, tribute acts, open mic nights and live performances. Updated regularly with upcoming events and local things to do.
Upcoming Live Music in Essex

Christmas The Movies
December 2, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester

The Wandering Hearts
December 2, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

West End Christmas
December 3, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Genesis Connected
December 4, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Christmas – The Candlelight Concert
December 4, 2026
Charter Hall, Colchester

We Three Kings of Rock N Roll
December 5, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Mediaeval Baebes 30th Anniversary Tour
December 5, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis
December 6, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Winter Wonderband
December 7, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

SHOW: John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett – The Christmas Bash!
December 8, 2026
Colchester, Essex

Wonderful Wenesdays – John Osborne: Step Into Christmas
December 9, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

I Hear Voices Theatre Company presents… A Ghost Story for Christmas – “The Wrong Doctor”
December 10, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF
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.