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

Colchester Arts Centre’s Christmas Daytime Disco with DJs Ben Howard & Sam Leppard
December 12, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Movie… And the Music of Vince Guaraldi
December 13, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Narthen: Icicles & Inglenooks
December 14, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Classic Horror Nights: From Beyond the Grave + The Classic Horror Christmas Quiz
December 15, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

The Christmas Show 2026
December 17, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

The Christmas Show 2026
December 18, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

The Christmas Show 2026
December 18, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

Family Christmas Show! Theatre of Widdershins – The Elves and The Shoemaker
December 19, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

The Christmas Show 2026
December 19, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

The Christmas Show 2026
December 19, 2026
Tower Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO15 1LE

The 9075 + Fontaines C.D.
December 20, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Family Christmas Show! Theatre of Widdershins – The Elves and The Shoemaker
December 20, 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.