Theatre in Essex
Discover theatre in Essex, including theatre shows, plays, musicals and performing arts. Updated regularly with upcoming events and local things to do.
Upcoming Theatre in Essex

Snow White
November 26, 2026
Playhouse Square, Harlow, Essex CM20 1LS

Keep Colchester Cool presents: Myopia + Charcoal + If Not Now
November 27, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Fleetwood Bac
November 28, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Mambo Jambo + Suzy Cramer
November 30, 2026
Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

Harwich Society Talk : Women’s Land Army – ‘The Land Army fights in the fields!’
November 30, 2026
Main Road, Harwich, Essex CO12 3LU

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
December 3, 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

Mediaeval Baebes 30th Anniversary Tour
December 5, 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
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.