What's On In Essex

Looking for the paw-fect pick-me-up? Try Pooch Therapy. Take your pick of venues to make some new four-legged friends.

You can snuggle with dachshunds, cuddle up with rotties, fall in love with labs and plenty more. Whatever your pooch of choice, tickets start from just £32.98.

Step Into Soul is bringing certified classics and epic live performances to Be At One Chelmsford this Bank Holiday Sunday. Expect creative cocktails, timeless tunes and a jam-packed dancefloor all afternoon. 

DJ KC will be behind the decks to keep the groove right from start to finish, while the amazing Sistacated will take to the stage to belt out all your favourites. Snap up your tickets to get down for just £9.99.

Heybridge Swifts FC is transformed into Wembley Stadium for one night only as the always amazing FLASH take to the stage. The ultimate tribute to the musical legacy of Freddie Mercury and Queen, it's little wonder these guys won Tribute Act of the Year 2025.

Described by the BBC as “As close as it gets,” you can expect world-class performance, raw energy, authentic costumes and hair-raising vocals. Joining them for this epic night of entertainment, SISTACATED will be serving up Motown, soul and disco classics.

Searching for things to do in Essex? Then look no further than salsa and bachata lessons at The Archer in South Ockendon. Whether you're an amateur or pro, be sure to get those hips shaking while enjoying some awesome vibes. 

Ultimate Events and Promotions brings all kinds of entertainment to Essex. Get on over to Be At One Chelmsford or Heybridge Swifts FC for sensational tribute bands, rock anthem discos, pop legend fancy dress and plenty more.

Whatever takes your fancy, tickets start from just £13.08.

Groove your way down to The Railway Hotel for an unforgettable night of live music. Divine Funk's Immersive Disco packs in a full band, DJs behind the decks and all kinds of sensory special effects. 

Expect horn sections, epic vocalists and cabaret performances that are sure to get you moving. Tickets to this night of non-stop nostalgia are just £24.20.

Get ready to shake your stuff as the UK's liveliest brunch heads to a secret Essex location for the very first time. Expect free-flowing booze, mouthwatering fried chicken and plenty of lol-worthy entertainment as Garage Brunch descends this spring.

Dust off your air guitar and get on over to Be At One Chelmsford for a night of 60s British invasion, 90s grunge and stadium rock. Rock Of Ages: The Ultimate Rock Anthems is a celebration of the best bands in the world. 

You'll get down to everything from The Beatles and Black Sabbath to Nirvana, Bon Jovi and and U2. Grab your tickets for this epic night of classic riffs from just £9.99.

The old school sound of the clubs is coming to Chelmsford. Club Classics: The Ultimate Dance Revival is taking over Be At One Chelmsford for a night of pure nostalgia.

DJs are behind the decks all night, spinning the sounds of the world's most iconic club brands, from Ministry of Sound to Cream. Grab your tickets to groove to timeless dancefloor fillers from just £9.99.

Puttshack has finally ventured out of the capital and into Essex's Lakeside. Spend your nights swinging clubs on crazy courses with high-tech spec and a fully-stocked bar of booze to keep you fuelled throughout your quirky adventure. 

This new-age immersive experience is set to be the highlight of your week. Electric Gamebox Lakeside uses high-tech motion sensors, surround sound and projection mapping to throw you into all kinds of weird and wonderful activities.

Looking for fun things to do in Essex? Faces is an unmissable bar, restaurant and club all rolled up into one. The recently-renovated mecca for drinking and dancing can be found on Gants Hill, offering everything from boozy brunching to late-night dancing.