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Festivals & Events
Point Rd, Canvey Island
SS8 7RT Castle Point District (B)
What's on in the local area
The following events are taking place within 10 miles of SS8 7RT:
Annual Festivals & Events
The Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A fun and messy charity race across the River Blackwater mudflats, with competitors covered in thick mud by the end.
The Dunmow Flitch Trials
Annually, during July
Location: Essex
A quirky tradition where married couples must prove they have not regretted their marriage in order to win a flitch of bacon.
V Festival Chelmsford
Annually, during August
Location: Essex
One of the UK’s top music festivals, featuring performances from international rock, pop, and indie artists.
Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A quirky charity event where participants race across the mud flats of the River Blackwater in Maldon.
Essex Country Show
Annually, during September
Location: Essex
An agricultural show held at Barleylands, featuring livestock, rural crafts, and family entertainment.
Harwich International Shanty Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Essex
A celebration of maritime heritage through sea shanties, featuring live performances, workshops, and exhibitions.
Colchester Food and Drink Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Essex
A two-day event showcasing local food and drink, with stalls, tastings, and cooking demonstrations.

The Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A fun and messy charity race across the River Blackwater mudflats, with competitors covered in thick mud by the end.

The Dunmow Flitch Trials
Annually, during July
Location: Essex
A quirky tradition where married couples must prove they have not regretted their marriage in order to win a flitch of bacon.

V Festival Chelmsford
Annually, during August
Location: Essex
One of the UK’s top music festivals, featuring performances from international rock, pop, and indie artists.

Maldon Mud Race
Annually, during May
Location: Essex
A quirky charity event where participants race across the mud flats of the River Blackwater in Maldon.

Essex Country Show
Annually, during September
Location: Essex
An agricultural show held at Barleylands, featuring livestock, rural crafts, and family entertainment.

Harwich International Shanty Festival
Annually, during October
Location: Essex
A celebration of maritime heritage through sea shanties, featuring live performances, workshops, and exhibitions.

Colchester Food and Drink Festival
Annually, during June
Location: Essex
A two-day event showcasing local food and drink, with stalls, tastings, and cooking demonstrations.
Other Events"
Essex County Craft Show
June 28
Ingatestone Hall,, Ingatestone
.
This summer, over 100 talented craftspeople and skilled artisans will be showcasing their handmade products at the Essex County Craft Show 2025, taking place within the beautiful grounds of Ingatestone Hall.
The Maldon Nearly Festival
July 19
Promenade Park, England, Maldon
.
The Nearly Festival Returns to Maldon: The Region's Biggest 2-Day Tribute Band Celebration is Back!
After a hugely successful debut, The Nearly Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Promenade Park, Maldon this summer for another epic weekend of tribute band music, food, and family fun!
Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, this vibrant two-day event brings together the UK's very best tribute acts for a celebration of live music that's as close to the real thing as it gets.
A historical walk from Cobham to Luddesdown
July 20
The Street Cobham, Cobham
The walk will start at Cobham Car Park just off the Street. From the car park we will make our way through the village of Cobham, a place both Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys knew well.
3rd Annual Southend Ride
July 26
Southend Seafront, Southend-on-sea
Riding to old Leigh on sea before returning to the starting point.
The Ride starts at 12pm.
Higham Loop via Shorne Marshes
July 27
Higham Station, Higham
If you’re after a peaceful day out with wide open views and barely a hill in sight, this 15.5 km circular walk from Higham might be just what you’re looking for.
Bapchild Weekday Evening Walk
July 30
Bapchild Village Hall, Sittingbourne
Starting from Bapchild Village Hall, this 6.34-mile circular route takes in blooming orchards, open farmland, and the historic charm of Lynsted and Rodmersham before looping back to Bapchild.
School's Out - Superhero Studio!
August 14
The Baytree Shopping Centre , Billericay
Come design your own powerful mask and more, there’s no need to bring anything but your heroic energy! 💥
📅 Thursday 14th August
Ⱐ11am–4pm
📠Next to the Baytree Beach
🖠All materials provided
✨ No booking needed, just turn up and join the fun!
It’s time to save the day, see you there heroes! 🛡ï¸
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/44frxn8
This event has been funded by Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID).
School's Out - Face Painting!
August 26
The Baytree Shopping Centre , Billericay
Whether your little one dreams of being a butterfly, tiger, pirate, or superhero, our talented face painters can bring it to life! ðŸ¯ðŸ¦‹ðŸ¦¸
📅 Tuesday 26th August
Ⱐ11am–4pm
📠Next to the Baytree Beach
Let’s finish the summer holidays in style, come down and get painted! ✨ðŸŽ
🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/44frxn8
This event has been funded by Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID).
Southend Comedy Club Book A Comedy Night Out
November 7
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
.
The Official Comedy Club As Seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over 28 years has worked across the UK and Abroad with the best of the best.
G4 Christmas 2025 - Rochester Cathedral
November 25
Rochester Cathedral,, Rochester
.
Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.
Phantoms of the Popera - Southend
June 12
Palace Theatre, England, Westcliff-on-Sea
.
Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer
Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems
Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.

Essex County Craft Show
June 28
Ingatestone Hall,, Ingatestone
. This summer, over 100 talented craftspeople and skilled artisans will be showcasing their handmade products at the Essex County Craft Show 2025, taking place within the beautiful grounds of Ingatestone Hall.

The Maldon Nearly Festival
July 19
Promenade Park, England, Maldon
. The Nearly Festival Returns to Maldon: The Region's Biggest 2-Day Tribute Band Celebration is Back! After a hugely successful debut, The Nearly Festival is thrilled to announce its return to Promenade Park, Maldon this summer for another epic weekend of tribute band music, food, and family fun! Taking place on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th July, this vibrant two-day event brings together the UK's very best tribute acts for a celebration of live music that's as close to the real thing as it gets.

A historical walk from Cobham to Luddesdown
July 20
The Street Cobham, Cobham
The walk will start at Cobham Car Park just off the Street. From the car park we will make our way through the village of Cobham, a place both Charles Dickens and Samuel Pepys knew well.

3rd Annual Southend Ride
July 26
Southend Seafront, Southend-on-sea
Riding to old Leigh on sea before returning to the starting point. The Ride starts at 12pm.

Higham Loop via Shorne Marshes
July 27
Higham Station, Higham
If you’re after a peaceful day out with wide open views and barely a hill in sight, this 15.5 km circular walk from Higham might be just what you’re looking for.

Bapchild Weekday Evening Walk
July 30
Bapchild Village Hall, Sittingbourne
Starting from Bapchild Village Hall, this 6.34-mile circular route takes in blooming orchards, open farmland, and the historic charm of Lynsted and Rodmersham before looping back to Bapchild.

School's Out - Superhero Studio!
August 14
The Baytree Shopping Centre , Billericay
Come design your own powerful mask and more, there’s no need to bring anything but your heroic energy! 💥 📅 Thursday 14th August â° 11am–4pm 📠Next to the Baytree Beach 🖠All materials provided ✨ No booking needed, just turn up and join the fun! It’s time to save the day, see you there heroes! ðŸ›¡ï¸ ðŸ”— More info: https://bit.ly/44frxn8 This event has been funded by Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID).

School's Out - Face Painting!
August 26
The Baytree Shopping Centre , Billericay
Whether your little one dreams of being a butterfly, tiger, pirate, or superhero, our talented face painters can bring it to life! ðŸ¯ðŸ¦‹ðŸ¦¸ 📅 Tuesday 26th August â° 11am–4pm 📠Next to the Baytree Beach Let’s finish the summer holidays in style, come down and get painted! ✨🎠🔗 More info: https://bit.ly/44frxn8 This event has been funded by Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID).

Southend Comedy Club Book A Comedy Night Out
November 7
The Royal Hotel, Southend-on-Sea
. The Official Comedy Club As Seen On TV is one of the most recognised and respected names in the comedy Industry and over 28 years has worked across the UK and Abroad with the best of the best.

G4 Christmas 2025 - Rochester Cathedral
November 25
Rochester Cathedral,, Rochester
. Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with G4's most extensive Christmas tour ever in the most awe-inspiring cathedrals, priories, minsters, halls and abbeys across the UK for 39 dates.

Phantoms of the Popera - Southend
June 12
Palace Theatre, England, Westcliff-on-Sea
. Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet and original X Factor stars, G4 return in 2026 to unleash their unique trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spine-tingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems Featuring classics from Les Mis, Phantom, Wicked, Jersey Boys, Hamilton, Jesus Christ Superstar, Greatest Showman, Rent, Miss Saigon, Book of Mormon, Lion King, Aspects of Love, We Will Rock You, The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Rocky Horror Show and many more.