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What's On

Have fun meeting new people enjoying the same interests as you. From knitting clubs to wildlife groups there's something for everyone. Find an event near you! Or why not add your own?

Phantoms Of The Popera Clacton

7th May - 7:30 PM

Following the overwhelming sell-out success of their 'Phantoms of the Popera' tour in 2025, the UK's No1 vocal harmony quartet & original X Factor stars Venue details: Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, Station Road, Clacton-on-Sea, England, CO15 1SE, United Kingdom Time: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Amick Productions Ltd

Festen

7th May - 7:45 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre

Wivenhoe Folk Club

7th May - 8:00 PM

Wivenhoe Folk Club, at the Royal British Legion, The Quay, Wivenhoe, CO7 9BX, Doors open 7.30 pm. for 8.00 pm. start. Admission £8, concessions £7, floor spot performers £5. Admission - cash only, bar - card only, please.

Wivenhoe Folk Club

Tiptree Priory Heath Wi

8th May - 2:00 PM

At our meeting on 8 May, Gary Egerton will be taking a humorous look at The Devious British. Our meetings are held on the second Friday of each month at 2pm in St Luke's Church hall, Tiptree. Visitors are always welcome - £3 including refreshments.

Janet

Festen

8th May - 7:45 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre

Woods Bowls Club Open Days May 2026

9th May - 10:00 AM

Watched the Curling? Well, Bowls is like Curling on grass minus the sweeping! Come & have a go, the basics are easy to learn. We're open on four Saturdays 9, 16, 23, 30 May between 10am - 2pm come to any or all! Woods Bowls Club, Keepers Green, Colchester CO4 5UT. https://www.woodsbowlsclub.co.uk/

Woods Bowls Club

Festen

9th May - 2:30 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre

"20th Century & Beyond" At St Botolph's Church

9th May - 7:30 PM

Step into the bold soundworld of the 20th century and beyond, as our orchestra brings to life a programme brimming with drama, colour and unmistakable character. Experience the landscapes of America in Copland’s Variations on a Shaker Melody. Tickets £15 (concessions available) from sbms.org.uk.

St Botolph's Music Society

Festen

9th May - 7:45 PM

A family gathers to celebrate their father's sixtieth birthday with a black-tie dinner but a traditional party night of food, wine & song is shattered by some shocking revelations. By the time the eldest son, Christian, completes his speech in praise of his father nothing can ever be the same again.

Headgate Theatre

Bethany Bereavement Café

11th May - 2:00 PM

We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. You are invited to join us for a chance to chat with others who are at different stages of coping with loss. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Bethany Bereavement Café

11th May - 2:00 PM

We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. You are invited to join us for a chance to chat with others who are at different stages of coping with loss. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Frinton And District Philatelic Society

11th May - 2:00 PM

Presentation by Graham Wylde, about Great Britain Line Engraved stamps at Soken House, The Triangle, Frinton on Sea, Essex. CO13 0AU. Contact Mick Carter.

Frinton And District Philatelic Society

Bethany Bereavement Café

11th May - 2:00 PM

We normally meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 2:00 - 3:00pm. You are invited to join us for a chance to chat with others who are at different stages of coping with loss. Bereavement Team Members on hand. St John's Church Hall, Gt Clacton (behind the shops on North Road)

St John's Church, Gt Clacton

Come And Play Petanque/Boule

12th May - 2:00 PM

Play Petanque at the Ship Pub, Lower Kirby, Tuesday's Afternoons 2pm throughout the Year, Weather Permitting. No Club Fees, Car Parking, Toilets, & Boule Available, Contact Derek tel: 07973 341818

Frinton Petanque

Rummikub Group

12th May - 2:10 PM

Rummikub Group meet every Tuesday at Holland Public Hall CO15 5UR {next to library and Maffia's}. Car park at rear. Starts at 2.10pm till 4.15pm. £2 including tea and coffee. All welcome.

Rummikub Group

My Passion For Photography

12th May - 7:30 PM

Will Cheung presents a project-based, creativity-over-competition talk, showing street, nature and scenic images and drawing on his experience as editor of photography magazines and his Fellowship of the RPS. williamcheung.co.uk Visitors £5 Christ Church, Ireton Rd, Colchester CO3 3AU

Colchester Photographic Society

No, No, Nanette

13th May - 7:45 PM

No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted musical including the popular songs "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy". The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comical misunderstandings.

Headgate Theatre

Gunfleet (Walton) Womens Institute Monthly Meeting

14th May - 1:30 PM

Gunfleet WI (Walton) monthly meeting Emmanual Church New Pier Street Walton. Our speaker this month is Brian Thurlow, Through the Green Baize Door, come and join us and see whats on the other side, we can go through together, Visitors always welcome to join us for tea and biscuits. £3

Gunfleet Wi ( Walton )

Great Bentley History Society

14th May - 7:30 PM

There will be a talk by Jane Pearson on “Crime & Punishment in Essex 1700/1900”at the Great Bentley Village Hall. All interested person’s welcome. Members £2, non/members £4.

David Gollifer

No, No, Nanette

14th May - 7:45 PM

No, No, Nanette is a lighthearted musical including the popular songs "Tea for Two" and "I Want to Be Happy". The wacky story involves three couples sharing a cottage in Atlantic City in the midst of a blackmail scheme, with plenty of deception, romantic mishaps, and comical misunderstandings.

Headgate Theatre