Paradym Returns For an Incredible Summer Showcase With Leading Industry…
Paradym presents Rossi in a summer music showcase at Ballin Maidstone on June 5th.
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Events in Basildon This Weekend
Alan's A-wake
Alan's A-Wake is a live music performance at Wickford Railway Club.
Events in Basildon This Week
Home Presents Sheltahouse - The Summer Opening
Sheltahouse launches its summer season with a live music event at Home in Bexleyheath.
Paradym Returns For an Incredible Summer Showcase With Leading Industry…
Paradym presents Rossi in a summer music showcase at Ballin Maidstone on June 5th.
Alan's A-wake
Alan's A-Wake is a live music performance at Wickford Railway Club.
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Upcoming Events by Category
Culture & Arts
Ministry of Sound Classical - Live at Rochester Castle
Ministry of Sound Classical presents a live orchestral performance of dance anthems at Rochester Castle.
Family & Kids
The Storybook Spectacular
A magical performance for all ages at Basildon Sport & Leisure Club.
Fitness & Outdoors
Outdoor Training - 6 Week Strength & Fitness Course
A 6-week outdoor strength and fitness course hosted at The P.T Barn in Basildon.
Pregnancy And Postnatal Fitness Sessions - Vange -July/august 2026
Pregnancy and postnatal fitness sessions held in Vange during July and August 2026.
Food & Drink
The Great Basildon Community Feast
A community event featuring local food, drinks, and activities held at Basildon Town Square on 4th July 2026.
Nightlife & Music
Cheers to Paint - Sip • Paint • Connect @ Mulligans (Sip And Paint Party)
A sip-and-paint social event at Mulligans featuring painting and casual evening entertainment.
Holding Back The Years: The Ultimate Simply Red Tribute Experience
A tribute band performs Simply Red hits at 2 East Square in Basildon.
M g Boulter & Samantha Whates Live in Basildon
M G Boulter and Samantha Whates perform a live music show at Towngate Theatre, Basildon.
Big Sit Down For Stand up
Seven comedians perform an adults-only stand-up comedy show at The Welcome Club.
Soul Fiesta - Summer Soul Alldayer
Soul Fiesta - Summer Soul Alldayer is a full-day soul music event at Cromwell Manor, Basildon.
Shopping & Markets
Essex rs Owners Club All Ford Meet
The Essex RS Owners Club hosts an all-Ford vehicle meet for car enthusiasts.
Featured Places in Basildon
Fitness And Wellness Centre
Basildon Sporting VillageYou can find Basildon Sporting Village, a fitness and wellness centre in Essex.
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The BeehiveThe Beehive Basildon is a local pub on Southernhay in Essex.
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AromaYou can find Aroma Basildon on Festival Way near M25 Junction 29.
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Basildon MarketBasildon Market is a traditional marketplace on St Martins Square in Basildon Town Centre.
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Better GymBetter Gym Basildon is a fitness centre on Cranes Farm Rd in Festival Leisure Park.
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Things to do in Basildon
Events in Basildon span weekly markets, seasonal festivals, and community gatherings across areas like Town Centre, Shotgate, and London Road. Activities include visiting landmarks such as the Mother and Child Fountain, exploring green spaces near Lincewood or Marks Hill, and attending food fairs, family events at town centre markets, live music during annual arts festivals, and fitness sessions linked to sporting venues.
You’ll find regular market days on London Road featuring local produce, outdoor concerts in Basildon Park, play areas for children near Wick Country Park, seasonal food stalls in the Town Centre, and walks along nature trails from Dunton Hills to Ghyllgrove. Family events often happen during summer fun days or Christmas markets. Live music is held at venues linked to cultural festivals.
The City Brief lists current activities by category, Food & Drink, Nightlife & Music, Culture & Arts, Fitness & Outdoors, Shopping & Markets, and Family & Kids. Use the guides to find accessible events, timed for safety and convenience, available across neighbourhoods including Town Centre, Shotgate, Lincewood, Marks Hill, and Willow Park.
Common Basildon Questions
What kinds of events happen in Basildon during the week?
Weekly events include markets at Eastgate Shopping Centre, family workshops at Hartlip Village Hall, food festivals with local produce, and cultural exhibitions held in public spaces like Basildon Park. Recurring activities such as the Basildon Town Centre Market every Saturday are listed weekly.
Where do most events take place in Basildon?
Most events occur in central locations: the Town Centre, featuring civic buildings, a raised pool, and the Mother and Child Fountain; Eastgate Shopping Centre, which hosts markets and food festivals weekly; and green spaces including Lincewood, Marks Hill, Willow Park, and Wick Country Park. These sites host concerts, play sessions, walks along nature trails from Dunton Hills to Ghyllgrove or London Road.
Are there family-friendly things to do in Basildon?
Families can enjoy green spaces like Wick Country Park with its play areas and walking paths, Lincewood’s woodland trails, Marks Hill as a destination on the countryside walk trail, and Willow Park at the end of that route. The Town Centre includes Eastgate Shopping Centre with indoor facilities; Story and Rhyme Time sessions occur weekly across venues including Hartlip Village Hall.
What nightlife and music events happen in Basildon?
Nightlife and live music happen at pubs, leisure centres, community halls, and civic spaces. Regular options include bands at Billericay Constitutional Club on Friday evenings, darts tournaments hosted by The Beehive every Sunday afternoon, poker nights such as those held at Hackers in Billericay, and themed social events during weekends.
How can I find events happening this week or this weekend in Basildon?
Check the 'this week' and 'this weekend' guides on The City Brief. These offer real-time listings across categories like Nightlife & Music, Family & Kids, Food & Drink, Fitness & Outdoors, and Shopping & Markets. Filter by venue, Eastgate Shopping Centre or Basildon Park, or neighbourhood such as Town Centre or London Road for precise planning.