# All Events in Brightlingsea - **City**: Brightlingsea - **State**: England - **Country**: United Kingdom - **Timezone**: +00:00 - **Currency**: GBP - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/22/ddfa5dde9a486c8fd01fe4cc767e86/UK-default-1-.webp ## Brightlingsea's Most-Loved ### Events Categories - [Music (28 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/music) - [Parties (32 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/parties) - [Food & Drinks (24 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/food-drinks) - [Crafts (13 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/crafts) - [Festivals (24 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/festivals) - [Fine Arts (9 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/fine-arts) - [Kids (16 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/kids) - [Performances (8 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/performances) - [Sports (9 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/sports) - [Theatre (5 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/theatre) - [Trips & Adventure (7 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/trips-adventures) - [Concert (3 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/concerts) - [Dance (2 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/dance) ## Popular Events in Brightlingsea - **Event Name**: 2026 Brightlingsea Regatta - **Description**: Join us for the annual Brightlingsea Regatta, a celebration of maritime heritage and community spirit. This year's event features exciting come and try sessions, family-friendly activities, local food and craft stalls, and live entertainment. Whether you' - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 668 - **Date**: Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/2026-brightlingsea-regatta/200029680524856 - **Venue**: Brightlingsea Seafront - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wY2M2ZGIyNzJiNjU0NzRiMjU0OTI0MjM3M2U1ZDliNjdiMzM4OWZkYjQ1NTgzNzEzM2UyZmQ5MzQ4OWEwYjg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIwNTAyNQ.avif - **Event Name**: Mersea Lions Family Festival - **Description**: Family Festival for all ages. Admission: Β£5 per adult, children free. Vehicle display, including emergency vehicles. Food and drink stalls. Craft stalls. Raffle tent with fantastic prizes. Information tent. Live music all day. Foxash Fun Dog Show. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 300 - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 11:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/mersea-lions-family-festival/200029442036322 - **Venue**: Waldegraves Holiday Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ZDZmY2MyYTFhNzE1MmI0YzIwYjhmYmU1ZWNhMGE5YjJhMzkxODg2NGE2ZDMzZjQyODQ4MDJmMzRmMGU3YjgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzQzNWYyOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTY1OTIxNw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, kids, dog, dog-shows, music-festivals - **Event Name**: 🌴 TROPICANA NIGHT! 🌴 - **Description**: 🌴 TROPICANA NIGHT! 🌴 Get ready for a huge 80s Tropical Party Night with THE MIXUPS at Bentley Country Park! 🎀 Whitney Houston 🎀 Gloria Estefan 🎀 Madonna 🎀 ABBA 🎀 Diana Ross Expect bright costumes, sing-along anthems and a packed dancefloor! πŸ“… Saturday 2nd - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/tropicana-night/200029953658605 - **Venue**: Bentley Country Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83ZjJlNzkzNDdjMTM0MmM1NmYzMWMxZTk1NzIyOTZkMzk5Y2ZlYzgzMWU0NzM3NTg0MzczYzMxNDA3NWUyNjk1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMyZjA2NDUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxNzg2ODI.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: Carnival Day - **Description**: Free Entry , stalls , food , live music , street parade , dog agility display , reptiles and snake handling , fun fair , licensed bar something for everyone to enjoy - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 176 - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/carnival-day/200029680808144 - **Venue**: Bayard Recreation Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNWM2ZmNiZTFiMjc0Nzk5YzcxNjUwZDZmODgyMGU3YmQyODM4NTBmN2QxOTAyODFiMGRkODE5YTZjOThmZjRhLXJpbWctdzcyMC1oOTYwLWRjN2I3OTc1LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1ODUzODcx.avif - **Categories**: carnivals, music, funfairs, live-music, entertainment, dog, parades - **Event Name**: Brightlingsea Food & Drink Festival 2026 - **Description**: We're back for our 9th year bringing great street food, arts & crafts, local food producers, live music, kids entertainers and a brilliant time. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 715 - **Date**: Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/brightlingsea-food-and-drink-festival-2026/200029814814805 - **Venue**: Promenade Way, CO7 0HH Brightlingsea, United Kingdom - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy84YTBlOTlkYzhlYzBlMzJmNzI3OTU1MjZmMDUyYTk1YWVkMjg1M2NlMWVjMGFjYWU1NTI0NDJjNDQxMDllZDA2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzNi1kYzAxN2Y5Mi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk5NTIyOA.avif - **Categories**: food-truck-festivals, festivals, music, kids, live-music, food-drinks, art, entertainment, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Wine & Pizza in the Vines - **Description**: Enjoy a relaxed and family friendly evening in the vines with our award winning wines and wood fired pizzas. 4.30-10pm Bring chairs if you can. Well behaved dogs welcome on leads. Only food and drink purchased at the vineyard bar to be consumed on site - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 153 - **Date**: Sat, 02 May at 04:30 pm – Sat, 02 May at 10:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/wine-and-pizza-in-the-vines/200029974862148 - **Venue**: Thorrington Mill Vineyard - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy83ODVkMmY2ZDgyODliMDYwM2UxYTJhZjNlODY3ODFiZDdhYzU5OWQzNDA5MTI0ZDU0ODYzMTlmMGRkZTc0NmZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg1MS1kYzQxOGZkYi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3Njg5OTUwNw.avif - **Categories**: dog - **Event Name**: WWW @ Waldegraves - **Description**: We're back at the fantastic Waldegraves for some seaside slamming and shenanigans!! Don't miss what is always a great afternoon of wrestling madness!! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 20 - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 02:00 pm – Sun, 24 May at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/www-waldegraves/200029427392629 - **Venue**: Waldegraves Holiday Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jYzEzMjg2NDdiYTg4ZDQ1MDEwZjE4MzllMGY0NzRmNDFiNzllZWRiYmE5YmY5Nzg1OThmNzQ1ZTdjODk2ZjcxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDQ3My1kYzE0MTkzMy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTk1NTg5Mg.avif - **Categories**: sports, festivals - **Event Name**: The Gatehouse Truckshow 2026 - **Description**: The Gatehouse Truckshow tickets are now on sale, follow the social for more details and updates . - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 55 - **Date**: Sat, 04 Jul at 09:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/the-gatehouse-truckshow-2026/200029107586515 - **Venue**: Mersea Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zNTAwMzBjMzMzMjk3OTI0ZTM2ZDc0ZjI0YWNhYzI3NjgyY2FhNWIwNjQ3ZGU2NmExOTI0ZjEwMTFiNGJjNTM5LXJpbWctdzEwNjAtaDEwNzktZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxNDQwMzI.avif - **Event Name**: Remembrance Sunday 2026 - **Description**: Join us on the 8th of November 2026 for a truly memorable Remembrance Sunday special event with a unique atmosphere. Supporting the Airborne Gunner Trust. We will have silence at 1100hrs within the race itself. We have kept a 10km and half option for 2026 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 105 - **Date**: Sun, 08 Nov at 09:30 am – Sun, 08 Nov at 03:30 pm (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/remembrance-sunday-2026/200029266286618 - **Venue**: Brightlingsea Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lM2ZhNjYwM2I2YjJkOWYwOWU0ZDUxNzEzNGJiNTU4ZWE1MTI5ZGE5MjczZTUwNjFmM2U4OTUyODVjOTU4Mjg0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzQ3MmUxNS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjcwMzc4OA.avif - **Categories**: sports - **Event Name**: Fast & Fuelled | Cars & Coffee @ The Shed Cafe - **Description**: Join us for another Cars & Coffee meet at The Shed Cafe from 10AM to 1PM. We’ll be raising money for a selected charity, so your visit helps support a great cause. Expect fantastic food and drinks on site, plenty of parking, and a warm welcome for s - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 180 - **Date**: Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am – Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/fast-and-fuelled-|-cars-and-coffee-the-shed-cafe/200029740977334 - **Venue**: The Shed CafΓ© - Elmstead Market - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kYmU3MTYwNDE0NjhkMTUzZTc1NDAxZjRjZjEwNGI5NTIwMjliOWM2MmU0N2Y4MGU1ZDM0MTQwZjBlNTkyYWJmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGM0NjQ1NDQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY3MDEyMTM.avif - **Categories**: nonprofit, sports, charities - **Event Name**: LGBTQ+ Social - Sailing Day - **Description**: 🌈 ALL ABOARD, THURROCK! β›΅ We’re setting sail on Sunday, 31st May for an unforgettable LGBTQ+ adventure on the historic Pioneer CK18 β€” and you’re invited! For just Β£10 (yes… TEN!) you’ll get: ✨ Return travel ✨ A full day out on a beautifully restored herit - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun, 31 May at 08:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/lgbtq-social-sailing-day/200029842183839 - **Venue**: Shipyard Estate, Copperas Rd, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AR - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85NDAwOTljNDY2MjNmZDE4YTMyZTcxYjIxZTQwMThmNmY2MTkzZmE2MjRkMDM2NmVlZjM1Mjk1MWI5ZTYyMjQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGM0ODhhZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY3MTkzODM.avif - **Categories**: lgbt-pride, art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Fleeced Live at the King's Arms Beer & Music Festival 2026 - **Description**: Fleeced are 1 of 23 bands performing over 3 days at the Kings Arms Beer & Music Festival. #kingsarmsfrating Fleeced offer a diverse mix of songs from the last half century from the Foo Fighters, U2, Thin Lizzy, Led Zeppelin, AC-DC to Simple Minds, Dur - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sun, 24 May at 05:30 pm – Sun, 24 May at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/fleeced-live-at-the-kings-arms-beer-and-music-festival-2026/200029873607309 - **Venue**: Kings Arms, Frating, Essex - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9kMzRjMzY1MmJmNzBkOWU2YTQwOGRjMWJlNDI1NGVkOTRjNzBlMjFhMmJjYzg5YWFiMzAzYjM5MGVlZTMyMWE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzE4MTUxNy1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTY1NDk2Nw.avif - **Categories**: music-festivals, entertainment, festivals, music, beer-festivals, performances - **Event Name**: Mersea Island Art Trail - **Description**: Our next confirmed full Art Trail weekend is set - sixteen Artists opening their doors wide, ready to share the work, the stories, and the generosity that make this community what it is. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 47 - **Date**: Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am – Mon, 25 May at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/mersea-island-art-trail/200029719946634 - **Venue**: Mersea Island - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8zOTYxN2NlMDNjNmRlZDYxMTc4OWY1MTg1Mzg3MTMxNmQ3ZDEzYTc1Y2UyMGJhYmRhNWViOWQ0MmQwMDkxMWRmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ2MS1kY2Y0ZjFlZC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjMxNzM1Mg.avif - **Categories**: art, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Sidetracked - Carnival day - **Description**: Free entry to all. Sidetracked will be preforming their ever popular set of songs to round off this year's carnival day. Band will start at 7pm - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/sidetracked-carnival-day/200029979482656 - **Venue**: Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lNWM1NmEzYzY4MWIxNTNkMjhlYjM4YzU0ZGEzYjk2NzA0N2QxOGFhYTU2OGEzYjVhMzhiMTQ0NGYyYTY0NGYzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5NC1kYzFhMWExYS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjkzNTI3Ng.avif - **Categories**: carnivals, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Kings Head - **Description**: Rock Bangers, Anthems and Classics from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Metallica, Green Day, Blink-182, Royal Blood, Muse, Fall Out Boy, My Chemical Romance, RATM, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Muse, Weezer and more. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 10 - **Date**: Fri, 01 May at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/the-kings-head/200029616608726 - **Venue**: Kings Head Brightlingsea Essex - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9lMDEzMmQwOWUyMDI0YWNmYjJlZDQ1YTQzZTI3OGNjYzg1NjgyOGMyMTM2NGVmY2QxZGNjODU1MmMyNjY3MmMxLXJpbWctdzg1MC1oMzE1LWRjMDMwNjA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1OTg2NTQw.avif - **Event Name**: Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI - **Description**: Grant Nelson has arrived and is bringing the heat to our final Terrace party. Supported by Funky Fridayz residents and guests.ArtistsGrant NelsonMusic Genres : House, Deep House, Tech House, S - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 03:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep at 12:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/funky-fridayz-presents-soundz-of-house-vi/300042332456 - **Venue**: Railway Tavern Brightlingsea - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMDE0Y2I0OGIyZDliMzA0ODI0Nzc2MTVmYzQ2YTgxYzk0NTlmNWNlZDQxODc2YzdjMWZmYzJkMWViNzI3MGFmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwNTA2MzAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NzUyMzkx.avif - **Categories**: parties, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: SAVE THE DATE - "ROW THE RAT" ADVENTURE RACE 2026 πŸš£πŸ€πŸοΈπŸ - **Description**: Returning again in 2026, Wivenhoe Corsairs Community Rowing Club, in partnership with Wivenhoe Sailing Club, invites you to the 2026 β€œRow the Rat” Adventure Race taking place on the River Colne in Essex, with a 7nm out-and-back tidal course taking crews d - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 51 - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 11:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/save-the-date-row-the-rat-adventure-race-2026/200029078235213 - **Venue**: Wivenhoe Sailing Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9kMjZjZjUwYzU4ODU3YmUzMjdhNGNjZjEwNmVhNzIxYjViZWQ5YmZjNGRmZjUxNzJjZTBhNmI2Yjc5N2FkNjAwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzhlYTFhZS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzE2NzI2OQ.avif - **Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, workshops - **Event Name**: Gig Fest - **Description**: 10am registration open. Hot food tea coffee and cakes also available. 11:30am cox briefing outside CYC 12pm CYC bar and Oarstore will be open 12:30pm start of race from Batemans. Approx 6 mile race. Mixed crews for participation in Nelson Cup. Handicap w - **Date**: Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/gig-fest/200029988473241 - **Venue**: Colne Yacht Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTFiMmRjZTNlM2MwMjhmYmViMjU4MjU4YmUxMTM0MzAzMTVlMjM0YmI2ODY0NmI0ZjFmZjlmNmZhZGRhNzkwMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNjAwLWRjYTJjM2U5LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MjE2OTYx.avif - **Categories**: Sports, Festivals ## Festivals in Brightlingsea - **Event Name**: 2026 Brightlingsea Regatta - **Description**: Join us for the annual Brightlingsea Regatta, a celebration of maritime heritage and community spirit. This year's event features exciting come and try sessions, family-friendly activities, local food and craft stalls, and live entertainment. Whether you' - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 668 - **Date**: Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 am – Sat, 18 Jul at 10:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/2026-brightlingsea-regatta/200029680524856 - **Venue**: Brightlingsea Seafront - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8wY2M2ZGIyNzJiNjU0NzRiMjU0OTI0MjM3M2U1ZDliNjdiMzM4OWZkYjQ1NTgzNzEzM2UyZmQ5MzQ4OWEwYjg5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NzIwNTAyNQ.avif - **Event Name**: Mersea Lions Family Festival - **Description**: Family Festival for all ages. Admission: Β£5 per adult, children free. Vehicle display, including emergency vehicles. Food and drink stalls. Craft stalls. Raffle tent with fantastic prizes. Information tent. Live music all day. Foxash Fun Dog Show. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 300 - **Date**: Sat, 22 Aug at 11:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug at 04:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/mersea-lions-family-festival/200029442036322 - **Venue**: Waldegraves Holiday Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy83ZDZmY2MyYTFhNzE1MmI0YzIwYjhmYmU1ZWNhMGE5YjJhMzkxODg2NGE2ZDMzZjQyODQ4MDJmMzRmMGU3YjgyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzQzNWYyOS1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NTY1OTIxNw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, live-music, entertainment, kids, dog, dog-shows, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Carnival Day - **Description**: Free Entry , stalls , food , live music , street parade , dog agility display , reptiles and snake handling , fun fair , licensed bar something for everyone to enjoy - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 176 - **Date**: Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am – Sat, 20 Jun at 06:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/carnival-day/200029680808144 - **Venue**: Bayard Recreation Ground - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yNWM2ZmNiZTFiMjc0Nzk5YzcxNjUwZDZmODgyMGU3YmQyODM4NTBmN2QxOTAyODFiMGRkODE5YTZjOThmZjRhLXJpbWctdzcyMC1oOTYwLWRjN2I3OTc1LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc1ODUzODcx.avif - **Categories**: carnivals, music, funfairs, live-music, entertainment, dog, parades - **Event Name**: Gig Fest - **Description**: 10am registration open. Hot food tea coffee and cakes also available. 11:30am cox briefing outside CYC 12pm CYC bar and Oarstore will be open 12:30pm start of race from Batemans. Approx 6 mile race. Mixed crews for participation in Nelson Cup. Handicap w - **Date**: Sun, 17 May at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/gig-fest/200029988473241 - **Venue**: Colne Yacht Club - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNTFiMmRjZTNlM2MwMjhmYmViMjU4MjU4YmUxMTM0MzAzMTVlMjM0YmI2ODY0NmI0ZjFmZjlmNmZhZGRhNzkwMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNjAwLWRjYTJjM2U5LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc3MjE2OTYx.avif - **Categories**: Sports, Festivals - **Event Name**: Bradwell Pilgrimage - **Description**: This 4th July - The coming together of living stones at Bradwell on Sea. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sat, 04 Jul at 09:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/bradwell-pilgrimage/200029816419439 - **Venue**: The Chapel of St Peter on the Wall, Bradwell on Sea - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9hNTlhNzYyYTRiOGE2ZjU2ZjM2NmRjNWE4Yzk5MjViMGEyZDg0ZTczNmY5ZmFlOTRjODA5YTBjZGYzMzYwNjg0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDg0OC1kYzdiODk5NC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3NjA3MTMzMQ.avif - [View all Festivals in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/festivals) ## Parties in Brightlingsea - **Event Name**: 🌴 TROPICANA NIGHT! 🌴 - **Description**: 🌴 TROPICANA NIGHT! 🌴 Get ready for a huge 80s Tropical Party Night with THE MIXUPS at Bentley Country Park! 🎀 Whitney Houston 🎀 Gloria Estefan 🎀 Madonna 🎀 ABBA 🎀 Diana Ross Expect bright costumes, sing-along anthems and a packed dancefloor! πŸ“… Saturday 2nd - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/tropicana-night/200029953658605 - **Venue**: Bentley Country Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy83ZjJlNzkzNDdjMTM0MmM1NmYzMWMxZTk1NzIyOTZkMzk5Y2ZlYzgzMWU0NzM3NTg0MzczYzMxNDA3NWUyNjk1LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMyZjA2NDUtZ21pcj92PTE3NzcxNzg2ODI.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - **Event Name**: LGBTQ+ Social - Sailing Day - **Description**: 🌈 ALL ABOARD, THURROCK! β›΅ We’re setting sail on Sunday, 31st May for an unforgettable LGBTQ+ adventure on the historic Pioneer CK18 β€” and you’re invited! For just Β£10 (yes… TEN!) you’ll get: ✨ Return travel ✨ A full day out on a beautifully restored herit - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun, 31 May at 08:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/lgbtq-social-sailing-day/200029842183839 - **Venue**: Shipyard Estate, Copperas Rd, Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7 0AR - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85NDAwOTljNDY2MjNmZDE4YTMyZTcxYjIxZTQwMThmNmY2MTkzZmE2MjRkMDM2NmVlZjM1Mjk1MWI5ZTYyMjQzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1MDAtZGM0ODhhZTgtZ21pcj92PTE3NzY3MTkzODM.avif - **Categories**: lgbt-pride, art, theatre, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI - **Description**: Grant Nelson has arrived and is bringing the heat to our final Terrace party. Supported by Funky Fridayz residents and guests.ArtistsGrant NelsonMusic Genres : House, Deep House, Tech House, S - **Date**: Sat, 19 Sep at 03:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep at 12:00 am (+00:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/funky-fridayz-presents-soundz-of-house-vi/300042332456 - **Venue**: Railway Tavern Brightlingsea - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9lMDE0Y2I0OGIyZDliMzA0ODI0Nzc2MTVmYzQ2YTgxYzk0NTlmNWNlZDQxODc2YzdjMWZmYzJkMWViNzI3MGFmLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDEwMjQtZGMwNTA2MzAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NzUyMzkx.avif - **Categories**: parties, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: Glitterball - **Description**: Glitterball is back. Soul, Funk & Disco is coming to the terrace, bringing the big dancing vibes. After a hiatus of a few years Andi King & Alex C are once again coming together as the Espresso Brothers. Supported by the likes of Kerris Twisted ( - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 50 - **Date**: Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm – Sun, 31 May at 12:00 am (+01:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/glitterball/200028887696117 - **Venue**: Railway Tavern Brightlingsea - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82YmRiODJiN2E5NTJjMjFlZjI0ODlkODhjMWFjOGYxZmQ1ODllOTJlZGIxMTdlMTczMjAzMjJjZDhhMzJjNTdkLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGMxMzEzMDQtZ21pcj92PTE3NzU4MzQ4NjI.avif - **Categories**: parties, entertainment - [View all Parties in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/parties) ## Artists & Performers on Tour in Brightlingsea - **Artist**: Miguel - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/miguel - **Artist**: The Lumineers - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-lumineers - **Artist**: Kings of Leon - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kings-of-leon - **Artist**: Kane Brown - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kane-brown - **Artist**: Bastille - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/bastille - **Artist**: Becky Hill - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/becky-hill - **Artist**: 42 Dugg - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/42-dugg - **Artist**: Counting Crows - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/counting-crows - **Artist**: Dylan Gossett - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/dylan-gossett - **Artist**: Sam Fender - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/sam-fender - **Artist**: Lauren Spencer Smith - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/lauren-spencer-smith - **Artist**: Christopher Cross - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/christopher-cross - **Artist**: Fatboy Slim - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/fatboy-slim - **Artist**: Aline Barros - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/aline-barros - **Artist**: Billy Ocean - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/billy-ocean - **Artist**: The Proclaimers - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-proclaimers - **Artist**: Orville Peck - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/orville-peck - **Artist**: KT Tunstall - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/kt-tunstall - **Artist**: The Black Crowes - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/the-black-crowes - **Artist**: Parmalee - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/parmalee - **Artist**: Avery Anna - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/avery-anna - **Artist**: Amber Run - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/amber-run - **Artist**: Cornelia Funke - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/cornelia-funke - **Artist**: Toots & The Maytals - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/toots-the-maytals - **Artist**: Leo Sayer - **Artist Page**: https://allevents.in/performer/leo-sayer - (more artists omitted) ## Browse Events in Brightlingsea by Date - [Events Today in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/today) - [Events This Weekend in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/this-weekend) - [Events in April 2026 in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/april) - [Events in May 2026 in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/may) ## Moments from Events in Brightlingsea - **Review**: "Great event! Free entry. Some great bands. Especially Steve Young + The Real Time Players who were one of the few bands to sing original material 🎸🎡" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Steve Young - **Event**: RED FEST - SPRING EDITION - RED LION, OLD TOWN, STEVENAGE at Red Lion Stevenage - **Date**: 2026-04-27 19:31:56 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/11/170f65d94447479dc8368ab00594bc/images/IMG_1243.webp - **User Avatar**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4636fd552fdec766f46cdbba3d2cb000481ea8bab853c484d74a491051d9960c-rimg-w200-h200-dc160102-gmir?v=1717761004 - **Review**: "A brilliant two hours spent completing a sea glass picture. Tutor was brilliant, informative and inspiring. Would recommend." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: gill branson - **Event**: Sea Glass Workshop at Leicester Guildhall - **Date**: 2026-04-27 15:54:06 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e6/a6e18d27894892830edf08000f8235/images/IMG_2598.webp - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "It was a lovely gentle afternoon. Welcoming from the minute I walked in the door. Everything was thoughtfully laid out. The number of participants was not over whelming. Such a good vibe. Everything was explained as we went along for the afternoon. Good facilities and wonderful snack and drink options. Would highly recommend xx" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: janet hadley-pallant - **Event**: A Retreat afternoon with Muddy Hag at Stowupland Village Hall - **Date**: 2026-04-27 16:23:46 - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/2568e32afb95a47222aab1462f875cb7?s=100&d=identicon&r=g?sz=200 - **Review**: "fabulous performance" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Volkan Savas - **Event**: CAN GOX LONDRA KONSERI at 265 Upper St - **Date**: 2026-04-26 15:32:13 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6f/35acd5777d4c00902da930b2c886e0/images/image_picker_DBCF6522-6A06-4A4E-BB4F-C428405018CC-7202-00000475751C45F7.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLq_qubNTSFPq5z2M0uWGySvXctLHQkpGIt-zmeUQ6Xsjt0Hx9W=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Lovely to browse fabulous books. Something for everyone." - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Susannah McFadden - **Event**: 2026 OXFORD BOOK FAIR - TWO DAYS! at Oxford Brookes University, OX3 OBP - **Date**: 2026-04-20 16:22:50 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/e5/4ff2e6e9a0492f8fe6b50cdcbdb94d/images/IMG_2112.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLvQL1QPmEWI2n5nVd4pS_qKhfYiazWhx8RPPPcSPLtjaw6sA=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "This is my memories of the gay night at the hole in the wall pub Colchester" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Alan Richardson - **Event**: Monthly Gay Social at the Hole in the Wall pub at The Hole in The Wall - **Date**: 2026-04-16 10:42:45 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/2c/5e3155b14a4e53888921fbac1de125/images/Screenshot_20260416-113348.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocI42thdU4mKiPEvOWSvIsUoew1bX67lQd5H0b49_JZbZfIYnOs=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "A 2HR Very special dnb event with a secret special guests MC this is one not to be missed" - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Dread-Tek Fraptachino - **Event**: Sun city Bingo - Luton | UK GARAGE BINGO - 2026 TOUR at Mecca Bingo Luton - **Date**: 2026-04-13 04:46:52 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/19/cf134c6f5f493986a859d542fc21db/images/Drum-bass-pop-up-at-Sky-Fry-s.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIGnvnZmwALLsm5LmHY0SeF8u1IizWqIP11QCiugdWT62N6ssQm4g=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Learnt a lot about my responsibilities & rights, because I have water courses bordering my property." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: naomi blackmore - **Event**: Riparian Awareness Workshop at Mudford Village Hall - **Date**: 2026-04-25 11:59:01 - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "It was amazing day. We went on Sunday, which turned out to be the better choice. It wasn't as busy so we had time to enjoy ourselves. The staff were really friendly and helpful. I would definitely attend again if this is happening again." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Stefani Stoyanova - **Event**: Horrorfied 2 - The UK's Ultimate Event for Fans of Horror at K2 Crawley - **Date**: 2026-03-30 18:25:36 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7c/98d1fad3224fee8d43d364a273bf90/images/20260329_125536.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocK7FLfJ-Ye2ny5liy8C0-TvCKcRRTVqOJoFfGv4PAU_RG61OXRi=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Brilliant" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: joanne bates - **Event**: Women in Business Awards 2026 at Devere Whites Hotel Bolton - **Date**: 2026-03-29 18:15:12 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/f4/5793e5da184457aac61845df0c7239/images/1000035681.webp - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "What a lovely creative event. Thank you to Jill for being such a good teacher. My daughter and I both enjoyed making the felt hares together." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Maxine Musgrave - **Event**: Needle felt - Hare at 20 The Arcade, Barnsley, UK - **Date**: 2026-03-29 14:31:10 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/84/2ad6289bb04c3087eb4aaea9bd3656/images/IMG_0708.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIDHBaCd9XtJKeT4k8cpIbcLVlkl3LpIoD1EtFhjhryZzDfmQ=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "We had a fantastic evening πŸ˜€ good fun" - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Corinne Gregus - **Event**: HORSLEY- Let's Paint N' Sip Chicken's at The Hog at Horsley - **Date**: 2026-03-26 14:37:38 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/7f/184403349347f384f9074325c7aa5b/images/Screenshot_20260326_104548_Instagram.webp - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLbK_X_rJrQRenBIIDiomlq1ZDl8DKXHJ24DQO6wzfNEkka4Q=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "We had a wonderful time watching the children perform, especially the East London Dance Group." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: jennifer macalintal - **Event**: The Weekend 2.0 at Maryland Creative Quarters - **Date**: 2026-04-20 19:52:41 - **User Avatar**: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Review**: "MDSUJONALI" - **Rating**: 4/5 - **By**: Mdsujon Ali - **Event**: MARO at Manchester New Century Hall - **Date**: 2026-03-21 19:53:02 - **Photo**: https://pub-e8fef8c0e03b44acb340577811800829.r2.dev/14eb763b584749269ee806348ec2e80e/33f418b749fe43a0bd7040d2198a246c/a63733c11a6d441eb90cd101212e5d55.jpg - **User Avatar**: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKfympgoMT0u5zqnrhuK3OmiOYa1Fd8WgdDd2sW-mK5ywlbADk=s96-c?sz=200 - **Review**: "Good family fun. Will definitely recommend." - **Rating**: 5/5 - **By**: Anumeha Thakur - **Event**: Holi Festival of Colours 2026 at The Wren School - **Date**: 2026-03-08 14:42:25 - **Photo**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/ef/b47b7016244f598c1000e257223f95/images/b2cb5377-63d9-4257-8612-34ff7cafff5c.webp - **User Avatar**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/51db5757f323d11fb81bc6f7a04c0a00edf456c874cd9f268eb11c9e9c4979fd-rimg-w300-h300-dc030103-gmir?v=1770452405 - (more moments omitted) ## Frequently Asked Questions - **Q**: What are the top events happening in Brightlingsea? - **A:** Here are the top events in Brightlingsea: 2026 Brightlingsea Regatta (Sat, 18 Jul at 09:00 am, at Brightlingsea Seafront), Mersea Lions Family Festival (Sat, 22 Aug at 11:00 am, at Waldegraves Holiday Park, Brightlingsea), 🌴 TROPICANA NIGHT! 🌴 (Sat, 02 May at 08:00 am, at Bentley Country Park, Brightlingsea), Carnival Day (Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am, at Bayard Recreation Ground, Brightlingsea), Brightlingsea Food & Drink Festival 2026 (Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am, at Promenade Way, CO7 0HH Brightlingsea, United Kingdom). - **Q**: How can I find events happening in Brightlingsea? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Brightlingsea on AllEvents.in. Browse by category, date, or venue to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Brightlingsea? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular event venues in Brightlingsea? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Brightlingsea include Brightlingsea Seafront, Waldegraves Holiday Park, Bentley Country Park, Bayard Recreation Ground, Promenade Way, CO7 0HH Brightlingsea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Brightlingsea? - **A:** Follow Brightlingsea on AllEvents.in to receive notifications when new events are listed in your city. ## Brightlingsea at a Glance - **Total Upcoming Events**: 58 - **Followers**: 155 - **Trending Now**: This Weekend: 8, Live Music: 12 ## Trending Categories in Brightlingsea - [Live Music (12 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/live-music) - [This Weekend (8 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/this-weekend) - [Car Shows (3 events)](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/car-shows) ## Explore Brightlingsea - [Car Shows 2026 In The United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/events/car-shows-in-uk) - [What's On In Brightlingsea This Weekend](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/this-weekend) - [Car Shows in Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/car-shows) - [Live Music Events Near Brightlingsea](https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/live-music) ## Events in Nearby Cities - [Events in Clacton-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/clacton on sea) - [Events in Colchester, England, United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/colchester) - [Events in Copford, England, United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/copford) - [Events in Walton-on-the-Naze, England, United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/walton on the naze) - [Events in Bentley, England, United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/bentley-en) - [Events in Harwich, England, United Kingdom](https://allevents.in/harwich-uk)