# What's On In Brightlingsea This Weekend | April 24-26, 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Brightlingsea is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore what to do in Brightlingsea this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement.
- **Category**: Weekend
- **Display Name**: Events this weekend
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Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and event in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY].

## Weekend Events in Brightlingsea

- **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* BRENTWOOD MAC @ The MICA West Mersea
  - **Description**: Brentwood Mac is a charismatic musical ensemble dedicated to bringing the timeless melodies of Fleetwood Mac to life. Their repertoire spans all eras of the band, from the early Peter Green days to their iconic hits.

Founded by a group of passionate m
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/sold-out-brentwood-mac-the-mica-west-mersea/200029384810540
  - **Venue**: Mersea Island Community Association - MICA
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Waldegraves Car Boot Sale
  - **Description**: We’re back for another fantastic season filled with bargains, hidden gems, and great vibes!

When: Every Sunday from 5th April 2026 to 13th September (weather permitting).
Where: Waldegraves Lane, West Mersea, Colchester, CO5 8SE

Times:
Sellers: From 6am
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/waldegraves-car-boot-sale/200029914577738
  - **Venue**: Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Introduction to Enamelling with Sara Barker
  - **Description**: Enamel is powdered glass which fuses to metal when heated in a high temperature kiln, producing a rich and glossy surface ideal for lovers of shape, pattern and colour.
Guided through each stage of this lovely process you will try the two application tech
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/introduction-to-enamelling-with-sara-barker/200029652983856
  - **Venue**: The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester
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  - **Categories**: workshops
- **Event Name**: Karaoke night,
  - **Description**: 🎤 KARAOKE NIGHT – FRIDAY 24TH! 🎤

Think you’ve got what it takes to steal the spotlight? 🌟
Join us at The Kings Arms for an unforgettable night of music, fun, and fierce competition!

🏆 Competition Time!
The winner of Best Singer will take home a fantasti
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/karaoke-night/200029965832555
  - **Venue**: Kings Arms, Frating, Essex
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  - **Categories**: Music, performances, Contests
- **Event Name**: 8 week beginners course in jewellery
  - **Description**: New hobby?    ✨April course now LIVE! ✨

If you’ve ever dreamed of putting your creativity to good use come and join our beginners course in jewellery making. This is not ‘beads on a string’ 😂, this 8 week course will introduce you to traditional hand ski
  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/8-week-beginners-course-in-jewellery/200029785231204
  - **Venue**: The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester
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  - **Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Pop Up Art Shop presented by Tina Bullen
  - **Description**: A fantastic opportunity to enhance your art collection.

Oil paintings, pastel drawings and poems all combine in this fabulous pop up shop in the beautiful Old Grocery in the heart of Wivenhoe, where all great art can be found.

Meet the artist, talk abou
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/pop-up-art-shop-presented-by-tina-bullen/200029955103243
  - **Venue**: Old Grocery, Wivenhoe
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  - **Categories**: art, pop-ups, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Alice Armstrong + support Victoria's Big Easy Duo
  - **Description**: https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/105536
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 24 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/alice-armstrong-support-victorias-big-easy-duo/200029881930450
  - **Venue**: St James Church, Brightlingsea
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## Trending 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'
  - **Venue**: Brightlingsea Seafront
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- **Event Name**: Mersea Lions Family Festival
  - **Description**: Family Festival for all ages. 
Admission: £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.
  - **Venue**: Waldegraves Holiday Park
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- **Event Name**: Fluffy The Cat Sip & Paint
  - **Description**: 🎨🐾 PAINT & SIP – “Fluffy the Cat” 🐾🎨
📍 Bistro36, Brightlingsea
📅 23rd April
⏰ 7PM

Calling all cat lovers… this one is PURR-fect for you! 💕

Join me for a gorgeous evening of creativity as we paint Fluffy the Cat – a beautiful, characterful fluffy fel
  - **Venue**: Bistro36
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- **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!
📅 Saturday 2nd
  - **Venue**: Bentley Country Park
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- **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
  - **Venue**: Bayard Recreation Ground
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- **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.
  - **Venue**: Promenade Way, CO7 0HH Brightlingsea, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: *SOLD OUT* BRENTWOOD MAC @ The MICA West Mersea
  - **Description**: Brentwood Mac is a charismatic musical ensemble dedicated to bringing the timeless melodies of Fleetwood Mac to life. Their repertoire spans all eras of the band, from the early Peter Green days to their iconic hits.

Founded by a group of passionate m
  - **Venue**: Mersea Island Community Association - MICA
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- **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!!
  - **Venue**: Waldegraves Holiday Park
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- **Event Name**: The Gatehouse Truckshow 2026
  - **Description**: The Gatehouse Truckshow tickets are now on sale, follow the social for more details and updates .
  - **Venue**: Mersea Island
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- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* BRENTWOOD MAC @ The MICA West Mersea (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mersea Island Community Association - MICA), Waldegraves Car Boot Sale (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom), Introduction to Enamelling with Sara Barker (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), Karaoke night, (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kings Arms, Frating, Essex), 8 week beginners course in jewellery (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* BRENTWOOD MAC @ The MICA West Mersea (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mersea Island Community Association - MICA), Waldegraves Car Boot Sale (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom), Introduction to Enamelling with Sara Barker (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), Karaoke night, (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kings Arms, Frating, Essex), Pop Up Art Shop presented by Tina Bullen (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Old Grocery, Wivenhoe).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea in April 2026?
  - **A:** *SOLD OUT* BRENTWOOD MAC @ The MICA West Mersea (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Mersea Island Community Association - MICA), Waldegraves Car Boot Sale (Sun Apr 26 2026 at Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom), Introduction to Enamelling with Sara Barker (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), Karaoke night, (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 09:00 pm at Kings Arms, Frating, Essex), 8 week beginners course in jewellery (Fri Apr 24 2026 at 10:00 am at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester).
- **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Brightlingsea on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend 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 venues for Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Brightlingsea include Mersea Island Community Association - MICA, Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom, The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Brightlingsea include Brentwood Mac, Waldegraves Holiday Park, BENCH space.
- **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Brightlingsea.

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