

# What's On In Brightlingsea This Weekend | April 3-5, 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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## Weekend Events in Brightlingsea

- **Event Name**: Mersea oyster festival
  - **Description**: 🌊🦪 MERSEA OYSTER FESTIVAL — SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 🦪🌊  
📍 The Victory Pub, West Mersea  
🎶 Live Music from 1PM • Free Entry

Get ready for a coastal feast like no other — the very first of what will become an annual tradition on Mersea Island! Join us for a
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/mersea-oyster-festival/200029868513816
  - **Venue**: The Victory, Mersea Island
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  - **Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Den and Dave
  - **Description**: Den &amp; Dave (ex-Iron Maiden’s Dennis Stratton and Dave Edwards of Manfred Mann) perform regular live rock and blues gigs in Essex, UK.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 25
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/den-and-dave/200029601727811
  - **Venue**: Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea
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  - **Categories**: 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 05 2026 (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/waldegraves-car-boot-sale/200029868513916
  - **Venue**: Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Easter Family fun day
  - **Description**: Diddly Doos will be at this amazing family fun day… 

Saturday April 4th 
11am-4pm 

Pop by, grab a treat, take a look at all the amazing stalls that will be attending..� perfect family day out
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Apr 05 2026 at 12:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/easter-family-fun-day/200029765811629
  - **Venue**: Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, CO7- 7JA
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  - **Categories**: easter
- **Event Name**: Community Family Craft Day
  - **Description**: See https://www.greatbromleyvillagehall.org.uk/event/community-family-craft-day
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Apr 04 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/community-family-craft-day/200029817996540
  - **Venue**: Great Bromley Village Hall
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- **Event Name**: Family crafts afternoon
  - **Description**: Join us for a crafts afternoon and you have a choice of decoupage, basket weaving or ceramic painting. 
Food and drinks can be purchased at the restaurant
Tickets are non refundable.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 04 2026 at 02:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/family-crafts-afternoon/200029616608926
  - **Venue**: Bistro36
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts

## 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 oyster festival
  - **Description**: 🌊🦪 MERSEA OYSTER FESTIVAL — SATURDAY 4TH APRIL 🦪🌊  
📍 The Victory Pub, West Mersea  
🎶 Live Music from 1PM • Free Entry

Get ready for a coastal feast like no other — the very first of what will become an annual tradition on Mersea Island! Join us for a
  - **Venue**: The Victory, Mersea Island
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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**: Den and Dave
  - **Description**: Den &amp; Dave (ex-Iron Maiden’s Dennis Stratton and Dave Edwards of Manfred Mann) perform regular live rock and blues gigs in Essex, UK.
  - **Venue**: Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea
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- **Event Name**: Fluffy The Cat Paint Party
  - **Description**: 🎨🐾 PAINT &amp; 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**: Brightlingsea Food & Drink Festival 2026
  - **Description**: We're back for our 9th year bringing great street food, arts &amp; 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**: 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**: 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**: 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
  - **Venue**: Brightlingsea Beach
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** Mersea oyster festival (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Victory, Mersea Island), Den and Dave (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea), Waldegraves Car Boot Sale (Sun Apr 05 2026 at Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom), Easter Family fun day (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, CO7- 7JA), Community Family Craft Day (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Great Bromley Village Hall).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea this weekend April 3–5, 2026?
  - **A:** Mersea oyster festival (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Victory, Mersea Island), Den and Dave (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea), Waldegraves Car Boot Sale (Sun Apr 05 2026 at Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom), Easter Family fun day (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, CO7- 7JA), Community Family Craft Day (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Great Bromley Village Hall).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea in April 2026?
  - **A:** Mersea oyster festival (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 01:00 pm at The Victory, Mersea Island), Den and Dave (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 04:00 pm at Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea), Waldegraves Car Boot Sale (Sun Apr 05 2026 at Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom), Easter Family fun day (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Great Bromley Village Hall, Parsons Hill, CO7- 7JA), Community Family Craft Day (Sat Apr 04 2026 at 11:00 am at Great Bromley Village Hall).
- **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 The Victory, Mersea Island, Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea, Waldegraves Lane, CO5 8SE West Mersea, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Brightlingsea include Victory at Mersea, Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea, Waldegraves Holiday Park.
- **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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