# What's On In Brightlingsea This Weekend | April 17-19, 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**: Silver bangles or cuffs workshop
  - **Description**: Our ever popular silver bangles & cuffs workshop is a great way to acquire your perfect arm candy!

In this one-day workshop you will spend the day with our expert tutor learning the skills to hand craft your very own bangles or cuff to wear home with
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/silver-bangles-or-cuffs-workshop/200029616608522
  - **Venue**: The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester
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  - **Categories**: workshops, art, music, literary-art, crafts, entertainment
- **Event Name**: BREAKFAST MEET CARS AND COFFEE AT THE KINGS
  - **Description**: The Last one of the year open breakfast meet, classic, retro, sports whatever your pride and joy come and join us everyone welcome.
Tea, coffee and bacon roll served via the pub.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Apr 18 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/breakfast-meet-cars-and-coffee-at-the-kings/200029895779123
  - **Venue**: Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating. CO7 7DJ
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  - **Categories**: Sports
- **Event Name**: Paws Walk
  - **Description**: Circular dog walk from the Lions Beach Hut. This is a social event with refreshments available for a donation. Tombola also available on the day. 

All walkers welcome, with or without paws. If you don’t fancy a walk, just pop along for a chat and a cuppa
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/paws-walk/200029414115401
  - **Venue**: Mersea Island
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  - **Categories**: nonprofit, dog
- **Event Name**: Kings Head Brightlingsea - SKaM! playing Sun 19th April - 4 to 7
  - **Description**: The Kings Head in Brightlingsea, Sunday 19th April.  Starts at 4pm!
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/kings-head-brightlingsea-skam-playing-sun-19th-april-4-to-7/200029944475527
  - **Venue**: The King’s Head
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- **Event Name**: Pop up karma live at Brewers Arms Brightlingsea
  - **Description**: Pop up karma are at the brewers arms Brightlingsea this Saturday come on down for fun time with lots of great music. 3 original members of blade chain are in the band.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm – Sun Apr 19 2026 at 11:55 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Brightlingsea
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Come and try rowing
  - **Description**: Opportunity to try rowing 
Meet outside Colne Yacht club 
Email to book your place 
BCRC.web@gmail.com
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  - **Date**: Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brightlingsea/come-and-try-rowing/200029738131850
  - **Venue**: Colne Yacht Club
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  - **Categories**: sports

## 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**: 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:** Silver bangles or cuffs workshop (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), BREAKFAST MEET CARS AND COFFEE AT THE KINGS (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating. CO7 7DJ), Paws Walk (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Mersea Island), Kings Head Brightlingsea - SKaM! playing Sun 19th April - 4 to 7 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am at The King’s Head), Pop up karma live at Brewers Arms Brightlingsea (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Brightlingsea).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea today April 18, 2026?
  - **A:** Silver bangles or cuffs workshop (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), BREAKFAST MEET CARS AND COFFEE AT THE KINGS (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating. CO7 7DJ), Pop up karma live at Brewers Arms Brightlingsea (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Brightlingsea).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea this weekend April 17–19, 2026?
  - **A:** Silver bangles or cuffs workshop (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), BREAKFAST MEET CARS AND COFFEE AT THE KINGS (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating. CO7 7DJ), Paws Walk (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Mersea Island), Kings Head Brightlingsea - SKaM! playing Sun 19th April - 4 to 7 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am at The King’s Head), Pop up karma live at Brewers Arms Brightlingsea (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Brightlingsea).
- **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Brightlingsea in April 2026?
  - **A:** Silver bangles or cuffs workshop (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am at The Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester), BREAKFAST MEET CARS AND COFFEE AT THE KINGS (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 am at Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating. CO7 7DJ), Paws Walk (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 09:30 am at Mersea Island), Kings Head Brightlingsea - SKaM! playing Sun 19th April - 4 to 7 (Sun Apr 19 2026 at 12:00 am at The King’s Head), Pop up karma live at Brewers Arms Brightlingsea (Sat Apr 18 2026 at 09:00 pm at Brightlingsea).
- **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 Shipyard Estate, Brightlingsea, Essex., Colchester, Kings Arms, Main Road, Frating. CO7 7DJ, Mersea Island.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Brightlingsea?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Brightlingsea include BENCH space, David Souter, Mersea Island Lions Club.
- **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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