01.05.26 What's on around Basildon this bank holiday weekend?

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Hey, Basildon - welcome to May¬

It’s a packed Bank Holiday weekend with something for everyone. From live music and community events to family fun and local gatherings, there’s plenty to explore. Here’s what’s happening across Basildon, Billericay and Wickford.

Friday 1st May

Knit, Natter & New Friends – Happy Chatters
10:30 to 11:30am. Bring your yarn & join the fun.
📍 Happy Hub, Eastgate (by Asda)

Yoga for Mental Health – FREE
🧘 11:15am
📍 King Edward Centre, Laindon SS15 6GY
✉️ [email protected]

Men’d Model Making – Happy Hub
12pm. Enjoy a relaxed creative atmosphere with good company.
📍 Unit 11, Eastgate SS14 1AE

Sing Club – Billericay Theatre
A fun daytime singing session open to all. Great for meeting people and enjoying music in a relaxed setting.
🕜 1:30pm – 2:30pm
📍 Billericay Theatre
💷 £6 per session
📧 [email protected] 

Silent Reading Group – Langdon Nature Discovery Centre
Every Friday
A relaxed space to read, unwind, and enjoy quiet company with fellow book lovers. Coffee, cake, and calm guaranteed.
🕝 2:30pm – 4:30pm
📍 Langdon Nature Discovery Centre

Joe Garner Live @ Maggio Lounge
📅 Friday 1st May
Kick off the weekend with live music, great vibes, and cocktail deals. A relaxed evening with no booking needed…just come in and enjoy.
🕖 From 7:00pm
📍 Maggio Lounge

80s Pick n Mix @ Chequers Billericay FREE EVENT
📅 Friday 1st May
Classic Pop, Cheese & Party Anthems. The 80s Pic N Mix Fri 1st May
🕖 From 8:00pm
📍 Chequers Billericay, 44 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9BQ. FREE EVENT - Just turn up No Tickets Required - Over 25s Only

Karaoke Night – The White Swan
📅 Friday 1st May
Grab the mic and enjoy a fun night of music, laughs, and unforgettable performances. Perfect whether you’re singing or just soaking in the vibes.
🕣 From 8:30pm
📍 The White Swan

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Saturday 2nd May

EBA Events with Guy Huggins – Billericay Baptist Church
📅 Saturday 2nd May
A full day of inspiring sessions including a men’s breakfast, parents’ lunch, and leadership seminar. Open to all, with powerful talks on life, faith, and resilience.
🕣 8:30am (Breakfast) | 🕛 12:00pm (Lunch) | 🕞 3:30pm (Seminar)
📍 Baptist Church, Perry St, Billericay
🎟️ billericaybaptist.org.uk/events 

FREE Community Fun Day – Wickford
📅 9am - 3.30pm
A fantastic day out for all ages with face painting, live music, food, and market stalls. Perfect for families and a great community atmosphere.
🕘 9:00am – 3:30pm
📍 The Square, Market Lane, Wickford
🌐 www.wickfordtowncouncil.gov.uk

Ni-sen Karate Classes @ Laindon Community Centre

High Road, Laindon.
10:15am – 11:00am: Tots
11:00am – 12:00pm: Older kids & adults
Beginners welcome. Contact: 01268 546439 | [email protected]

Mini coupe car meet up – Darby Digger, Wickford
📅 10am - 12 noon
Our very own car meet hosted by the only Betty_minicoupe one of the rarest mini models in the world (aside from a GP of course). Fun fact: only 34k coupes were made in the entire world and only 300 to 400 were British racing and Betty's spec and only 1% had the carbon black interior with the most common being piano black

Farmer’s Market @ Barleylands Craft Village
📅 10am - 4pm
Hosted by the Barleylands Marketing Team, this vibrant event celebrates all things farming, rural life, and locally produced goodness. We’re on the lookout for farming-related market stalls offering:
🥕 Fresh farm produce
🧀 Artisan food and drink
🍯 Homegrown, homemade, and locally sourced products
🌾 Farming-based goods that showcase rural craftsmanship
If you’re a producer passionate about farming, food, and drink, we’d love to hear from you! Event details:
Free entry for visitors
Free parking on-site 🚗
Photo opportunities on one of our Tractors – for this day only, one of our Tractors will be situated in The Village.
If you are coming to the Farmers Market, you can also experience some magic in the Farm Park…tickets go on sale soon for our Princess Weekend at Barleylands.

Picnic and Tai Chi @ Gloucester park
📅 2pm - 5pm
Bring a snack for sharing, a blanket to sit on and join fellow creative and nature enthusiasts to have a natter about all things art, culture and wildlife related in the town.
There is also the option to try a taster tai chi demonstration, led by Tony, who will give a 30 min introduction to the practice with some gentle exercises. No previous experience needed and suitable for all mobilities: the session will include sitting and moving meditations, focusing on breath and grounding techniques.
A map showing the meeting point is on the second slide above. We’ll be at the South side of the football pitches opposite the Sporting Village.

Silent Disco Night
📅 Saturday 2nd May
Dance the night away with multiple music channels and your own headphones. A unique and fun experience whether it’s your first time or not.
🕢 From 7:30pm
📍 The Quarterdeck Events Venue, Burnham-on-Crouch
🎟️ https://thequarterdeck.co.uk/events

Eat your greens @ Posh Boys Brewery and Taproom from 7:30pm

Where? 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, United Kingdom, SS11 8BB
An evening of singalong silliness

Give Or Take – Live @ The White Swan
📅 Saturday 2nd May
Enjoy a lively night of great music, good vibes, and a buzzing atmosphere. Perfect for a Saturday night out.
🕘 From 9:00pm
📍 The White Swan

Live Music Night @ The Jolly Friar from 9pm

Enjoy 60s - 00s rock music at The Jolly Friar, Whitmore Way, Basildon. Enjoy a rockin’ Saturday night with live band entertainment, great drinks and a lively atmosphere.

Sunday 3rd May

Fobbing Farm Shop Farmer’s Market. 9AM–3PM | FREE entry

Good food, great vibes & loads of local stalls

• Sweet treats

• Fresh bakes

• Seasonal produce

Gables Poultry Farm, High Rd, Fobbing, Stanford-le-Hope SS17 9HT

Billericay Soapbox Derby 2026
📅 Sunday 3rd May
A huge family day out with 25 racing carts, food and drink stalls, and live lunchtime music. One of the most exciting community events of the season.
🕙 From late morning (event runs through the day)
📍 Sun Corner, Billericay
🎟️ https://billericaysoapboxderby.co.uk/

Church service at Swanmead
🕤 1st service 10:00am - 11:30am | 🕚Second service (younger people) 12:30 - 2:00pm Join a welcoming service with children’s church, youth groups, and older age groups. A warm and uplifting environment for all ages.
📍 91 Church Rd, Basildon SS16 4AH

Church Service @ Laindon Elim Church

🕤10am – 12:30pm.
Join a welcoming and friendly church community where real people come together to connect, grow in faith and support one another. Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a church family, there’s a place for you here. Contact: 07477 675768
📍Laindon Elim Church, Aston Road, Laindon SS15 6UH.

St Mary's Church 📍 High Road, Langdon Hills, SS16 6HY. Every Sunday | 9:00am Traditional service with hymns & organ music

St John's Church 📍 Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX. Every Sunday | 11:00am Contemporary service with modern worship songs "St John's Kids" available for children All Age Service on the 1st Sunday of every month

Quiet Space – All Saints’ Church
📅 Sunday 3rd May
A peaceful afternoon to pause, reflect, and enjoy calm surroundings. Stay as long as you like in this welcoming, tranquil space.
🕑 2:00pm – 4:00pm
📍 All Saints’ Church

Quiz Night – Barnhall Social Club
📅 Sunday 3rd May
A fun, laughter-filled quiz night with 7 rounds and a friendly competitive atmosphere. All entry fees go to the winning team.
🕔 From 5:00pm
📍 Barnhall Social Club, Alderney Gardens, Wickford SS11 7JP
💷 £2 entry

Coming Up (Worth Booking Early)

Brighton Day Trip
📅 Saturday 6th June
Enjoy a full seaside escape with beach time, shopping, and great food spots. Transport included from multiple locations.
💷 £25 per person
📞 01268 777777

That’s all, folks. Have a great one, Basildon!