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Things to do in/around Basildon this weekend
Ada Powers
November 14, 2025
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It’s Friday, Basildon!
If you’ve got no plans for the rainy weekend ahead, I’ve got you! Here’s all the info on what’s happening this weekend in and around Basildon this weekend.
FRIDAY (toniiiiight!)
Open mic night @ St Andrews (11 London road, Wickford, SS12 0AN)
🕘 7.30pm
Open Mic Night organised with John Rogers. Everybody is welcome to come along and play, read, sing or just spectate.
Live Music @ Orleto Lounge, Eastgate
🕗 From 8pm
An evening of live music with feel good songs sung live by the amazing talent that is, Chris Hobart @chrishobartmusic
SATURDAY (15th November)
Free Saturday boxing classes for ages 14 - 24 years (Box Basildon, 11 Bowlers Croft, SS14). FREE classes every Saturday for 6 weeks before Christmas and 6 weeks after Christmas. Classes will run from 10-11:30am each week. More details:
Basildon at Christmas @ Eastgate, town centre
Snow Globe Photo Booth – FREE
@ St Martin’s Square | 🕧 From 12:30pm
Step inside a giant snow globe and snap the perfect festive pic!
Infinity Circus Workshops – FREE
Also @ St Martin’s Square | 🕑 From 2pm
Try juggling, plate spinning, poi, ribbons & more — plus dazzling LED performances!
Free Movie Night – The Greatest Showman ( @ St Andrews, 11 London road, Wickford, SS12 0AN)
📍 St Andrew’s, 📅 Saturday
A free festive film night for all! Come to town, grab a bite to eat before the event, in one of our lovely restaurants or take-aways.
Reserve tickets or just turn up. Wickford BID loyalty card holders get free popcorn.
Live Music @ Castlemayne pub, The Knares, Lee Chapel, Basildon SS16 5RZ
🕗 Stage time: 8.30pm
Exposé time at The Castlemayne so if you love live music and you're in need of a great night out, these guys can provide you with both
Live Music @ Jolly Friar, 118 Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 3JT
🕗 Stage time: 8.30pm
Under the cover of midnight
Christmas market @ St. Nicholas Church, Long road, Canvey Island. SS8 0JR
From 10am - 3pm. Do your Christmas shopping, supporting local businesses and charities! Stop for a mulled wine or hot chocolate with our friends at S. Stibbards & Sons! Bring the children to do some Christmas crafts with Messy Church.
SUNDAY (16th November)
Forget Me Not Service (Trinity Methodist Church, Clay Hill road, 481 Clay Hill Rd, Basildon SS16 4NN)
🕘 3pm - 3.30pm
Basildon hospital Chaplains & Bereavement Midwives are holding their annual Forget-Me-Not Service on Sunday 16th November, 3pm @ Trinity Church, Basildon. Remembering precious babies who have passed away before, or soon after birth.
Bird watching for beginners (Langdon Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Dunton Road)…
🕡 10.30am – 12:30pm
Per person £5.
Book here: https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2025-11-16-langdon-birdwatching-beginners
P.S not sure if this will still hold based on the predicted weather for this weekend so please check before you book.
Radio Gaga @ Towngate theatre, Eastgate
Radio GaGa recreates two magical hours live on stage, celebrating the magic, fun and showmanship of the band’s touring days. Playing all your favourite hits, including Don’t Stop Me Now, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, We Will Rock You, Bohemian Rhapsody and more
Start: 7.30pm
Ticket price: From £29.50
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/radio-gaga
ONGOING WEEKLY ACTIVITY (FREE!)
Soft Ball Cricket – Indoor Sessions (Ages 8-16)
🕔 Fridays, 5–6pm (term time)
📍 James Hornsby Sports Hall, Basildon SS15 5NX
No equipment needed
Wear what you want
All genders welcome
📧 Register: [email protected]
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