What's on around Basildon this weekend?

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Couldn't be more chuffed. It's the weekend!

Friday 8 May

Basildon Community Food Drive

Heading to Asda Eastgate this weekend? Help raise vital funds and support people within the Basildon community by picking up a few extra items to donate!

📍 Asda Eastgate, Basildon 📅 Friday 8th – Sunday 10th May 2026. During store opening hours. Simply donate extra items at the store.

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
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
Classic Pop, Cheese & Party Anthems. The 80s Pic N Mix
🕖 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
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 9 May

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]

DJ Tim – 90s & 00s Party Classics Night

90s & 00s party classics plus the classic club tracks Posh Boys are known for — big tunes and a lively Saturday night guaranteed!

📍 Posh Boys Bar, Basildon 📅 Tonight – Saturday. From 8:00pm. Free entry — just turn up! 🌐 poshboysbar.co.uk

Wardley vs Dubois – WBO World Heavyweight Title Fight @ The White Swan

One of the biggest nights in British boxing — don't miss it!

📅 Saturday 9th May 2026. Watch the fight here at The White Swan, Basildon. 🕘 From 9:00pm

TLK & Danny Hindmarsh – Live at The White Swan

Live music to round off your weekend in style!

📍 The White Swan, Basildon 📅 Saturday 9th May 2026. 🕘 From 9:00pm

Musical Bingo with Caroline Coastal DJs

Come and enjoy great music hosted by the radio DJs from Caroline Coastal FM (94.7 & 104.7 FM) with lots of prizes to be won — and no musical knowledge needed!

📍 The Quarterdeck Events Venue, The Quay, Burnham-on-Crouch, CM0 8AT 📅 Friday 8th May 2026 (every 2nd Friday of the month). 7:30pm. £10 for all 3 games. Great prizes to be won! Money raised goes towards supporting Caroline Coastal FM.
🎟️ 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

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 10 May

ST. NICHOLAS CHURCH LAINDON SPRING SERVICES

Holy Communion Service 📅 Every Sunday ⏰ 11:15am. Refreshments served afterwards

For more information contact St Nicholas Church Laindon.

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

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!