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What's on around Basildon this weekend? 2.10.26
Music Bingo, Basildon Market, live bands and plenty to do across the borough. Here’s what’s happening around Basildon this weekend
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October 02, 2026
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Hey Basildon,
It’s officially the weekend! Hope you’ve had a great week so far. Before we get into the activities for the rest of the weekend, here’s an event at the Queen’s theatre, Hornchurch for your calendar.
Friday 2nd October
Wickford Table Tennis Club @ Nevendon Centre | 1:00PM–4:00PM Enjoy friendly table tennis sessions at The Nevendon Centre. All abilities are welcome. 💷 £3.50 per session | WCA membership required | 📞 Chris: 07376 085951.
Music Bingo @ Human Kind Café | 6:30PM–10:00PM Just like normal bingo, but with music! No music knowledge is needed, and there are 12 chances to win a prize. Hosted by Bells & Beats, with all proceeds helping tackle loneliness and build community connections. 🎟️ £10 per person | BYOB | 📍 Human Kind Café, 111 High Street, Billericay | 🔗 Book your place
80s Pic N Mix @ The Chequers, Billericay | 8:00PM–Midnight Enjoy classic pop, cheesy favourites and party anthems with DJ Dean Kayne at this monthly 80s night. 🎟️ Free entry | 📍 The Chequers, Billericay.
Macmillan Quiz Night @ St Peter’s | 7:00PM Test your general knowledge at this charity quiz night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Teams of up to 10 are welcome, and you can bring your own bottles. 🎟️ £10 per person | 📍 Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1JS | Registration required (visit huttonparish.com to RSVP)
Saturday 3rd October
Basildon Market Head into Basildon town centre for the Saturday market, with additional stalls joining the regular traders. Browse fresh produce, gift ideas, bargains and more while supporting local traders. 📍 Basildon Town Centre.
Billericay Record Fair @ 10:00AM–3:00PM Browse records from hand-picked dealers from across the South East, with thousands of records available for all budgets. There’ll also be live DJs and refreshments. 🎟️ Free entry | 📍 W I Hall, St Edith’s Lane, Billericay.
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Cowgirls & Cocktails @ The Castlemayne | 12:00PM–6:00PM Dust off your boots and head to The Castlemayne for an afternoon of country tunes, line dancing and cocktails. General admission tickets are still available for £15, with food and drinks available to buy separately. 📍 The Castlemayne, Basildon | 🎟️ £15.
Blues @ Barleylands | 2:00PM–4:30PM Chad Strentz and the Chad-illac’s
Singer/guitarist /song writer, soulful, raw, charismatic & exciting. Chad is known as one of the best blues singers in Europe, and beyond. He has been singing since the age of 15, starting his adventure singing Rock 'n' Roll & Rockabilly. 📍 Barleylands Sports and Social Club, Barleylands Road, Billericay, United Kingdom, CM11 2UF | 🎟️ £10 (Pay at the door).
Celebrity Charity Football Match @ Bowers & Pitsea FC | 7:00PM
A celebrity charity football match will take place in memory of Reni Remblance, raising money for the Lenox Children’s Cancer Fund. 🎟️ Tickets available on the door | Cash donations welcome. 📍 Bowers & Pitsea FC, Crown Avenue, Pitsea, SS13 2BF.
Joey Ibiza Comedy Night @ Doors 7:00PM (Show 8:00PM) A night of stand-up comedy featuring Kyle Legacy, Josh James, Geoff Alderman, and Jake Steers. Note: This event is officially SOLD OUT. 📍 The Stable Room, Red Lion, 113 High Street, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9AJ. Info: joeyibizacomedyclub.co.uk
Saturday Night Karaoke @ 7:30PM, Posh Boys Brewery & Taproom Handing the microphone over to you! Whether you're secretly brilliant or enthusiastically terrible, come down for big ballads, rock classics, dancefloor favourites, and guilty pleasures. 📍 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, SS11 8BB
DJ Night @ Noak Bridge pub Dance the night away at Noak Bridge this Saturday for a night of DJs and music. 📅 Saturday 3rd October | 📍 45 Wash Rd, Laindon, Basildon SS15 4BS
The Elevators Live @ Wickford Railway Club | 8:30PM–11:30PM
The five-piece Elevators return with a live set featuring songs from ABBA, David Bowie, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Blondie and more. 📍 Wickford Railway Club, London-bound platform, Market Ave, Wickford SS12 0AD
Save the date: Special community screening: The People’s Emergency Briefing @ Laindon Community Centre, SS15 6NX. Fri 16th Oct, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
What’s happening with climate and nature, and what does it mean for everyday life in the UK?
Join us for a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing - an eye-opening 50-minute film bringing together nine leading UK scientists and experts with the latest evidence and why it matters for things like: Extreme weather, Food security, Health, Cost of living
The film is based on the National Emergency Briefing in Westminster (featured by ITV, Channel 4 and The Times) with appearances from Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and a range of voices from across the UK.
After the film there will be a facilitated discussion about what it means for our community and what we can do locally.
We will be inviting MPs, and are optimistic that they will join with constituents for this important discussion about our future.
Sunday 4th October
Fobbing Farmers Market @ 9:00AM–3:00PM Shop fresh local produce, fruit and vegetables, cheese, honey, cakes, pies, jams, deli goods and more at Fobbing Farmers Market. Dogs are welcome and entry is free. 📍 Gables Poultry Farm, Waterworks Lane, Fobbing, SS17 9HT.
Autumn Craft Fair @ 12:30PM–4:15PM Browse handmade and unique gifts at this autumn craft fair, with refreshments available. Entry is £1, with proceeds supporting RACE Romanian Animal Care Europe. 📍 South Woodham Ferrers Village Hall, Hullbridge Road, South Woodham Ferrers, CM3 5PL.
Rising Stars @ Posh Boys | From 3:00PM The monthly Rising Stars session at Posh Boys has moved to Sunday 4th October. Come along to support young local talent and enjoy an afternoon of live music. 📍 Posh Boys Brewery & Taproom, 8 Riverside House, Lower Southend Road, Wickford, SS11 8BB | 🕒 From 3pm.
Joint Parish Service @ St Peter’s | 10:30AM
Join the community for a joint parish service as part of the Harvest Festival celebrations. 📍 St Peter’s, Church Ln, Basildon SS13 1EJ
Bring & Share World Buffet Lunch @ St Peter’s | 12:00PM Bring a dish from your part of the world and share lunch with the community. Donations are welcome at £5 per person or £15 per family, with all money raised going to Tearfund. 📍 St Peter’s, Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1JS
Bubble Church @ Christ Church Billericay | 8:50AM–9:40AM
A relaxed Sunday morning for young families, beginning with croissants, coffee, juice and fruit before a half-hour service featuring action songs, a Bible story with puppets and prayers. Everyone is welcome. 📍 Christ Church, Perry St, Billericay CM12 0NX
Sunday Church Service @ 10:30AM Associate Pastor Tim shares a message titled 'What Are You Doing Here?'. All are welcome in person or via livestream from 10:45am. 📍 Crouch Drive, Wickford, SS11 8AQ.
Young people’s church service at Swanmead 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 John's Church 📍11:00am Forest Glade, Langdon Hills, SS16 6RX. Every Sunday | Contemporary service with modern worship songs "St John's Kids" available for children All Age Service on the 1st Sunday of every month
Sunday Sessions: Taz & Dave Live Acoustic Duo @ 1:00PM – 4:00PM Unwind on Sunday afternoon with live acoustic music from duo Taz & Dave (@tazmilbanksinger). 📍 The Noak Bridge Pub, 1 Coppice Lane, Basildon, SS15 4JS.
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That’s all, folks. Have a brilliant weekend, Basildon!