1Free! (worth double-checking)Craft & Gift Fair
at St Peter's
Come on in to our monthly Craft & Gift Fairs over the summer and buy from a great range of crafts and gifts by local crafters.
6.9 milesSat 11 Jul11:00
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Free Things This Weekend
Good local plans needn't cost the earth. This page keeps an eye on the stronger free events nearby, so you can skip the faff and get straight to the promising stuff.
11–12 July Near East End
Not every listing gets a golden ticket
We don't just scoop up anything with a £0 next to it. These picks still need to be nearby, useful, and properly explained, because 'free' is lovely but 'free and baffling' is less of a selling point.
Happening Saturday 11 July to Sunday 12 July.
Picked for East End, not somewhere halfway across the county.
Only Local Gems and Curated venues make the cut, because standards are still a thing.
Listings with proper descriptions get bumped up the list. Three words and a shrug will not do.
Our 10 picks near East End
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11.5 milesSun 12 Jul
4Free! (worth double-checking)Down Memory Lane May 2026
A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies. This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience. We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you […]
45.7 milesSat 11 Jul
5Free! (worth double-checking)Lost in Music
Embark on an electrifying journey through the sensational 70s. Our world class band and dazzling vocals are set to transport you straight to the heart of disco fever. Get ready to re-live timeless hits from icons like Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. Dress to impress in your most […]
45.7 milesSat 11 Jul
6Free! (worth double-checking)Ms Amber Guity’s Drag Bingo June 2026
From the Soho Theatre Drag Lab, self-proclaimed drag legend and Dabbers Next Top Bingo Caller semi-finalist, Ms Amber Guity, returns to the Queens Theatre Hornchurch with her sell out Drag Bingo show. Expect comedy, music, sing-a-longs, two full games of bingo and ridiculous prizes, in a drag bingo party you won’t want to miss.
45.7 milesSat 11 Jul
7Free! (worth double-checking)A Midsummer Night's Dream
Four Forty Theatre invite you into their outrageous take on Shakespeare’s most magical comedy. A Midsummer Night’s Dream follows runaway lovers, magical creatures, and a group of very determined actors who find themselves in over their heads. With quick character changes, playful invention, and a sparkle of silliness, Four Forty transform the classic into a […]
45.7 milesSat 11 Jul
8Free! (worth double-checking)Beyond the Barricade
Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour, is back for 2025. Join the cast for two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, featuring the songs that have made audiences return over and over again for more than 25 years. Enjoy numbers from The Phantom of the Opera, […]
45.7 milesSun 12 Jul
9Free! (worth double-checking)Down Memory Lane July 2026
A happy, nostalgic afternoon full of all your favourite melodies. This hour-and-a-half-long performance includes a 20-minute break for a free cuppa and biscuit, served in the performance area for maximum convenience. We understand that flexibility is very important for this performance. Please let us know if you have any requirements that we can assist you […]
45.7 milesSun 12 Jul
10Free! (worth double-checking)Chelmsford Silver Band & Harmonie Concert Band
The ever popular Music in the Park returns to Priory Park bandstand for 2026. The bandstand will come alive with top local bands and musicians!
38.8 milesSat 11 Jul
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