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What's On In And Around Maldon
The Maldon District offers a wide variety of events and attractions, including the world-famous Maldon Mud Race held in Promenade Park.
Details of many events and activities can be found listed here.
Show Dates From 11th September 2026 The Maldon Festival
Friday 11th to Saturday 26th September 2026Various locations, Maldon CM9 6ED
The annual Maldon Festival returns this summer, bringing more than 50 art, music, and cultural events to venues across Maldon over two action-packed weeks. Featuring a broad range of programming—from classical concerts and opera performance to live rock bands, soulful singer-songwriters, and evocative spoken word—the festival offers something for every audience, with many events free to attend.
This year’s festival spans several popular local venues, including St Mary’s Church, Salero Lounge, Madison Heights, and The Black Rabbit. Alongside the main performing arts schedule, the District will host the Maldon Art Trail and Heritage Open Days, celebrating the area’s history and creative community.
For the full event schedule, venue details, and ticketing information, visit their website
This year’s festival spans several popular local venues, including St Mary’s Church, Salero Lounge, Madison Heights, and The Black Rabbit. Alongside the main performing arts schedule, the District will host the Maldon Art Trail and Heritage Open Days, celebrating the area’s history and creative community.
For the full event schedule, venue details, and ticketing information, visit their website
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Heritage Open Days
Friday 11th to Friday 18th September 2026Various Locations, Maldon CM9 4RL
Heritage Open Days is a National celebration of England's cultural and architectural heritage and includes free admission to buildings, or parts of buildings, which are otherwise not open to the public or that normally charge an entry fee.
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Maldon Festival Presents: Prom Park Live!
Saturday 19th September 2026Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon CM9 5HN
1:00pm to 8:30pm
Join us on our first day of music celebration in Prom Park for a stunning line up, special guests and activities.
Starting with the Buskateers,: a choir family of over 40 community choirs that is open to anyone and everyone
IC7 are a four-piece guitar band playing original songs which are a mix of indie-rock, Americana and country.
Florence Sommerville a singer-songwriter who has performed to packed audiences in Nashville. In the UK she’s played many festivals such as; Latitude and the Green Note.
Finishing off with Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats who will be releasing their 18th album on that day!! They will be delivering a rich blend of blues, Americana and roots music, combining memorable songwriting with soulful guitar work and laid-back grooves.
This "Not to be missed" event will take place at the Ampitheatre.
See the Festival website to obtain your free tickets
Join us on our first day of music celebration in Prom Park for a stunning line up, special guests and activities.
Starting with the Buskateers,: a choir family of over 40 community choirs that is open to anyone and everyone
IC7 are a four-piece guitar band playing original songs which are a mix of indie-rock, Americana and country.
Florence Sommerville a singer-songwriter who has performed to packed audiences in Nashville. In the UK she’s played many festivals such as; Latitude and the Green Note.
Finishing off with Richard Townend & The Mighty Bosscats who will be releasing their 18th album on that day!! They will be delivering a rich blend of blues, Americana and roots music, combining memorable songwriting with soulful guitar work and laid-back grooves.
This "Not to be missed" event will take place at the Ampitheatre.
See the Festival website to obtain your free tickets
Click to go to the event website
Words Without Wires
Saturday 19th September 2026Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
10am to 4pm, last entry at 3pm
Join us as we partner with the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association to celebrate military communications of the last 100 years.
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has a long history with communications. From its inception, it worked at the cutting edge of radio. In fact, it was the first place to equip aircraft for Home Service with Wireless Communication - in 1918!
Now, to trace that long history from the Great War right up to recent conflicts in the 21st century, we are joining with the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association. Alongside our popular 'Words without Wires' exhibition, you can enjoy a day among living historians, vehicles and enthusiasts that will clear away all the static from this fascinating part of our modern world that has come so far in such a short space of time. We would welcome enquiries from Living Historians with a radio set up of any 20th or 21st century period, radio clubs and relevant trading stands.
Join us as we partner with the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association to celebrate military communications of the last 100 years.
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome has a long history with communications. From its inception, it worked at the cutting edge of radio. In fact, it was the first place to equip aircraft for Home Service with Wireless Communication - in 1918!
Now, to trace that long history from the Great War right up to recent conflicts in the 21st century, we are joining with the Essex Historic Military Vehicle Association. Alongside our popular 'Words without Wires' exhibition, you can enjoy a day among living historians, vehicles and enthusiasts that will clear away all the static from this fascinating part of our modern world that has come so far in such a short space of time. We would welcome enquiries from Living Historians with a radio set up of any 20th or 21st century period, radio clubs and relevant trading stands.
Cost: Adults £12, children 0-10 free, 11-15 and concessions £9
Mega Outdoor Inflatable Fun Day
Sunday 20th September 2026Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon CM9 5JQ
Mega Outdoor Fun Day will be transforming Promenade Park into a fabulous fun festival. Picture this: massive inflatable playgrounds, giant slides, and super cool bouncy castles, all designed for kiddos aged 4 to 11.
Plus there's heaps more to get excited about with an adorable children’s game show, astonishing magic acts that amaze you, and a lively disco that will surely get everyone grooving. The best part? Everything’s included in your entry ticket.
Further details and tickets available from their website
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Plus there's heaps more to get excited about with an adorable children’s game show, astonishing magic acts that amaze you, and a lively disco that will surely get everyone grooving. The best part? Everything’s included in your entry ticket.
Further details and tickets available from their website
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Maldon Festival Presents: Prom Park Live! Day 2
Sunday 20th September 2026Promenade Park, Park Drive, Maldon CM9 5HN
1:00pm to 8:00pm
Our second day of music celebration in Prom Park is a more relaxed day including, classical music, singer songwriters, poetry & art activities for everyone. Our music line up headlines with Šuma Quartet, a London-based ensemble mentored by Krysia Osostowicz and David Takeno, and they are the 2026 recipients of the St James’ Chamber Music Award.
The Šuma Quartet was formed a year ago by prize-winning students studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal College of Music. In the summer of 2026, the group took part in masterclasses with the Danish Quartet and the Leonkoro Quartet, and gave concerts in St James’ Church Piccadilly and Bechstein Hall. The quartet – Yixuan Ren, Pavla Bedřichova, Connor Quigley and Gabriel Webb –
This "Not to be missed" event will take place at the Ampitheatre.
See the Festival website to obtain your free tickets
Our second day of music celebration in Prom Park is a more relaxed day including, classical music, singer songwriters, poetry & art activities for everyone. Our music line up headlines with Šuma Quartet, a London-based ensemble mentored by Krysia Osostowicz and David Takeno, and they are the 2026 recipients of the St James’ Chamber Music Award.
The Šuma Quartet was formed a year ago by prize-winning students studying at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Royal College of Music. In the summer of 2026, the group took part in masterclasses with the Danish Quartet and the Leonkoro Quartet, and gave concerts in St James’ Church Piccadilly and Bechstein Hall. The quartet – Yixuan Ren, Pavla Bedřichova, Connor Quigley and Gabriel Webb –
This "Not to be missed" event will take place at the Ampitheatre.
See the Festival website to obtain your free tickets
Click to go to the event website
Late Summer Fly-In
Saturday 26th September 2026Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
10am to 3pm
Love aircraft? Fancy seeing some up close? Come along to our Late Summer Fly-In at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome on Saturday 26 September and you never know what you might see! The Fly-In is a chance for the local aviation community to pay us a visit by air, with reduced landing fees, as a fun way to end the summer (PPR must be arranged in advance). So while visitors enjoy the Museum's attractions, they can also watch aircraft arriving and departing and see them up close.
Love aircraft? Fancy seeing some up close? Come along to our Late Summer Fly-In at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome on Saturday 26 September and you never know what you might see! The Fly-In is a chance for the local aviation community to pay us a visit by air, with reduced landing fees, as a fun way to end the summer (PPR must be arranged in advance). So while visitors enjoy the Museum's attractions, they can also watch aircraft arriving and departing and see them up close.
Cost: Adults £12, children 0-10 free, concessions £9
Caroline Coastal's Swinging 60's Concert
Friday 9th October 2026Maldon Plume Academy, Fambridge Road, Maldon CM9 6AB
Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start
Caroline Coastal and Mars Garden are back together for their biggest event yet! Join us at Maldon Plume for a night full of singing, dancing and pure 60's nostalgia!
Essex band Mars Garden will play all the biggest hits from the decade that changed the world - from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Kinks to Wilson Pickett, Manfred Mann and the Who!
All profits from the night support your local radio station Caroline Coastal FM. Meet presenters from the team and pick up brand-new merch on the night too.
It's a night of 60's music not to miss!
Click to go to the event website
Caroline Coastal and Mars Garden are back together for their biggest event yet! Join us at Maldon Plume for a night full of singing, dancing and pure 60's nostalgia!
Essex band Mars Garden will play all the biggest hits from the decade that changed the world - from the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and the Kinks to Wilson Pickett, Manfred Mann and the Who!
All profits from the night support your local radio station Caroline Coastal FM. Meet presenters from the team and pick up brand-new merch on the night too.
It's a night of 60's music not to miss!
Cost: £15pp
Click to go to the event website
Family Half-Term Woodland Nature Day
Friday 30th October 2026Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
10am to 3pm
This autumn half term we have a special Family Nature Day focusing on our woodland areas, so if you fancy an alternative to endless Halloween pumpkins, come and join our Wildlife Team for a drop-in day of woodland-themed activities!
Included within the standard admission price, you can enjoy activities including a mini-beast safari, leaf trail, leaf and bark rubbings, autumn/woodland themed craft activities, fungi hunting, learning about hornets, and even dissecting some owl pellets to find out what our birds of prey have been having for their dinner!
Wear warm clothes and sensible footwear as activities will be outside in the woods come rain or shine! Don't worry if you get a bit chilly, though, The Airmen's Mess cafe will be open with a warm welcome and hot food and drink to thaw you out at the end. Activities are included within the normal entry fee.
This autumn half term we have a special Family Nature Day focusing on our woodland areas, so if you fancy an alternative to endless Halloween pumpkins, come and join our Wildlife Team for a drop-in day of woodland-themed activities!
Included within the standard admission price, you can enjoy activities including a mini-beast safari, leaf trail, leaf and bark rubbings, autumn/woodland themed craft activities, fungi hunting, learning about hornets, and even dissecting some owl pellets to find out what our birds of prey have been having for their dinner!
Wear warm clothes and sensible footwear as activities will be outside in the woods come rain or shine! Don't worry if you get a bit chilly, though, The Airmen's Mess cafe will be open with a warm welcome and hot food and drink to thaw you out at the end. Activities are included within the normal entry fee.
Cost: £12 adults, free for children 0-10, children 11-15 and concessions £9
Remembrance Parade 2026
Sunday 8th November 2026Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
From 11am for afternoon parade
Join us as we commemorate the Fallen at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, in the presence of the Lord Lieutenancy of Essex. The Remembrance Parade at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a hugely popular event. While the event is free to attend with a ticket, we welcome donations.
We welcome ticket holders to arrive from just before 11am, although our parade will begin promptly at 2pm. The Ceremony will be led by The Lord Lieutenancy of Essex. The Honour Party will include representatives from Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, HM Government as well as Colchester Garrison. Assembled together, the Uniformed Youth Units representing all arms will be joined by serving members of HM Forces as they pay their respects to those lost in all conflicts.
As the last remaining functioning Great War aerodrome, hosting the largest collection of Great War Royal Flying Corps buildings, Stow Maries is a poignant and appropriate place to visit for this sensitive service.
Join us as we commemorate the Fallen at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, in the presence of the Lord Lieutenancy of Essex. The Remembrance Parade at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome is a hugely popular event. While the event is free to attend with a ticket, we welcome donations.
We welcome ticket holders to arrive from just before 11am, although our parade will begin promptly at 2pm. The Ceremony will be led by The Lord Lieutenancy of Essex. The Honour Party will include representatives from Essex County Council, Maldon District Council, HM Government as well as Colchester Garrison. Assembled together, the Uniformed Youth Units representing all arms will be joined by serving members of HM Forces as they pay their respects to those lost in all conflicts.
As the last remaining functioning Great War aerodrome, hosting the largest collection of Great War Royal Flying Corps buildings, Stow Maries is a poignant and appropriate place to visit for this sensitive service.
Cost: Free but must hold a ticket
Show Dates From 12th December 2026 An outstanding tribute to the music of Fleetwood Mac
Saturday 12th December 2026Plume Academy, Fambridge Road, Maldon CM9 6AB
Doors & bar 6:15pm - Concert 7pm - Approx finish time 9:30pm
If you like Fleetwood Mac music then you must see the brilliant Brentwood Mac in concert for the third time at the Plume Academy, Maldon.
Recreating the sound and essence of the original band with incredible precision, and amazing harmonies, this talented group offers a faithful journey through a rich musical history, spanning from the early Peter Green blues-rock days to their iconic hits and key solo material.
From the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks to the driving rhythms of Mick Fleetwood, Brentwood Mac pays homage to every member of Fleetwood Mac, delivering a performance that transports audiences back in time.
Whether you are a die-hard fan or discovering their songbook for the first time, this promises to be a night of captivating music that is sure to leave you wanting more!
Following a string of sell-out concerts we recommend buying your tickets early to avoid disappointment
Click to go to the event website
More details: 0333 666 4466
If you like Fleetwood Mac music then you must see the brilliant Brentwood Mac in concert for the third time at the Plume Academy, Maldon.
Recreating the sound and essence of the original band with incredible precision, and amazing harmonies, this talented group offers a faithful journey through a rich musical history, spanning from the early Peter Green blues-rock days to their iconic hits and key solo material.
From the haunting vocals of Stevie Nicks to the driving rhythms of Mick Fleetwood, Brentwood Mac pays homage to every member of Fleetwood Mac, delivering a performance that transports audiences back in time.
Whether you are a die-hard fan or discovering their songbook for the first time, this promises to be a night of captivating music that is sure to leave you wanting more!
Following a string of sell-out concerts we recommend buying your tickets early to avoid disappointment
Cost: £20 in advance or £25 cash on the door (subject to availability)
Click to go to the event website
More details: 0333 666 4466
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