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June 2026
June 2 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Memoir
  • Partner Event

The Book of Coincidences

Patricia Borlenghi

An introduction to local author's memoir about her Italian family background, various anecdotes from her life and her career in publishing. Read more

June 6 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Partner Event

A Place at the Table: Celebrating Our Community

Part of T100 Festival

The celebratory finale of T100 2026 – an afternoon of making, performance, food and conversation in the heart of Purfleet. Expect poetry, singing, theatre, graffiti, textiles and live performance alongside food and creative activities for all ages. Read more

June 7 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Manifesto For Essex
  • Partner Event
  • SOLD OUT!
  • Young Essex

Sketching & Story Adventure – SOLD OUT

The Wild Space

Join us at The Wild Space, where nature reminds us that everyone is a storyteller. Families will search for natural treasures and transform their finds into imaginative characters. A joyful, creative session for all ages set in a hidden community Foraging Garden in Maldon. Read more

June 13 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
  • Date changed
  • FREE
  • Partner Event

Thurrock Local Authors Fair – Date Changed to 20 June

Thurrock Libraries

Discover the rich wealth of local writing as Thurrock Libraries celebrates authors and poets from across the borough. Discuss writing, discover author stories, learn creative writing tips, and browse their books to buy and take home. Read more

June 14 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Guided Walk
  • FREE
  • Partner Event

Radical Essex Architecture Tour: Silver End

Jess Twyman

Join us for a tour of Silver End, an Essex model village built on Utopian ideals celebrates its 100th anniversary. Read more

June 18 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • FREE
  • Partner Event

Writing Buddy Meet Up

Lizzie Chantree and Chris Penhall

Whether you're a published author, or a budding writer looking to kickstart your new hobby, come and join us for a morning of writing in this FREE writing buddy session. Read more

June 19 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Partner Event

Murder in Season – Book Launch

Rosie Sandler

Rosie Sandler will be in conversation with Silver End Heritage Society secretary, Jackie Nesbitt. They will discuss Rosie's latest book, Murder in Season (new from Embla), set in a fictionalised version of Silver End garden village. Read more

June 19 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Partner Event
  • Workshop

An Author’s Journey – An Interactive Workshop

Mark Butterworth

Aimed at all those who enjoy reading and writing, during this hour and a half session, Mark will share his experiences of an early interest in books to becoming a published author, and how writing a book – whether it’s fiction, history, poetry, memoir – is something anyone can do. Read more

June 20 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • For Writers
  • Partner Event
  • Workshop

Short Story Studio – One Day Workshop

For teens & young adults

A one day writing workshop for teens & young adults. Learn how to create a strong character, build a clear beginning, middle, and end, keep a story moving with pace, and much more. Read more

June 20 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Partner Event
  • Workshop

Writing with Images

Penny Simpson and Ania Ready

In this creative writing workshop, fiction writer Penny Simpson and photo-artist Ania Ready will guide you to explore ways of writing about characters whose lives are not fixed in one place. Read more

June 27 @ 10:45 am - 1:00 pm
  • Partner Event
  • Young Essex

Beetle Boy

MG Leonard

Buglife are thrilled to welcome best-selling children's author and Buglife Ambassador MG Leonard to the Festival of Insects, to celebrate ten years since the publication of her action-packed adventure story Beetle Boy. Read more

June 27 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
  • Author talk
  • Partner Event

Heathlands and Badlands: The deserts of Europe are closer than you think…

Chris Stone

Author of European Deserts, Chris Stone, tells the untold story of the little-known deserts of Europe, returning to his lifelong passion for environmental conservation in an increasingly nature-depleted world. Read more

June 27 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • FREE
  • Partner Event
  • Young Essex

Family Storytelling & Games

Harlow Museum & Walled Gardens

Come and celebrate stories in Harlow Museum’s Walled Gardens with storytellers, crafts and games for all the family. Free to attend. Read more

June 27 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  • Partner Event
  • Poetry

Ditty Bag on the Road

Rebecca Leek

Harlow-born writer Rebecca Leek will be hosting a showcase of poetry in Harlow Museum’s Walled Gardens, inviting other poets to collaborate in a mixed session. Expect different voices, a celebration of words, and fresh poems to enjoy. Read more

July 2026
July 18 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Partner Event

DOSE Fest

A Festival of Joy, Connection & Wellbeing

Four immersive zones. One powerful experience. One unforgettable day. Explore creativity in the Dopamine Lab, connect in the Oxytocin Hut, reset in the Serotonin Studio, and energise in the Endorphin Arena - all brought together at the vibrant Equation Stage. Limited first release tickets now on sale. Read more