Culture Essex and Explore Essex are delighted to launch the Summer of Culture Guide 2026!
Produced by Explore Essex and Culture Essex, the guide features a rich mix of arts, culture and heritage events, exhibitions and public programme taking place across Essex this summer for everyone to enjoy!
Explore events including classical concerts and Essex Book Festival, the latest art exhibitions and how you can celebrate the 250th anniversary of English artist John Constable.
Step back in time with our what’s on at Essex Museums across the county, discover film locations, the story of the boat that rocked and lots more great ideas for an affordable day out in six pages of listings.
Read ‘Summer of Culture 2026’ now to find out more and look out for physical copies soon, as we connect communities through creativity and take pride in our great county.

