Promote your Essex event — free
Submit your gig, fete, market or festival to the Discover Essex events calendar — reaches 10,000+ Essex locals every month looking for what's on.
What every free event listing includes
Event title, date, start + end time
Venue with full address and map pin
High-resolution event image / poster
Full description (no character limit)
Direct ticket link (Eventbrite, Skiddle, your site)
Category placement (gig, market, charity, etc.)
Town page placement (e.g. /events?town=Colchester)
Schema.org Event markup for Google rich results
Indexed for "[event type] Essex [month] 2026" queries
Edit anytime if dates or details change
Common questions
Is event promotion on Discover Essex really free?▾
Yes. There is no fee to submit an event. Free listings include the event title, date, venue, image, full description, ticket link and category placement.
What kinds of events can I promote?▾
Anything happening in Essex: gigs, fetes, markets, charity runs, classes, exhibitions, festivals, theatre, sports, networking events. We do not accept private events that the public cannot attend.
How long does it take for my event to go live?▾
Most events are reviewed and published within a few hours during UK business hours.
Will my event show up on Google?▾
Yes. Each event has its own SEO-optimised page with Schema.org Event markup, so it can appear in Google search results and event-rich snippets.
Can I link to ticket sales (Eventbrite, Skiddle etc)?▾
Yes. Add the ticket URL on your event listing and visitors can click straight through to buy.
What if my event date changes?▾
Log into your dashboard and update the event — changes go live immediately. No re-approval needed.
Submit your event now
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