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Towngate Theatre Towngate Theatre is the hub for the arts at the heart of Basildon.
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A home for an exciting programme of drama, musicals, comedy, gigs and children’s theatre that builds to fever pitch for panto season at Christmas time.

08/10/2026

🧟‍♂️👻 Halloween In Concert will be hooooooowling its way into Basildon on Saturday 24 October!🎃 🧛
With stunning visuals and state-of-the-art production, this brand-new concert spectacular unleashes a thrilling crescendo of all things Halloween.
Featuring Monster Mash, Highway to Hell, The Time Warp, Running Up That Hill, Hungry like the Wolf, Maneater, Bat out of Hell, It’s a kind of Magic, She Wolf, and of course - Thriller!
Don't miss out, book your tickets now! https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/halloween-concert/

07/10/2026

🪩Step back into the era of glitter balls and groove – Lost in Music is back with a brand-new, high-energy show on Saturday 17 October!🕺💃
Join us for a spectacular night of non-stop disco anthems, as this sensational live band bring the magic of the 70s back to life.
This is the ultimate disco celebration, so let your hair down and let’s get Lost in Music! https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/lost-in-music/

06/10/2026

Halloween season is nearly here! 👻🎃🍬Step into the dark side with the magical world of Cirque Enchantment - a battle between good and evil with spellbinding fire artists, aerialists, acrobats, dance and powerhouse live vocals - which arrives in Basildon on Sunday 7 February 2027! Book now for this mesmerising escape from reality for all ages!
https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/cirque-enchantment/

Psychic Medium, Tony Stockwell, returns to the Towngate with an evening of evidential mediumship on Wednesday 14 October...
05/10/2026

Psychic Medium, Tony Stockwell, returns to the Towngate with an evening of evidential mediumship on Wednesday 14 October.
Join him for an uplifting and heartfelt evening as he connects with Spirit, sharing meaningful messages and evidence from loved ones who have passed.
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/tony-stockwell/
Please Note: The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment

04/10/2026

🎭 Experience an unforgettable night on Sunday 25 October, as TV and Theatre star John Scot Barrowman MBE brings My Life In Musicals to Basildon!
Join one of musical theatre’s most celebrated performers as he takes audiences on a journey through the shows that have defined his remarkable career.
The evening features unforgettable moments from: ✨ Sunset Boulevard ✨ Chicago ✨ Anything Goes ✨ La Cage Aux Folles ✨ The Phantom of the Opera... and many more highlights from his extraordinary stage career. https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/john-barrowman/

03/10/2026

🦖 ROAR into the October Half Term! 🦖
Get ready for a DINO-MITE family adventure with Dinosaur Adventure Live: Danger on T-Rex Mountain! 🌋
Stomp, roar and swish your way through an incredible interactive show packed with life size dinosaurs, fun and fascinating dino-facts, and face-to-face encounters with baby triceratops and the mighty T-Rex! 🦕🦖
This October Half Term, the dinosaurs are coming to Basildon… Are you brave enough to meet them? 😱
📅 Sunday 25 October 2026, 11am & 1.30pm
https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/dinosaur-adventure-live/

02/10/2026

🧟‍♂ Who is ready for spooky season? We can't wait to join in the the Halloween-fun when the Spooktacular Variety Show comes to the Towngate on Saturday 31 October!🎃👻
This one-of-a-kind Black Art UV Puppet performance is bursting with colour, comedy and magical surprises.
Get ready for laughs, wonder and a touch of Halloween magic that will leave everyone glowing with delight.
All tickets are JUST £12.50 - so don't miss out, book yours before they all go! https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/spooktacular-variety/

Legendary S*x Pistols and PIL frontman, John Lydon, comes to the Towngate for one night only on Wednesday 21 October!In ...
01/10/2026

Legendary S*x Pistols and PIL frontman, John Lydon, comes to the Towngate for one night only on Wednesday 21 October!
In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is coming to Basildon this October. He will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.
Don't miss out, book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/john-lydon/

30/09/2026

Don’t miss Gareth Gates in Boyband in the Buff on 22 October!🔥🎶
The boys bring the biggest hits of the ‘90s and ‘00s to life. Think Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, Westlife and Take That – but hotter!
Don't miss this high-energy celebration of pop, passion and perfectly sculpted physiques, where the layers drop and the temperature rises!
Book your tickets now at: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/boyband-buff/

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St. Martins Square
Basildon
SS141DL

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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