The Thurrock Get Creative Festival 2026 continues into its second full week with a packed programme of events — from regular classes and creative workshops to the unmissable Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Gameshow on Friday evening. There is something for all ages, all week long.
W E E K T W O
Zumba® Gold (Adult) + Pilates
Monday 11th May, from 11am
FREE | Booking required
Regular weekly fitness classes at Arts Outburst Studios. Zumba® Gold is a low-intensity, easy-to-follow dance fitness class designed for older adults and beginners. Pilates follows at 12pm — a low-impact class building core strength and flexibility.
Make Some Noise: Dance & Drama – Tuesday 12th May
Arts Outburst Studios | 4pm–8pm | FREE | Booking required
Weekly free dance and drama classes for young people aged 6–21.
ThurrockCAN: Skill Share: Working with People — Tuesday 12th May
Arts Outburst Studios | 6pm–9pm | FREE
ThurrockCAN is Arts Outburst’s artist-led network for creatives across Thurrock. This Skill Share session brings established and emerging practitioners together to connect, collaborate and share expertise.
Join us for Skill Share Workshop #4: Working With People. Swap ideas on running workshops, working with schools, or engaging community groups. A chance to explore what makes creative facilitation inclusive, fun, and rewarding. Join the ThurrockCAN Facebook group to stay up to date.
💻 Creative Clicks 🖱️ — Wednesday 13th May
Arts Outburst Studios | 12pm–2pm | FREE | Booking required
Alternate Wednesdays, 6-week course
A friendly, hands-on digital creativity course for adults looking to boost their digital skills or try something new. Explore content creation, social media and digital tools in a relaxed and supportive environment.
🎤 A Little Light Music 🎸— Wednesday 13th May
Grays Town Park Café | 1pm–1:45pm | FREE | No booking required
Another week, another artist at Grays Town Park Café for this relaxed lunchtime live music series. A wonderful chance to enjoy great music in a welcoming community setting.
🎶 Make Some Noise: Music + TROUPE! 🎭 — Wednesday 13th May
Arts Outburst Studios | MSN Music 4pm–8pm (FREE, booking required) | TROUPE! 6:30pm–9pm (FREE)
Free music sessions for young people aged 6–21, plus the regular TROUPE! adult performance group meeting for the evening.
🎨 Together Create: Art and Making 🧶 — Thursday 14th May
Welcome to the UK, Grays | 10am–12pm | FREE | Booking required
The weekly cross-generational art and making group continues, connecting people from diverse backgrounds through shared creativity.
🎧 Urban Motion + Thurrock Voices Choir 🎶 — Thursday 14th May
Urban Motion: AOB, 4:30pm–6pm, FREE | Thurrock Voices: AOB, 7pm–8:30pm, FREE TRIALS
Youth urban arts programme for ages 11–18, followed by the Thurrock Voices adult choir in the evening.
🎭 Make Some Noise: Drama (14+) 🎭 — Thursday 14th May
Arts Outburst Studios | 6:30pm–8pm | FREE | Booking required
Weekly free drama classes for young people aged 14+.
🪩 Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Gameshow 🕺🏻— Friday 15th May
Arts Outburst Studios | 7:30pm–9pm | £5 incl. After Party ticket | Fancy dress ENCOURAGED
This is the event of the week! From ‘Poop the Potato’ to ‘Underpants Wrestling’, every moment is packed with over-the-top fun and audience participation. Rock a mullet, break out the leg warmers, dust off your air guitar and get ready for a night of unforgettable memories, ridiculous antics, and pure 80s nostalgia. The fun doesn’t stop there — stay for the 80s disco afterparty (free with show ticket). This isn’t just a show… this is Dizzy’s Ultimate 80s Party Game Show!
🎤 Chuckl. with Joe Pasquale and Special Guests 🤣 — Friday 15th May
Thameside Theatre | Book at thurrock.gov.uk/theatre or 0345 300 5264
An unforgettable night of comedy in Grays, featuring Joe Pasquale — a staple of the UK comedy scene for over 30 years — and special guests. A night of guaranteed laughs at Thameside Theatre.
