Music and laughter across the weekend
By Nub News Reporter 19th Jan 2026
OUR preview of 'What's On in Thurrock' picks out a selection of events hosted on our events guide.
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There are two musical treats at Basildon's Towngate Theatre this weekend.
On Friday you can experience the sounds of the much-missed George Michael.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/music/sp13222-fastlove-the-tribute-to-george-michael-86506
And on Sunday Pop Princesses - The magical show where beautiful princesses become pop stars - comes to town.

Saturday night is comedy night at the Wharf in Grays.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/comedy/ginger-giggle-comedy-club-87290
In Grays on Sunday, popular medium Lainey Blaine will be centre stage.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/community-events/lainey-blaine-at-new-haven-87282
Later in the week, the borough will pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust and other genocide events.

https://thurrock.nub.news/whats-on/community-events/international-holocaust-memorial-day-86832
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