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JLS
British pop favourites JLS will headline Castle Park on Friday 28 August 2026, for one of the most anticipated open-air concerts of the summer. Joined by special guest Gabrielle with more support to be announced!
Formed in 2006, JLS – Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and JB Gill rose to fame following their breakthrough on The X Factor in 2008. Since then, they have become one of the UK’s most successful and best-loved boy bands, achieving multiple number-one singles, BRIT Awards and sell-out arena tours. Fans can expect an energetic live show featuring chart-topping hits including Beat Again, Everybody in Love and She Makes Me Wanna.
Joining JLS on the bill is soul and pop icon Gabrielle, who first rose to prominence in the early 1990s with her debut hit Dreams. With a career spanning decades and much-loved songs such as Out of Reach and Rise, Gabrielle brings timeless vocals and heartfelt songwriting to the Castle Park.
PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster
Formed in 2006, JLS – Aston Merrygold, Marvin Humes, Oritsé Williams and JB Gill rose to fame following their breakthrough on The X Factor in 2008. Since then, they have become one of the UK’s most successful and best-loved boy bands, achieving multiple number-one singles, BRIT Awards and sell-out arena tours. Fans can expect an energetic live show featuring chart-topping hits including Beat Again, Everybody in Love and She Makes Me Wanna.
Joining JLS on the bill is soul and pop icon Gabrielle, who first rose to prominence in the early 1990s with her debut hit Dreams. With a career spanning decades and much-loved songs such as Out of Reach and Rise, Gabrielle brings timeless vocals and heartfelt songwriting to the Castle Park.
PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster
Friday 28 Aug 26
Castle Park, High Street, Essex CO1 1TJ
Doors: 4pmTickets from £49.50
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