JLS headline Castle Park, Colchester on Friday 28 August 2026, joined by special guests Gabrielle and Appleton.

Since emerging from The X Factor in 2008, JLS have become one of the UK’s most successful pop groups, scoring a string of chart hits including Beat Again, Everybody in Love and She Makes Me Wanna. Their Castle Park appearance forms part of a summer of major outdoor concerts in Colchester.

Joining them is Gabrielle, whose career spans more than three decades and includes hits such as Dreams, Rise and Out of Reach. Completing the lineup are Appleton, the duo formed by sisters Natalie and Nicole Appleton, known for their work as part of All Saints and for songs including Fantasy and Don’t Worry.

The event runs from 4pm to 10.30pm and is a standing show. Re-entry is not permitted. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over in line with the event’s admission policy.

Tickets and further information are available via Ticketmaster.