What’s happening in Colchester

Keep Colchester Cool is an independent guide to events and culture in Colchester. Browse upcoming events, or read our interviews and features on the people and places behind the city’s music, arts and cultural life.

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Upcoming Events

Friday 9th October

BATTLETECH NIGHT

Dice & A Slice

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Friday 9th October

After Hours Investigation of Hollytrees Museum and Natural History Museum

Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

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Ongoing - ends Saturday 10th October

Jane Eyre

Mercury Theatre

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Friday 9th October

Open Mic Night

SU Bar – Essex University Students Union

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Friday 9th October

Once Upon a Time in Suffolk + Q&A

Firstsite

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Friday 9th October

Luther Live & Velvet Voices

Colchester Charter Hall

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Friday 9th October

Gaz Brookfield

Three Wise Monkeys

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Friday 9th October

Saddle Sore

Headgate Theatre

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Friday 9th October

Moon, Magick and Mystery Paranormal Weekender

Colchester Museums

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Latest News & Features

Paul Murphy on jazz dance ahead of The Rhythm Loft

07
Oct

Colchester Games Fair marks its ninth year

05
Oct

A conversation with Colchester BID’s Vinnie Geaves

05
Oct

Colchester Comedian of the Year: Meet the finalists

05
Oct

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About Keep Colchester Cool

Keep Colchester Cool is an independent guide to what’s happening across Colchester, covering live music, theatre, comedy, arts and events alongside interviews, news and features.

Created in 2009 by Ben Howard, it has grown from a Facebook group into a local platform supporting the venues, performers, promoters, organisations and people helping to shape Colchester’s cultural life.