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Fatboy Slim Live in Colchester
Fatboy Slim has announced more outdoor UK shows for next summer.Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/vyO3zIGOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
29
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBank Holiday Bangers! Funk Shed Live at Coda
Ah, the Bank Holiday weekend is nigh.If you're not going to Fatboy Slim or want to carry on the party after he finishes what better way than to pop in[...]
29 - 30
Aug
2026 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Coda Colchester,
Coda Colchester
+ Google MapPRAISE YOU – The Official Fatboy Slim Afterparty
The party doesn't stop when Fatboy Slim leaves the stage!Head to Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester on Saturday 29th August for the official Colchester Castle Summer Series afterparty. Expect an unforgettable[...]
29 - 30
Aug
2026 10:00 pm - 1:00 am
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom,
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapRobin Cancer Trust Street Party
TWM Colchester presents a Street Party in aid of The Robin Cancer Trust.Join us for a full day of live music, DJs, BBQ food and pints, all while raising awareness[...]
30
Aug
2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom,
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapCODA Sunday Open Mic
🎤 CODA Sunday Open Mic Nights – Hosted by Rosalind Harniess 🎶Looking for the ultimate Open Mic experience? Join us every Sunday from 8 PM to Midnight at CODA, Colchester’s[...]
30
Aug
2026 8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom,
63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapNana Benz Du Togo
Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Organic-electronic feminist songs from West Africa.Voodoo tradition meets soul—built for the dance floor. There are five[...]
01
Sep
2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
Micheal Odewale & Friends
Live Comedy: Live at the Apollo's Michael Odewale! 🎤💥The huge nights of comedy continue at Three Wise Monkeys! On Wednesday 2nd September, we are bringing you the incredibly sharp, Chortle[...]
02
Sep
2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Victoria Inn Film, TV & Music Quiz 45
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food[...]
02
Sep
2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Victoria Inn Colchester,
10 North Station Rd
Colchester, CO1 1RB GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO1 1RB GB
Fatboy Slim Live in Colchester
Fatboy Slim has announced more outdoor UK shows for next summer.Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/vyO3zIGOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBank Holiday Bangers! Funk Shed Live at Coda
Ah, the Bank Holiday weekend is nigh.If you're not going to Fatboy Slim or want to carry on the party after he finishes what better way than to pop in[...]
Coda Colchester,
Coda Colchester
+ Google MapPRAISE YOU – The Official Fatboy Slim Afterparty
The party doesn't stop when Fatboy Slim leaves the stage!Head to Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester on Saturday 29th August for the official Colchester Castle Summer Series afterparty. Expect an unforgettable[...]
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom,
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapRobin Cancer Trust Street Party
TWM Colchester presents a Street Party in aid of The Robin Cancer Trust.Join us for a full day of live music, DJs, BBQ food and pints, all while raising awareness[...]
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom,
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapCODA Sunday Open Mic
🎤 CODA Sunday Open Mic Nights – Hosted by Rosalind Harniess 🎶Looking for the ultimate Open Mic experience? Join us every Sunday from 8 PM to Midnight at CODA, Colchester’s[...]
63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom,
63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapNana Benz Du Togo
Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Organic-electronic feminist songs from West Africa.Voodoo tradition meets soul—built for the dance floor. There are five[...]
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
Micheal Odewale & Friends
Live Comedy: Live at the Apollo's Michael Odewale! 🎤💥The huge nights of comedy continue at Three Wise Monkeys! On Wednesday 2nd September, we are bringing you the incredibly sharp, Chortle[...]
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Victoria Inn Film, TV & Music Quiz 45
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food[...]
Victoria Inn Colchester,
10 North Station Rd
Colchester, CO1 1RB GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO1 1RB GB
Mark Chadwick ( Levellers ) // Colchester Arts Centre
One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band[...]
Colchester Arts Centre,
Colchester Arts Centre
+ Google MapPokémon Club (Ages 11-16)
Bring your Decks and battle fellow trainers - or come and learn how to play the Pokémon TCG!Free to play! Supported by Essex Youth Serviceshttps://www.facebook.com/events/833236596255500/?event_time_id=833236622922164
Dice & A Slice,
37 Queen Street
Colchester, CO1 2PQ GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO1 2PQ GB
