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NSW 2026 Gladiator Games
Are you ready to be part of the 300, descending on the great area of Essex?Steeped in Roman history, Colchester will play host toTHE GLADIATOR GAMES--Friday will see the Gladiators[...]
14 - 16
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 10:00 am
University of Essex Colchester Campus,
University of Essex Colchester Campus
+ Google MapBilly Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 17 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 15 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale :[...]
20
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBalkan Grooves Jam
Balkan and European jam with Suzy, Kev and Mary- chords and lyrics provided or just come and enjoy the music!
20
Aug
2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom,
1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapHollywood Vampires
Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 23 Jan 2026 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at[...]
21
Aug
2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapHollywood Vampires // UK Tour 2026 // Colchester
American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen return to the UK this summer as part of their hugely anticipated UK tour, marking[...]
21
Aug
2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Lower Castle Park Colchester,
Colchester,
CO1 1
GB
+ Google MapThe Little Loves Summer Fayre Colchester
The Little Loves Summer Fayre – Colchester ☀️Join us for a bright, fun-filled summer event for the whole family!Browse a carefully curated selection of local small businesses offering gifts, handmade[...]
22
Aug
2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Colchester Rugby Club,
Cuckoo Farm Way
Colchester, CO4 5YX GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO4 5YX GB
Becky Hill
Support: Carla Monroe Mia Kirkland For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 31 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 29 Oct 2025[...]
22
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed,[...]
23
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google Map
NSW 2026 Gladiator Games
Are you ready to be part of the 300, descending on the great area of Essex?Steeped in Roman history, Colchester will play host toTHE GLADIATOR GAMES--Friday will see the Gladiators[...]
University of Essex Colchester Campus,
University of Essex Colchester Campus
+ Google MapBilly Ocean with very special guest Marti Pellow
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 17 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 15 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale :[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBalkan Grooves Jam
Balkan and European jam with Suzy, Kev and Mary- chords and lyrics provided or just come and enjoy the music!
1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom,
1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapHollywood Vampires
Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 23 Jan 2026 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Tue, 20 Jan 2026 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 21 Jan 2026 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapHollywood Vampires // UK Tour 2026 // Colchester
American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen return to the UK this summer as part of their hugely anticipated UK tour, marking[...]
Lower Castle Park Colchester,
Colchester,
CO1 1
GB
+ Google MapThe Little Loves Summer Fayre Colchester
The Little Loves Summer Fayre – Colchester ☀️Join us for a bright, fun-filled summer event for the whole family!Browse a carefully curated selection of local small businesses offering gifts, handmade[...]
Colchester Rugby Club,
Cuckoo Farm Way
Colchester, CO4 5YX GB
+ Google MapColchester, CO4 5YX GB
Becky Hill
Support: Carla Monroe Mia Kirkland For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 31 Oct 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 29 Oct 2025[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed,[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille Live in Colchester
Bastille have confirmed some huge outdoor UK shows for summer 2026.Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/pdpdS4EOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapMarvel Cinematic Universe Quiz (Colchester)
Test your knowledge of the films and shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6[...]
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
