WHAT'S ON IN COLCHESTER

Keep Colchester Cool is your guide to what’s on in Colchester, covering live music, theatre, comedy, arts and local events across the city. Discover gigs, festivals and cultural events happening this week and beyond.
 
From Colchester Arts Centre and the Mercury Theatre to independent venues and community spaces, explore the latest Colchester events below and plan your next day or night out.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN COLCHESTER

Miss Americana – A Tribute to Taylor Swift Live in Colchester

Miss Americana - A Tribute to Taylor Swift comes to Charter Hall, Colchester on Friday 26 June. The tribute show stars Xenna as Taylor Swift, performing songs from across the[...]

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26 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
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Keep Colchester Cool presents: Gasoline Green + Simon Craze + Tom Corbyn

Tickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7.30pm, starts 8pmThis gig is for a standing audienceColchester's Gasoline Green blend experimental indie rock, folk and alternative sounds into something entirely their own.[...]

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26 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,

Ceilidh – Many Trees Folk and Dance Club

A new Friday night social event upstairs at The Red Lion, with live music, dancing and cocktails. Inspired by the energy and atmosphere of a vintage swing club, these guided[...]

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26 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
The Red Lion, Manningtree, The Red Lion
Manningtree,
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FRIDAY NIGHT FUNK (For Saturday Night Groovers) #3

Edition #3 to the `FRIDAY NIGHT FUNK` series….Once Again, We are so extremely Pleased & Lucky to be Graced by the Presence ofSpecial Guest! – PERRY LOUIS (All About Da[...]

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26 Jun 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Elvis Tribute Night

Mark Summers is returning to Colchester United for his amazing Elvis Legacy act. Always a fan favourite, all the biggest Elvis hits all night long.Doors open 7.30pm, with the act[...]

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26 Jun 2026 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom
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Peg Loom Weaving Workshop

Level Best: Peg Loom Weaving Workshop An introduction to weaving on a wooden peg loom. Tickets: £50 available in house or via: https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/level-best-peg-loom-weaving-workshop A relaxed, hands-on session where you’ll create[...]

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27 Jun 2026 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
26 St Johns Street, CO2 7HB Colchester, United Kingdom, 26 St Johns Street, CO2 7HB Colchester, United Kingdom
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Colchester Morris Centenary Celebration

Join us as we dance in various locations around Colchester Town Centre as guests of Colchester Morris for their 100th anniversary!

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27 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Colchester Town Centre, Colchester Town Centre
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Centenary Celebration Day of Dance

A Celebration of ONE HUNDRED years of morris dancing in Colchester Performances ALL DAY around the City Centre culminating in a PROCESSION & MASSED SHOW ofover 150 DANCERS & MUSICIANS[...]

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27 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Colchester, UK, Colchester, UK
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Colchester Food and Drink Festival 2026

COLCHESTER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2026 Lower Castle Park, Colchester Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 11.00am - 6.00pm Tickets Adults: £10 Under 16s: Free Free parking at Kings Meadow[...]

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27 - 28 Jun 2026 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Lower Castle Park, Colchester, Lower Castle Park, Colchester
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House Get Together

House Get Together is back with the line up TBC!

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27 Jun 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
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43X – The Bull, Colchester

Looking forward to rockin’ this venue. Hope to see you there  

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27 - 28 Jun 2026 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Bull Colchester, The Bull Colchester
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Colchester Town Hall Ghost Hunt Colchester with Haunting Nights

Ghost Hunt dating back to 1100s Colchester Moot Hall now Colchester Town Hall has been the centre of justice for over 800 yearsGhost Hunts are an extremely rare occurrence at[...]

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27 - 28 Jun 2026 9:00 pm - 3:00 am
Colchester Town Hall,

Shiny Shoes Workshop

Turn something old into something incredible at our Shiny Shoes Workshop, held at The Dragonfly Lounge.Bring along your old leather or faux leather shoes, boots or even a bag, and[...]

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28 Jun 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Dragonfly Lounge, The Dragonfly Lounge
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Jarvis Chills in the afternoon

Always a fun, chilled out session - Jarvis Sounds are back to soundtrack your sunny afternoon.

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28 Jun 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ye Olde Albion Pub, High Street, Rowhedge
Colchester, CO5 7ES GB
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Dave Rowntree: No One You Know: Early Blur Photos Book Tour

RESCHEDULEDThis show has been rescheduled to Sunday, 28th June 2026.Due to logistical and scheduling issues, Dave Rowntree is unable to attend the Colchester event this weekend. The performance has been[...]

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28 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Mini Museum Explorers

Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.Oh I[...]

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30 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Colchester Natural History Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum
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Ady Johnson: Under Gainsborough Skies Album Launch – 15 Years of Tell the Worry Dolls

Ady Johnson returns to Colchester Arts Centre for a special rescheduled show celebrating the release of his new album, Under Gainsborough Skies, and marking the 15th anniversary of Tell the[...]

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30 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Victoria Inn Film, TV & Music Quiz 44

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[...]

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01 Jul 2026 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd
Colchester, CO1 1RB GB
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Colchester Comedian of the Year – Heat 3

Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026The hunt for the next big thing in comedy is on! Join us for a high-stakes night of laughter as six elite comics from across[...]

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01 Jul 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Carlos Quilici’s guide to the technicalities of musicality for tango dancers

Carlos Quilici is bringing you his technical guidelines from a professional musician's perspective to help tango dancers express their musicality. Expert musician, bandoneonist, singer, and composer Carlos Quilici will give[...]

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01 Jul 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Colchester, Essex, Colchester, Essex
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