WHAT'S ON IN COLCHESTER

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

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual[...]

Black Cactus Studio presents an evening of live local music at Pöpinä as part of the First Thursdays programme. The event features sets from emerging Colchester bands Butterfly Handshake, Syncopate[...]

Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- Book via https://booking.stampede.ai/v2/e4824ca0-abe5-411d-94cb-190dab8c7a63/BU8DGDMRZY7D/events- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team[...]

Don’t miss this epic night of house dance music by Paul Hutchinson and Darryl Wright. Tickets available on Eventbrite £10 ( ees apply)

Incredibly excited to announce our new night at The Bull Colchester! Come down on the 3rd July for some late-night comedy, a secret circuit-pro and some incredible supporting acts! Lineup[...]

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.We[...]

It’s Emo vs Nu-Metal! A night dedicated to heavy riffs, massive tunes and the tracks that defined an era. From sing-along choruses to mosh-ready breakdowns, we’re playing the songs that[...]

Mi Casa Es Tu Casa makes its debut at The Lexden Crown for a night of Disco and Soulful House Music with DJs Paul Hutchinson and Darryl Wright. Tickets on[...]

Major craft fair event 10am-3pm!!!

Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden!On Saturday 4th July2026!It's our 27th (we think) year and we're back and ready for a party!"Beautiful setting""The atmosphere is incredible""We loved it!"Entry limited[...]

Lesley is a true legend of the Colchester Music scene!! She promotes, puts on and attends more music events than anyone we know!!So we decided to put on a day[...]

An uplifting afternoon featuring a wonderful selection of popular show tunes from much-loved musicals including Les Misérables, Footloose, Hercules and more. All sung in glorious 5 part harmony. Including solo[...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Mike Darrah??Stu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is[...]