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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Latest News & Features

Activ8 Radio founders Mark Summers and Tim Morgan at the front, with Howard Gibson and Owen Louis behind
Activ8 Radio: Mark Summers on finding a home in Colchester
30
Oct
Matti McLean explains Eurovision at Colchester Fringe
21
Oct
A scene from Anthem for Dissatisfaction, coming to Colchester Arts Centre.
Anthem for Dissatisfaction Comes to Colchester Arts Centre
21
Oct
Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics at Colchester Castle Summer Series 2027, with Gilles Peterson, Todd Terry and Sonique.
Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics heads to Castle Park
16
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.

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