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S.I.N SUMMER HEAT AT POPINA
S.I.N AT POPINA FRIDAY 31ST JULY 2026 4pm-11pmDJs RICHARD LAWTERRY GREUFVDTHE GREEKIAN LAVENHAMLion Walk Courtyard, Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester, Essex. CO1 1LX.House/tech/classics This is a FREE day/evening event with[...]
31
Jul
2026 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Pöpinä – Lion Walk Courtyard – Colchester,
Pöpinä - Lion Walk Courtyard - Colchester
+ Google MapChai Lates
Tickets £5Doors open 7.30pm, start 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceChai LatesA masala blend like no other; Chai Lates is a series of 4 unforgettable cabaret-style evenings, packed with[...]
31
Jul
2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
Beginners Crochet Workshop
Join us for a creative and relaxed Beginners Crochet Workshop, where you’ll learn the basics of crochet in a friendly and supportive setting.This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as[...]
01
Aug
2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ardleigh Studios,
Ardleigh Studios
+ Google MapRapture Gaming Festival -Colchester
RAPTURE is the ultimate all-access gaming festival. Your ticket unlocks everything—once you’re through the doors, the core content is 100% INCLUDED. No tokens, no extra fees, just unlimited play and[...]
01 - 02
Aug
2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Charter Hall,
Charter Hall
+ Google MapRoman Colchester Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history! The tour will include a visit inside the Roman theatre and will end[...]
01
Aug
2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Hollytrees Museum, High Street , CO1 2 Colchester, United Kingdom,
Hollytrees Museum, High Street , CO1 2 Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapConstruct a Handbag
Join us for a creative and hands-on handbag making workshop, where you’ll design and construct your very own bag to take home.This session is perfect for beginners or anyone looking[...]
01
Aug
2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Ardleigh Studios,
Ardleigh Studios
+ Google MapMick Fest 2026
Tickets £15Doors 2.00pm, starts 2.30pm.This event is for a standing audience, although there will be some chairs available.And the acts this year are:Vaahlhallans 02:45 - 3:30Aithur 03:50 - 4:20Jøtnarr 04:40[...]
01
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
The Jungle Book at Castle Park Theatre
Join Chameleon's Web Theatre Company for their Summer outdoor show - Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book adapted by Neil Duffield.Mowgli the wolf cub boy and his friends Baloo the bear[...]
01
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Lower Castle Park Colchester,
Colchester,
CO1 1
GB
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S.I.N SUMMER HEAT AT POPINA
S.I.N AT POPINA FRIDAY 31ST JULY 2026 4pm-11pmDJs RICHARD LAWTERRY GREUFVDTHE GREEKIAN LAVENHAMLion Walk Courtyard, Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Colchester, Essex. CO1 1LX.House/tech/classics This is a FREE day/evening event with[...]
Pöpinä – Lion Walk Courtyard – Colchester,
Pöpinä - Lion Walk Courtyard - Colchester
+ Google MapChai Lates
Tickets £5Doors open 7.30pm, start 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceChai LatesA masala blend like no other; Chai Lates is a series of 4 unforgettable cabaret-style evenings, packed with[...]
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
Beginners Crochet Workshop
Join us for a creative and relaxed Beginners Crochet Workshop, where you’ll learn the basics of crochet in a friendly and supportive setting.This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as[...]
Ardleigh Studios,
Ardleigh Studios
+ Google MapRapture Gaming Festival -Colchester
RAPTURE is the ultimate all-access gaming festival. Your ticket unlocks everything—once you’re through the doors, the core content is 100% INCLUDED. No tokens, no extra fees, just unlimited play and[...]
Charter Hall,
Charter Hall
+ Google MapRoman Colchester Walking Tour
Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history! The tour will include a visit inside the Roman theatre and will end[...]
Hollytrees Museum, High Street , CO1 2 Colchester, United Kingdom,
Hollytrees Museum, High Street , CO1 2 Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapConstruct a Handbag
Join us for a creative and hands-on handbag making workshop, where you’ll design and construct your very own bag to take home.This session is perfect for beginners or anyone looking[...]
Ardleigh Studios,
Ardleigh Studios
+ Google MapMick Fest 2026
Tickets £15Doors 2.00pm, starts 2.30pm.This event is for a standing audience, although there will be some chairs available.And the acts this year are:Vaahlhallans 02:45 - 3:30Aithur 03:50 - 4:20Jøtnarr 04:40[...]
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
The Jungle Book at Castle Park Theatre
Join Chameleon's Web Theatre Company for their Summer outdoor show - Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book adapted by Neil Duffield.Mowgli the wolf cub boy and his friends Baloo the bear[...]
Lower Castle Park Colchester,
Colchester,
CO1 1
GB
+ Google Map1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom,
1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom
+ Google MapThe Rec Community Market – Last of Summer
The Rec Community Market returns on Sunday 2nd August 2026!Make the most of the summer holidays with a visit to the Rec Community Market, returning to The Recreation Ground for[...]
Colchester old heath Recreation Ground,
Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
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