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Rapture 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
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01
Aug
2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
1 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[...]
02
Aug
2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Colchester old heath Recreation Ground,
Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
+ Google MapThe 90th Annual Five Parishes Show
Date: Sunday 2 August 2026Time: 11am to 5pmLocation: Pete Tye Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7PEEvent type: Traditional country show About the event The Five Parishes Show returns to[...]
02
Aug
2026 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Pete Tye Farm,
Pete Tye Farm
Colchester, Essex CO5 7PE United Kingdom
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Electro Jazz Orchestra on the Band Stand in Castle Park
The Brilliant Electro Jazz Orchestra play Castle Park Band Stand for the 3rd year running. Come and see our superb 19 piece band and vocalists for pop/jazz/tv and film themes[...]
02
Aug
2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Castle Park, Colchester,
Castle Park, Colchester
+ Google MapCalm at the Castle
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit[...]
02
Aug
2026 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colchester Castle,
Colchester Castle
+ Google MapMercury Theatre, Colchester – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Step back in time with Creedence Clearwater Review’s The Cosmos Factory Tour, a vibrant celebration of the iconic Cosmo’s Factory album and the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival! Join us for[...]
02
Aug
2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Mercury Theatre Colchester,
Mercury Theatre Colchester
+ Google MapKate Barron & Friends
Live Comedy Showcase: Kate Barron & GuestsHosted by MC Greg EdwardsGet ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse stand-up as the phenomenal, multi-award-winning Kate Barron headlines a massive night of[...]
04
Aug
2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Rapture 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 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
+ Google MapThe 90th Annual Five Parishes Show
Date: Sunday 2 August 2026Time: 11am to 5pmLocation: Pete Tye Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7PEEvent type: Traditional country show About the event The Five Parishes Show returns to[...]
Pete Tye Farm,
Pete Tye Farm
Colchester, Essex CO5 7PE United Kingdom
+ Google MapColchester, Essex CO5 7PE United Kingdom
Electro Jazz Orchestra on the Band Stand in Castle Park
The Brilliant Electro Jazz Orchestra play Castle Park Band Stand for the 3rd year running. Come and see our superb 19 piece band and vocalists for pop/jazz/tv and film themes[...]
Castle Park, Colchester,
Castle Park, Colchester
+ Google MapCalm at the Castle
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit[...]
Colchester Castle,
Colchester Castle
+ Google MapMercury Theatre, Colchester – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Step back in time with Creedence Clearwater Review’s The Cosmos Factory Tour, a vibrant celebration of the iconic Cosmo’s Factory album and the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival! Join us for[...]
Mercury Theatre Colchester,
Mercury Theatre Colchester
+ Google MapKate Barron & Friends
Live Comedy Showcase: Kate Barron & GuestsHosted by MC Greg EdwardsGet ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse stand-up as the phenomenal, multi-award-winning Kate Barron headlines a massive night of[...]
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Summer Art Club – T shirt painting
Drop off the kids for some creative fun. We will be doing T shirt designs and producing colourful T shirts to take home. Refreshments and a snack are included along[...]
St John’s & Highwoods Community Centre and The Bluebell Centre,
St John's & Highwoods Community Centre and The Bluebell Centre
+ Google MapColchester Comedy Showcase with Kate Barron & Friends
Hosted by MC Greg EdwardsGet ready for an unforgettable night of powerhouse stand-up as the phenomenal, multi-award-winning Kate Barron headlines a massive night of live comedy at Colchester’s premier intimate[...]
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom,
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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