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

The SKBs – Live in Colchester!

Tickets available via www.theskb.com

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18 - 19 Apr 2026 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,

Granny’s Attic | Colchester Arts Centre

TICKETS: https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173664190With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals)[...]

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20 Apr 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Projected Digital Image League Competition – 6th Round

Appraisal by Tim Morland DPAGB ARPSHeader Image: Beach Hut Parade - Nesta James

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21 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom
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Sherlock Holmes & The Hunt for Moriarty

Blackeyed Theatre in association with Theatre Royal Winchester and South Hill Park presents Sherlock Holmes: The Hunt for MoriartyAdapted by Nick Lane from the work of Sir Arthur Conan DoyleComposer[...]

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21 - 25 Apr 2026 7:30 pm
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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Fotoform

TWM Live presents Fotoform, a band from Seattle blending post-punk and dream pop, performing live at the Top Floor of Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, with support from Slow Husky.Drawing comparisons[...]

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22 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Strong Enough – Colchester

Strong EnoughGet ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher. Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found[...]

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23 Apr 2026 7:00 pm - 9:45 pm
Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
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LATES: Queer Diary Open Mic Session

Would YOU read your Teenage Diary to a live audience?Queer Diary is the night where queers share REAL teenage diaries, plus long-lost love-letters, fabulous fan-fiction, terrible tumblr posts, and the[...]

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23 Apr 2026 8:15 pm - 11:15 pm
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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Silent Disco: Pick your Decade!

Join us for an evening where you get to pick the soundtrack!You will be given a pair of headphones on arrival allowing you to choose music from either the 80s,[...]

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24 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 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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Myopia “What Happens Next” UK tour

TWM Live presents Myopia, a genre-defying alternative rock band from near Colchester, Essex, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester as part of their “What Happens Next” 2026 tour, promoting[...]

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24 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Amy Vs Adele (Tributes to Amy Winehouse and Adele)

If you are looking for a truly outstanding tribute to Adele then look no further than Katie Wilson-Tribute to Adele. Katie will stun you with her haunting similarity to the[...]

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25 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Star Wars Quiz (Colchester)

Test your knowledge of every film and show from the Star Wars universe, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6 to a[...]

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26 Apr 2026 6:40 pm - 9:40 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,

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.Does your[...]

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28 Apr 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Colchester Natural History Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum
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Looking Outside The Frame – How Not to Take Competition Winners!

Talk by Martin Addison. If you want to win competitions you should study what is doing well and copy it in your own way. That is however a very poor[...]

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28 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom
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28 Apr 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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Swiftaloo – Abba vs Taylor Swift Club Night

💃✨ Calling all Dancing Queens and Swifties! It’s ABBA vs Taylor Swift — a glitter-soaked, sing-your-heart-out kind of night where disco meets heartbreak anthems. Fancy dress? Totally optional, but why[...]

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01 May 2026 8:30 pm - 11:30 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Colchester Plant-Based Market

We are thrilled to announce our plant-based market is coming to Colchester on Saturday 2nd May, from 10am to 4pm! Explore a vibrant selection of artisan traders showcasing their unique[...]

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02 May 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Firstsite Colchester, Firstsite Colchester
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MEFF-FEST 2026

YOU READY COLCHESTER? Things are gonna get loud. In association with Black Cactus Studio, Colchester Events and Charter Hall, we’re bringing a massive line-up of punk, rock and ska heavyweights[...]

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02 May 2026 3:45 pm - 6:45 pm
Charter Hall, Charter Hall
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Beltane Women’s Circle Celebration

Beltane Women’s Circle CelebrationJoin us for a heart-warming evening to honour Beltane, the ancient Celtic festival celebrating the height of spring and the approach of summer. Together, we will gather[...]

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02 May 2026 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Tree Room, The Tree Room
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COLCHESTER: Steve White

AGMP Concerts presentsSTEVE WHITE TRIOSteve White - Chris Hague - Joel WhiteLegendary drum master Steve White of The Style Council, Paul Weller, Trio Valore and more announces tour dates with[...]

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02 May 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Atom Heart Floyd (Pink Floyd Tribute)

Join us for an extraordinary evening as Atom Heart Floyd pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history, Pink Floyd. This tour continues to celebrate the timeless[...]

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02 May 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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