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Chai Mixers Launches at Colchester Arts Centre
A new programme of talks, workshops, and live events celebrating South Asian arts and culture [...]
May
Love Colchester Celebrations at Firstsite
A special community celebration is coming to Firstsite on Friday, 5th June, as the Love [...]
May
Theatre Coverage on Keep Colchester Cool
Keep Colchester Cool is proud to support and spotlight Colchester’s vibrant theatre scene through dedicated [...]
May
Mayor’s Variety Show Brings Colchester Performers Together
More than 450 people attended the Mayor of Colchester’s Variety Show at the Mercury Theatre [...]
May
Roots and Grooves Cafe Moves into Its Next Chapter
Roots and Grooves Café is moving confidently into its next chapter under owners Chelle Luk-Hang [...]
May
Marc De’ath on Made in Essex and Counting Culture
Made in Essex is currently inviting creatives across the county to contribute to Counting Culture, [...]
May
The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival at Firstsite
The Colchester Independent Short Film Festival takes place at Firstsite on Saturday 23rd May, bringing [...]
May
Toby Freeman on the RCT and Colchester Half Marathon
Every spring, the Colchester Half Marathon brings thousands of runners into the city. This year, [...]
May
Punk Weekender at Firstsite celebrates Sue Webster
Workshops, film screenings and creative activities inspired by punk culture take over Firstsite next weekend [...]
May
Lily of The Meffs talks MEFF-FEST 3 and a huge year ahead
Colchester punk duo The Meffs bring MEFF-FEST back this weekend, and the third edition is [...]
Apr
Gregory Edwards launches Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026
Colchester Comedian of the Year returns to Three Wise Monkeys this year, with three heats [...]
Apr
Graham Coxon’s Castle Park album inspired by Colchester
A previously unheard solo album by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon – named after Colchester’s Castle [...]
Apr
Emerging Colchester Artists Take Over Firstsite in New Exhibition
A new exhibition at Firstsite is giving visitors the chance to see how the next [...]
Apr
Pint of Science festival returns to Colchester pubs
Pint of Science brings science talks to Colchester pubs, including Three Wise Monkeys, Dragonfly Lounge [...]
Apr
Jane’s Walk Colchester returns with a week of free community walks
Jane’s Walk Colchester returns this May with a week of free guided walks exploring the [...]
Apr
Punk Rock comes to Colchester Library with Stage Craft @ Young Company
Stage Craft @ Young Company brings Simon Stephens’ powerful play Punk Rock to Colchester Library [...]
Apr
Soundwave Sessions return to Castle Park Bandstand
A series of free live music afternoons will take place at Castle Park Bandstand in [...]
Apr
Legendary DJ Colin Curtis heads to Colchester for Rhythm Loft
Legendary DJ Colin Curtis plays Rhythm Loft at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on Saturday [...]
Apr
Johnno Casson aka Snippet returns with Soft Lad
Colchester recording artist Johnno Casson aka Snippet, returns on 15 May with Soft Lad, his [...]
Mar
Banksy Exhibition Announced for Colchester at The Minories
A major Banksy exhibition in Colchester will open at The Minories this October, featuring 28 [...]
Mar
