Events for Sat, August 2, 2025

Experience a music-filled getaway at our small, family-friendly Music Weekender! Enjoy two nights of live music and festival vibes that will uplift your spirits and create lasting memories.

Decorate a trinket Dish with Posca Pens in this relaxed, family-friendly workshop into something uniquely yours.Using vibrant Posca pens, you’ll be guided through simple decorating techniques to help you create your own design.Your tutor will be available to support you as you explore ideas and work at your own pace. You’re welcome to draw inspiration [...]

Join Jordan Cook in making quick and playful drawings with charcoal into ambitious and imaginative works of art.In this session you’ll learn how to sharpen your skills in drawing from life and the world around you and explore the various ways you can use charcoal to draw.Your tutor will guide you through both slower, focused [...]

An activity for the whole family to do together!Join artists Tom Armstrong and Iris Gunnardottir for some open-air painting in our beautiful garden.This loose session is designed to be as [...]

The Firstsite Art Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curious about art.Set in a [...]

Transform Your Mosaic Practice with Classical AndamentoLocation: Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZTime: 10am - 4,30pmChoose from these dates: 14th June 2025 - 12th July 2025 - [...]

Rapture Gaming Festival is returning in August 2025 to where it all started in Colchester at the Charter Hall along with a massive outdoor festival at the outside pitch . [...]

Dance your way into the Summer holidays with fun and energetic Afro-Moves at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are [...]

Secret Island Festival is introducing a brand-new band stage for 2025! The festival stage will feature live bands, with the first wave of acts including Bridget, Millie Manders & The [...]

Join us for the 5th year of Secret Island Festival!We can finally announce that The Streets’ frontman, Mike Skinner, will be headlining Secret Island Festival this summer, 2nd August, with [...]

Magic The Gathering Edge Of Eternities Release DraftThis Saturday we will be having a release draft with the super Edge Of Eternities set, with the pre-releases going so well last [...]

Pokemon is now back at ACE....That's right we are pleased to announce that Pokemon League & general play is back. This Saturday we will be running our league meet up [...]

Chameleon’s Web Theatre Company present their 2025 summer tour, a fun-packed show for the whole family!"Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland"From the book by Lewis CarrollAdapted by Tammie LightfootSATURDAY 2ND [...]

Join us for a night celebrating Oasis and the very best of British rock through the ages! From classic anthems to indie bangers.🕔 Bar & Beer Garden open from 5PM🎧 [...]

Celebrate 🍾 the start of August and Summer Time with guest DJ Liam Biss this Saturday night here in the heart of Colchester!A special night guaranteed to bring back the [...]

Trilogy brings VIBE CHEMISTRY to town for a set of DNB bangers!