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Frederick Douglas Performing Arts Panto
2025-12-19 14:30 - 17:30 (Europe/London) | Turner Rd, Colchester, Turner Rd, Colchester
Last years Panto was such a success (oh yes it was!) that we have the wonderful performers of Frederick Douglas back again!

A Christmas Carol
2025-12-19 18:30 - 21:30 | Colchester Officers’ Club, Colchester Officers' Club
Christmas is creeping up on us so no “bah humbugs” here please.Why not come along to our reading (by candlelight and with music accompaniment) of A Christmas Carol by Anthony Roberts on Friday 19th December.This is your chance to get into the Christmas spirit and also help our local children’s hospice (EACH) and other good local causes.Tickets strictly in advance – details on the poster. Thank you.Rotary Colchester Forum 法株法 Rotary Colchester Camulos Anthony Roberts’ reading of A CHRISTMAS CAROL By candlelight Piano accompaniment by Jamie Cunliffe At (& thanksto to) The Colchester Officers Club Friday 19th Decembe 6.30 for 7.00pm Tickets £10- includes mulled wine (alternatives available) & christmas nibbles Admission by advance tickets from: zhivagolara78@gmail.com or lambert705@hotmail.com

Colne Endeavour Band Christmas Carols
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:30 | 10 North Station Rd, Colchester
It’s that time of the year again when we bring out the mince pies and you all sing your hearts out!!
The fantastic Colne Endeavour Band are returning to play some classic Christmas Carols!!Lead by the fantastic conductor Robert, you’ll be expected to take part and raise a bit of cash for this great cause.

TOM JIGGINS QUARTET - Feat: Ben Cox - Vocals
2025-12-19 19:30 - 22:30 | 24 trinity street, Colchester, CO1 1JN, 24 trinity street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
The Tom Jiggins Quartet plays Christmas!
TICKETS AT:
https://good-show.co.uk/events/2647or www.tomjigginsmusic.com
LIVE AT PATCH
Featuring
SPECIAL GUEST – Ben Cox– Vocals
Simon Brown– Piano
Simon Wood– Double Bass
Tom Jiggins– Drums
Join us for a festive evening of world-class jazz as Tom Jiggins returns to Patch, this time with very special guest Ben Cox on vocals. In the spirit of the season, the quartet will bring fresh energy to Christmas classics, guaranteed to get you in the holiday mood as the big day approaches.
Alongside the festive favourites, expect a powerful mix of jazz standards and bold, hard-hitting arrangements, performed by top-tier musicians from the vibrant London and Norwich jazz scenes. It’s a night of music you won’t want to miss.
Arrive early, eat well, enjoy the music.
Before and during the show, Patch will be serving up a vibrant selection of local craft beers, lovely wines, refreshing soft drinks, and a menu of light bites and hearty mains to fuel your night.
Dining guests, we invite you to join us from 6:30pm to grab a table and place your order early. Our kitchen will be serving up three mouthwatering mains:
Leigh-on-Sea Bitter & Cheddar Welsh Rarebit
House-made Hash Brown Stack
Chickpea Fries Stack
There’ll also be starter and dessert options to round out your show feast.
Not dining? No problem! The kitchen will stay open for orders until 8:30pm – so come hungry if you change your mind! Drinks available throughout the evening.

COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE - 19/12/25 - A NORTHERN SOUL CHRISTMAS WITH THE CROUPIERS & DJ PAUL SPAIN
2025-12-19 19:30 - 23:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Join us for our LAST SHOW of 2025, a festive feast for your ears and feet, no less….
All the usual Northern Soul anthems and deep cuts you’ll be accustomed to if you joined us last year at the Arts Centre, and if you didn’t, well, WHERE WERE YOU???!!
Warning – This performance may contain Santa Hats and at least one Festive Soul Banger!
We’re delighted to have the excellent DJ Paul Spain ably supporting us with armfuls of OG vinyl to keep you moving before and after the show!!
TICKETS:https://colchesterartscentre.com/
DOORS 1930 –1930 – 2015 – DJ Paul Spain2015 – 2100 – THE CROUPIERS2100 – 2130 – DJ Paul Spain2130 2215 – THE CROUPIERS2215- Close – DJ Paul Spain
(all timings approximate)

Weaver Fever 4: Bleeding Hearts with Simon Craze
2025-12-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
Heya me darlins 😉 we are back to play the Queen St Brewhouse this Xmas 🎅 So come and bring the Xmas cheer!
It’s been a long time coming since we played the Brewhouse, so it will most certainly ly be a fun experience for us!
We, the Bleeding Hearts, will be playing alongside local legend Simon Craze! We also wanted to take this time to thank all of our continued directors hard fans and supporters!
We will also be introducing our new single which is being released this December!
It will be a double-single and not only will we be premiering the official tracks as well as playing all your favourite tunes, and a few cheeky covers!
It’s free entry but do donate to our band or Simon Craze, buy our merch! And buy our CD! It will be on sale there!
Please use our pre-save link !! https://ditto.fm/your-love-keeps-me-alive

Twisters Christmas Party Nights
2025-12-19 21:00 - 2025-12-20 00:00 | 45 North Hill, CO1 1PY Colchester, United Kingdom
If you’re after an Ed Sheeran-free Xmas then look no further – join us for our Christmas Party Nights. Enjoy great drinks, good cheer, and a sleigh full of indie classics and alternative Xmas hits from our resident DJ. Whether you’ve been nice or (hopefully) naughty, come and celebrate Christmas the Twisters way!
✨ Friday 19th December✨Saturday 20th December ✨Wednesday 24th December
Bar and Beer Garden opens at 5pm, DJ from 9pm.FREE ENTRY!
