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SUMMARY:Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
DESCRIPTION:Tim Noble & Sue Webster’s Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery.\n\nThe exhibition draws on Noble and Webster’s distinctive use of light\, signage and popular culture. Their illuminated works reference everything from British seaside attractions to Las Vegas and Times Square\, using flashing and sequencing lights to explore opposing ideas including love and hate\, optimism and nihilism.\n\nThe exhibition can be found throughout the Firstsite building and runs until Sunday 27 September 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.\n\nPlease note that the exhibition includes flashing lights and contrasting colours.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/tim-noble-sue-webster-love-and-hate-at-firstsite/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T100000
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SUMMARY:Arpita Shah: Nalini
DESCRIPTION:Arpita Shah’s Nalini explores motherhood\, migration\, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist\, her mother and her grandmother.\n\nDeveloped across India\, East Africa and the UK\, the photographic series grew from Shah’s desire to understand more about the experiences and relationships of the women in her family.\n\nThe exhibition brings together 26 photographic works alongside family photographs and personal objects including dried flowers and traditional saris. Its title comes from Shah’s grandmother\, Nalini\, meaning ‘lotus’ in Sanskrit\, with flowers recurring throughout the work as the artist explores family\, femininity\, memory and cultural identity.\n\nNalini runs at Firstsite until Sunday 4 October 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/arpita-shah-nalini/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261108T170000
DTSTAMP:20260905T083852Z
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SUMMARY:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs
DESCRIPTION:Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks\, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship\, community and intimacy across changing times and technologies.\n\nAt the centre of the exhibition are drawings and paintings by Duncan Grant\, including work connected to the period he spent on a Suffolk farm with his then partner David Garnett during the First World War.\n\nMore than 35 drawings and paintings by Grant feature alongside contemporary works\, with the exhibition looking at the different places and technologies through which people have found one another\, from galleries\, bars and public spaces to online games\, social media and dating apps.\n\nWorlds Through Desire runs at Firstsite until Sunday 8 November 2026.\n\nAdmission is free and no booking is required.\n\nFirstsite is open Tuesday and Wednesday from 10am to 5pm\, Thursday to Saturday from 10am to 10pm\, and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. It is closed on Mondays.\n\nPlease note that the exhibition contains nudity. Sexually explicit artworks are displayed in a separate enclosed room restricted to visitors aged 18 and over.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/duncan-grant-worlds-through-desire-from-drawing-to-cruising-to-dms/
LOCATION:Firstsite\,  Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH\, Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, Colchester\, CO1 1JH
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T100000
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SUMMARY:Rec & Ribs
DESCRIPTION:🔥 REC & RIBS – BBQ FESTIVAL 🔥 \nA full day of BBQ food and summer vibes is coming to Old Heath Recreation Ground as Rec & Ribs takes over Colchester. \nThis is a proper BBQ-led event\, celebrating low & slow cooking\, big flavours and a laid-back outdoor atmosphere. Expect stacked ribs\, sizzling grills\, great traders\, a bar on site and DJ-led music all day\, all set in a relaxed daytime setting. \n🍖 BBQ & grill-focused traders🎶 DJ-led soundtrack throughout the day🍺 Bar on site👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family & dog friendly🌞 Outdoor summer atmosphere \nWhether you’re there for the BBQ\, the music or just a great day out with friends and family\, Rec & Ribs is all about good food\, good people and good vibes. \n📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester\, CO1 2ER📅 Saturday 18th July⏰ 10am – 6pm🎟️ FREE ENTRY \nOrganised by The Rec Events📧 Enquiries: therecmarket@outlook.com \n🔥 Come hungry. Stay all day. 🔥
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/rec-ribs/
LOCATION:Colchester old heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
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SUMMARY:Wire Words workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed and creative workshop where you’ll design and make your own knitted wire word – perfect for home décor\, gifts\, or something completely personal to you. \nUsing a knitting machine\, you’ll create your own wool-covered wire\, before shaping and forming it into your chosen word or phrase. Don’t worry if you’ve never knitted before – this workshop is designed for complete beginners\, and you’ll be guided step-by-step throughout. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n • How to use a knitting machine to create knitted wire • How to bend and shape your wire into words • What tools to use for the best results • How to assemble and finish your piece \nWhat’s included: \n • All materials • Use of tools and equipment • Hot drinks and cake \nSaturday 18th July 10.30amStudio 5\, Ardleigh Studios\, The Maltings\, Station Road\, Ardleigh\, Colchester CO7 7RT£29.50pp \nThis is a friendly\, informal session where you can learn something new\, get creative\, and leave with a finished piece you’ll be proud of. \nBook your tickets here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/wire-words-workshop \nSpaces are limited\, so booking in advance is recommended.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/wire-words-workshop/
LOCATION:Ardleigh Studios\, Ardleigh Studios
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Creative Workshop Company":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Colchester carnival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for another wonderful Colchester Carnival. Wear something bright and colourful and decorate your bike if you can.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-carnival-2/
LOCATION:Head Street\, Head Street
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kim Barnetson":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Constable Ambisonic - Simon Scott
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Constable Ambisonic project\, sound artist Stuart Bowditch has been making 360º spatial audio recordings of the locations of 20 paintings by John Constable. You’ll be able to hear stereo versions of these recordings at ‘The Hay Wain: Walking Constable’s Landscape’ exhibition at Christchurch Mansions in Ipswich from July. There will also be a series of six live events to listen to the ambisonic recordings\, that will also include sonic performances by commissioned artists responding to the recording.In the fifth of these\, composer\, mastering engineer and sound artist Simon Scott will respond to ‘The Ruins of St Botolph’s Priory\, Colchester’ drawn in 1809.These events are part of the Constable250 project celebrating Constable’s anniversary. Constable Ambisonic is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through an Arts Council Project Grant\, with match funding from Colchester and Ipswich Museums\, and support from National Trust Flatford. They are also sponsored by www.branchoutproductions.com \nTickets for this event are £5. The venue is very well served by public transport to the centre of the City. Please bring: \n– your ears\, as we’ll be doing a lot of listening– money for drinks as The Minories have a bar \nWe’re keeping these events as accessible as possible\, but if you find that you can’t afford to come but would really like to\, drop us an email at constableambisonic@gmail.com and we’ll see if we can make it happen.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/constable-ambisonic-simon-scott/
LOCATION:The Minories\, The Minories
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Book Binding Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding\, where you’ll create your own hard\, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder House of Joy.In this friendly\, guided workshop\, you’ll choose from a range of fabrics to design a notebook that reflects your personal style. You’ll then be taken step-by-step through the process of hand sewing your pages\, constructing the cover\, and assembling your book using traditional techniques. \nAlong the way\, you’ll learn how to use essential bookbinding tools\, as well as techniques for trimming\, gluing\, and finishing your notebook to give it a clean\, professional look. Whether you’d like to use your finished piece as a journal\, sketchbook\, or a thoughtful handmade gift\, you’ll leave with something both practical and personal. \nThis workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those who enjoy crafts and want to try something new. All materials and tools are provided\, so you can simply turn up and enjoy the process. \nYour ticket also includes a hot drink and cake\, making it the perfect way to spend a relaxed and creative afternoon. \n£29.50pp including a hot drink & cake \nPlease note: Minimum age for this workshop is 10 years oldBook here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/book-binding-workshop  \nSpaces are limited\, and this one is sure to be popular!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/book-binding-workshop/
LOCATION:House of Joy\, House of Joy
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T200000
DTSTAMP:20260827T181448Z
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SUMMARY:Colchester Summer Evening Market
DESCRIPTION:We cannot wait to bring our Mid Summer Evening Market back to Colchester in 2026 on Saturday July 18th \nWe’ll be filling the gorgeous piazza area\, outside the Mercury Theatre from 4pm until 8pm with lots of amazing food\, drink and craft stalls as well as some delicious street food so get the date in the diary and pop along to enjoy a few hours of Summer Evening fun with family and friends. \nEntry is free of charge and dogs are very welcome. Parking is just across the footbridge at St Mary’s NCP. \nSaturday 18th July 2026 – 4pm till 8pm
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchester-summer-evening-market/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Suffolk Market Events":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T214500
DTSTAMP:20260828T074933Z
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SUMMARY:Celine-My Heart Will Go On - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:MY HEART WILL GO ON – Is the Ultimate celebration concert of the music of one of the worlds greatest iconic singers of all time- Celine Dion. This outstanding concerthas been storming its way across Europe for 4 years gaining critical acclaim and outstanding reviews. Described as a “ powerhouse performance that delivers on every level…” \nWith a live sensational band audiences are taken on a magical ride through four decades of hits that include: The Power Of Love\, River Deep\,It’s All Coming Back To Me Now\, I’m Alive\, All By Myself\, Because You Loved Me and the classic ballad ‘My Heart will go on’….
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/celine-my-heart-will-go-on-colchester/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carlton Entertainment &amp%3B Event Management":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260718T223000
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Previews: Rob Auton + Katie Norris
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.Doors open 7.30pm\, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nA Double Bill of work in progress shows from two great comics – catch their Edinburgh show before the festival-goers do… \nRob Auton Following on from his 2025 Edinburgh hit show CAN – The story of a man called Can\, writer and performer\, Rob Auton is writing his second story for the stage\, it is called JUPITER. JUPITER is a story about Rob being an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. One day a couple come into the estate agents and ask Rob what Earth is like to live on. Rob Auton has written twelve five star rated Edinburgh fringe shows\, building a live audience through his unique world view and love of writing and performing. His shows for stage include a series of shows on specific themes- The Yellow Show (a show about the colour yellow)\, The Sky Show\, The Face Show\, The Water Show\, The Sleep Show\, The Hair Show\, The Talk Show and so on. In 2025 Rob wrote his first narrative hour- ‘CAN -The Story of a Man called Can’. The show enjoyed a sell-out run at the Edinburgh festival\, was listed in the British Comedy Guide’s best reviewed shows of the fringe and won Best show and Best Comedy Show in the Darkchat.com Awards 2025. As well as touring the UK extensively Rob has also performed across Europe and Melbourne International Comedy Festival in Australia. ‘A genuine original’ The Guardian  \nKatie Norris Fresh from a string of major comedy accolades\, including Winner of the Musical Comedy Awards 2023\, Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show 2025\, Nominee for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 and British Comedy Guide’s Next Big Thing 2025\, Katie Norris brings a brand-new hour of something she genuinely hopes will be good. Katie’s 2025 smash-hit live show Go West\, Old Maid was nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards and achieved widespread critical acclaim before transferring to London’s Soho Theatre in 2025 ahead of a UK tour in 2026. Katie is a previous winner of the Musical Comedy Awards and her 2024 debut hour Farm Fatale also saw a sold-out Fringe run\, and was nominated for the NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy. Katie recently made her debut on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4)\, and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4\, having appeared on The Now Show\, Do Gooders\, DMs are Open and Newsjack.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/edinburgh-previews-rob-auton-katie-norris/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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