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Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art. [...]
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Events for Sun, August 2, 2026
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Curry Night
Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. September is all about the [...]
Arpita Shah: Nalini
Arpita Shah's Nalini explores motherhood, migration, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist, her mother and her grandmother. Developed across India, East Africa and the [...]
Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs
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 [...]
Rapture Gaming Festival -Colchester
RAPTURE is the ultimate all-access gaming festival. Your ticket unlocks everything—once you’re through the doors, the core content is 100% INCLUDED. No tokens, no extra fees, just unlimited play and [...]
The Rec Community Market – Last of Summer
The Rec Community Market returns on Sunday 2nd August 2026!Make the most of the summer holidays with a visit to the Rec Community Market, returning to The Recreation Ground for another relaxed, community-focused Sunday.Enjoy a great mix of independent local traders, including street food, fresh produce, handmade crafts, gifts, art and locally made items. Whether [...]
The 90th Annual Five Parishes Show
Date: Sunday 2 August 2026Time: 11am to 5pmLocation: Pete Tye Farm, Peldon Road, Abberton, Colchester CO5 7PEEvent type: Traditional country show About the event The Five Parishes Show returns to Peldon for its 90th event. First held in 1926 as a simple flower show, it has grown into a traditional country show and a popular [...]
Electro Jazz Orchestra on the Band Stand in Castle Park
The Brilliant Electro Jazz Orchestra play Castle Park Band Stand for the 3rd year running. Come and see our superb 19 piece band and vocalists for pop/jazz/tv and film themes and lots of dancing.
Calm at the Castle
Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays, [...]
Mercury Theatre, Colchester – Sunday 2nd August 2026
Step back in time with Creedence Clearwater Review’s The Cosmos Factory Tour, a vibrant celebration of the iconic Cosmo’s Factory album and the legendary Creedence Clearwater Revival! Join us for a high energy night of rock ‘n’ roll that transports you to the electrifying sounds of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Sing along to [...]
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