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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 Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
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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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT Discover Witchcraft: Tarot Magic Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event is now SOLD OUT \nJoin us on 5 September 2026 from 10am to 1pm for an immersive tarot workshop exploring manifestation and intention setting. \nYou’ll learn how to use tarot as a practical tool to focus your energy and support your goals. The session includes guided exercises and ritual elements to help you connect with your intuition and develop your own practice. \nDuring the workshop\, you will: \n+Explore tarot spreads designed for empowerment and intention setting+Create and charge tarot-based spells to support your personal aims+Take part in a guided tarot candle ritual+Build confidence using tarot as a reflective and creative tool \nAll materials are provided\, along with tea and time for informal discussion. This event is suitable for ages 16 and over. \nFor information about getting here and the facilities available at Hollytrees Museum\, please see our Access information. \nTickets are £25 per person. All materials are included.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sold-out-discover-witchcraft-tarot-magic-workshop/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom\, Castle Park\, CO1 1TJ Colchester\, United Kingdom
ORGANIZER;CN="Colchester Museums":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing in Colchester (September 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Sell out Life Drawing Sessions!Now booking for Saturdays inSEPTEMBER 2026. This ticket is for 1 month (4 Saturdays) \nJoin artist Sarah Hill for three-hour life drawing sessions on Saturday mornings from 10am to 1pm\, in Colchester.Enjoy a calm relaxing atmosphere drawing from life. Models are all shapes\, sizes and ages. Basic materials provided\, but feel free to bring your own.Spaces are limited\, book here for….This ticket is for 4 Saturdays in SEPTEMBER 5th\, 12th\, 19th & 26thThis event will take place in Wimpole Road Church Hall\, Wimpole Road\, Colchester\, CO1 2DN
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/life-drawing-in-colchester-september-2026/
LOCATION:Wimpole Road\,Colchester\,CO1\,GB\, Wimpole Road\,Colchester\,CO1\,GB
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Invasion Colchester 2026
DESCRIPTION:Invasion Colchester returns for its 14th year! \nThe original sci-fi\, fantasy and comic book city-wide charity event is back in Colchester City Centre on Saturday 5 September 2026\, from 10am to 4pm. \nExpect characters from across sci-fi\, fantasy and comics\, show cars from TV and film\, special guests\, live performances\, family activities\, competitions and plenty more throughout the day. \nWhether you’re a fan of superheroes\, movie icons\, cosplay\, comics or cult classics\, there’ll be something for everyone to enjoy. \nMost importantly\, Invasion Colchester helps raise vital funds for three incredible local charities: St Helena Hospice\, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity\, and Mind (Mid & North East Essex) — all of whom provide essential support across our community. \nJoin us for a day of fun\, fandom and fundraising — and help make a difference!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/invasion-colchester-2026/
LOCATION:Colchester City Center\, Colchester City Center
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SUMMARY:Folk on the Rec
DESCRIPTION:🎻 FOLK ON THE RECA Community Folk Music Festival \nGather with friends\, family and neighbours for a gentle day of live folk music\, fresh air and good company. \nFolk on the Rec is a celebration of local grassroots musicians\, traditional sounds and simple pleasures — music played on real instruments\, shared food\, cold drinks\, and children dancing on the grass. Set beneath the trees at Old Heath Recreation Ground\, it’s a festival made for slowing down and enjoying the moment. \nAcross the day you’ll find: 🎶 Live folk music & acoustic sets🍺 A welcoming bar🍲 Food & drink made with care🛍️ Local makers & stalls👨‍👩‍👧 Gentle\, family-friendly activities \nBring a blanket\, pull up a spot\, and let the music carry the afternoon. \n📅 Saturday 5th September⏰ 11am – 6pm📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester🎟 FREE ENTRY \nOrganised by The Rec Events📩 theremarket@outlook.com \nA proper community folk gathering — simple\, soulful\, and open to all 🌿🎶
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/folk-on-the-rec/
LOCATION:Colchester old heath Recreation Ground\, Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of)
DESCRIPTION:Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of) \nShare this showDates5 Sep 2026Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:FAMILYTickets £7 / £6 concessions.Family Ticket £22 (admits 4 – at least one of whom must be a child)Doors open 1.30pm\, starts 2pm. \nThis show is for a seated audience. \nFor families and kids of all ages. \nFamily theatre and rock star legend Kid Carpet is back with a totally brand new show! A lo-fi\, hi-tech\, big-beat bonkers panto stuffed with songs\, silliness and surprises – for all ages and families. \nKid Carpet doesn’t care for panto. The Noisy Animals absolutely love it. So guess what they’re doing? Yep. A panto. Now there’s a beanstalk in the middle of everything\, and nobody’s quite sure what’s going on. \nFeaturing Bear\, Gorilla\, Badger and Hedgehog (with possible appearances from Hedgehog’s golden eggs)\, this is Jack & The Beanstalk like it’s been thrown in a blender with a drum machine and dodgy celebrity lookalikes. Part Air Guitar workshop\, part magical mess\, this lo-fi\, hi-tech\, big-beat bonkers show is stuffed with songs\, silliness and surprises. \nBring your kids. Bring yer nan. Bring snacks. It’s theatre\, but it’s loud\, proud and completely off its bean(stalk). Perfect for ages children\, families\, party monsters\, and fans of noisy nonsense. \nFrom the makers of Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals\, Noisy Holiday\, Noisy Neighbours\, Noisy Nativity\, Kid Carpet & The Noisy Garden Centre\, Super Mega Rockin’ Rock Show and more! \nJack & The Beanstalk by Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals.Director – Chris CollierDramaturg – Stephanie KempsonDesigner – Natalie OttoIllustration – Hannah BroadwayPhotography – Stan Patrick
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/kid-carpet-the-noisy-animals-jack-the-beanstalk-sort-of/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Kids & Family
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SUMMARY:Constable Ambisonic  - Matt Shenton and Stuart Bowditch
DESCRIPTION:*This event was rescheduled from May* \nLive performances by Matt and Stuart responding to recordings made at the locations of two John Constable paintings.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/constable-ambisonic-matt-shenton-and-stuart-bowditch/
LOCATION:Cuckoo Farm Studios\, Cuckoo Farm Studios
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260905T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T010000
DTSTAMP:20260905T033737Z
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SUMMARY:House Get Together
DESCRIPTION:Back at Roots & Grooves Cafe for Our End of Summer Party  \nThe House Get Together 🏠 \nA night of Underground House Music Saturday 5th September 7pm – 1am \n#housemusic #dj #supportlocalartists
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/house-get-together-2/
LOCATION:Roots & Grooves Cafe\, Roots & Grooves Cafe
CATEGORIES:DJ & Club Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Peter Johnston":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260906T000000
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SUMMARY:Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:💖 GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN 💖 \nLadies… are you ready for the ultimate girls’ night out? ✨ \nGrab your besties and join us for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun\, the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic singalong anthems\, feel good energy\, cocktails & dancing. \nFrom 60s divas to legendary 90s legend girl and boy bands to today’s chart ruling pop kings & queens\, our DJ & Host brings you the biggest hits from across multiple decades and genres.  \nIts a non stop celebration of pure girl power anthems including music from: \nABBAAdeleBeyoncéCeline DionTake ThatSpice GirlsWestlifeTaylor SwiftDestiny’s ChildMadonnaLittle MixWhitney HoustonKylie MinogueBritney SpearsGirls Aloud…and so many more! \nWhether you’re celebrating a birthday\, hen party\, girls’ reunion or simply living your best life\, this is your excuse to dress up\, hit the dancefloor and sing your heart out with the girls. \nExpect nonstop throwback anthems\, disco vibes\, huge singalongs and the ultimate feel good party atmosphere from start to finish. \nTickets will sell out fast so grab yours now. 🎟️🎟️🎟️ \n—————————————————————— \nRefunds will only be given if the event itself is cancelled. Refunds cannot be given if an event is postponed or rescheduled to another date\, tickets purchased will still be valid and automatically transferred to the new date. If you are unable to attend the new date for any reason then you may resell or transfer your ticket to another person who can attend.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/girls-just-wanna-have-fun-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Jamie Williams and the Roots Collective + The Other Party at QSB
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy an evening of beautiful music – a wonderful mix of originals and covers from two local bands. \nJamie Williams & the Roots Collective:Americana\, Blues\, Country\, Rock – Jamie is a prolific writer of accessible songs that people love; songs good enough to hold their own in a solo acoustic setting\, a duo\, or the full band. An originals band that have shared line-ups with the likes of Wilko Johnson\, The Blockheads\, The Darkness\, The Pretty Things\, Los Pacaminos\, The Quireboys\, Dr Feelgood\, The Yardbirds\, Eddi Reader & The Animals\, to name a few.Jamie Williams & the Roots Collective Duo are Jamie Williams and Dave Milligan. Their ethos is always to have fun and make sure the crowd does too.They are not the kind of musicians that stand onstage staring at their (red) shoes. \nThe Other Party:When one of the indie-folk band ‘The Significant Others’ hooks up musically with a member of the power-pop band ‘The Penguin Party’ you get… ‘THE OTHER PARTY’! \nThe Other Party (duo)\, from Colchester and Wales\, formed from an old musical friendship from when Gareth and Jeanette met in 2015\, while in bands performing the Essex music circuit. They created The Other Party while at a festival in 2023. Influenced by Miley Cyrus\, David Bowie\, The Beatles and more\, their unique brand of entertainment fuses original songs with a few unusual covers and a mix of acoustic and electric music. Their musical sincerity and playfulness will make you want to smile\, dance\, or at least tap your feet!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/jamie-williams-the-roots-collective-the-other-party-at-qsb/
LOCATION:Queen St Brewhouse\, 7 - 9 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PG\, GB
CATEGORIES:Music
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