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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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DTSTAMP:20260905T083140Z
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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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
ORGANIZER;CN="Firstsite Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260901T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260929T163000
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SUMMARY:Physical Slop: Rage\, Love and Chaos by Shart Artfunkle
DESCRIPTION:Physical Slop: Rage\, Love and Chaos is a new exhibition by Shart Artfunkle at Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester. \nRunning throughout September\, the exhibition presents work from the mysterious artist described by their agent as a “two-bob Banksy\, the destitute man’s Basquiat and Salva Don’t Dali”. \nSitting somewhere between satire\, parody and contemporary art\, the work plays with questions about originality\, meaning and what makes something art in the first place. \nThe exhibition runs at Level Best Art Gallery from Tuesday 1st to Tuesday 29th September 2026\, and is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/physical-slop-rage-love-and-chaos-by-shart-artfunkle/
LOCATION:Level Best Enterprises\, Level Best Enterprises
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260902T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260905T130322Z
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SUMMARY:Then and Now: Colchester Art Society
DESCRIPTION:Marking Colchester Art Society’s 80th anniversary\, Then and Now brings together new work by CAS members responding to pieces from the society’s permanent collection. \nArtists were invited to create their responses in a medium of their choice\, connecting the society’s current membership with work from its collection. \nThen and Now runs at The Minories until Sunday 27 September 2026. \nAdmission is free.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/then-and-now-colchester-art-society/
LOCATION:The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE\, The Minories\, 74 High Street\, Colchester CO1 1UE
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
ORGANIZER;CN="The Minories":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260920T173000
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days 2026 - Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Open Days returns from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September 2026\, opening up historic buildings\, museums\, churches and other sites across Colchester and the surrounding area. \nThe 2026 programme includes 58 events around Colchester\, ranging from open buildings and exhibitions to guided walks\, talks and opportunities to visit places that are not normally accessible to the public. \nAmong the locations taking part are Colchester Castle Museum\, the Roman Circus Visitor Centre\, Colchester Town Hall\, Hollytrees Museum\, Mercury Theatre\, Colchester Arts Centre\, St John’s Abbey Gate\, Jumbo Water Tower\, the Roman Theatre and a number of historic churches across the city. \nThere are also guided walks exploring different parts of Colchester’s history. These include Walking the Walls\, following the city’s Roman wall; a Colchester Siege Walk looking at the events and people of the 1648 siege; a Roman Walk; John Constable’s Colchester; the Garrison Walk; and the Town to Sea Trail from Castle Park to the Hythe. \nOther events include a chance to visit the former library\, law courts and prison cells at Colchester Town Hall\, explore the University of Essex Special Collections\, visit SPACE Colchester in the former police station in Queen Street and see the Moot Hall organ. \nSeveral venues outside the city centre are also taking part\, including Cuckoo Farm Studios\, Boxted Airfield Museum\, The Munnings Art Museum\, Mersea Roman Barrow and historic sites in Wivenhoe\, Earls Colne\, Layer de la Haye and Great Wigborough. \nHighlights include free admission to Colchester Castle Museum and the Roman Circus Visitor Centre on Saturday 12th September\, the opportunity to climb Jumbo Water Tower on Sunday 13 September\, and access to Colchester Town Hall\, the former law courts and several other historic buildings on Saturday 19 September. \nMost events are free and do not require advance booking\, although some individual tours and venues must or should be booked in advance. Opening times\, dates and access arrangements vary between events\, so visitors should check the individual listings before travelling. \nHeritage Open Days 2026 runs from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/heritage-open-days-2026-colchester/
CATEGORIES:Talks,Variety
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T220000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033740Z
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UID:130830-1789153200-1789164000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shades of Simon in concert - The Paul Simon Story
DESCRIPTION:The hugely popular 5-piece band ‘Shades of Simon’ perform ‘The Paul Simon Story’ – a unique show with an engaging narration and featuring the best of Paul Simon’s songs from his time in Simon & Garfunkel in the 60’s through to Graceland in the 80’s. Tickets £15 (+£1.50 theatre bkg fee) \nSee audience reviews –https://shadesofsimon.com/testimonials#read \nListen to our radio ad – ​https://soundcloud.com/user-799604757/ \nBuy tickets – **PLEASE NOTE THE THEATRE HAVE CHANGED THEIR BOX OFFICE SYSTEM and the previously published TicketSource link no longer works. This is the new link – https://tickets.headgatetheatre.co.uk/event/83967/info
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shades-of-simon-in-concert-the-paul-simon-story/
LOCATION:Headgate Theatre\, Headgate Theatre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Shades of Simon":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T220000
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UID:131880-1789153200-1789164000@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:SLS Presents … Peonie
DESCRIPTION:SLS Presents… Peonie at Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester. \nJoin us for a special night of live music\, fronted by Peonie with supports from Daphne Olympia and Katy for Kings. All profits from the event will be donated to Nordoff and Robbins in memory of Alfie Goddard\, making this a night of great live music for a great cause. \nDate: Friday\, 11 September \nVenue: Three Wise Monkeys\, Colchester \nTickets: £5–£10 \nDoors: 7:00pm \nAges: 18+ \nPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift\, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. \nViewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. \nRefund policy: We are unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sls-presents-peonie/
LOCATION:60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, 60 High Street\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Three Wise Monkeys Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033740Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Americana & Country with BearFootSoul
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a brand-new event featuring an unforgettable evening of Americana and Country with the incredible BearFootSoul! With a charismatic presence\, earthy guitar style\, and a natural gift for connecting with the crowd\, he delivers a performance that truly showcases his range and musical versatility. \nDoors open at 7:30pm with the act coming on from 8pm\, performing two 60-minute sets with a DJ set until Midnight. \nPlease note – there will be a limited number of tickets available on the door unless the event is sold out. \nParking is free just make sure to validate your car registration in reception – any car parked for longer than 10 minutes will need to do this. \nIf you wish to leave your vehicle overnight\, you may do so and your parking validation will cover you until the following day. Please ensure that your vehicle is collected by 10am.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/an-evening-of-americana-country-with-bearfootsoul/
LOCATION:JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom\, JobServe Community Stadium\, United Way\, CO4 5UP Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Events at Colchester United FC":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T223000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033740Z
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SUMMARY:Queen's Greatest Hits Colchester
DESCRIPTION:Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen’s Greatest Hits \nDon’t Stop us Now – and there’s certainly no stopping The Bohemians as they power through thirty-four (YES 34!!) of Queen’s greatest hits\, taken from Hits 1 & 2\, over this two hour show! \nThe Bohemians are one of the UK’s longest-running and internationally renowned Queen Tribute bands\, who take you on a high-energy roller-coaster ride of a concert\, featuring the music\, costumes\, and showmanship of one of the world’s most popular and iconic rock acts of all time\, Queen. \nBilled as ‘The World’s most exciting Queen Tribute’ The Bohemians start proceedings as they mean to continue. \nRight from the beginning\, you will be gripped by a bombastic\, authentic audiovisual representation of Queen’s iconic Wembley ‘86 performance as the Bohemians burst onto the stage to the strains of One Vision and A Kind of Magic. So many fabulous hits to be covered but they’re all here\, from the early piano and harmony heavy wonders of Killer Queen and Don’t Stop Me Now\, to the later\, catchy pop anthems of the eighties. \nThe second hour concentrates on the later hits\, and once again there is an array of brilliance to embrace. \nThe stunning Breakthru provides both the introduction and the costume presentation for this part of the set\, which includes a new feature of The Bohemians stage show\, a slick rendering of classics from the late eighties and early nineties era. I Want it all\, The Show must go on\, and the haunting\, Days of our Lives are just some of those featured. \nThe set then pays tribute to the sights and sounds of the famous Live Aid performance and of course\, the awesome Bohemian Rhapsody. Then it’s back to Wembley ‘86 for a spectacular finale when The Bohemians will have you on your feet\, singing\, dancing and clapping along to the likes of Radio Ga Ga\, We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. A climax to a truly memorable live re-enactment of the world’s greatest Rock Band.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/queens-greatest-hits-colchester/
LOCATION:Mercury Theatre Colchester\, Mercury Theatre Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTAMP:20260907T033741Z
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SUMMARY:Shed + Oi MATE! + Basalt + Very Special Opening Act
DESCRIPTION:Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre presents \nShed  \nFlowing out of some misty East Anglian estuary\, Shed are a Colchester-based collective fusing indie rock\, punk spirit\, and folk storytelling into a fast-paced\, heart-on-sleeve whirlwind of sound. Their music is a rollercoaster of raw emotion and sharp humour – where fish and chips\, anxiety\, lazy susans\, and mending pottery all have equal weight in the lyrical spotlight. With storytelling at the core and chaos at the edges\, Shed’s songs dive headfirst into the beautiful dysfunction of everyday life\, spinning tales that are as relatable as they are unpredictable. Whimsical\, thought-provoking\, and proudly rough around the edges – Shed is less a band\, more a glorious mess you’ll want to be part of.  \nOi Mate  \nMade up from the jaded remnants of several failed local bands\, Oi MATE!’s take on life\, the media and politics is tongue-in-cheek at best. Described as Wonk-Punk curators of throwaway British culture since at least the middle of last week – expect some surprising twists and turns delivered with a unique wonk-punk wink and a cheeky swagger.  \nBasalt  \nBasalt is the collaboration between sound artist Frazer Merrick and drummer Ben Hunt\, creating breakbeat electronica. 90s-inspired beats are accompanied by DIY synths and processed field recordings. A sound that is both rough and polished at the same time. \nwith A Very Special Opening Act. \nTickets £8/£7 concsDoors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pmThis gig is for a standing audience
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/shed-oi-mate-basalt-very-special-opening-act/
LOCATION:Colchester Arts Centre\, Colchester Arts Centre
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Colchester Cool":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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