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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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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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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
DTSTAMP:20260910T180702Z
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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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LAST-MODIFIED: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
DTSTAMP:20260910T182506Z
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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:20260913T103000
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DTSTAMP:20260911T130747Z
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SUMMARY:Watercolour Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Explore the materials\, techniques and colour theory used to develop watercolour paintings and meet other watercolour lovers in this relaxed social session. \nDuring each workshop session a different subject will be provided for you to paint. \nYour tutor can also guide you to work on a painting you are already working on or a subject you have always wanted to paint. \nBasic materials provided. Food and drink is also available for purchase throughout the session from our cafes. This workshop is suitable for ages 16+. \nTo find out more and book\, visit our website https://firstsite.uk/event/watercolour-saturdays-justine-moss/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/3443061702524045/?event_time_id=3443061709190711
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/watercolour-workshop/
LOCATION:Lewis Gardens\, CO1 1JH Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033743Z
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SUMMARY:Colchester's Craft & Flea Market
DESCRIPTION:Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers\, collectors\, designers\, and creatives from your area. \nSupport small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products\, including ceramics\, illustrations\, candles\, jewellery\, vintage collections\, and more\, there’s truly something for everyone on offer! \nBut this isn’t your typical craft fair. We carefully screen all stall applications to ensure only the finest artisan traders are featured. Our events celebrate creativity and craftsmanship\, showcasing only handmade\, hand-designed\, and authentic vintage goods. \nNo two events are the same\, and we are always welcoming new traders who apply to trade with us! \n* Stalls are curated on an application basis and we can’t guarantee certain stock types. Images used for promotional purposes only \nTICKETS£3 Entry \nUnder 12’s – FREE (no need for a ticket)Pre-booked tickets will ensure priority entry to the event. The ticket time is an arrival time ONLY. Your time within the event will not be capped. \nWANT TO TRADE?If you would like to trade at this event you can fill in the application on our websitewww.thecraftandflea.com \nWANT TO WORK WITH US?We need steward and promotional staff to help us run the event on the day! If you’re interested in working with us please email your CV and city of the event to hello@thecraftandflea.com \nPLEASE NOTE:Any products displayed in images are used for advertising purposes only and are not guaranteed to be sold at events. We schedule our adverts weeks in advance and therefore cannot guarantee which traders will be attending each event.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/colchesters-craft-flea-market/
LOCATION:Colchester Charter Hall\, Colchester Charter Hall
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T204208Z
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SUMMARY:ALB Festival 2026 - Day Two
DESCRIPTION:ALB Festival continues at Colchester Castle Park on Sunday with a second day of live music and entertainment. \nSunday’s line-up features Gok Wan\, Ellie Sax and Uncle Funk’s Disco Inferno\, bringing DJ sets\, live saxophone and disco to the final day of the festival. \nSunday 13 September 2026
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/alb-festival-2026-day-two/
LOCATION:Lower Castle Park\, Colchester\, Lower Castle Park\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Music
ORGANIZER;CN="ALB Festival":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260909T155905Z
CREATED:20260909T153736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155905Z
UID:132502-1789308000-1789318800@keepcolchestercool.co.uk
SUMMARY:The Tango Zone’s Autumn Embrace tea dance at Marks Tey
DESCRIPTION:🍁🍂Join us at our Autumn Embrace Tea Dance! We would love to see you! 🍂🍁Come and share some warm embraces at our next Tea Dance on SUNDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2.00-5.00pm at Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Colchester. Dance to traditional tango music from DJ Lorraine. 🎶You can be sure of a warm welcome! 🥰🫂❤️ \n📅Sunday 13th September 2026⏰Tea Dance from 2.00 – 5.00pm. 💰£10 entry including nibbles\, tea and coffee. All welcome!🕺🏻💃🏻🎶📍Venue: Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Road\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJLarge free car park at the venue.  \nPlease note: Attendance is at the risk and responsibility of the individual.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-tango-zones-autumn-embrace-tea-dance-at-marks-tey/
LOCATION:Marks Tey Parish Hall\, Old London Rd\, Marks Tey\, CO6 1EJ\, GB
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Tango Zone":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260909T155913Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155913Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Sesssions - September
DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday in September | 5PM–8PM | St Nicholas Square \nJoin us in the heart of town this September for Summer Sunday Sessions — a feel-good series of free live music events bringing sun-soaked sounds to St Nicholas Square every Sunday afternoon. Relax\, unwind\, and enjoy a rotating lineup of incredible local talent\, from crowd-pleasing pop to rich acoustic harmonies. \n6th Buddie and the NarwhalDecades of your favourite hit songs from the 70s through to modern day. \n13th Scarlett RosePopular hits in the sun. \n20th Vice HerderEssex-based acoustic duo with a talent for beautiful harmonies and exciting quirky arrangements. \n27th Vice HerderEssex-based acoustic duo with a talent for beautiful harmonies and exciting quirky arrangements. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1971856246846953/?event_time_id=1971856253513619
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sunday-sesssions-september/
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:20260913T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T203000
DTSTAMP:20260907T033743Z
CREATED:20260827T160423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T033743Z
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SUMMARY:Sinéad Orme
DESCRIPTION:Sinéad Orme is an Irish singer-songwriter\, born in Dublin and now based in Essex. Her music is a folk/acoustic style and she has a love for storytelling through her songs. She has recorded two studio albums and regularly performs live around Wivenhoe and Colchester\, including the Colchester and Wivenhoe Folk Club. \nThis is a free gig but donations are encouraged!! \nLet’s keep live music alive!!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/sinead-orme/
LOCATION:10 North Station Rd\, Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
ORGANIZER;CN="Victoria Inn Colchester":MAILTO:noreply@facebookmail_com
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