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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 Sat, September 26, 2026
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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 [...]
Physical Slop: Rage, Love and Chaos by Shart Artfunkle
Physical Slop: Rage, Love and Chaos is a new exhibition by Shart Artfunkle at Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester. Running throughout September, the exhibition presents work from the mysterious [...]
Then and Now: Colchester Art Society
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. Artists were invited to create their [...]
Cask Ale Week
It’s time to give cask the spotlight! Join us for Cask Beer Week as we celebrate Other Monkey Brewing cask beers acrossOther Monkey Brewing The Taproom & Three Wise Monkeys [...]
Simon Carter: From the Landscape
Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite's gallery with From the Landscape, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside. Carter has spent more than 40 years walking, drawing [...]
Oktoberfest
Three Wise Monkeys & Other Monkey Brewing The Taproom have teamed up to bring you a massive Oktoberfest celebration across 2 venues… From Thursday 24th – Sunday 27th September we [...]
Dracula Begins
Packing Shed Theatre present Dracula Begins, a play exploring the story behind Bram Stoker's inspiration for one of literature's best-known Gothic novels. Stoker arrives in Whitby following a difficult period [...]
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Mercury Creatives Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent Meet-up
Mercury Creatives Deaf, Disabled, and Neurodivergent Meet-up is a free monthly in-person meeting for any and all creatives who identify as deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent. Welcoming artists at any experience [...]
Willow Foraging Basket/Trug Workshop
Create your own beautiful willow foraging basket/trug in this relaxed and hands-on workshop at The Lexden Crown. Perfect for beginners and those with some experience, this workshop will guide you [...]
Colchester Record Fair
Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come browse through stall holders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of [...]
SPACE: Peer-to-Peer (in person)
The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.
Oktoberfest Bierhall Experience
Experience Oktoberfest like never before with our brand-new Bierhall Experience at Three Wise Monkeys. Join us for an unforgettable celebration packed with authentic German beer, hearty food and live entertainment [...]
Boozy, Bottomless Drag Afternoon Tea with Shar Cooterie
Bottomless ticket: £45. A drag show, afternoon tea and 90 minutes of bottomless teapot cocktails Soft Drink ticket: £38. A drag show, afternoon tea and 90 minutes of bottomless soft [...]
Colchester Castle Park – Alice in wonderland drone show.
Follow us down the rabbit hole as A Curious Adventure comes to Castle Park, Colchester for two spectacular evenings.Inspired by the magical world of Alice in Wonderland, this unforgettable family [...]
Autumn Wreath Workshop
Get cosy this autumn and join us for a relaxed and creative afternoon making your own beautiful seasonal wreath.Using a range of autumn foliage, textures, and decorations, you’ll create a [...]
Acoustic Showcase
Coda's weekly Acoustic Showcase. Cherry picked talent each week to bring you beautiful acoustic vibes every Saturday afternoon.
DECADES RELOADED®️ DAY DISCO
The Ultimate Nostalgic Day Disco!We’re turning Rubix into a full-blown daytime disco.Live DJ. Club lighting. Iconic throwback anthems.Cocktails in one hand. Inflatable mic in the other.This is your favourite era [...]
Sisters of Mersea
Escape the hustle and join us at this beautifully intimate venue of patch colchester on 26th September. We promise to bring an evening of close-up acoustic music, interwoven with the [...]
Faux Fighters UK & Foxymop COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE
Faux Fighters UK Live at Colchester Arts CentreSaturday 26th September 2026Get ready for a night of huge riffs, massive choruses, and full-throttle rock energy as Faux Fighters UK bring the [...]
Oktoberfest Bierhall Experience
Experience Oktoberfest like never before with our brand-new Bierhall Experience at Three Wise Monkeys. Join us for an unforgettable celebration packed with authentic German beer, hearty food and live entertainment [...]
Open Air Comedy @ The Priory! Suzi Ruffell + Dom McGovern + Elliot Steel + Jamie D’Souza
In partnership with Colchester Events. Please click on link below for Pre-Event Infohttps://colchesterartscentre.com/?page=comedy-the-priory-event-infoAll Tickets £26.50 Gates 6pm, show 7pmBring your own seatFinish 9.30pm approxThis is an outdoor event in the [...]
MELO MELO
An eclectic soundtrack reminiscent of your favourite "Late Night Tales" or "Back to Mine" mix album.Spanning genres and BPMs, plenty of lost gems and curve balls in the mix to [...]
The DNA of History with Professor Turi King
Step into a fascinating journey through science, mystery and discovery with internationally renowned geneticist Professor Turi King. In The DNA of History, Professor King reveals how modern DNA analysis is transforming [...]
A Twist of Abba
BOOK NOW A Twist of ABBA are the ultimate Agnetha and Frida duo. Highly regarded for their stunning harmonies and attention to detail in bringing the songs, performances and outfits [...]
Jane Eyre
A Mercury ProductionOne woman’s fight for a life that is worthy of her courage, and a love that is worthy of her heart.Orphaned as a young girl, the passionate and [...]
24 Karat: Live at Coda, Colchester
We're back in Coda on the 26th September for another crazy night! Bring your crew and get ready to party!
24 Karat
A Twist of ABBA live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester
Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!
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