13.6°C 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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
New Face for Leprosy Exhibition
This October, the New Face for Leprosy exhibition comes to Colchester Library for a free, month-long public exhibition exploring the lives and experiences of people affected by leprosy. The project [...]
Bridging Dreams: By Sakai International Community Arts
Bridging Dreams By Sakai International Community Arts 2 to 29 October 2026 Level Best Art Gallery, Colchester This October, Level Best Art Gallery welcomes Bridging Dreams, a special international exhibition [...]
The Rec Community Market
The Rec Community Market returns on Sunday 4th October!Join us for a fantastic day supporting local businesses and enjoying everything our community has to offer.What to expect:• Local independent traders• Street food• Live music• Handmade crafts• Gifts & homeware• Family-friendly atmosphere• Dog friendly• FREE entryWhether you're looking for unique gifts, delicious food, or simply a [...]
Wivenhoe House Wedding Showcase
Begin your forever in the timeless elegance of Wivenhoe House Hotel.Join us for our Wedding Show on Sunday 4th October, 10am–1:30pm, and experience the charm of our beautiful country house, nestled within stunning parkland. Meet our dedicated wedding team and explore our elegant ceremony and reception spaces, all designed to create your perfect day.Whether you’re [...]
Raku Club – Communal Firing, Session 2
**Please Read Full Description Before Submitting Your Order**Please Note: This Communal Raku Firing Session is held at Cuckoo Farm Studios . Led by Peter Jones with support from Makerspace Technician Ed Dan — we supply all the Raku glazes, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics! IMPORTANT NOTES:- Booking for the [...]
Silver Sunday Craft and Coffee
Silver Sunday is a national day
Life Drawing with Justine Moss – all levels
Gain confidence in drawing the figure, with these tutored sessions on some basic principles of life drawing. Artist Justine Moss will offer guidance and advice to help you to learn skills in mark-making, portraying movement and capturing expression. Suitable for all abilities. Basic materials provided. For ages 18+. Come along to each session to experiment [...]
“Cover Story” on tour: Colchester Early Music, 4th October
What makes a song leap across national boundaries and language barriers, slip from the secular to the ecclesiastic, and remain at the top of the charts for more than 70 [...]
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 [...]
JDS live @ The Black Buoy Wivenhoe
JDS return to the fabulous Black Buoy in 2026
Conqueror Too
A Pint of Shanty Enjoy an entertaining nautical tale, packed with fun, and told through traditional sea shanties and maritime folk songs performed by A Pint of Shanty, a unique [...]
Box River Junction
Box River Junction return to the Victoria Inn with their own take on Americana, firmly rooted in East Anglia. Fronted by songwriter Tom Parkes, their original songs draw on roots, [...]
Open Mic Night
Coda's weekly Open Mic Night. A cosy live music hub bursting with opportunity to showcase talent. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
Welcome To Essex The Freshers Moving In House Party 2026 – Essex’s BIGGEST Welcome Rave – Essex Freshers Week 2026
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