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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 2 to 29 October 2026 Level Best Art Gallery, Colchester This October, Level Best Art Gallery welcomes Bridging Dreams, a special international exhibition [...]
What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is [...]
Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands [...]
Join us in the Children's Library to read one of your favourite books to our wonderful accredited therapy dogs. This event is suitable for children aged 6 to 12, who [...]
Part of Moon, Magick + Mystery, a two-day festival of folklore, paranormal investigation, history and the unexplained. This investigation has its own ticket and does not require festival admission.As darkness [...]
TWM Live presents Gaz Brookfield, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the [...]
Ticket prices: Standard peak £11.50 Concessions peak £10.50 Students peak £5.50 See this film for free! Become a Firstsite Mosaic Member and see all our standard films for free, all [...]
Luther Live & Velvet Voices Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R’n’B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and many others to life, with powerhouse vocals, a sensational [...]
Kevin Topple & Ian Hornett Bring Me Sunshine Productions FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Your last chance to see this hilarious comedy which has been touring Essex and Suffolk since 2022 [...]
Step into the moonlight at Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum on Friday 9 October, as twilight fades into after-hours lunar investigations within Hollytrees Museum. Then return on Saturday 10 October for a captivating festival of the strange and supernatural: Moon, Magick and Mystery — a spellbinding event presented in partnership with Seventh Sanctum.Across this two-day, [...]
The first Latin Night of 2026/27 has arrived!Brought to you by the Latin Society, this is truly the place to be. Party until the early hours, feel the music take you over and you'll leave a different person. Trust us, they know how to put on a show.
Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a bottle of house spirit of your choice and table with VIP bottle service!Read more Q-Jump entry for up to 6 with a [...]
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