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 [...]
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 [...]
Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. The exhibition features 28 original artworks [...]
A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry.Roman River Festival 2026. Booking information.
Join us on Friday 23 October for a truly atmospheric yoga experience beneath Luke Jerram’s stunning Museum of the Moon installation.This one-hour guided session invites you to unwind and reset in the unique surroundings of Colchester Castle, practicing gentle movement and mindful breathing under the soft glow of the moon. Whether you’re a regular yogi [...]
Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous tales from the hospital floor – dating doctors, dodging disaster, and a generous dose of chaos. Outrageous stories, parody songs, and shameless camp spectacle. It's a cheeky, over-the-top peek behind the curtain – totally daft, delightfully [...]
Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their first major feature-length film. Juliet awakens from a fever dream. How did we [...]
Get ready to relive the noughties at our 2000s Party Night! Join us for an incredible night packed with the biggest hits from the decade. Dance the night away to chart-topping pop, R&B, indie, dance anthems, and all the iconic throwback tracks that defined the 2000s.Doors open at 7:30pmEvent finishes at MidnightOver 18s only.Please note: [...]
A Vision of Elvis – The Ultimate Elvis Tribute ShowCelebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis tribute artist – Rob Kingsley – and his sensational cast in a breathtaking recreation of a live Elvis Presley concert.This high-energy, visually stunning production takes you on an unforgettable journey through [...]
Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place
House Party presents a huge night in Colchester as MR TRAUMATIK takes over Trilogy for an explosive late-night session. Known for his unmistakable rapid-fire flow, high-energy performances and hard-hitting catalogue, [...]
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