10.41°C 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 [...]
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Events for Sat, November 14, 2026
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Against the Tide
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 [...]
Polly Braden: Against the Tide
What does it mean to grow up by the sea today?From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like [...]
Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent
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 [...]
£12.50
Art Show by Nick Mair with Stella Davis
Nick Mair returns to Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester this November for his second exhibition at the gallery, showing work created in collaboration with Stella Davis. Nick chooses the [...]
Wild About Essex: Hands on with Shark Teeth 11/11/2026 – 27/11/2026 Natural History Museum Science and Nature, Handling objects, Special, Bookable Event
Sessions will run 10am – 12.30pm and 2 – 4.30pm on: + Wednesday 11th November + Friday 13th November + Wednesday 18th November + Friday 20th [...]
Animal Farm
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” When Old Major shares his dream of a Golden Future Time, the animals of Manor Farm dare to believe [...]
£12
Paint a Modern Self-Portrait in Oils
Discover a more expressive approach to self-portraiture in this hands-on oil painting workshop, where you’ll explore how a portrait can capture character, emotion and identity without needing to look exactly [...]
The Firstsite Art Fair
Join us for an unmissable celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curious about art. Set in a welcoming [...]
The Storycoaster: Children’s Creative Writing Workshop
Have you ever started writing a brilliant story – but then got stuck on what happens next? This hour-long workshop for writers aged 7 to 11 will teach you how [...]
Frock Swap
Bring along your unwanted clean clothes, shoes and accessories (womens’, mens’ and childrens’) that you have no further use for and enjoy swapping them for items that you will use. [...]
Portfolio Surgery – Morning Sessions
Get expert feedback on your art – book a free one-on-one portfolio review in our Portfolio Surgery morning sessions.In our free Artist Portfolio Surgery, an established artist and industry expert [...]
Jumbo: The White Elephant That Built the Modern State Talk with David Grocott
Love it or loathe it, Jumbo has a story to tell. Discover how Colchester’s iconic water tower became the centre of a Victorian debate about public health, taxation and the [...]
Festive Family Lantern Making
Join us for a fun, festive family workshop where you’ll design and decorate a lantern to take home and enjoy throughout the winter season.As Colchester lights up for winter, get [...]
The Art of Upcycling: Winter Wear & Decorations
Get into the festive spirit and give old clothes a new lease of life in this creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of upcycling.Bring along an old, ripped, worn or [...]
Keep Writing: Young Writers Novella November
November is National Novel Writing Month. Every year, thousands of writers around the world challenge themselves to write a book in thirty days – and this year, you can be [...]
Live Captioned Talk + Tour
New for 2026, our team have created a Live Captioned Talk + Tour of Colchester Castle, aimed at Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences.Accompanied by live captions and images, [...]
Northern Soul Day Party: Colchester ✊
Tickets on Sale Now → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/ujaqobxx/la/ue97The Northern Soul Day Party is coming! 🕺🎶Get ready for an afternoon of rare grooves, spinning soles, and feel-good soul as we celebrate one of [...]
Origami Workshop
Origami is a paper folding art originally from Japan/China. Learning origami not only helps with hand-eye coordination but improves concentration and problem-solving skills.This ancient art form has been used as [...]
Abberton Stargazing
Our astronomy volunteers from Tiptree Star Gazers, will have telescopes set up for you to observe the Moon, any visible planets, and other fascinating objects in the night sky. 🔭⭐🌙Learn [...]
Dacia Album Launch Party
Tickets £10 in advance, £12 on the door.Doors open 6.30pm. First band on 6.45pm.This gig is for a standing audience.All tickets cover admission and a free copy of the Dismanibus [...]
Saturday Soul: Noel McCalla
Backed by a top-drawer band with impressive CVs to match, prepare to embark on a soulful journey with outstanding vocalist Noel McCalla, who will perform his own authentic and diverse [...]
The Ultimate Everlys
Mick and Terry Page The Ultimate Everlys return to the Headgate for an evening of perfect harmony, nostalgia and classic rock ’n’ roll hits. Sing along to favourites including Bye [...]
Lianne Kaye + Support from Evy Frearson + Kaspar Larsen
Lianne Kaye headlines a night of live music at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, with full band and support from Evy Frearson and Kaspar Larsen.Join us for an evening of live [...]
Psy trance party : Journey into PSYberspace
There has been a lack of psychedelic trance in Colchester, and Journey Into Psyberspace hopes to help fix that situation with five hours of delicious psytrance at Roots & Grooves [...]
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