19.11°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 Sun, December 6, 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 [...]
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
Jack and the Beanstalk – Mercury Theatre, Colchester
The Mercury Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk, its 2026 Christmas pantomime, with Colchester panto favourites Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville returning for another festive production. Jack lives at Trott's [...]
£10.00 – £43.00
Hansel and Gretel
By Alan P. Frayn Headgate Theatre Productions Get ready to embark on a magical journey through the woods. In the village of Munchen Lunchen, discover whether Fairy Bluebell can rescue [...]
Colchester on Ice – Culver Square
Colchester on Ice opens at Culver Square in Colchester on Saturday 5th December, bringing a real ice rink to the city centre for the Christmas period. Running until Sunday 3rd [...]
Santa’s Grotto 2026
Runs: Sat 5 - Thu 24 Dec 2026 After last year’s incredible response to our Santa’s Grotto, the big man returns to the Mercury for 2026!Join us for a heart-warming [...]
The Boy That Got Turned Into A Snowman
Santa Fun Run 2026
Our iconic annual Santa Fun Run returns to Colchester Castle Park!The Santa Fun Run, now in its 17th consecutive year, is the ideal way to kick off your festive season [...]
Writing About Place: A Creative Writing Workshop
Discover how place can shape stories, characters, and atmosphere in this creative writing workshop. Through a series of guided writing exercises, discussions, and creative prompts, experiment with sensory language, description, [...]
Meet Father Christmas
Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...]
Children’s Author Harriet Howe reading The Street Where Santa Lives
The Street Where Santa Lives read by the author, Harriet Howe 2pm-3pm on Sunday 6th December 2026 When an old man moves in next door, everyone is too busy to [...]
Free
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 [...]
The Devil’s Prefects at The Victoria Inn, Colchester
The Devil's Prefects. They play songs. They like Smokey & The Bandit a whole lot.Join us for a Sunday evening at the fantastic Victoria Inn!
The Total Stone Roses & Oaysis Live in Colchester
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