Events for Sat, December 12, 2026

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Simon Carter: From the Landscape

Firstsite Lewis Gardens, Colchester

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 [...]

Against the Tide

Against the Tide

Firstsite Lewis Gardens, Colchester

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

The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE

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

Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate, 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
Colchester on Ice at Culver Square in Colchester

Colchester on Ice – Culver Square

Culver Square, Colchester, CO1 1, United Kingdom Culver Square, Colchester, CO1 1, United Kingdom

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

Santa’s Grotto 2026

Mercury Theatre Balkerne Gate, Colchester

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 [...]

Colchester Record Fair

Colchester Record Fair

Firstsite Lewis Gardens, Colchester

Colchester’s Record Fair returns to Firstsite, a treat for both enthusiasts and casual collectors alike. Come browse through stallholders’ collections of vinyl and CDs from a vast range of genres. [...]

Meet Father Christmas

Meet Father Christmas

Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

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 [...]

The Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Charter Hall Charter Hall

The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026! In December 2026 Colchester Events and Stage Right Entertainments (the producers of Elf and Shrek: The Musical) will [...]

Christmas Book Binding Workshop

House of Joy House of Joy

Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding with a Christmas twist!You’ll create your own hard, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder [...]