Festivals

When: June 6th & 7th 2026Where: Lower Castle Park, St Peters Street entrance (Ryegate) Colchester, C01 1HL.Tickets: Adults £10.00, under 16s FREEFREE parking:𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄, 𝗘𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱, 𝗖𝗢𝟭 𝟭𝗫𝗡Walk [...]

Back again for the 3rd year, our Real Cider and Cheese/Charcuterie Festival.A great range of Real Ciders, a Perry or 2 and a great selection of cheese and cured meats [...]

TheatreFest brings together students, teachers, and theatre professionals from across Essex for schools and colleges to devise a themed 10 minute theatre piece to be showcased on the Mercury stage.This year, the groups are devising pieces based on our upcoming production, Caroline – A New Musical, which explores the story of Radio Caroline and the [...]

RAPTURE is the ultimate all-access gaming festival. Your ticket unlocks everything—once you’re through the doors, the core content is 100% INCLUDED. No tokens, no extra fees, just unlimited play and entertainment.🕹️ THE GAMING ZONE 🕹️🎮 GAMING HALL: Modern consoles, PCs, and Indie Showcases.🏎️ SIMS & VR: Pro Racing Simulators and immersive VR Zones.🚌 GAMING BUSES: [...]

Colchester Pride 2026 will be held on Saturday 15th August 2026 at Colchester's premier arts venue Firstsite, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities including the Main Stage, featuring local and national acts and our wonderful Market area,with a variety of food, drink, information and sellers, our market area will have something for everyone! [...]