Talks in Colchester

Find upcoming talks in Colchester, with speakers, discussions and other live events at venues across the city.

The listings below bring together events at Red Lion Books, Colchester Arts Centre, Firstsite, the Mercury Theatre, Colchester Castle and other local venues. They cover author events, local history, arts and culture, current affairs, science and conversations with visiting speakers.

Keep Colchester Cool has supported the city’s arts and cultural scene since 2009. This page is updated regularly, but please check times, booking information and other details with the venue or organiser before travelling.

Talks and speakers in Colchester

Colchester has a varied programme of talks throughout the year, ranging from intimate book events and local history discussions to appearances by nationally known writers, artists and public figures.

Red Lion Books hosts authors and book launches, while Colchester Arts Centre, Firstsite, the Mercury Theatre and Colchester Castle present talks connected with their wider programmes. Other events take place at libraries, museums, community spaces and independent venues across the city.

The programme changes regularly, so return to this page for the latest talks and speaker events.

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