Events

The biggest & best family event of the year!A huge weekend festival, with massive acts and fun for the whole family. All supporting the amazing work we do for Colchester [...]

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:MATT CALDERBANKNATHAN LISGOIF NOT NOWMATT-AS-TROPHETime: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this [...]

Punk/folk collective who refuse to be put into a musical category and insist that they are #justaband. Loud, bold and full of mischief, Dog 'Ole have a mix of raucous original songs plus a few covers and are guaranteed to bring the noise.Our first time playing the Victoria Inn as Dog 'Ole...though you may recognise [...]

Hibiscus Haze, New Single Photo Booth with support from Star CrossedJoin us on Sunday 14th September for a special night on the Top Floor of Three Wise Monkeys as Hibiscus Haze celebrate the release of their brand new single Photo Booth. Expect rising local talent, with support from Star Crossed.📅 Date: Sunday 14th September� 🕕 [...]

Bezique Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDTUtg0Y5PM"Smart’s playing, both with and without the bow, is exceptional throughout." - The JazzMann"A fascinating melting pot of musical influences." - World Music Central". . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . ." JazzwiseLed by cellist Shirley Smart, Bezique perform a variety of acoustic jazz and café [...]

"Smart’s playing, both with and without the bow, is exceptional throughout." - The JazzMann"A fascinating melting pot of musical influences." - World Music Central". . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . ." JazzwiseLed by cellist Shirley Smart, Bezique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from [...]

Led by cellist Shirley Smart, Bézique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world. Their repertoire includes material by Django Reinhardt, Richard Galliano, and Bireli Lagrene, as well as original compositions. They also incorporate an occasional and rarely heard North African flavour to their repertoire through the inclusion of works [...]

FM are pleased to announce their new full band “Brotherhood” tour for Sept 2025 FM will perform songs from their past 14 albums including their 1984 debut album Indiscreet, plus Tough It Out, Metropolis, Synchronized and many more. Formed in the 80's by the Overland brothers FM have become one of the UK's seminal Rock [...]

With a voice described by The Times as “personally delivered by God,” Christine Collister returns to the stage this year with a beautifully expanded live experience based around her acclaimed 2024 project Children of the Sea — a spellbinding suite of original songs inspired by the folklore of her native Isle of Man.Following a warm [...]

Colin has been photographing landscapes for over 60 years andhas never wavered in his enthusiasm and passion for this diverse subject. One of his favourite locations is Iceland, a country he has returned to repeatedly. The raw and dramatic volcanic scenery offers endless and exciting opportunities for photography.In winter, the unique Icelandic landscape is transformed [...]

Get a taste of Bavaria at our German Taster Evening! Join us on Wednesday 17th September throughout the evening we will guide you through a selection of authentic German beers paired with traditional German food. Tickets online cost £35. Availability is limited for this event so pre-booking is essential.Starts 7pm in our tasting roomOver 18s [...]

Inter Aliaa new play by Suzie MillerOscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an [...]