Tim Noble & Sue Webster's Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery. The exhibition [...]
Arpita Shah's Nalini explores motherhood, migration, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist, her mother and her grandmother. Developed across India, East Africa and the [...]
Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship, community and intimacy across changing times and [...]
Physical Slop: Rage, Love and Chaos is a new exhibition by Shart Artfunkle at Level Best Art Gallery in Colchester. Running throughout September, the exhibition presents work from the mysterious [...]
Marking Colchester Art Society's 80th anniversary, Then and Now brings together new work by CAS members responding to pieces from the society's permanent collection. Artists were invited to create their [...]
Heritage Open Days returns from Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September 2026, opening up historic buildings, museums, churches and other sites across Colchester and the surrounding area. The 2026 programme [...]
Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding, where you’ll create your own hard, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch.In this friendly, guided workshop, you’ll [...]
wivenhoe crabbing competition please see poster for details.
ALB Festival returns to Colchester Castle Park for the first of two days of live music and family entertainment. Saturday's line-up features Scouting For Girls, Heather Small, Jon & Jo [...]
Join us for a cosy and creative Candle Making Workshop, perfect for anyone looking to unwind and make something special.During this hands-on session, you’ll be guided step-by-step through the candle [...]
SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026 - THE INAUGURAL ESSEX DEATHFEST TAKES PLACE IN COLCHESTER. ONE FULL DAY OF THE HARDEST IN DEATH, HARDCORE AND CROSSOVER FROM ESSEX AND ACROSS THE UK.THREE [...]
House DJs Reunite for Charity Weekend at the King’s Arms, FratingMusic lovers are invited to step back in time as three of the original legendary DJs from the iconic Tartan House reunite for a very special charity weekend, raising funds for the Herts & Essex Air Ambulance.Taking place over the weekend of Saturday 12th September [...]
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