Events

Tickets £3Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceAn evening of spoken word and poetry hosted by Mary-Ann Ambrose.A mixture of emotions, a roller coaster of [...]

Get ready for a night full of your favourite 90s and 00s Old School and Rnb anthems in our brand new party night!Step into a night of nostalgia as our [...]

The Laughter Zone Comedy Club *Share this showDates5 Jun 2026 until —4 Dec 2026Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:ComedyTickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Who's [...]

Invasion Colchester returns for its 14th year!The original sci-fi, fantasy and comic book city-wide charity event is back in Colchester City Centre on Saturday 5 September 2026, from 10am to 4pm.Expect characters from across sci-fi, fantasy and comics, show cars from TV and film, special guests, live performances, family activities, competitions and plenty more throughout [...]

🎻 FOLK ON THE RECA Community Folk Music FestivalGather with friends, family and neighbours for a gentle day of live folk music, fresh air and good company.Folk on the Rec is a celebration of local grassroots musicians, traditional sounds and simple pleasures — music played on real instruments, shared food, cold drinks, and children dancing [...]

Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of)Share this showDates5 Sep 2026Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:FAMILYTickets £7 / £6 concessions.Family Ticket £22 (admits 4 - at least one of whom must be a child)Doors open 1.30pm, starts 2pm.This show is for a seated audience.For families and kids of all ages.Family theatre and rock [...]

💖 GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN 💖Ladies… are you ready for the ultimate girls’ night out? ✨Grab your besties and join us for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic singalong anthems, feel good energy, cocktails & dancing.From 60s divas to legendary 90s legend girl and boy bands to [...]

Join us for The Rec Community Music Day on Sunday 6th September, from 10am to 4pm at Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester.As part of The Rec Community Market, this special event celebrates our first full summer of community events and is our way of saying a huge thank you to everyone who has supported us [...]

We are delighted to be joined by the fabulous Tim Carey as piano soloist as part of his “significant” birthday (ending in a zero!) celebrations in this delightful programme. Tim is very well-known to ECHO, having performed with us on previous occasions, including our very first concert!Programme:Mozart: Marriage of Figaro OvertureBrahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause! - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table (If you book and then decide not to attend, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING) - £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6 to a [...]

The world’s favourite Liverpool-born tribute to the Fab Four are back with an all-new show for 2026.This globally acclaimed band has rocked sold-out audiences all over the world since 1999 with their truly authentic homage to the genius of John, Paul, George and Ringo.Through two magical hours fans are taken on an unforgettable ride through [...]