Keep Colchester Cool

Craig Reed
2025-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/London) | Main Road, Colchester
The talented Craig reed will be in the garden at 4pm, book in for Sunday lunch or food from the menu or just enjoy the music 🎵 and have a drink.

David Woodcock
2025-08-17 17:30 - 20:30 | 10 North Station Rd , CO1 1RB Colchester, United Kingdom, 10 North Station Rd , CO1 1RB Colchester, United Kingdom
🎶 **Live Music Alert!** 🎶
Join us at the Victoria Inn on Sunday, 17th August from 5:30 PM for an unforgettable evening with David Woodcock — singer-songwriter, pianist, and all-round showman.
Expect a vibrant mix of indie-pop brilliance, witty lyrics, and infectious energy. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to his sound, this is one performance you won’t want to miss.
Free entry, donations welcome!! – great music, great vibes, and your Sunday well spent.

UB40 ft. Ali Campbell | Lower Castle Park, Colchester
2025-08-17 14:00 - 17:00 | Lower Castle Park Colchester, Colchester, CO1 1, GB
Roots East brings a one day festival of reggae, sunshine and positive vibes to Colchester this summer!
Get ready for a night of iconic reggae rhythms as UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, the legendary voice behind UB40, brings their signature sound back to our brand new Colchester Castle Summer Series on Sunday 17th August 2025. With a career that helped sell over 70 million records worldwide and delivered more than fifty UK chart hits, Ali Campbell continues to spread reggae cheer across the globe.
We’ve also got a huge roaster of support from Aswad, David Rodigan, Don Letts, Bitty Mclean, Dawn Penn and Trojan Sound System!
Don’t miss out on this massive lineup – tickets on sale now!
Sunday 17th August 2025, 14:00 to 22:30, last entry 19:00. PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 18+, this means that no one under the age of 18 is allowed inside the venue.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster. More information on accessible tickets can be found here: https://colchestercastlesummerseries.co.uk/accessibility/

Screen Printing - Tote Bags & Tea Towels
2025-08-17 10:30 - 13:30 | Trinity Works,24 Trinity Street,Colchester,CO1 1JN,GB
Create a custom-made tote bag or tea towel that expresses your personality and style in this fun class hosted by our Associate Artist Katie Kennedy.
During this workshop : > An introduction to the basic principles of screen printing using hand-cut paper stencils. > Design and create two paper-cut stencils to print a two-colour design onto fabric. > You will come away from the course with the knowledge of how to create your own handmade screen prints onto fabric or clothes.
No previous experience necessary. Also suitable for non-beginners.
About the Associate Artist leading the session: Katie is a graphic designer and workshop artist, running her own design business alongside delivering art, design and architecture workshops with museums, galleries, schools and festivals across the UK. Katie is inspired by all kinds of things; architecture, nature, street art, great design… Specific print inspirations are: Hatch Show Prints, Print Club London, Anthony Burrill, Abram Games, Andy Warhol, Strawberry Luna… the list goes on. Website: www.katiekennedy.co.uk
Please read our cancellation/ refunds policy: www.makercampus.co.uk/refunds-policy
Join Our Creative Community: Enjoy up to 50% off classes and 24/7 access to our space and equipment. Memberships start at just £15 per month. Learn more: www.makercampus.co.uk/membership
New to Colchester Makerspace? We’re a community workshop with ceramics, printmaking and a vibrant program of classes. Explore our website: www.makercampus.co.uk
Support Creativity: Donate to our kiln fund and help us keep making amazing things happen: https://gofund.me/1d2f2158

Creative Retreat Day with Dr Abbie Cairns
2025-08-17 09:30 - 17:00 | The Minories, The Minories
Join local artist-teacher-researcher Dr Abbie Cairns for The Minories’ very first Creative Retreat Day. A full day of focused, supported time for your individual creative projects in the inspiring setting of the historic Ballroom.
Whether you’re writing, sketching, stitching, or simply seeking space to think and make, this retreat offers a gentle structure with dedicated time for creativity, connection, and reflection.
What’s Included:
Exclusive use of the Ballroom
Light breakfast, lunch at the Commons Café, and refreshments throughout
Group facilitation and an optional collaborative workshop/skill share
A calm, welcoming environment to support your creative flow
Cost: £80 per person(Limited spaces available)

Creative Retreat Day with Dr Abbie Cairns
2025-08-17 09:30 - 17:00 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
Join local artist-teacher-researcher Dr Abbie Cairns for The Minories’ very first Creative Retreat Day. A full day of focused, supported time for your individual creative projects in the inspiring setting of the historic Ballroom.
Whether you’re writing, sketching, stitching, or simply seeking space to think and make, this retreat offers a gentle structure with dedicated time for creativity, connection, and reflection.
What’s Included:Exclusive use of the BallroomLight breakfast, lunch at the Commons Café, and refreshments throughoutGroup facilitation and an optional collaborative workshop/skill shareA calm, welcoming environment to support your creative flow
Cost: £80 per person(Limited spaces available)

Art Therapy Workshop
2025-08-17 09:30 - 12:30 | 23 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester, 23 Sir Isaacs Walk, Colchester
A 3 hour art therapy workshop hosted by Tia Star. The workshop will include your entry to the cafe, guided breathwork, guided meditation, your canvas, paints and painting materials.
Please note, pre-booking for this event is essential.

RENDEZVOUS - The Official Craig David Afterparty
2025-08-16 22:00 - 2025-08-17 04:00 | Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
RENDEZVOUS – The Official Craig David Afterparty
After Craig David Presents TS5 at Castle Park, the night doesn’t stop there. Join us at Trilogy, Colchester, on Saturday, 16th August for the Official Afterparty!
Expect a night of smooth R&B, garage classics, and old-school anthems, with guest DJs, live performances, and a few surprises along the way. Whether you’re coming straight from the show or just ready to party, you don’t want to miss this.
Tickets on sale now!
CASTLE PARK TICKET IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Pop in the Loft (Pride Special)
2025-08-16 22:00 - 2025-08-17 03:00 | Rubix Bar, Rubix Bar
The ultimate Colchester Pride 🏳️‍🌈Afterparty upstairs at Rubix as we do a Pop in the Loft special with D Jay Bobes!
Expect the cheesiest Pop and 🎤 singalong Party Classics all night!
Simply huge drinks 🥤deals all night and FREE Entry before 11pm!🕚
Arrive early before you turn into a pumpkin 🎃 😉

Rendezvous - The Official Afterparty
2025-08-16 22:00 - 2025-08-17 01:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
RENDEZVOUS – The Official Craig David Afterparty
After Craig David lights up Castle Park, the night rolls on at Three Wise Monkeys…
Join us for Rendezvous – the official afterparty featuring special guests and the Groove Collective bringing smooth R&B, UKG, and summer heat.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via the link in our bio.
All previously purchased afterparty tickets remain valid for the new location at Three Wise Monkeys.

Summer Beach 🏖️ Party!
2025-08-16 21:00 - 2025-08-17 04:00 | Rubix Bar, Rubix Bar
Join us for our annual Summer Beach 🏖️ Party themed night which promises loads of feel good vibes and surprises!
It’s the ultimate night out with:-
🏝️ Live Bongo Player🪘 🏝️ Live DJs over 2 Floors 💃 🏝️ Beach decorations 😎 🏝️ Free Entry in Fancy Dress! 🏝️ Hot 🔥Summe Anthems🏝️ Beach giveaways! 🏝️ Themed Cocktails 🍹

The Pride After Party with JAMJAR
2025-08-16 19:00 - 22:00 | 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom, 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
After Colchester Pride, Once again, we host The ultimate after party!
Live music from the excellent JAMJAR performing the classics and then, the After After party with DJ PressPlay going all the way until 2am!
16th August | 7pm – 2am
Free entry all night long!

Perseus & Andromeda at St Leonard at the Hythe
2025-08-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Church of St Leonard at the Hythe, Colchester, Church of St Leonard at the Hythe, Colchester
Quill & Inkling Theatre Company presents a dynamic new adaptation of the classic tale Perseus & Andromeda.
About the show
Being a teenager is a difficult time in your life. Take Perseus for example. An impoverished, but ambitious young lad, from a single parent home, has to try and make his way in the world while dealing with the delusions of his mother. She insists that they are royalty, and his father was a God! How is he supposed to live up to that?Andromeda would love to be left alone, but being actual royalty, she has duties, like marriage, and a mother who is insufferably vain. Embarrassing enough, but when she starts including her daughter in her vain boasts life is about to get a lot more dramatic for the young girl.Then there are the Gods. They are starting to take an interest in all of these goings on. That rarely makes things easier, they do have a way of making things more difficult…
About Quill & Inkling
Quill & Inkling Theatre Company has been weaving tales of adventure, mystery, and myth for over a decade. Our productions blend dynamic storytelling with innovative use of puppetry and physical theatre. From intimate spaces to grand stages, our work connects with audiences of all ages.

Wood-fired pizza and wine in the vines 🍷🍕
2025-08-16 16:00 - 21:30 | Thorrington Mill Vineyard, Thorrington Mill Vineyard
Enjoy a relaxed family friendly evening sipping on our delicious and award winning wines grown here at the vineyard accompanied with woodfired pizzas. Please purchase tickets online. Bring chairs if you can! This is an outside event so please come prepared. No food and drink to be brought onto the premises. Free parking. Children under 5 go free!

Colchester Mid Summer Evening Market
2025-08-16 16:00 - 20:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
Our final Summer Evening Market takes place this Saturday, August 16th when you’ll find a gorgeous market filling the piazza area, outside the Mercury Theatre in Colchester.A lovely selection of food, drink and craft stalls will be there so it’s the perfect opportunity to stop by and enjoy a bit of shopping, an early evening drink and a bite to eat.Going to Colchester Pride? Make the market your first stop on the way – we’ll be there until 8pm and can’t wait to see you! Get the date in the diary and pop along to enjoy some Summer Evening fun with family and friends.Entry is free of charge and dogs are very welcome.

CODA - Acoustic Showcase
2025-08-16 15:00 - 17:30 | 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom, 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Luke FisherTwo Johnny’sJust JJamesStu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they’re properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own microphones etc

Brewhouse Bbq Party
2025-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
a full day of live music, good beer and bbq

HMV Colchester Gig
2025-08-16 12:30 - 15:30 | HMV Colchester, HMV Colchester
We’re gonna be playing at the HMV in Colchester!!

Magic The Gathering Edge Of Eternities Commander Party
2025-08-16 12:15 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Magic The Gathering Edge Of Eternities Commander Party.
Come and join us for Edge Of Eternities Commander Party! All participants will receive a commander party promo & pod winners will be able to get extra goodies from booster packs to promo packs.
What happens at commander party? Edge Of Eternities rules:
Alternate win condition: At the beginning of your upkeep, if you control all five worlds, you win the game.
At the beginning of your end step, if one or more opponents lost 3 or more life this turn, gain control of an unclaimed world or a world controlled by one of those opponents.
Whenever you cast your commander, you get an orbit counter., pay an orbit counter: choose left or right. Each player passes control of a world they control to the next player in the chosen direction. Activate only as a sorcery.
Each world card also grants a triggered ability whenever a player gains control of it and at the beginning of their upkeep while it is in their control in their command zone.
THIS IS A BRING YOUR OWN (ANY) COMMANDER DECK ALONG TO THE EVENT, then you will play in pods of 4.
Start time 12.15pmCost £8.50
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 24 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

Fun For Little Ones - 'Ms Rachel' Tribute Tour - Colchester Mercury
2025-08-16 12:00 - 15:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
A Must-See Live Show for Little Ones! 🎉The UK’s Ultimate Tribute to the Global Sensation… Ms Rachel!
Get ready for singing, dancing, and non-stop fun as the magic comes to life on stage in an interactive, high-energy live tribute performance made just just for little ones and their grownups!
💥 Don’t miss your chance to be part of the excitement — families across the UK are raving, and little fans are going wild!
🎟️ Book your tickets now – it’s the show every toddler (and their grown-up) is talking about!

Wivenhoe Market - 16th August 2025
2025-08-16 09:30 - 13:00 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AB, GB
Come and shop for for local food and farm produce, cakes, bread, pies and pastries, preserves, meat, veg, mushrooms, chocolate, flowers, tool sharpening and selected local crafters. Hot and cold drinks and snacks (including bacon rolls) available from the friendly cafe which is being run by the church this month 🙂The Bike Kitchen will be doing pop-up bike checks in the garden between about 10-12.*Any would-be stallholders, please email the volunteer team at wivenhoemarket@gmail.com, we don’t do stall bookings via Facebook/Messenger.

Party Like It’s the Year 3000 with Abbie McCarthy – The Official Busted Afterparty
2025-08-15 22:00 - 2025-08-16 04:00 | Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
Party Like It’s the Year 3000 with Abbie McCarthy for the official Busted afterparty!
BBC Radio’s Abbie McCarthy will be hosting the official Busted Afterparty on Friday 15 August at Trilogy with a special DJ set. Straight after the Castle Park show, head into town and keep the night going with throwback anthems and pop bangers
Tickets on sale now
CASTLE PARK TICKET IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND

Party like it's the year 3000 - The Official Afterparty
2025-08-15 22:00 - 2025-08-16 01:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
We’re here to party like it’s the year 3000! 🎸
The show might be over, but the night is definitely not.
Head to Three Wise Monkeys straight after Castle Park for the official Busted afterparty – expect throwback bangers, pop-punk anthems and guest DJs!

Pop Friday!
2025-08-15 21:00 - 2025-08-16 03:00 | Rubix Bar, Rubix Bar
Work off the frustrations and stress of the week with a session on the Dance 💃 Floor!
Enjoy a well deserved night out with a bit of nostalgia as we bring the Good Times back to Colchester!
Enjoy our resident DJs playing throwbackPop, Party & Dance classics from the 80s,90s & 00s all night long!
Fancy a few drinkies ? We got you covered with 2 Cocktails 🍹 for £8 plus other huge deals across the night!🥂
It’s Also FREE Entry all night on a Friday! 🙌

QUEEN TRIBUTE - REKOVERED
2025-08-15 20:00 - 23:00 | 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom, 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
QUEEN TRIBUTE – COLCHESTER – ONLY £6!!
To celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Queens iconic live aid concertOn the 15th of August, Coda welcomes REKOVERED to the stage bringing their tribute act to the arguably the best British band of all time.Www.Linktree.com/codacolchesterONLY £6!! Doors at 7 pmMusic starts at 8 pmThis is an 18+ event

Colchester Comedy Club
2025-08-15 19:30 - 21:45 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
!!Comedy Extravaganza!!Four Brilliant TV Comedians as seen on TV! One Unforgettable Night! Experience the ultimate blend of humor with not just one, but four incredible TV comedians all sharing the same stage! Each brings their unique flair, ensuring there’s a laugh for everyone. Don’t miss this spectacular variety comedy show—it’s the spice of laughter!

GIG - KIERAN JEREMIAH
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | The New Inn Colchester, 36 Chapel Street South, Colchester, CO2 7AX, GB
GIG ALERT 🚨
KIERAN JEREMIAH – FRIDAY 15th AUGUST
Music from 8PM 🕓
Bringing acoustic versions of Kerrang classics, along with some mashups and originals.
FREE ENTRY – grab a pint and listen to some head bangers.—————————Kieran Jeremiah

Outdoor Cinema - Mamma Mia
2025-08-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Park Road , CO4 3FA Colchester, United Kingdom, Park Road , CO4 3FA Colchester, United Kingdom
Step into summer with a magical evening at Wivenhoe House Hotel, where cinematic charm meets countryside elegance.
Join us on the sunken lawn for an alfresco screening of the beloved classic Mamma Mia — a story of love, laughter, and unforgettable ABBA anthems.
Relax into golden hour with cocktails, curated mezze boards, popcorn and more, surrounded by blooming gardens and the historic beauty of Wivenhoe House.
🕗 Doors open from 7/7:30 PM🎬 Film begins at sunset 8:00PM
We kindly ask guests to support our hospitality team by enjoying the food and drink available on-site. External food and beverages are not permitted.

Guns 2 Roses - Live in Colchester
2025-08-15 18:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, Colchester, 60 High Street, Colchester
We’re LIVE in Colchester, 2025!The world-renowned Guns 2 Roses are back!
Threewsie Monkeys Colchester proudly welcomes the ultimate tribute to Guns N’ Roses onFriday 15th August 2025.
Don’t miss this electrifying night of rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia as Guns 2 Roses deliver an unforgettable performance, capturing the spirit and energy of the iconic band. Get ready to rock!
Doors 6pmTickets £20 18+ OnlyLocation: Three Wise Monkeys Colchester (Top Floor) Please note that access to the top floor does not have a lift. There are five short flights of stairs with rest opportunities between each flight, ensuring everyone can enjoy the show.
Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.
We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.
We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.

Free Origami Workshop
2025-08-15 18:00 - 20:00 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
Come to The Minories and try your hand atorigami. Free workshops on the third Friday of everymonth from 6pm-8pm. This event is run by members of @britishorigami whohave their archive and library at The Minories.
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