Events

JLS headline Castle Park, Colchester on Friday 28 August 2026, joined by special guests Gabrielle and Appleton. Since emerging from The X Factor in 2008, JLS have become one of [...]

The Colchester Plant-Based Market takes place on Saturday 29 August, bringing together a range of traders specialising in plant-based food, drink and handmade products. Running from 10am to 4pm, the [...]

Dance music pioneer Fatboy Slim heads to Castle Park, Colchester on Saturday 29 August 2026 for a day of outdoor live music. Joining him on the bill are Eats Everything, [...]

The Trance Day Party brings an afternoon of uplifting dance music to Colchester, celebrating some of the biggest names and tracks in trance. Expect a soundtrack packed with anthems from [...]

Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Organic-electronic feminist songs from West Africa.Voodoo tradition meets soul—built for the dance floor. There are five [...]

Live Comedy: Live at the Apollo's Michael Odewale! The huge nights of comedy continue at Three Wise Monkeys! On Wednesday, 2nd September, we are bringing you the incredibly sharp, Chortle [...]

One of the UK’s most successful songwriters, Mark Chadwick, has co-written 20 chart singles and 6 Top 40 albums (including a Number 1) as part of the Levellers, the band [...]

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 [...]

A new Old School & RnB Party Night brings the sounds of the 1990s and 2000s to Colchester, with DJs playing R&B, hip-hop and club favourites throughout the evening. Expect [...]

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 [...]

Folk on the Rec comes to Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester on Saturday 5 September. The free community festival celebrates folk music, acoustic performances and local talent, bringing together grassroots [...]

The Rec Community Market returns to Old Heath Recreation Ground on Sunday 6 September. The community market brings together a range of independent traders offering street food, fresh produce, handmade [...]