Keep Colchester Cool

Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
2026-03-06 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | 63 High street, Colchester, 63 High street, Colchester
Creedence Clearwater Revival was a highly influential American rock band formed in El Cerrito California. Their music was a definitive synthesis of swamp rock blues country and rockabilly.
Known for songs such as Fortunate son, Proud Mary, Have you ever seen the rain among many others.
Join Creedence rising as we celebrate this legendary band.
Doors 7:30pmMusic from 8pm until 10pm
Sadly as a Friday night ages 18+

Emotional Madness with MaryAnn & Mates
2026-03-05 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £3.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.
An evening of spoken word and poetry hosted by Mary-Ann Ambrose.
A mixture of emotions, a roller coaster of fun and sadness.
Lineup to be announced!

OMB Film Quiz 20
2026-03-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom, 5-6 St Nicholas St, Colchester, CO1 1LB, GB
Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!
– Book via https://sevn.ly/xJWOHUhN (If you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking) – £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)– Maximum 6 to a team – Food available throughout
Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.

Magic The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pre-Release Event
2026-03-04 19:00 - 23:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Whether you’re taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here, come play and pick up this set early.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new other universe set in the magic timeline.
What you get
For each event, you’ll receive a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease Kit which contains:6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Packs1 year-stamped rare or mythic promo card in foil A Spindown D20 to track your life totalA handy deck box to help transport and store your deck
Aim of the day is to build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the boosters you get and compete in swiss rounds to find a winner (Land boxes are provided so all you need to bring is you).
Every player will receive an extra booster at the end of the event for playing and another is put into the prize pot, 1 booster for each player in the pre-release event.
Start time: 7pmFinish Time 11pmCost £40.00
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 50 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.

MARCH COLCHESTER COMEDY SHOWCASE
2026-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
Prescribed Laughter: March Comedy Showcase
Warning: Symptoms of severe boredom are best treated with immediate exposure to top-tier hilarity! Your doctor prescribes attending the Three Wise Monkeys Comedy Showcase this March. Prepare for a night you genuinely won’t forget, surgically hosted by the sharp and sensational Greg Edwards. We’re featuring a potent cocktail of comedy—from buzzing new faces ready to erupt, to established acts guaranteed to leave your sides splitting. This isn’t just a show; it’s essential therapy. Do not delay your dose!
Make the smart choice and secure your treatment plan early: Tickets are only £10 if purchased before the evening of the show. Delaying your decision will cost you: it’s a steeper £15 on the door. Ditch the doom-scrolling and invest in a genuine, memorable night out. Mark your calendar, grab your tenner, and get ready for a powerful injection of pure comedic genius. This is the cure for the mundane—miss it and regret it!
📅 When: Wednesday, 4th March📍 Where: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester (Top Floor)🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird specials available for just £10 + booking fee! Don’t wait until it’s sold out—grab your tickets now and join us for a night of craft beer and non-stop laughs.

Victoria Inn Film, TV & Music Quiz 40
2026-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!
– £3 a head (cash only)– Maximum 4 to a team– Outside food & dogs welcome – Book on 01206 514510
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.
If you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking.

Colchester Comedy Showcase
2026-03-04 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Prescribed Laughter: March Comedy ShowcaseWarning: Symptoms of severe boredom are best treated with immediate exposure to top-tier hilarity! Your doctor prescribes attending the Three Wise Monkeys Comedy Showcase this March. Prepare for a night you genuinely won’t forget, surgically hosted by the sharp and sensational Greg Edwards. We’re featuring a potent cocktail of comedy—from buzzing new faces ready to erupt, to established acts guaranteed to leave your sides splitting. This isn’t just a show; it’s essential therapy. Do not delay your dose!Make the smart choice and secure your treatment plan early: Tickets are only £10 if purchased before the evening of the show. Delaying your decision will cost you: it’s a steeper £15 on the door. Ditch the doom-scrolling and invest in a genuine, memorable night out. Mark your calendar, grab your tenner, and get ready for a powerful injection of pure comedic genius. This is the cure for the mundane—miss it and regret it!
📅 When: Wednesday, 4th March📍 Where: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester (Top Floor)🕖 Doors Open: 7:00 PM🎟️ Tickets: Early Bird specials available for just £10 + booking fee!
Don’t wait until it’s sold out—grab your tickets now and join us for a night of craft beer and non-stop laughs.

Evolution and Reinvention - Talk by Gillian Allard MA (RCA)
2026-03-03 19:30 - 22:00 | Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom
Gillian Allard, award-winning photographic artist and educator from Suffolk, brings her passion for storytelling to this special event. Winner of the prestigious 2017 Sky Arts Master of Photography competition in Rome, Gillian combines herbackground in photojournalism with a master’s degree from the Royal College of Art to create impactful and innovative works.This informal yet inspiring talk will delve into Gillian’s 25-year artistic journey, featuring physical examples of her diverse projects and an engaging discussion about her creative process, techniques, and evolution as an artist.
(Visitors £5.00) gillian-allard.com
Image: Dead in the Water

The Mercury Sessions – How to Build a Budget that Works for You with Anthony Stuart-Hicks
2026-03-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
The Mercury Sessions are monthly, business focused conversations for creatives offering practical insight, sector knowledge, and the change to connect with peers.
How to build a budget that works for you with Antony Stuart-Hicks takes place on Tue 3 Mar, 6-7pm in the Upstairs Bar at the Mercury Theatre.
Budgets don’t have to be intimidating. Antony Stuart-Hicks will show you how to build financial plans that support growth and long-term stability.
This session breaks down the essentials of financial clarity for creative enterprises, with plenty of space for questions along the way.
The session includes a Q&A and relaxed networking, plus a complimentary drink.

Mercury Reads: To Be You & Self Control
2026-03-03 15:30 - 18:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright from our region, giving audiences the chance to see new stories take shape for the very first time.
In this session, join us in the Upstairs Bar on Tue 3 Mar from 3.30pm as we look at Mercury Reads: To Be You by Esohe Uwadiae and Self Control by Ted Marriott.
3.30pm: To Be You by Esohe UwadiaeShe’s dumped her fiancé, quit her job and packed her bags. Now what?
To Be You is a semi-autobiographical character study into black identity, chosen family and childhood. It follows an unnamed British Nigerian woman at the pivotal point of spontaneously moving to Nigeria to complete her youth service and how she got here.
While packing up her childhood room in preparation, our protagonist soon realises that secrets never lay dead. As photo albums and teenage memorabilia lead her down memory lane, something in the shadows won’t stay buried and she is forced to confront the worst thing she has ever done.
4.45pm: Self Control by Ted Marriott“I thought I should come here today, because I reached a point where I wasn’t sure if I was here anymore. Or I was here to begin with.”
Self Control is a one-man show that follows the story of Matthew, who is on a quest to win back his boyfriend, prove to everyone he’s got his shit together, bury years of self-loathing and grief, and throw his mum the best birthday party anyone has ever seen – easy. But with every step he takes forward, he finds himself back in time, in a club, the ceiling of his flat, his childhood bedroom, or his flooded bathroom. He must do all he can to maintain some self control and get back to a reality of stasis and comfort before he loses himself forever.
Self Control is a funny, heartbreaking and time-travelling tragicomedy, exploring the contradictions and connections between men’s mental health and queer identity, family, love, loss and how these are experienced physically and temporally.
Ted Marriott is the writer and performer of this piece.

TWM Colchester Film, TV & Music Quiz 60
2026-03-02 19:10 - 22:10 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
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 team– Food served throughout
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.

Irish/Scottish Folk Jam
2026-03-01 19:00 - 22:00 | 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester, UK, 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester, UK
Everyone welcome to join in or listen.Traditional Folk Jam

Henshaw
2026-03-01 17:00 - 20:00 | 10 North Station Rd, Colchester
Sings songs, Plays guitar, Shouts a bit!!
Henshaw is back to entertain, if you know, you know!!
Musical Style: Folk-punk, acoustic, and heartfelt, often focusing on stories, memory, and raw, emotional performance.
Free gig but donations are encouraged.
let’s keep live music alive!!

Calm At The Castle
2026-03-01 15:00 - 17:00 | Colchester Castle, Colchester Castle
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.
These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation on the galleries by turning off audio and visuals, whilst providing a sensory space off the main gallery.
Ear defenders, visual guides and twiddlemuffs are available from the Museum’s reception free of charge.
You can find out more about our autism friendly resources by visiting our Access page.
This event is included as part of Castle admission. There is no need to book; just purchase general admission tickets to the Castle, or consider a Museums Pass to enjoy unlimited visits during the exhibition!

Willow Bird Feeder Workshop
2026-03-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre, Fingringhoe Wick Visitor Centre
Enjoy a peaceful and creative morning at Fingringhoe Nature Reserve learning how to weave your own willow bird feeder.
Guided step by step, you’ll be introduced to traditional willow weaving techniques and shown how to shape and secure a feeder that’s both practical and beautiful.
This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with a little experience. All materials are provided, including willow and fat balls, so you can hang your finished feeder straight away and support local wildlife at home.
Set within the tranquil surroundings of the reserve, this workshop is a lovely opportunity to slow down, work with natural materials, and enjoy time outdoors while learning a new skill. No prior knowledge needed – just come along and enjoy the process.
£32.50 per person (includes fat balls)
Spaces are limited early booking recommended.
Book here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/willow-bird-feeder-workshop

Live Music - Hoaxx
2026-02-28 20:45 - 23:45 | 55 The Cross, CO7 9QL Wivenhoe, United Kingdom, 55 The Cross, CO7 9QL Wivenhoe, United Kingdom
The fab four return to blow the cobwebs off your weekend with their loud and brilliantly good covers! Join in the fun from 8:45pm!

Save The Middlewick Fundraiser With The Delta Jacks
2026-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
🎶 Join us for a special night of live Country, Bluegrass and Americana music as we help to raise funds to support the campaign to save Middlewick Ranges — one of the most ecologically important wildlife sites in Essex. Donations and proceeds from the night will help fund this vital effort.
🎸The Delta Jacks bring their authentic Country/Americana sound back to Colchester’s coolest brewpub for a foot‑stomping evening of original tunes and classic covers by the likes of Johnny Cash, Elvis, Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.
Free entry!!!

Save Middlewick fundraiser with The Delta Jacks
2026-02-28 19:30 - 22:30 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB

Robbed Zombie, Dire Thorns and Six Sins Till Sunday
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Coda Colchester, Coda Colchester
Just a month out from this absolute banger. Robbed Zombie – Rob Zombie Tribute band UK are joined by Nu Death Metallers Dire Thorns and the incredible Six Sins Till Sunday for a night of utter awesomeness!!! Tickets are available at We Got Tickets.https://wegottickets.com/event/680688

SWITCH Colchester
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
After a small hiatus Switch is back with a fresh new look and a new direction! Although Ipswich will always be our base we are spreading our wings with a new location.
We are very excited to share details of our next party in Colchester on 28th February 2026. As always we have an outstanding lineup of the very best Soulful House DJ’s and a ground-shaking sound system for your musical pleasure!
There is also a new ticket pricing structure that is time based, so be quick if you want to secure tickets at the best possible price!
Early Bird tickets: £8 (+bf) until midnight on 30th November 2025First Release tickets: £10 (+bf) until midnight on 31st January 2026Final Release tickets: £12 (+bf) until 6pm on 28th February 2026
We will be taking over the top floor at the Three Wise Monkeys venue in Colchester High Street, and we will be bringing our own unrivalled sound system!
So, if you want to experience what SWITCH is all about don’t hesitate, get your tickets via the link below, and we will see you on 28th February!
https://www.skiddle.com/e/41487561

Robbed Zombie (Rob Zombie Tribute UK) + Destinesia + Six Sins Till Sunday
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Coda Colchester, Coda Colchester
Metal Mayhem Essex presents…
Europe’s only Rob & White Zombie tribute band bring their stageshow performance up close and personal.
Support from local noise bandits Destinesiahttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090172650730
Also Devon groove rockers Six Sins Till Sunday, fresh from Bloodstock and performing at Breaking Bands and Hard Rock Hell 2026. A notched up Clutch if they had Pantera as road trip companions.https://www.facebook.com/SixSinsTillSunday/

The Devout - Depeche Mode Tribute - Colchester
2026-02-28 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
The UK’s number one Depeche Mode Tribute act, The Devout, return to Colchester Arts Centre for a new show..
A show lasting over 2.5 hours of greatest hits with a nod to the legendary “Black Celebration” album, celebrating it’s 40th anniversary!

Winter Fresh Air Festival
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Victoria Place Brightlingsea, Victoria Place Brightlingsea
Introducing the first ever…
🩵 Winter FAF 🩵
Saturday 28th February, Victoria Place, Brightlingsea Town Centre, between 5pm-9pm
This is going to be a FAF like no other! Keep your eyes peeled for more info over the coming weeks!

CODA - Acoustic Showcase
2026-02-28 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:Bob StillwellNathan LisgoRob CareyStu 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

Natalie Cassidy: Live with Nat
2026-02-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £16.50.Doors open 1pm, starts 1.30pm.This show is for a seated audience
After jabbering on about it every week on her hit podcast Life With Nat, ultimate hun Natalie Cassidy is stepping into the world of live podcasting with a very special live tour.
The show will be filled with chat and laughter, as well as a possible guest appearance from some of your favourite family members or celebrity friends. Plus, the shows will feature YOU, the fans, who have made the podcast what it is.
Natalie Cassidy is a much-loved actress with over 30 years’ experience, best known for her long-standing role as Sonia Fowler in the BBC’s EastEnders. Alongside her work on screen, Natalie has enjoyed a wide range of comedy cameo appearances and theatre roles, showcasing her versatility and natural warmth as a performer. Her hit podcast, Life With Nat, has quickly become a fan favourite, consistently ranking in the Top 40 Society & Culture charts on Spotify. Natalie has recently released her new book, Happy Days, a candid and uplifting exploration of her life, career, and her journey to finding joy.

Star Wars Unlimited Secrets Of Power Draft Event
2026-02-28 12:30 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
We will be running a star wars unlimited secrets of power draft event for you to test your powers.
What Happens?
In a Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) draft, each player opens three booster packs to construct a deck. Players then open the packs, select their leader card, and draft the remaining cards by passing packs around the table.
Drafting Process
Open Packs: Each player takes three booster packs.
Draft Leaders: Players open each pack enough to reveal the leader card, choose one leader to keep, and pass the other two leaders to the right.
Draft Cards: Each player then takes one of their partially-opened packs, chooses one card from it, and passes the remaining cards to their left.
Repeat: This process is repeated, with players drafting from the cards passed to them, until all the cards from all three packs have been selected.
Build Deck: Players use the cards they drafted (and their chosen leader) to build a 30-card deck.
Entry Cost £20.00Start Time 12:30pm
Limited spaces so please sign up fast to save your spot…

Magic The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pre-Release Event
2026-02-28 12:00 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Whether you’re taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here, come play and pick up this set early.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new other universe set in the magic timeline.
What you get
For each event, you’ll receive a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Prerelease Kit which contains:6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Play Booster Packs1 year-stamped rare or mythic promo card in foil A Spindown D20 to track your life totalA handy deck box to help transport and store your deck
Aim of the day is to build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the boosters you get and compete in swiss rounds to find a winner (Land boxes are provided so all you need to bring is you).
Every player will receive an extra booster at the end of the event for playing and another is put into the prize pot, 1 booster for each player in the pre-release event.
Start time: 12pmFinish Time 5pmCost £40.00
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 50 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.

Pokemon Day 2026 @ Dice & a Slice
2026-02-28 12:00 - 16:00 | 37 queen street, CO1 2PQ Colchester, United Kingdom, 37 queen street, CO1 2PQ Colchester, United Kingdom
IT’S BEEN 30 YEARS, TRAINERS!
Pokémon is turning 30 and we’re celebrating BIG at Dice & A Slice!
Saturday 28th February | 11am – 4pm
HERE’S WHAT’S GOING DOWN:
PLAY! LABSNever played before? No problem! Our Professors will teach you the basics – perfect for kids & families!
DECK ROULETTE TOURNAMENTForget your meta decks – every round you get a RANDOM deck! Pure skill, pure luck, pure chaos. Pre-reg required, spots limited!
TRADING CORNERDust off those binders and make some trades!
FREE STUFF• Exclusive Bulbasaur Pokémon Day promo• Pikachu hats• Stickers• Prize packs• Raffle for an ETB & more!
FREE entry. All ages. All skill levels.
Drop a comment with your favourite Pokémon!
#Pokemon30 #PokemonDay #PokemonTCG #Colchester

The Firstsite Art Fair
2026-02-28 10:00 - 16:00 | Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom
The Firstsite Art Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curious about art.
Set in a welcoming environment, our fair showcases a stunning array of original artworks, including paintings and sculptures.
You will have the opportunity to meet talented emerging and established artists, explore their unique creations, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces to add to your collections.
With interactive workshops, live demonstrations, and thought-provoking artworks, the event offers something for everyone.
Join us for an inspiring and dynamic experience where art, culture, and community come together.
For more info: https://firstsite.uk/event/the-firstsite-art-fair/or call us on 01206 713 700.

Wild About Essex: NHM Community Workshop
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Colchester Natural History Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum
Colchester’s Natural History Museum is set to undergo a major redevelopment. Thanks to the support of National Lottery players and Colchester City Council, we have an incredible opportunity to make the Museum a more relevant, exciting, and welcoming place to visit and to restore the grade II-listed medieval church building and surrounding outdoor space.
As part of the next phase of public consultation, we want to hear from you!
This interactive focus group will help us to gather your feedback on early ideas around design, displays and activities/events – building on themes that have come out of the public consultation so far.
Sessions will last no more than one hour. At in-person sessions, refreshments will be provided, as well as child-friendly activities for little-ones if you’d like to bring them along!
Tickets are free, but booking is required.
https://www.facebook.com/events/2366958383749099/?event_time_id=2366958393749098
