Events

Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre presentsShed Flowing out of some misty East Anglian estuary, Shed are a Colchester-based collective fusing indie rock, punk spirit, and folk storytelling into a fast-paced, heart-on-sleeve whirlwind of sound. Their music is a rollercoaster of raw emotion and sharp humour - where fish and chips, anxiety, [...]

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 choose from a range of fabrics to design a notebook that reflects your personal style. You’ll then be taken step-by-step through the process of hand [...]

wivenhoe crabbing competition please see poster for details.

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 making process. You’ll learn about wax, fragrance, and pouring techniques, before creating your own candle to take home. With a selection of scents available, you [...]

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 WISE MONKEYS COLCHESTER 12.9.2026BEYOND EXTINCTION / NEGATIVE FRAME / GODEATER / FATES MESSENGER / MECHROMORPH / FRAIL / OLYMPUS / SANGUINE ROSE

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 11 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 9 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 10 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AMLive Nation Presale : Thu, 10 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AM

🎪 Step right up and experience the magic of the circus at this unforgettable night walk, supporting St Helena Hospice! 🤹‍♀️This year’s theme is Circus, so go bold with colour, embrace the silliness and bring the thrills - think clown wigs, oversized ties and show-stopping outfits 🤡Take your pick between 4-mile or 7.5-mile routes, both [...]

Catch us live at coda!!

Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from your area.Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, jewellery, vintage collections, and more, there's truly something for everyone on offer!But this isn’t your [...]

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic. Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully [...]

Join us for our Comedy night hosted by our regular MC, Justin Panks!Opening the show is Joey Page, a highly sought-after comedian known for his distinctive style and hilarious take on everyday life.Taking the middle spot is Harry Pettit, an audience-pleasing storyteller for all ages, known from TV appearances and popular online comedy platforms.Closing the [...]

Get ready to experience The Floyd Effect like never before with their Pulse of the Dark Side tour.This mesmerising show brings the timeless brilliance of Pink Floyd’s iconic 1973 album The Dark Side of the Moon to life, blended with the electrifying energy of their 1995 live album Pulse, recorded during the legendary 1994 Division [...]