Events

Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Lower Castle Park, Colchester, on Saturday 11 July. Headlining this year's event is broadcaster Chris Moyles, bringing the final UK tour of Barrioke to [...]

Join us at The Lexden Crown for a creative and relaxing afternoon making your own giant crepe paper rose – a beautiful statement piece perfect for your home décor.This workshop [...]

A fascinating evening of words and music in beautiful Dedham Church. Talks by Susan Owens, Emma Roodhouse and Jules Pretty will focus on Constable and his connection with the Dedham [...]

Come and test your knowledge and raise money for a great cause at our Charity Quiz Night! Raising money for Odyssey -Prizes to be won and a Raffle! £3 a [...]

Colchester United supporters are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the club's promotion to the Championship with a special promotion dinner at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 11 [...]

Tickets £15 / £12 concessions.Doors 7:30pm, Show 8pmThis show is seated but with room to dance.Introducing the unmissable, exclusive Colchester premiere of BLABBA - featuring local singer, ChiChi Armstrong and [...]

Join us for an inspiring evening of music as two exceptional local young talents take centre stage. Pianist, Bethany Reynolds, will be playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17, a work [...]

Summer In Nashville returns to Lower Castle Park, Colchester, on Sunday 12 July. The country music festival features a headline performance from One Night In Nashville, alongside tribute acts celebrating [...]

Tickets £10Doors open 1.30pm, Show starts 2pmThis event is for a standing audience.Come and show your support for the talented young members of the Hermit Music Club as they take [...]

All Tickets £5.Doors open 6pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Colchester Arts Centre’s Youth Board are back with their highly popular Mixed Frequencies event - featuring a range of genres from some of the most exciting, local young bands.Mixed Frequencies is led by young people for young people.We sold out last time - so be [...]

The Mercury Sessions – Paines Plough: How to find a producer with Ellie Fitz-Gerald (Senior Producer, Paines Plough)Date: Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 5pmLocation: Mercury Theatre, Upstairs BarThe Mercury Sessions are monthly, business-focused conversations for creatives, offering practical insight, sector knowledge, and the chance to connect with peers.Finding the right producer can transform a creative [...]

Join us on Tuesday 14th July for our North vs South America Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Enjoy as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines.Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines, [...]