Events

Suzy will be making her full solo debut here at the Victoria Inn but won't be coming alone...The wonderful Sinéad Orme will be opening for Suzy.This is a free, ticketless [...]

We are delighted to be returning to Colchester Castle for an evening with Jennifer Saint, who will be discussing her new book, This Immortal Heart. Jennifer is a Sunday Times [...]

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. Experience Godfried Donkor’s first UK institutional show at Firstsite Saturday 23 May - Sunday 30 August 2026 – a powerful, immersive exploration of the shared histories between [...]

Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.This exhibition unfolds in two stages, offering a unique insight into the artistic journey:“To Be Continued” presents a selection of previous, current, and recent works. This first phase invites audiences behind the scenes, revealing the ideas, experimentation, and [...]

TheatreFest brings together students, teachers, and theatre professionals from across Essex for schools and colleges to devise a themed 10 minute theatre piece to be showcased on the Mercury stage.This year, the groups are devising pieces based on our upcoming production, Caroline – A New Musical, which explores the story of Radio Caroline and the [...]

A coup for St Leonard's as we welcome Julie Murphy, singer and songwriter, to Colchester.An intimate solo performance by Julie Murphy exploring the natural voice as a central and unifying instrument through folk song, art song, poetry and personal songwriting.London born, Essex raised, Julie has travelled extensively with music, both solo and with Fernhill, the [...]

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 Marvel Super Heroes is here, come play and pick up this set early.Marvel Super Heroes Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new other universe [...]

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 ConcessionsDoors 7.30pm, Show starts 8pmThis show is for a standing audienceRudebone is a globally minded music artist based in Colchester, United Kingdom. He is an event organiser and promoter who connects audiences and creatives through high-energy Afrobeats experiences, live showcases, and culture-driven events.With over 20 years in the music and entertainment [...]

A Book Club Author EventWe are delighted to be joined by virtuoso short story writer of collections such as Sweet Home for this special event to discuss her astounding novel, The Benefactors - a blazingly funny and astute portrait of modern-day Northern Ireland that deftly mines issues of class, money and parenthood. If you are [...]

Tickets £29.50.Doors open 5.30pm, show starts 6pm.Duration approx, 2 hours with interval.This show is for a seated audience.The extended set headliner of this special night of stand-up is the brilliant SARA PASCOE! Sara is a critically acclaimed comedian, author, screenwriter and broadcaster whose latest stand-up show I Am Strange Gloop toured the UK, Australia and [...]