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SUMMARY:Invasion Colchester 2025
DESCRIPTION:The original sci-fi and fantasy city-wide event returns for the 13th time… \nCome to Colchester City Centre between 10am and 4pm on \nSaturday 6 September 2025! \nThere will be characters from Star Wars\, Ghostbusters\, Doctor Who\, Disney Princesses\, and other famous franchises\, as well as your favourite Comic Book and Movie Superheroes\, plus Show Cars from TV and film! \nYou can see amazing live performances from some \nsupremely talented local acts. \nThere will also be a number of fun competitions you can take part in with a great selection of prizes to be won! \nAll of this is organised to encourage our fabulous supporters \nto give some money to our charities – St Helena Hospice\, Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity\, and Mind (Mid & North East Essex)\, who provide essential services to the community. \nJoin in the fun and help us raise funds for charity at Invasion Colchester!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/invasion-colchester-2025/
LOCATION:Colchester City Center\, Colchester City Center
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SUMMARY:Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair
DESCRIPTION:Artisan Craft Fair\, on Saturday 6th September\, 10am-3pm\, free entry\, at Firstsite\, Lewis Gardens\, High Street\, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different\, not the same boring shops that you see around town\, bringing you the same cheap\, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! . We aim to be a unique shopping experience\, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. My aim is to put you in the spotlight and support creative communities! My aim is for us to be the go to market for people to shop indie! . I hope that all of us small businesses will support other small businesses! . We are a small town community! You can’t go out without bumping in to someone you know or a familiar face. Our town will grow and this is the time for artisans\, creatives and independents to flourish. . The demand is there\, the talent is there. Let’s commit to being something different\, something better\, something great!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/folk-bespoke-artisan-craft-fair-14/
LOCATION:Firstsite Colchester\, Firstsite Colchester
CATEGORIES:Markets & Fairs
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SUMMARY:THE HOBO ROMPUS (and triple Gins) - a night of Ska / Dub / Folk and fine live music
DESCRIPTION:THE LEADERS OF THE DANCE are back!  \nthe 5 piece brass outfit Honkus Rompus bringing their eclectic range of ska / rock / dance numbers for another BOOMING event at CODA COLCHESTER. Expect a steady mix of classics and songs from their new upcoming EP – premiered at boomtown festival and back on home soil to bring the energy back to their favourite local music venue.  \nThis time joined by their friends HOBO CHANG (dub / soul / funk) and The Gin Triplets (folk / blues / acoustic) this is guaranteed to be not one to miss \n** FREE ENTRY ** \nMusic from 9pm \nsee you there!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/gin-chang-rompus-a-night-of-ska-dub-folk-and-fine-live-music/
LOCATION:Coda Colchester\, Coda Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250905T230000
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SUMMARY:The Laughter Zone Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm\, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience. \nCome on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout. \nWe get all the big names of comedy on their way up – Eddie Izzard\, Billy Bailey\, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at our club when they were in the early stages of their careers. \nSo catch the acts causing a stir on today’s circuit\, and you might even be witnessing comedy greatness of tomorrow! \nThe acts performing are announced on the night. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1228580922300520/?event_time_id=1228580938967185
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/the-laughter-zone-comedy-club-8/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:NOW! That's What I Call...DRAG! Me To The 90s! Colchester!
DESCRIPTION:Do you love all things 90s?! Are you a huge fan of drag?! Well shantay this way because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! Me Back To The 90s!” is HERE! \nCombining the iconic decade of the 90s with tons of camp\, comedy and chaos\, get ready for a classic slice of British drag cabaret as we travel back in time! Packed with iconic songs\, boyband and girlband classics and some iconic club bangers\, strap in for fabulous lip synching\, stunning live vocals\, camp comedy\, audience games and of course…a soundtrack to die for! \nStarring some of East Anglia’s finest drag stars Knuckle Sandwich and Will Power (with special guests TBA!) you’ll be in for a night of camp\, colour and chaos! So put on double up that denim\, paint those brows on thin and let’s get ready for the drag mixtape to begin! Trust us\, you won’t want it to end! \nThis event is seated\, with standing room available! Seating is first come\, first served! Please note the venue is upstairs and unfortunately\, is not wheelchair accessible. \nDoors at 7pm! Show at 7.45pm(ish)! There are 2 intervals throughout the night and the bar will be open during the show! \nGeneral Admission tickets – £11 each*On The Door tickets – £13 each \n(*Booking fees apply) \nPlease note: We unfortunately do not offer refunds – please message if you have any questions! \nNOTE: “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is a queer led Drag Cabaret show\, and we strive to welcome all audiences into our events! We have a ZERO tolerance policy towards homophobia\, transphobia and all forms of abuse. The performers and the audiences deserve your respect at all times. If you do not respect everyone\, you will be asked to leave. \nWe kindly ask that ANY hen or stag party wanting to attend MUST message in advance of tickets being purchased. We reserve the right to refuse admittance if there is no prior contact\, and refunds will not be issued. Thank you.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/now-thats-what-i-call-drag-me-to-the-90s-colchester/
LOCATION:Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Thunderbirds: Joy of Puppetry 60th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Following our popular Thunderbirds exhibition last year\, join us on the 5th and 6th of September during opening hours for a weekend of puppetry fun to celebrate Thunderbirds’ 60th Anniversary! \nTake a nostalgic journey through television history and the enchanting world of TV puppetry. View your favourite characters from the past\, such as Lady Penelope\, Parker and Brains – back to life. It is a must-see for fans\, families and anyone with a love for the artistry and charm of classic TV puppetry. \nSuitable for all ages. \nThis event will be supporting local charities as part of Invasion Colchester 2025. \nTickets are £6 per person\, including Castle admission. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/691502993858524/?event_time_id=691503000525190
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/thunderbirds-joy-of-puppetry-60th-anniversary/
LOCATION:Colchester Castle\, Colchester Castle
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Emotional Madness with MaryAnn & Mates
DESCRIPTION:Tickets £3Doors open 7.30pm\, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audience \nAn evening of spoken word and poetry hosted by Mary-Ann Ambrose. A mixture of emotions\, a roller coaster of fun and sadness. \nLine-up in order of appearance: \nDavid ChidgeyPeter TorresAlice ViolettRicci ReadSamaka Messi James Domestic Annie Janes-Fraser Barry KingMary-Ann AmbroseLorna Mackinnon \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/8993181580759194/?event_time_id=8993181587425860
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/emotional-madness-with-maryann-mates-6/
LOCATION:Church St\, CO1 1NF Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Performance
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SUMMARY:OMB Film Quiz 16
DESCRIPTION:Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause! \n– £3 a head (cash only\, all proceeds to charity)– Maximum 6 to a team – Food available throughout – Book via https://sevn.ly/xJWOHUhN \nIf you book and then decide not to attend\, please cancel your booking.  \nPlease arrive at least 15 minutes before the quiz is due to start.
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/omb-film-quiz-16/
LOCATION:Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom\, 5-6 St Nicholas St\, Colchester\, CO1 1LB\, GB
CATEGORIES:Quiz
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SUMMARY:Dungeons & Dragons @ Dice & a Slice
DESCRIPTION:Join our weekly D&D Sessions!  \nBeginners Welcome!  \n£5 to play \nSign-up at the link below!  \nhttps://form.jotform.com/251914618825362 \nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1035457982134278/?event_time_id=1035457998800943
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/dungeons-dragons-dice-a-slice-6/
LOCATION:Dice & A Slice\, 37 Queen Street\, Colchester\, CO1 2PQ\, GB
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SUMMARY:September Singalong
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating a big fat year since we started at Three Wise Monkeys\, it’s guaranteed to be a good night. Please DM us if you’d like to join in playing\, otherwise come and be a clapper and singalong from the songbook which is downloadable on the night. AND IT’S ALL FREE!
URL:https://keepcolchestercool.co.uk/event/september-singalong/
LOCATION:THREE WISE MONKEYS\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom\, THREE WISE MONKEYS\, CO1 1DN Colchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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