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  • The Wizard of Oz

    Charter Hall Charter Hall

    The Wizard of Oz Musical is coming to Colchester for Christmas 2026! In December 2026 Colchester Events and Stage Right Entertainments (the producers of Elf and Shrek: The Musical) will [...]

  • Christmas Book Binding Workshop

    House of Joy House of Joy

    Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional craft of bookbinding with a Christmas twist!You’ll create your own hard, fabric-covered notebook completely from scratch. At the wonder [...]

  • Simon Carter and Sally Shaw in Conversation with Hana Loftus

    Firstsite Lewis Gardens, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Join artist Simon Carter, Firstsite Director Sally Shaw and architect, planner and writer Hana Loftus for a special conversation exploring the ideas, influences and inspirations behind Simon Carter: From the [...]

  • Andy Zaltzman: 2026 – The Certifiable History

    Colchester Arts Centre Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets £18.50Doors 8pm, show 8.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceAndy Zaltzman – host of The News Quiz and The Bugle podcast, statistician on Test Match Special, Taskmaster series 18 [...]

  • Chai Makes – Masala Magic*

    Colchester Arts Centre Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets Pay what you can afford (Suggested minimum of £2)Doors 10.30am, workshop 11am If cost is a barrier, please contact us at ticketing@colchesterartscentre.comAwaken your senses with Indian spices and hands-on masala [...]

  • Meet Father Christmas

    Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

    Enjoy a festive experience with Father Christmas as part of your visit to Colchester Castle and create magical family memories together. Available on 5-6, 12-13 and 19-23 December, with sessions [...]

  • A Charlie Brown Christmas: The Movie… And the Music of Vince Guaraldi

    Colchester Arts Centre Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets £15, £13 concs,  £40 family (including at least one child)Doors  7pm, movie 7.30pmThis show is for a seated audienceIt's back! We'll be screening the movie prior to the live [...]

  • Narthen: Icicles & Inglenooks

    Colchester Arts Centre Church Street, Colchester, United Kingdom

    Tickets £15/£14 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pm This gig is for a seated audienceThe winter season whilst often cold can be thawed by heart lifting music that includes polyphonic, four-part, unaccompanied [...]

  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

    Sessions take place on 15 December, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together through play. [...]

  • Mini Museum Explorers

    Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom

    Sessions take place on 15 December, 10–11am and 11:15am–12:15pm.Designed for children aged 2½ to 5, these relaxed, hands-on sessions give you the chance to explore the museum together through play. [...]