Rapture Gaming Festival is returning in August 2025 to where it all started in Colchester at the Charter Hall along with a massive outdoor festival at the outside pitch . Twice the size of the last show and packed with even more fun activities and content than ever before. Included in the price of admission:Gaming [...]
Secret Island Festival is introducing a brand-new band stage for 2025! The festival stage will feature live bands, with the first wave of acts including Bridget, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Hobo Chang, Wilswood Boyos, and more to be announced. Additionally, Mike Skinner (The Streets) will be headlining the main stage. Tickets are selling [...]
Join us for the 5th year of Secret Island Festival!We can finally announce that The Streets’ frontman, Mike Skinner, will be headlining Secret Island Festival this summer, 2nd August, with one of his iconic DJ sets.Alongside Mike Skinner our phase one lineup includes Stanton Warriors and stellar names in Jungle and Drum & Bass, Jumpin [...]
🌞 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 3rd August 🌞📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMJoin us on Sunday 3rd August for another fantastic day at The Rec Community Market – bringing together local traders, live entertainment, and family fun in the heart of the community!Here’s what to expect:🛍️ Over 25 [...]
Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]
Boss Caine aka Dan Lucas returns to the Victoria Inn in Colchester for the umpteenth time to sing his internationally acclaimed original Americana songs because he ruddy loves it there.Free entry afternoon session.
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is [...]
Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you [...]
Three short plays in three acts each eveningwritten by Danaë Brook,directed by Nick Pelas,with original music by Martin NewellThe Bed1998Kate Moss and Tracey Emin."It’s about all the people I, Tracey Emin, have ever been to bed with.Not you madam, NUMBER ONE WORLD MODEL that is a whole different story"Waiting for Bacon1971Francis Bacon and his lover [...]
🔥 The Real Fireworks are at 3 Wise Monkeys This November 5th! 🔥Tired of standing in a damp field on Bonfire Night? If you want to avoid the predictable whizzes and bangs and see some real comedy sparks fly, we've got the perfect alternative to light up your evening!Join us at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, [...]
Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team - Food available throughout - Book via https://sevn.ly/xJWOHUhNIf you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the [...]
It’s 1922 and you’re invited to Colchester’s best kept-secret – Solanio’s Swinging Speakeasy – for a very special event: the auction of the infamous Shakespeare Solitaire.This priceless diamond is rumoured to have been gifted to William Shakespeare by Queen Elizabeth I herself… but the jewel also carries with it a curse, for every one of [...]
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