Events

Enquire Within has announced the Blood and Rust Tour, taking place across the UK in 2026.

Step into the bold soundworld of the 20th century and beyond, as our orchestra presents a vibrant programme that captures the spirit, struggles, and innovations of a new musical age. This concert is a thrilling journey through iconic and evocative works that defined the century.Experience the wide-open landscapes of America in Copland’s Old American Songs [...]

THESPIANS - ANCIENT GREECE THE MUSICALMISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong, rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in Britain’ (The Telegraph).534 BC. Greece’s smallest island is battling to avoid defeat in a nationwide prayer competition set up [...]

Sundays on the Square returns on Sunday 10th May 2026!Celebrate spring with Sundays on the Square in the newly built St Nicholas Square, featuring live music throughout the afternoon.Browse a variety of independent local traders, including street food, drinks, crafts, gifts, and locally made products, all while enjoying performances from talented local musicians. Music will [...]

A stalwart of the Colchester jazz scene, followers of Jazz Audience Colchester will be well aware that drummer Elmer van der Hoek has been organising gigs and jams at various venues in the city for more than 15 years, the first 10 years at the Bull and subsequently at Patch, The Minories, the Foresters Arms, [...]

Glenn Tilbrook – The Voice of Squeeze + special guest Leon TilbrookGlenn Tilbrook – The Voice of SqueezeGlenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. More than 40 years after first [...]

In this engaging talk, Will shares his personal approach to photography, focusing on his passion for shooting projects that resonate with him, emphasising creativity over competition and the joy of capturing moments for personal satisfaction rather thanexternal validation. The talk will feature a diverse range of images, including compelling street scenes, breathtaking nature photography, and [...]

The legendary and light-hearted musical comedy "No, No Nanette" runs at the Headgate Theatre in Colchester in May. Originally premiered in 1925, "No, No, Nanette" was the blockbuster musical of a century ago, full of romance, wacky comedy, singing and dancing all based around Vincent Youman's tune-filled score which yielded the song that defined an [...]

TWM Live presents The Busted Experience, a high-energy tribute band dedicated to capturing the sound, style, and spirit of BUSTED, live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Date: Friday 15th MayVenue: Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £12Doors: 7:30pmAges: 18+ Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there [...]

🎉 STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 🎉Big flavours. Local vibes. Epic atmosphere.One day. One place. A proper street food party.Come hungry, stay all day, soak up the sounds, smells and buzz.📅 Saturday 16th May⏰ 10am – 5pm📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, CO1 2ER🌮🔥 Expect:🍔 Top street food traders & food trucks🎧 Live DJ & festival beats🍻 Bar [...]

Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’Sat, 16 May 2026, 19:30 | Charter Hall, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at box-office: https://cnear.me/rrudoWXAngry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life.*𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 [...]

Back by popular demand! TWM Live presents Stereophonies – The UK’s first, original and best Stereophonics tribute act – at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on Saturday 16th May.Playing tribute to the mighty welsh rockers who were the 8th group to achieve 5 consecutive UK number 1 albums in a list that includes the Beatles, Led [...]