Events

Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!

Graham Parker Solo - Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the classic albums Howlin' Wind andHeat Treatment.Slinging his signature guitar and singing with inimitable soulful grit, Graham Parker has spent more than four decades carving out a singular place in rock and roll. A critics’ favorite and a songwriter’s songwriter, he emerged in the mid-1970s at [...]

The UK’s biggest Oktoberfest tour returns to Colchester! Join us for a legendary celebration featuring: Bavarian beer bar Mini Trader Village Oompah bands Live music XL bier steins Gourmet Bratwurst [...]

The Rec Halloween Market comes to Old Heath Recreation Ground on Sunday 4 October, bringing a seasonal twist to the community market. Running beside the café, the free event will feature Halloween-themed stalls, seasonal food and drink, sweet treats, desserts and a range of local traders and small businesses. Visitors can browse the market, enjoy [...]

TWM Live presents Gaz Brookfield, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the year way back in 2010 he has continued to tirelessly tour the length and breadth of the country, building a strong and loyal following where [...]

Luther Live & Velvet Voices celebrates the music of some of R&B's most influential performers, bringing the sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and other soul legends to the stage. Featuring live vocals and a full band, the show pays tribute to artists including Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal, Marvin Gaye, Bobby Brown and George Benson, [...]

Step into the moonlight at Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum on Friday 9 October, as twilight fades into after-hours lunar investigations within Hollytrees Museum. Then return on Saturday 10 October for a captivating festival of the strange and supernatural: Moon, Magick and Mystery - a spellbinding event presented in partnership with Seventh Sanctum. Across this [...]

The 80s Day Disco brings an afternoon of classic hits and dancefloor favourites to Colchester, celebrating one of pop music's most enduring decades. Expect a soundtrack packed with songs from artists including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen, George Michael, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Duran Duran, New Order, Simple Minds, A-ha and [...]

COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR THIRD CHANCE TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!COMMOTION FEST is back for round 3 in 2026 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands and rounded off by some special guest out of town bands!The bands causing a commotion in 2026 are:TBCDoors will open at 4pm and bands will play [...]

THE TIME WAS TOUR 2026For over five decades, Wishbone Ash has stood as one of rock music’s most enduring and influential forces, their pioneering twin-lead guitar sound providing a blueprint for the generations of rock, metal, and progressive artists that followed in their footsteps. With an extensive catalogue, countless miles on the road, and a [...]

Raver Tots comes to Colchester with a family-friendly daytime rave featuring special guest DJ Matt Jam Lamont. Designed for children and adults to enjoy together, the event combines dance music, performers, lighting effects and interactive entertainment in an indoor festival-style setting. Expect a soundtrack of house, garage, drum and bass and old-school club classics, alongside [...]

INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied)Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) [...]