Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:CURLYMARK TIDDYCHARLIE BLACKWOODSHEDTime: Music begins at the later time of 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't [...]

JazzTickets £17.50 / £15.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Alex Hitchcock (saxophone)Will Barry (piano)Joe Downard (bass)Luke McCarthy (drums)New York-based, London-born Alex Hitchcock is an immediately distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone on the international stage.An Ivor Novello-nominated composer, his innovative collaborations have confirmed his growing reputation as [...]

Join us on Wednesday 16th July for our Indie Beer & Street Food Taster Evening.Spend the evening exploring a curated range of Indie beers, expertly paired with delicious street food dishes designed to complement the bold and refreshing flavours of each beer. Expect great food, great beer, a bit of trivia, and a lot of [...]

Victoria Melody and Mark Thomas present Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and SqueakPay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceAward-winning theatre maker Victoria Melody joined a historical re-enactment society... because we all deal with divorce in different ways.! Spending weekends as a Musketeer trying to get her [...]

Class of ‘79 live in Colchester

Come join us for a night of live music in the intimate space at Bestdays Vintage! Dean Frost will be taking the stage along with some special guests bringing stripped back performances to bring you a night to remember. Limited tickets available so act fast. Dean will be releasing his 2nd single 'sinner', so make [...]

When you arrive you will be given a pair of headphones which are yours for the evening. There will be three different channels so you can listen to your favourite decade! Which decade will be the winner? Choose from 80s, 90s or 00s to dance the night away to! Doors open 7.30pm, finish at midnight. [...]

We have a relaxed and fun event organised with a Dementia Cafe within the carpeted area and kitchenette. We have our amazing Tombola where the pennies raised all go into our fundraising pot along with community groups and information from local Dementia Cafes around Colchester we have a mix of stalls joining us for you [...]

Weare delighted to have been asked to join the carnival and we will be at the front of the parade. So decorate your bikes, wear something bright and fun and join us as we cycle from Headgate to the War Memorial, waving to the Mayor and our MP as we pass the Town Hall . [...]

Please join us in celebrating our multicultural and inclusive community. Show up in your cultural clothes or your most comfortable ones, and get ready for a day of fun with your family. All are welcome!The parade will start at 12:00pm at Sir Isaac's Walk and Eld Lane, followed by the funfair in Castle Park. Floats, [...]

Saturo Sounds Summer Party returns to #DrapersHorel for sunshine ☀️ and sunny beats on Saturday July 19th 2025 🙌❤️🔥As an added bonus #RickSierra will be joining us all the way from Colorado! 🛩️++ Update ++The amazing #ElliotMoriarty is now joining us 👏❤️👏DJs on the day:Elliot MoriartyDGRick SierraWeaverPaul MeltonAndrew GemmellJay DJShaun Strudwick All these DJs from [...]

Tickets £15Doors open 1pm, gig starts 1.30pmThis gig is for a standing audience (although the afternoon generally has crash mats and cushions in front of the stage - depends on ticket sales)TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOORAn all day celebration of Colchester Arts Centre's very own Mick Newman - Box Office Guru, celebrated Chilli Chef and [...]