Events

After a small hiatus Switch is back with a fresh new look and a new direction! Although Ipswich will always be our base we are spreading our wings with a new location.We are very excited to share details of our next party in Colchester on 28th February 2026. As always we have an outstanding lineup [...]

Just a month out from this absolute banger. Robbed Zombie - Rob Zombie Tribute band UK are joined by Nu Death Metallers Dire Thorns and the incredible Six Sins Till Sunday for a night of utter awesomeness!!! Tickets are available at We Got Tickets.https://wegottickets.com/event/680688

🎶 Join us for a special night of live Country, Bluegrass and Americana music as we help to raise funds to support the campaign to save Middlewick Ranges — one of the most ecologically important wildlife sites in Essex. Donations and proceeds from the night will help fund this vital effort.🎸The Delta Jacks bring their [...]

Enjoy a peaceful and creative morning at Fingringhoe Nature Reserve learning how to weave your own willow bird feeder. Guided step by step, you’ll be introduced to traditional willow weaving techniques and shown how to shape and secure a feeder that’s both practical and beautiful.This workshop is suitable for beginners and those with a little [...]

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 on the galleries by turning off audio and visuals, whilst providing a sensory [...]

Sings songs, Plays guitar, Shouts a bit!!Henshaw is back to entertain, if you know, you know!!Musical Style: Folk-punk, acoustic, and heartfelt, often focusing on stories, memory, and raw, emotional performance.Free gig but donations are encouraged.let's keep live music alive!!

Everyone welcome to join in or listen.Traditional Folk Jam

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table If you book and then decide not to attend, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served [...]

Join us for Mercury Reads a series of lively rehearsed readings celebrating local voices and fresh new writing. Each event spotlights an exciting playwright from our region, giving audiences the chance to see new stories take shape for the very first time.In this session, join us in the Upstairs Bar on Tue 3 Mar from [...]

The Mercury Sessions are monthly, business focused conversations for creatives offering practical insight, sector knowledge, and the change to connect with peers.How to build a budget that works for you with Antony Stuart-Hicks takes place on Tue 3 Mar, 6-7pm in the Upstairs Bar at the Mercury Theatre.Budgets don’t have to be intimidating. Antony Stuart-Hicks [...]

Gillian Allard, award-winning photographic artist and educator from Suffolk, brings her passion for storytelling to this special event. Winner of the prestigious 2017 Sky Arts Master of Photography competition in Rome, Gillian combines herbackground in photojournalism with a master's degree from the Royal College of Art to create impactful and innovative works.This informal yet inspiring [...]