Keep Colchester Cool

Bassistry 'Live;
2026-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Bassistry is a dynamic vocal-led Nu Jazz band, that Blues & Soul Magazine’s, 5-star review, described as“ a mix of funk grooves with Latin Rhythms and pulsating electronic, and beautiful contemporary soundscapes.’ play live show.

Women's Sacred Drum Circle
2026-01-18 16:15 - 18:15 | The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
In our Sacred Drum Circles, we unite in a circle, a symbol of wholeness and unity. The drum, one of the oldest instruments known to humanity, guides us on a journey of self-expression and connection. Through the steady beat of the drum, we enter a meditative and healing space where each woman is honoured and heard.
We hold these circles with deep reverence for the ancient wisdom passed down by our ancestors, creating a sacred container that allows for growth, empowerment, and healing.At the heart of our drum circles is the powerful energy of sisterhood. In this space, we are committed to uplifting, supporting, and empowering one another. Through laughter, shared experiences, and the rhythm of the drums, we create bonds that transcend the every day and help each woman feel seen, valued, and supported.
No previous drumming experience is needed; whether you are new to drumming or a seasoned drummer, every woman is welcome. We drum to heal ourselves, to empower our spirits, and to remind one another of the strength and beauty we all carry.Please bring your own drum or musical instrument, I will have spares if you do not own one.Love, Claire
Summer Dates To come – They will be held in nature!
Time – 16.15 – 18.15Where – The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, Essex.Investment£15.00 per personhttps://dharmabelle.co.uk/womens-sacred-drum-circles/
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Bassistry
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £20.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
Bassistry is a dynamic vocal-led Nu Jazz band, that Blues & Soul Magazine’s, 5-star review, described as “ a mix of funk grooves with Latin Rhythms and pulsating electronic, and beautiful contemporary soundscapes.’
Bassistry’s music is recognized for crossing genres. The band features some of London’s finest musicians, who have toured and recorded with artists as diverse as Paloma Faith, Craig David, Cat Stevens (Yusuf Islam) Plan B, Tom Jones and Grace Jones.
“Jamiroquai-influenced funk” ‘slight Massive Attack territory’, the vibes of the Brand New Heavies, Incognito and all sorts” ‘Amy Winehouse feel’ are all magazine quotes used to pinpoint Bassistry’s music.
Bassistry will play tracks from albums, Short Stories, What The Hell Do You Call This? And In Time produced with Ivor Award Winning producer Cassell the Beatmaker, as well as, In Time and EP Try This.
The albums combines Soul, African, Jazz, Reggae, funk and electronica. The songs tell different stories about the human condition, and reflecting on the sign of the times.
Bassistry are a superb live experience that will take you through a wide range of emotions.
https://www.bassistry.com https://bassistry.bandcamp.com/album/short-stories https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/bassistry/286745696

Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards 2025
2026-01-18 14:00 - 17:00 | Headgate Theatre, Headgate Theatre
It’s that time of year again as The Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Awards return to celebrate the very best of local theatre. Formerly known as The Paulies until 2024, the awards continue their tradition of championing community talent – now under the Keep Colchester Cool banner.
This year also marks a few changes. Keep Colchester Cool Theatre Editor Paul T. Davies is joined by fellow reviewer Tim Young, who has helped broaden the number of productions seen and considered.
For the first time ever, the awards will be celebrated live and in person, bringing nominees, performers, theatre-makers and supporters together at the Headgate Theatre for a shared community celebration. ceremony will run from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, 18th January 2026.
The move to a live event marks an exciting moment for the awards, offering everyone the chance to come together and celebrate the incredible talent in Colchester’s theatre scene.
Join us for the CelebrationThis first-ever live ceremony promises to be a brilliant afternoon honouring the talent, creativity and dedication of Colchester’s theatre community. we’d love you to join us at the Headgate Theatre to celebrate together.
Tickets are £5 plus £1.50 booking fee.
Dress Code: Smart Casual.

Somatic Inquiry Workshop
2026-01-18 14:00 - 15:30 | The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom, The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, United Kingdom
Bodywork, Mindfulness & Breathwork with Somatics – Soul-Food for the Whole SelfHow are you, really?How has your emotional and mental wellbeing been lately?Have you checked in with your body, mind, and heart recently, to feel what’s truly going on beneath the surface?If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, low on energy or simply in need of deep self-care, this monthly class is for you.✨ This is a guided inward journey to reconnect, reset and restore.We’ll explore:🌀 Bodywork – using somatic movement and energy release practices to help you move through and let go of stuck or suppressed emotions and energetic blockages. Gentle and intuitive, this isn’t exercise, it’s a conversation with your body.🌀 Breathwork – intentionally crafted to support the vagus nerve, calming the nervous system and creating more space for emotional regulation and inner safety.🌀 Mindfulness – cultivating stillness and self-awareness, holding space for all parts of you to be felt and witnessed with compassion.This is a trauma-sensitive practice space, where nothing is forced and everything is an invitation.With my background in nursing and a degree in health, I bring together the wisdom of science with the depth of somatic, spiritual practice to support healing on a mental, emotional, physical and energetic level.🌀 Suitable for all – no experience needed🌀 A gentle yet transformative space to return to your self🌀 The Tree Room🌀 Monthly offering – booking now open🔗 Book here: https://dharmabelle.co.uk/somatic-enquiry-workshops/
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Colchester Mega Fun Day - Sun 18th Jan
2026-01-18 10:30 - 16:30 | Charter Hall, Charter Hall
🎉 MEGA FUN DAY – COLCHESTER! 🎉1 DAY OF FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
DATES & TIMES 📅 Sunday 18th January 2026⏰ Session Times:• 10:30 – 12:00• 12:30 – 2:00• 2:30 – 4:00
🎟 Early Bird Child Wristbands – £8.99!Limited availability!
MAIN ATTRACTIONS 🏰 Giant Bouncy Castles🌴 Huge Slides🎢 Fun Runs & Assault Courses🎮 Activity Units🍭 Games & Competitions
PLUS… LIVE Children’s Entertainer!🪄 Magic🕺 Mini Disco🎁 Prizes & Fun Games
WHO IT’S FOR?👧 Kids aged 2–11👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for the whole family!All activities included in your ticket!
GET TICKETS NOW!
Bounce, slide, race, and laugh your way through an unforgettable day of MEGA FUN!
⚠️ Parents must supervise children at all times. Mega Inflatables Ltd accepts no responsibility for any injuries.

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele | Essex
2026-01-17 20:30 - 23:30 | Colchester High Street, Colchester High Street
👉 Tickets https://tinyurl.com/candlt-tribute-to-adele-ess
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Essex. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Adele at Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall under the gentle glow of candlelight.
General Info 📍 Venue: Colchester Town Hall – Moot Hall 📅 Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector 👤 Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult ♿ Accessibility: this venue is wheelchair accessible 🪑 Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone
Programme• Hello• Rumour Has It• Make You Feel My Love• Water Under the Bridge• Oh My God• Someone Like You• Send My Love (To Your New Lover)• Chasing Pavements• Skyfall• When We Were Young• Set Fire to the Rain• Easy On Me• Rolling in the DeepPerformers• November 21st: String Quartet – Ariori Quartet
📣 Please share this event with your friends! 🎶👫

24 Karat: Live at Coda
2026-01-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Coda Colchester, Coda Colchester
Kicking off the new year in style at one of our favourite live music venues! Always a great night in Coda, so make sure you bring your friends and party to 2 sets of great covers from 24K, with DJ Pressplay spinning the tunes until late!

COLCHESTER: London Calling 'Clash City Rockers' Tour
2026-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Pre-Release Event
2026-01-17 12:30 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Whether you’re taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed has some great cards to add.
Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What you get6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters which contain 14 Magic cards1 foil, year-stamped Rare or Mythic Rare1 deck box1 Spindown die
Aim of the day is to build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the boosters you get and compete in swiss rounds to find a winner (Land boxes are provided so all you need to bring is you).For this event there will only be a booster put into the prize pot for each player. (the extra per player is a while stocks last and promotional pre-release boosters are already out sorry)
Start time: 12:30pmCost £32.50
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 48 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

Masterclass – Accessible Funding with Deepa Shastri and Roxanne Carney
2026-01-17 10:30 - 12:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
In light of the recent changes being implemented across the arts sector, in order to better enable accessibility for arts funding bodies, the Mercury Theatre and Graeae would like to invite you to a brand-new Masterclass.
Accessible Funding with Deepa Shastri and Roxanne Carney, in association with Mercury Creatives will take place from 10.30am – 12pm on Sat 17 Jan.
In a panel led by Deepa Shastri from Arts Council England and theatre producer Roxanne Carney, you will be guided through the support available for artists who are facing accessibility barriers in applying to organisations for funding.
Afterwards, the space shall remain available for a chance to chat with your fellow artists.
Spaces are limited, so book your free place early to avoid disappointment.
If you book and can no longer attend nearer the time, please let our Box Office know as someone else could take your space.

THE PRETTIEST STARMAN AT COLCHESTER ARTS CENTRE ONE LAST TIME!
2026-01-16 19:30 - 23:30 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Happy to be taking the show back to Colchester Arts Centre for one last Bowie-shaped hurrah! 10 years since THE PRETTIEST STARMAN formed, we’ve been paying tribute to David Bowie the very best we can every year since his untimely death. Please come and join us as we say our final “adieu” to Mr Jones the only way we know how. Remember there WILL be an unholy scramble for tickets after Christmas, so save yourself the anxiety and buy your tickets now!! Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait! (Have to wait, I suppose)🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
Tickets are on sale NOW!!
https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/shows/1173663176/events

Professor Brian Cox: Work In Progress
2026-01-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 15 Aug 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale : Thu, 14 Aug 2025 at 10:00 AM

Sound Bath Meditation
2026-01-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Myland Parish Halls, Myland Parish Halls
A great was to start your weekend!
Come and join our Sound Bath meditations, vibrational relaxation, curated sonic journies to soothe the soul…
Minimal effort required, for maximum results. Simply recline, bathe in the deeply therapeutic and delightful sacred sound vibrations that will help promote healing, happiness and vitality.We may ease out with a gentle stretch & focus on the breath, before lying down, wrapped up warmly in blankets.
You will listen to the ethereal tones of our crystal bowls, handmade Tibetan Singing Bowls – including 7 Chakra bowls – unique titanium gongs, Chinese Wind Gong, vocal toning, shamanic drum, tingshas, koshi bells and more…..
The different frequencies activate different aspects of our subtle body and the Sympathetic Nervous System – the Relaxation, Rest & Repair Response – and open up a plethora of positive physical, mental, emotional & energetic health benefits. This includes lowering blood pressure, helping to self regulate, relax muscles and reduces tension, pains reduces as endorphins increase, improved circulation… etc
This ticket includes refreshment and chat afterward 🙂
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Magic The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Pre-Release Event
2026-01-16 18:45 - 23:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Whether you’re taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed has some great cards to add.
Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What you get6 Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Boosters which contain 14 Magic cards1 foil, year-stamped Rare or Mythic Rare1 deck box1 Spindown die
Aim of the day is to build a Minimum of a 40 card deck with the boosters you get and compete in swiss rounds to find a winner (Land boxes are provided so all you need to bring is you).For this event there will only be a booster put into the prize pot for each player. (the extra per player is a while stocks last and promotional pre-release boosters are already out sorry)
Start time: 6:45pmCost £32.50
Please note all of these events have limited spaces of 48 people, so to avoid missing out please either click attend on this event, come in and speak to a member of staff of call us on 01206 561912 to make sure you don’t miss out.

Rob Newman: Where The Wild Things Were
2026-01-15 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £21.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.
From Rob Newman comes a barnstorming new stand-up show about where we are and where we’re going. From future cities and philistine film directors to Dorothy Parker’s Multiverse Diaries. Throw in Pythagorean gangsters, intellectual bingo callers and a crazy character called Arlo – and the result is a hilarious tour-de force utterly unlike anything else you will ever see anywhere else!
★★★★ “One of comedy’s most skilled performers… this is an exquisite, erudite, well-crafted show” Evening Standard, 2023
★★★★ “His shows are a joy to watch” The Guardian, 2023
★★★★ “Hugely entertaining, gleefully jaunty, and refreshingly intelligent… I loved it.” The Guardian 2018
“He is one amazing comedian” Time Out
“Intellectually charged and adorably ambitious…a delightfully digestible dose of brain food” The Times 2018

Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz 3
2026-01-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz, and help raise money for an incredible cause!
– £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 4 to a team– Outside food & dogs welcome – Book on 01206 514510
Please bring the number of people you book for, and if you book and decide not to attend, please cancel your booking.
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.

Life Drawing - Thursday, 15th January 2026
2026-01-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Straight Road Community Centre, Straight Road Community Centre
We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.
All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.
Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.
Accessible venue.
Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EF

Scratch Night
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, GB
Join us for our FREE monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!
Whether you’re a performer or an audience member, join us for a lively evening with a café full of friendly people.
Our compère will be the amazing Alice K Stephens!
There’s no theme and work in all stages of development are welcome, think Open Mic Night, but with a more performative focus!
Everyone is welcome to attend, request your performance slot by emailing arts@essex.ac.uk or turn up to perform on the night!

CAS Plein Air Exhibition 2026
2026-01-15 10:00 - 2026-01-18 15:00 | The Minories, The Minories
🌿 PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION 🌿
Colchester, observed in the open air.Nature, landscape and the environment that surrounds us.
Colchester Art Society is pleased to present the Plein Air Exhibition, a curated showcase of works created in response to Colchester and its surrounding areas. Featuring paintings, drawings and works in other media, the exhibition explores place through direct observation, light and atmosphere.
From expansive rural views to quieter urban moments, the exhibition brings together a range of perspectives rooted in lived experience and the practice of working outdoors.
Organised by myself and proudly sponsored by Colchester Art Society, this exhibition offers visitors the opportunity to engage with contemporary plein air practice and the diverse ways artists respond to their environment.
🎨 Exhibiting artists: Members of Colchester Art Society📍 Inspired by Colchester & surrounding areas🖼️ Paintings, drawings and mixed media
Visitors are warmly invited to attend the Meet the Artists event on 15th January, 12–3 pm, and to enjoy the exhibition throughout its run. 🎨✨

Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
2026-01-14 19:30 - 22:45 | The Victoria Pub, The Victoria Pub
It’s Open Mic Night!Bring yourself… or send your friends in place of you…. or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board goes up around 7:30 & the mic goes live around 8:00. *We wrap up for 10:45.*Performers usually get 2-3 songs (up to 15 minutes in total) but this depends the number of participants on the night.

Colour Print League Competition - 2nd Round
2026-01-13 19:30 - 22:00 | Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom
Appraisal by Tom Peck LRPS CPAGB
Header Image: Autumn Trees – Pat Frewin LRPS DPAGB BPE5* AWPF

Roman Wine & Food Taster Evening
2026-01-13 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 13th January for our Roman Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Explore how Ancient Rome played a pivotal role in the history of wine as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines.Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines, Neils Dubro. Together, they will draw on their knowledge and experience, taking you on a journey of the world through wine, investigating the new and old worlds of wine and discussing what it is that makes food and wine work so well together.Our Roman Wine & Food Pairing Evening begins at 7pm on our restaurant floorTickets are priced at £40. The wines tasted will be available to purchase and take home on the nightOver 18s only.Guests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via info@twmcolchester.com prior to ticket purchase.Access – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two flights of stairs to reach the restaurant floor.

Vinyl night
2026-01-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Ye Olde Albion Pub, High Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7ES, GB
Bring your own vinyl (LP’s or singles welcome) and through the wonders of modern technology we can all appreciate the quality, the atmosphere and the perfection of a bit of vinyl!

Jake Martin with support from Harrison Rimmer
2026-01-11 17:00 - 20:00 | 10 North Station Rd, Colchester
Live Music at The Victoria Inn
We’re excited to welcome Jake Martin to the Victoria Inn on Sunday 11th January for an evening of top-quality live music.
Jake travels the country playing in some of the best music venues so we are so pleased he’s playing here.
Joining him on the night is special guest Harrison Rimmer, bringing fantastic support and setting the tone for a great Sunday session.
🍺 Great beer🎵 Brilliant music🏡 Proper pub atmosphere
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and settle in for a cracking night of live music at your local.
Free entry, but donations encouraged!!📍 The Victoria Inn🗓 Sunday 11 January 2026 @17:00
https://open.spotify.com/track/2xKPhlWK3kLY0ELxxPbCdB?si=gEvwrlcyRH-h8b0XrzsKSA
https://open.spotify.com/track/10S3xQn01fy5Qgk3TLTbx7?si=CReCk-2DTJu6svN7gXCQbA

Candlelit Yin - Cosy Winter Warmer
2026-01-11 15:30 - 17:30 | The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester
Step into warmth and exhale. This cosy yin session is your invitation to relax and soften, a gentle somatic practice designed for deep rest, you time, and a feeling of being held when the weather turns cold. Across two unrushed hours you’ll drop out of the busyness of life and into your body, resting in supported shapes while your breath, your heartbeat and the tender hush of the room do the work.
Expect a darkened space lit by candlelight, soft music that soothes rather than distracts, and plenty of props to support every part of you. Settle with an eye pillow if you’d like, cocooned in blankets, allowing muscles to release, fascia to hydrate and the nervous system to melt towards calm. Postures are floor-based, low effort and held with care, inviting you to feel, to notice, and to soften without strain.
This is a special time you deliberately mark for yourself, a pause that brings you back to centre, away from screens, noise and obligation, so you can reconnect with your inner steadiness. Think of it as a winter sanctuary: cosy, quiet, and deeply replenishing.
Who it’s for: all levels and all bodies, especially anyone craving warmth, slow rhythms, somatic awareness and deep rest.
Sunday 5th October 16.00 – 18.00£20.00 per person 🕯️
https://dharmabelle.co.uk/event/candlelit-yin-cosy-winter-warmer/
Practical notes: the session lasts two hours, everything is guided and unhurried, and all props are provided. Just wear comfortable layers, bring water, and arrive a few minutes early to settle. When you’re ready to gift yourself this space, book your mat and come in from the cold.

Arcane Moon
2026-01-10 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Local Colchester headliners, Arcane Moon deliver indie rock vibes combining soulful melodies, rich harmonies and a driving groove. Recent winners of the 2025 NMG best ‘New Band’ category, Arcane Moon are building momentum on radio and across the festival circuit. Following their debut EP ‘Ellipsis’ in November 2024, and several singles this summer, their first studio album ‘The Hour Glass’ releases on October 31st, 2025.Support on the night comes from: Energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly stylish, Norwich band Chest. Emerging in 2024 they quickly demanded attention from industry tastemakers and indie fans alike. Early releases earned them radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and local stations, while a furious live schedule saw them turning heads across the UK with fierce, raw performances that cemented their status as a must-see live band.+ GT William – Stripped-back, acoustic country vibes from a Chelmsford singer-songwriter’s heart, born from late nights and life’s simple momentsSaturday 10th January, Doors 7:30pm, Tickets £11 + booking feeThree Wise Monkeys, ColchesterPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.

Chest
2026-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly stylish, Norwich band Chest. Emerging in 2024 they quickly demanded attention from industry tastemakers and indie fans alike. Early releases earned them radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and local stations, while a furious live schedule saw them turning heads across the UK with fierce, raw performances that cemented their status as a must-see live band.
+ Greebo – a trio who have been winning over audiences since their very first show. One’s to watch for the future but get here early and enjoy them getting the crowd going.
+ GT William – Stripped-back, acoustic country vibes from a Chelmsford singer-songwriter’s heart, born from late nights and life’s simple moments
Saturday 10th January, Doors 7:30pm, FREE ENTRYThree Wise Monkeys, Colchester
Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.

Bowie Night - Is It The End???
2026-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
Our annual David Bowie night presented by Terry Earl is happening again! Slightly different this time as it’s on a Saturday night.
We will be having a raffle this year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK and also collecting money for the same cause.
Is this the last one?? Well, that’s down to you lot!! You need to convince Terry to continue this annual Bowie appreciation night.

COLCHESTER: DR. FEELGOOD + NINE BELOW ZERO 'A Shot of Rhythm 'n' Blues' Tour
2026-01-10 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Tickets --> https://www.seetickets.com/event/nine-below-zero-dr-feelgood/colchester-arts-centre/3380756
NINE BELOW ZERO+ DR. FEELGOOD‘A Shot of Rhythm & Blues’ Tour
Two of the finest UK Rhythm ‘n’ Blues bands on one incredible bill.
Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP ‘Live at the Marquee’ in 1980, the band kept the momentum going with ‘Don’t Point Your Finger’ in 1981 before releasing their third and final LP on A&M Records, ‘Third Degree’ (1982).
Nine Below Zero toured with The Who and The Kinks around the time of this LP and also appeared on ‘The Old Grey Whistle Test’, and ‘The South Bank Show’.
Dr. Feelgood formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970’s and have enjoyed a string of hit singles in many countries including ‘Milk & Alcohol’, ‘Down at the Doctors’, ‘Roxette’, ‘She’s a Wind Up’ and ‘See You Later Alligator’.
The current line-up of Dr. Feelgood is led by their drummer Kevin Morris, and features Gordon Russell on lead guitar, Phil Mitchell on bass and charismatic vocalist, Robert Kane.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
