Events

As we transform the city's oldest art gallery into a spooky scene straight out of a gothic nightmare, you will have the chance to explore rarely seen places in the building.A spooky host of fun is on offer, including:opening and closing ritualslive music in the Ballroom AND Gothic FollyGhost huntsPumpkin carvingStorytellingAnd moreExperience The Minories as [...]

Don’t miss our end of the month quiz night with @bigjimpubquiz It’s one for everyone with general knowledge, music and lots of fun 🤩 Book a table with our online booking system in our bio or turn up on night £2.50 cash to play… bar open all night and food available. Why not come early [...]

Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage this Autumn with his captivating new tour, Unnatural Causes – Time of Death. Following his successful 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr. Shepherd invites audiences into the world of forensic investigation, where time is crucial in uncovering the truth behind accidents, [...]

Marcel Kapteijn, is truly a singer’s singer, of world famous pedigree (in the band 'Ten Sharp') who plays a fine 6 or 12 string and sings straight from his soul. Leadsing the 'Raindogs', a threesome who play a bunch of beautiful songs you might have heard on the radio or Spotify. Sander Schuurman, plays the [...]

Drop in and help create a collaborative Colchester Mermaid, inspired by the Fiji mermaid in our Mythical Creatures exhibition! Using clean, recycled materials like cardboard, paper, plastic and textiles, visitors can contribute to the sculpture and even help shape our mermaid’s mythical story. Bring your own safe materials or use what’s provided – everyone’s welcome [...]

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Carving competition!£10 per child includes pumpkin, tools and goody bag.

👻✨ DRAG-O-WEEN at The New Inn! ✨👻This Halloween, we’re turning the pub into a spook-tacular stage for a night of fierce fun, frightful looks, and killer performances.🎃 | Friday 31st October💄 | Drag, music, laughs & plenty of tricks (and treats!)🍹| LIVE MUSIC from covers band, Phoenix Sun💃| Costumes encouraged, £15 bar tab PRIZE up [...]

🎭👻 Monsters Masquerade 👻🎭Step into the shadows where creatures come to play… 🦇🍻 Join us for the ultimate Halloween takeover at No Name Bar and Games.🕸️ Live DJ • Creepy Cocktails •🧟‍♂️ Dance with monsters, mingle with masked mischief, and party ‘til the witching hour.📅 31.10.2025 ⏰ 5pm till late📍No Name Bar and GameCostumes encouraged. [...]

Our House Halloween event in The Soundhouse at The Bull Colchester

BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

🔥 The news Colchester has been waiting for…Our house is back. Back where we belong.At none other than The Sound House at The Bull—the true home of Our House. 🏠✨Two years ago, circumstances forced us out. But now, the wait is over we’re coming home.And we’re kicking it all off in style—on Halloween night. 🎃👻You [...]

“Nana’s comedic styling evokes the warm-hearted but deadly-sharp observational style of Victoria Wood.” North West End Brian’s Life Best Comedy Winner at Prague Fringe Festival 2025Friday 31 Oct - 7pmSaturday 1 Nov - 8.30pmSunday 2 Nov - 6pmAgeing well doesn’t mean behaving yourself. Just ask Nana Funk, the great-greatgrandmother of good times and star of [...]