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TaylorMania
2027-02-06 16:00 - 19:00 (Europe/London) | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
TAYLORMANIA
TAYLORSWIFT ERASTRIBUTE CONCERT
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of theleading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promisesto deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off,Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more
Not to be missed TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 24/25

Ultimate Coldplay // Colchester Arts Centre
2027-02-06 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Ultimate Coldplay – Show features award winning Bouncing Beamz laser display
Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world’s most accurate Coldplay tribute. They are the only Coldplay tribute featuring a true look-a-like Chris Martin, who plays piano and guitar like Chris, sings like Chris and even dances like him!
The band have toured the world with tours of mainland Europe and Asia, as well countless festivals across the UK, theatre tours and regularly selling out venues such as 02 academies and beyond.
Expect all the biggest hits spanning Coldplay’s two-decade back catalog including ‘Paradise’, ‘Fix You’, Viva la Vida’, ‘My Universe’ and ‘Yellow’. Right up to the latest hits such as ‘Higher Power’ and ‘Feelslikeimfallinginlove’

The Amy Winehouse Band: Back to Black 20th Anniversary Tour
2027-02-18 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 12 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
Priority From O2 : Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
Artist Presale : Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale : Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM

The Black Charade x Fell Out Boy x Dookie | Colchester Arts Centre
2027-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
The ultimate Emo Night is coming with headline shows from The Black Charade (My Chemical Romance) and Fell Out Boy (Fall Out Boy) who got an endorsement from the real FOB. Playing all the hits from ‘Welcome To The Black Parade’ to ‘Sugar, We’re Going Down’

Phil Wang: UH OH
2027-02-20 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
DOORS: 18:30 START: 19:30
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 26 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM
Artist Presale : Thu, 25 Jun 2026 at 10:00 AM

Belle Voix Shout out to Motown & Northern Soul - Colchester - 25th February 2027
2027-02-25 07:30 - 10:30 | Headgate Theatre, Headgate Theatre
Tickets Coming Soon
Get ready for a powerhouse night of pure soul, timeless Motown Classicsand Northern Soul Anthems, the ones that you just want to sing along to.
Belle Voix deliver over 30 iconic hits, celebrating the heart, harmony and energy of the music that defined generations. From the irresistible groove of Soul classics to Motown anthems including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” “This Old Heart of Mine,” “Dancing in the Street,” and the Northern Soul classic “Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)”, every track is performed with authenticity, respect and infectious joy.
Feel the emotion, the driving beat and the uplifting energy. This is music that moves you — whether you’re on your feet or grooving from your seat.
Starring Sandy Smith and Sophie Mairi whose credits span London’s West End, cruise liners and international venues, Belle Voix combine rich harmonies, dynamic vocals and genuine love for this era.
This is not just a concert — it’s a celebration of the music, the memories and the movement.

Harry Enfield and No Chums
2027-03-04 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
🎭 Harry Enfield: And No Chums!
A rare and hugely entertaining evening with one of Britain’s most legendary satirical comedians.
Join Harry Enfield, legendary satirical comedian and self-styled “stupid idiot”, for an unforgettable live show packed with comedy memories, classic characters and brilliantly silly stories from across his extraordinary career.
From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and bring some of his favourite characters vividly back to life on stage.
Expect a night that is sharply observed, wonderfully nostalgic and full of the characters, sketches and satire that have made Harry Enfield one of the true originals of British comedy.
🎭 Classic characters brought back to lifeHarry’s characters have become part of British comedy history. Expect reflections, stories and the return of some of his best-loved creations as he looks back over four decades on screen and stage.
❓ Your chance to ask HarryThen it’s over to your questions: your chance to ask how it all works for him, what he’s most proud of, and what he says to the many who ask, “You wouldn’t be allowed to do your stuff today, would you?”
🎟️ Tickets are available now through Must Have Tickets. Please check the ticket page for full event details, prices, availability and booking information.

The Comedy Store - Colchester
2027-03-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2027-05-21 20:00 - 23:00 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
DOORS: 19:00 START: 20:00
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 27 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
Priority From O2 : Wed, 25 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale : Thu, 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale : Thu, 26 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AM

COLCHESTER: The Style Councillors 'Café Bleu' Tour
2027-03-20 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
THE STYLE COUNCILLORS‘Café Bleu’ Tour
The seminal debut album recreated live by the world’s only tribute to The Style Council.
The Style Councillors will be recreating the seminal debut LP by The Style Council, ‘Café Bleu’, along with all of the hits and classics in the finest celebration of Paul Weller’s 1980’s group where some of his best songs were recorded.
After the dissolution of The Jam in 1982, Paul Weller joined forces with Mick Talbot, formerly of The Merton Parkas, Dexys Midnight Runners and The Bureau, to form The Style Council. The band released a string of successful singles between 1983-1989 such as Speak Like a Child, Money-Go-Round, Long Hot Summer, My Ever Changing Moods, You’re The Best Thing, Shout To The Top, Walls Come Tumbling Down, A Solid Bond In Your Heart, Come To Milton Keynes, The Lodgers, Why I Went Missing, and more.
The Style Councillors are a 9-piece band who were formed in 2013 by Darren Fletcher. Having quickly built a hugely loyal fanbase The Style Councillors are in big demand on the live circuit for fans of Paul Weller and The Style Council.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.

Sophie McCartney - Back In The Day Rave
2027-04-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM
Priority from O2 : Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM
Artist Presale : Mon, 6 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale : Tue, 7 Jul 2026 at 10:00 AM

COLCHESTER: Martin Stephenson & The Daintees
2027-04-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Martin Stephenson & The Daintees hail from the North East of England. Their debut single ‘Roll On Summertime’ was released in 1982 on Kitchenware Records (home of Prefab Sprout, The Kane Gang, Hurrah!).
‘Boat To Bolivia’ was the debut album by Martin Stephenson & The Daintees. After appearances on Channel 4’s ‘The Tube’ and BBC2’s ‘Whistle Test’ the album went on to become one of the essential releases of 1986.
In 1988, the second Martin Stephenson & The Daintees album ‘Gladsome, Humour & Blue’ was released which featured the singles ‘There Comes A Time’ & ‘Wholly Humble Heart’.
Don’t miss Martin Stephenson & The Daintees perform music from the ‘Gladsome, Humour & Blue’ LP along with other classics and fan favourites.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.

COLCHESTER: Secret Affair + Purple Hearts
2027-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
SECRET AFFAIR + PURPLE HEARTS
Eseential mod revival double bill.
Formed from the ashes of Power Pop band New Hearts, Secret Affair built their reputation with sell out shows at the Bridge House in Canning Town, London and with a high profile support slot on The Jam’s 1979 tour.
Secret Affair went on to have 5 x Top 40 singles, ‘Time For Action’, ‘Let Your Heart Dance, ‘My World’, ‘Do You Know?’, ‘Sound of Confusion’, and 3 acclaimed LP’s, ‘Glory Boys’, ‘Behind Closed Doors’ and ‘Business As Usual’, released before splitting in 1982. After reforming in 2002 by popular demand Secret Affair released a brand new album ‘Soho Dreams’ in 2012 and a limited edition 45 cover of Frank Wilson’s ‘Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)’.
Formed in 1977, Purple Hearts were one of the main bands from the ‘Mod Revival’ era along with The Jam, Secret Affair, The Lambrettas, & The Chords. Their debut single ‘Millions Like Us’ hit the UK charts and was swiftly followed up with ‘Frustration’.
In 1980 Purple Hearts released their debut album ‘Beat That!’ along with a single from the LP ‘Jimmy’, which also reached the UK charts. Two more singles ‘My Life’s A Jigsaw’ and ‘Plane Crash’ came out before the band split in 1982.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.

COLCHESTER: EXTC
2027-05-21 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
XTC’s legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
Emerging out of the post-punk and new-wave explosion of the late 70s, XTC experienced global success touring with the likes of The Police and Talking Heads. Sadly, their legions of loyal fans would be left in limbo when in 1982 XTC stopped touring, becoming a studio-based entity.
EXTC were formed in 2019 by XTC’s drummer Terry Chambers, performing classic XTC material such as Making Plans For Nigel, Senses Working Overtime, Mayor of Simpleton, Generals and Majors, Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me), Love on a Farmboy’s Wages and many more.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.

COLCHESTER: London Calling play the Clash
2027-05-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
LONDON CALLING PLAY THE CLASH
‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ Tour.
London Calling play The Clash are widely referred to as “the only tribute band that matters”. Now that The Clash are no more London Calling are the finest celebration of one of the best groups of all time. The ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go’ tour sees London Calling perform the hits and fan favourites from the extensive back catalogue of The Clash.
The Clash formed in 1976 and are considered one of the most influential groups to come out of the original wave of the Punk scene.Musically, The Clash went on to fuse reggae, dub, funk, rockabilly, disco and hip hop before they disbanded in 1986.
An AGMP Concerts presentation.
