Pub Classics Taster Evening
2025-08-20 19:00 - 22:00 (Europe/London) | 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday 20th August for our Pub Classics Taster Evening.
Tuck into a curated selection of beloved pub classics, each expertly paired with a range of refreshing beers. From golden ales to rich stouts, discover how the right pint can elevate your favourite dishes. Expect hearty food, great beer, a bit of trivia, and a lot of fun.
Tickets online cost £35. Availability is limited for this event so pre-booking is essential.
Starts 7pm in our tasting room
Over 18s only.
Guests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via info@othermonkeybrewing.com prior to ticket purchase.
Access – There is no lift to access the tasting room at Other Monkey Brewing The Taproom. There is one flight of stairs to reach the tasting room.

Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
2025-08-20 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.

Texas | Lower Castle Park, Colchester
2025-08-21 16:00 - 22:30 | Castle Park, Colchester, Castle Park, Colchester
Scottish legends Texas have announced a huge show as part of the Colchester Castle Summer Series on Thursday 21 August 2025, alongside support from Australian-British singer-songwriter and actress Natalie Imbruglia, and Scottish country-folk singer Rianne Downey.
Following on from their critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour, Texas will be bringing their popular, crowd loving live show to Colchester next summer.
Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, Texas will showcase five decades of music from the worldwide classic I Don’t Want A Lover to the modern-day hits of Mr Haze and Keep on Talking. With more than 40 million albums sold, their songs continue to resonate with fans across the world including the ever popular Say What You Want, Summer Son and Inner Smile.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Thursday 21st August 2025, 16:00 to 22:30, last entry 20:00. PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster. More information on accessible tickets can be found here: https://colchestercastlesummerseries.co.uk/accessibility/

Torn After All - The Official Afterparty
2025-08-21 22:30 - 2025-08-22 02:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
TORN AFTER ALL – The Official Afterparty
Please note that all Torn After All afterparty tickets will be refunded and this is now a FREE event.
See you at Three Wise Monkeys from 10:30pm

Cinema | The Bad Guys 2 (PG)
2025-08-22 14:00 - 15:29 | Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom
Showing at Firstsite Cinema – The Bad Guys 2 (PG)!
The gang are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do ‘one last job’.
Book now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1421764005738549/?event_time_id=1421764029071880

James | Lower Castle Park, Colchester
2025-08-22 16:00 - 22:30 | Lower Castle Park Colchester, Colchester, CO1 1, GB
Out of Time brings a huge Britpop & Indie festival to Castle Park on 22nd August! James, Happy Mondays, Lightning Seeds, and The WAEVE all in one unforgettable day!
After forming in Manchester in 1982, James achieved popularity during the 1990s, with four top-10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top-10 placings on the UK Albums Chart, including best-known singles “Come Home”, “Sit Down”, “She’s a Star” and “Laid”. Their latest album “Yummy” charted at number one earlier this year.
Tickets on sale now
Friday 22nd August 2025, 16:00 to 22:30, last entry 20:00. PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster. More information on accessible tickets can be found here: https://colchestercastlesummerseries.co.uk/accessibility/

Blurred Vision Live
2025-08-22 17:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Fender Ardleigh, Wooden Fender Ardleigh
Come and join us for a night of music featuring classic hits from then until now!

GUTRECTOMY, BEYOND EXTINCTION, KANINE + HEATED
2025-08-22 18:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
GUTRECTOMY and BEYOND EXTINCTION co-headline Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester with support from KANINE and HEATED on Friday 22nd August 2025. For fans of Slam, Beatdown, Deathcore and more – this is the biggest night in the Essex metal Calendar.
DOORS 18:00
BANDS 18:15-22:00

Comedy in Colchester - @The Victoria Inn
2025-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
🔥 GET READY, COLCHESTER! Your August Bank Holiday Weekend is About to EXPLODE with Laughter! 🔥
Mark your calendars and prepare your chuckle muscles because on Friday, August 22nd, Topper Promotions is bringing an absolutely UNMISSABLE night of comedy brilliance to the legendary Victoria Inn! We’re talking a STACKED lineup ready to unleash a torrent of side-splitting jokes and razor-sharp wit. Get ready for the comedic genius of:
🎤 Mike Capozzola🎤 Manda Stebbins🎤 Tan Vanum🎤 Chris Ali🎤 Roger Dill🎤 Jason Currie
All expertly guided and hosted by your very own MC for the evening, Greg Edwards! The hilarity kicks off at 7:30 PM sharp.
This isn’t just another comedy night; this is your official, laugh-out-loud launch into the glorious August Bank Holiday! And guess what? You can snag your early bird tickets for a mere £6! 🤯
But here’s the deal – we’ve only got 30 TICKETS AVAILABLE IN TOTAL for this comedy extravaganza! That’s right, just 30 spots to witness this level of talent. These tickets will disappear faster than a chocolate biscuit in a staff room, so GET YOURS NOW before you’re left out in the comedic cold!
And the fun doesn’t stop when the curtain falls! You’re already in The Victoria Inn, a celebrated CAMRA AWARD-WINNING PUB! Stick around after the show, grab a top-tier pint, and bask in the post-comedy glow with your mates.
Don’t just start your Bank Holiday – IGNITE IT with an evening of unforgettable comedy! This is the night Colchester will be talking about. Book now – seriously, do it now! 💥🍻
https://www.jokepit.com/e/37055

BEYOND EXTINCTION, GUTRECTOMY, KANINE + HEATED @ TWM, COLCHESTER
2025-08-22 19:00 - 22:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
GUTRECTOMY and BEYOND EXTINCTION co-headline Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester with support from KANINE and HEATED on Friday 22nd August 2025. For fans of Slam, Beatdown, Deathcore and more – this is the biggest night in the Essex metal Calendar.
DOORS 19:00
BANDS 19:00-23:00

Jan Jelinek + Stuart Bowditch
2025-08-22 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
Jelinek’s works deal with the transformation of sounds, translating source materials from popular music into abstract, reduced textures. Bypassing traditional musical instruments, he constructs collages using tiny sound fragments from a wide variety of recording devices: tape recorders, digital samplers, media players and the like. The recordings are processed into repetitive loops that boil the original down to its essentials, the source material becoming indecipherable in most cases.
He began releasing his work in 1998, initially under the pseudonyms Farben and Gramm. In 2000, his sound collages played in the Young Media Pavilion at the EXPO2000 world’s fair in Hannover. Over the following years, he worked with artists like Sarah Morris and the German writer Thomas Meinecke, collaborated with the Japanese improvisation ensemble Computer Soup and the Australian jazz trio Triosk, and created audio-visual performances with video artist Karl Kliem at venues including the Centre Pompidou in Paris. In 2007, with Andrew Pekler and Hanno Leichtmann, he founded the improvisation trio Groupshow that refuses any repertoire and any limitation on performance duration.
In 2008, Jelinek established the Faitiche label as a platform for his own experiments, for joint projects, and for work by musician friends. The releases include collaborations with the vibraphonist Masayoshi Fujita, Japanese sound artist Asuna, Frank Bretschneider (Beispiel) and the work of fictional sound researcher Ursula Bogner, whose scores, drawings and writings have been presented and performed around the world.
Since 2012, Jelinek has been writing and producing experimental radio pieces for state broadcaster SWR that deal with fictional identities and soundscapes. Many of his radio plays have been honoured with awards. The theme of fictional and multiple identities runs through the whole of the Faitiche catalogue. Under the pseudonym Gesellschaft zur Emanzipation des Samples (GES), as Ursula Bogner, or using his own name, Jelinek’s oeuvre ranges from field recording collage to electroacoustic music to minimalistic drone.
What these various works all have in common is improvised live processing of previously collected sound material. In his current live performances, Jan Jelinek weaves diverse sound materials into Ecstatic Sound Collages, as he calls them himself.
https://www.folkwisdom.net/jan-jelinekhttps://faitiche.de/blog/2025
Stuart BowditchStuart’s practice is located in places and communities that exist on the fringes, both geographically and socially, with a particular interest in the sonic landscape, capturing overlooked and overheard noises and using sound as a documentative and creative medium. For tonight’s performance he’ll be playing an improvised set using only samples of sounds gathered from the Dedham Vale, recorded as part of his Constable Ambisonic project that is documenting the sound of the locations of paintings by John Constable.
www.constableambisonic.co.uk@constableambisonic

Rory O'Neill at Junction 25 LDC
2025-08-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd, Marks Tey, CO6 1EJ, GB
Join us for a night of line dancing to Rory O’Neill.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.
Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place

Out of Time - The Official Afterparty
2025-08-22 22:00 - 2025-08-23 01:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
The Castle Park celebrations continue after dark…
Head to Three Wise Monkeys for the official afterparty following the James show – with special guest DJs and late-night tunes.
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now via the link in our bio.
All previously purchased afterparty tickets remain valid for the new location at Three Wise Monkeys.

Out of Time – The Official Afterparty
2025-08-22 22:00 - 2025-08-23 04:00 | Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
OUT OF TIME – The Official Afterparty with Bez from Happy Mondays!
After a full day of live music at Colchester Castle, keep the night going at Trilogy, Colchester, for the Official Out of Time Afterparty on Friday, 22nd August.
Bez is a true icon of the Madchester movement – known for his wild dance moves and unique stage presence. Whether as part of Happy Mondays or Black Grape, he’s always brought the chaos and fun to every track. Expect a DJ set packed with indie classics!
Please note: A Castle Park ticket is not required to attend.

Madness | Lower Castle Park, Colchester
2025-08-23 14:00 - 17:00 | Castle Park, Colchester, Castle Park, Colchester
Get ready, Colchester – high-energy legends Madness are gearing up to take the stage for an unforgettable night! Mark your calendars for Saturday 23rd August 2025, when the masters of ska, pop, and cheeky vibes bring their infectious energy to the stunning Lower Castle Park. As part of our brand-new Colchester Castle Summer Series, this promises to be a party like no other.
Expect to sing your heart out to timeless classics like “Our House,” “Baggy Trousers,” and “It Must Be Love,” alongside the playful energy of “House of Fun” and the iconic rhythms of “One Step Beyond.” With Madness at the helm, it’s a night guaranteed to have you “Driving in My Car” straight into the heart of nostalgia and nonstop fun!
Joining the iconic ska legends are The Zutons, known for their infectious energy and hits like “Valerie,” alongside The Skints, who bring their unique blend of reggae, punk, and ska. Adding to the mix, The Beat featuring Ranking Jnr. will get the crowd moving with their electrifying sound. It’s shaping up to be a night packed with top-tier performances!
Saturday 23rd August 2025, 14:00 to 22:30, last entry 19:00. PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster. More information on accessible tickets can be found here: https://colchestercastlesummerseries.co.uk/accessibility/

CODA - Acoustic Showcase
2025-08-23 15:00 - 17:30 | 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom, 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Daniel Stephen TurnerLeon HelsbyChristopher WilkinsonStu E Skinner(Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they’re properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome to bring their own microphones etc

The Ibiza Classics Day Party: Colchester 🍒
2025-08-23 15:00 - 20:00 | Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
The Ibiza Classics Day Party is landing in Colchester! 🍒
🗓️ Saturday 23rd August 2025⏰ 3PM – 8PM📍 Trilogy, Colchester
Get ready to swap your pint for a pina colada 🏖️✨
Tickets now on sale → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/7jqjyhp7/la/2s6p
Join us for a sun-soaked afternoon of feel-good house, iconic Ibiza anthems, and hands-in-the-air moments as we transform the dancefloor into a Balearic paradise. Expect non-stop vibes, nostalgic throwbacks, and euphoric energy from start to finish. 🎧🌊
What to Expect:
🎶 Timeless Ibiza Anthems: From old-school classics to modern bangers, our DJs are serving nothing but pure sunshine energy.
🍹 Summer Sips & Cocktails: Enjoy themed drinks, frozen daiquiris, and vibrant cocktails that taste like holiday mode.
📷 Sunset Vibes & Photo Ops: Think palm props, beach club decor, and golden hour snaps for your Insta story.
🕺 Unmatched Party Energy: Dance, sing, and celebrate like you’re front row at Café Mambo.
Perfect for birthdays, hen/stag dos, or anyone who just needs an escape to the island!
🇪🇸 Balearic Beats🇪🇸 Live Sax & Percussion🇪🇸 UV & Sunset Lighting🇪🇸 Cocktails🇪🇸 Ibiza Decor🇪🇸 Confetti Drops🇪🇸 Inflatable Fun🇪🇸 Day-to-Night Vibes🇪🇸 Big Room Energy

Castle Park, Colchester
2025-08-23 16:00 - 19:00 | Castle Park, Colchester, Castle Park, Colchester

Wooden Fender Bank Holiday garden Session
2025-08-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Wooden Fender Ardleigh, Wooden Fender Ardleigh
here’s hoping for a warm sunny evening in the wonderful garden at the Wooden Fender. 6 piece acoustic band playing loved covers and given a Gooseberries twist.

Colchester Pride presents A Big Camp Cabaret! *
2025-08-23 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £10 / £8 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.Age Restriction: 18+ due to content.This show is for a seated audience.
Are you ready for a camp old time? Join Colchester Pride for the annual Big Camp Cabaret!
Taking place a week after the main event, Colchester Pride keep the party going with an evening of fabulous entertainment.
Expect all your favourites, including drag artists, live music, dance and comedy as the Pride team take you on a journey of unashamedly camp and glamourous FUN!
All proceeds go to Colchester Pride to help fund their 2025 events.
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Summer Saturdays!
2025-08-23 21:00 - 2025-08-24 03:00 | Rubix Bar, Rubix Bar
The perfect Summer Saturday night out with 2 DJs over 2 floors!
Main Room – 80s & 90s & 00s bangers!💥 Upstairs – Pop in the loft if you like your tunes cheesy!🧀exoect 90s & 00s Pop & Party!🎉
Arrive early if you can as it’s FREE Entry before 🕚 11pm!
Plus 2 Cocktails 🍹 for just £8 all night!

House of Fun with Josh Skints - The Official Afterparty
2025-08-23 22:30 - 2025-08-24 02:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
House of Fun with Josh Skints – The Official Madness Official Afterparty
Josh Skints, guitarist and vocalist of The Skints, headlines the Official Madness Afterparty at Three Wise Monkeys on Saturday 23 August with a DJ set.
Known blending reggae, dub, ska and punk, Josh Skints will keep the energy going after a full day of live music at Castle Park. Whether you’re coming straight from the Madness show or joining later, the afterparty is open to all!
[Please note: A Castle Park ticket is not required to attend.]

Marvellous Vintage
2025-08-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Layer Marney, CO5 9US Colchester, United Kingdom, Layer Marney, CO5 9US Colchester, United Kingdom
Showcasing a myriad of vintage stalls, exquisite classic vehicles, pre-loved furniture and items, antiques, collectibles and much more!Live music and entertainment throughout the day.Street food and bar.The Tower is open to explore and our Tea Room will be open too.

Art of the Roadz FREE FEST
2025-08-24 12:00 - 22:00 | 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
A free urban arts festival for all the family
– Outdoor live music performances by Art of the Roadz resident performers.
– Learn to skate with the Dry Skate Project.
– Breakdancing lessons with Isaac James.
– Make a collaborative spray paint artwork with street artist Eyesaw.
– Food and drinks will be available to purchase.
The Art of the Roadz project is funded by Essex County Council via the Arts and Cultural Fund, Colchester City Council, the Tudwick Foundation and Grassroots Charity.

Jarvis Chills for the bank holiday
2025-08-24 15:00 - 19:00 | Ye Olde Albion Pub, High Street, Rowhedge, Colchester, CO5 7ES, GB
Join us whilst we chill on the bank holiday weekend with tunes from Jarvis Sounds. Tell your friends, bring your friends! The more the merrier!!

Colne Endeavour Band
2025-08-24 17:30 - 20:30 | The Victoria Inn, 10 North Station Rd , CO1 1RB Colchester, United Kingdom, The Victoria Inn, 10 North Station Rd , CO1 1RB Colchester, United Kingdom
🎺 **Summer Brass at the Victoria Inn!** 🎺
Come and enjoy the uplifting sounds of the Colne Endeavour Band as they perform a special summer gig at the Victoria Inn on Sunday 24th August, starting at 5:30 PM.
This talented local brass band, known for their rich harmonies and lively performances, has been a staple of the community music scene for years — blending traditional brass band favourites with toe-tapping contemporary tunes.
Entry is free, but the band relies on your generous donations to keep the music playing and support their ongoing work in the local community. Bring your friends, grab a drink, and soak up a summer evening of brilliant live brass!

The Office Quiz (Colchester)
2025-08-24 18:40 - 21:40 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
Test your knowledge of the hilarious show, and help raise money for an incredible cause!
– £3 a head (cash only)– Maximum 6 to a team– Food served throughout – 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.
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.

Bank Holiday Sunday Purple Dawg
2025-08-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Royal British Legion – Brightlingsea, Royal British Legion - Brightlingsea
Purple Dawg are joining us on bank holiday Sunday performing classic rock hits from 70s 80s and 90s.

Masters of Reality
2025-08-24 21:00 - 2025-08-25 00:00 | 45 North Hill, CO1 1PY Colchester, United Kingdom
Get ready for a night of classic rock at Twisters Bar! DJ Rom Atkin will be on hand bringing you an epic night of classic rock anthems, from Black Sabbath to ZZ top and everything in between.Free Entry all night | Bar Opens 5pm | DJ DJ Rom Atkin from 9pm

Cinema | The Bad Guys 2 (Captioned) (PG)
2025-08-26 14:00 - 15:59 | Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom
Showing at Firstsite Cinema – The Bad Guys 2 (Captioned) (PG)!
The gang are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do ‘one last job’.
Book now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700.
