Events

Who can resist this gorgeous orangutan?Paint your very own to take home with you - no experience required

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. July is all about the [...]

This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with slick choreography and an amazing band who deliver a truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doos open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.A fun and informative performance - lecture with Bob Fischer and Stephen Brotherstone.When it comes to vintage creepiness, “Folk [...]

The game is afoot!Castle Park After Dark returns for another night of theatrical thrills.This time it's the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes and the man who told the world [...]

Join us for an eclectic scratch night of short plays and extracts, platforming disabled and neurodivergent writers and their new work!Along with your free ticket, there will be chips served [...]

Tickets £5Doors open 7.30pm, start 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceChai LatesA masala blend like no other; Chai Lates is a series of 4 unforgettable cabaret-style evenings, packed with [...]

Join us for a creative and relaxed Beginners Crochet Workshop at Colcheco, where you’ll learn the basics of crochet in a friendly and supportive setting.This workshop is perfect for complete beginners as well as those who may have tried crochet before and would like a refresher. You’ll be guided step-by-step through a range of crochet [...]

RAPTURE comes to Charter Hall, Colchester on 1 and 2 August, bringing together gaming, esports, cosplay, live entertainment and interactive experiences under one roof. The two-day festival features modern video games, PC gaming, virtual reality experiences, racing simulators and retro gaming exhibits, alongside tournaments and competitions for visitors to take part in. Away from the [...]

Follow in the footsteps of the Emperor Claudius and Queen Boudica to uncover Colchester's fascinating Roman history! The tour will include a visit inside the Roman theatre and will end at the Roman Circus Centre.Price - £9.50pp FREE for under 16sBook via any of the following:Call the Visitor Information Centre on 01206 282920 Email vic@colchester.gov.ukOnline [...]

Join us at Colcheco for a creative and hands-on handbag making workshop, where you’ll design and construct your very own bag to take home. This session is perfect for beginners or anyone looking to try something new in a relaxed and friendly setting. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process, learning how to construct your [...]

Tickets £15Doors 2.00pm, starts 2.30pm.This event is for a standing audience, although there will be some chairs available.And the acts this year are:Vaahlhallans 02:45 - 3:30Aithur 03:50 - 4:20Jøtnarr 04:40 - 5:10Spermaceti Organ 05:30 - 6:00Lee Ashcroft 06:20 - 6:50Masal 07:10 - 7:40Bada Duüm 08:00 - 8:30Earth Mother F*cker 08:50 9:20Putan Club 09:40 - 10:20Yep, [...]