Create a custom-made tote bag or tea towel that expresses your personality and style in this fun class hosted by our Associate Artist Katie Kennedy. During this workshop : > An introduction to the basic principles of screen printing using hand-cut paper stencils. > Design and create two paper-cut stencils to print a two-colour design [...]

Roots East brings a one day festival of reggae, sunshine and positive vibes to Colchester this summer!Get ready for a night of iconic reggae rhythms as UB40 ft. Ali Campbell, the legendary voice behind UB40, brings their signature sound back to our brand new Colchester Castle Summer Series on Sunday 17th August 2025. With a [...]

ROOTS EAST – The Official AfterpartyAfter a full day of reggae, we're hosting the official Roots East afterparty at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, on Sunday, 17th August.Expect reggae anthems and special guest DJs TBA...Please note: A Castle Park ticket is not required to attend.

This August, relive this glorious theatre comedy classic. Suitable for all the family.It’s 1885 in Salford. Bombastic, beer-drinking bootmaker, Henry Horatio Hobson, stands in the way of his three daughters’ future happiness. But Maggie, “the plain one”, is ready to settle the score with her father, her sisters and the whole bloomin’ community!20% off early [...]

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 [...]

TORN AFTER ALL – The Official AfterpartyAfter an unforgettable night at Colchester Castle, keep the party going at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, for the Official Afterparty on Thursday, 21st August.Line-up TBA... tickets on sale now Please note: A Castle Park ticket is not required to attend.

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 [...]

Come and join us for a night of music featuring classic hits from then until now!

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 19:00BANDS 19:00-23:00

🔥 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]