Events

The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.

80+ real ales, real cider and more. Full details at https://colchesterbeerfestivals.co.uk/https://www.facebook.com/events/1828805534415952/?event_time_id=1828805541082618

Sign-up sheet: https://forms.gle/vJQsx3Sj8gfkoy8M6Event: Battle of the BandsLocation: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Top FloorDates:– Heat 1: Monday, 26th January 2026: Ghost Week– Heat 2: Tuesday, 27th January 2026 PULSE– Heat 3: Wednesday, 28th January 2026 GREEBOTime: 6:00 PM – 8:45 PM (No under 18s allowed after 9:00 PM)Ticket Price: £4 (includes £1 donation to the Brightlingsea [...]

ONE PIECE Store Tournament Event. This is our first of many One Piece events. We hope to keep this on the calendar so come and show your support for this super not so new now TCG,This is an event were you will need to bring along your own One Piece decks to battle it out [...]

Open Mic Comedy at Dice & a Slice! FREE ENTRY! Apply to perform at the link belowhttps://forms.gle/CCNgZn2DrZx2h4Hp6

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. January is all about the Tikka – A rich, mild and comforting flavour profile, with a vibrant orange colour. Despite having Indian roots it’s widely considered a British national dish. [...]

A Life of CrimeIn conversation with author Mike Ripley, over a glass of wine. Mike Ripley wrote his first novelon the train whilst commuting between Colchester and London. He has written a further 31 novels, two works of non-fiction and a collection of short stories, was a scriptwriter for the BBC series Lovejoy and edited [...]

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]

Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 29th January 7.30pm to 9.30pm - back at Wivenhoe Bowls Club - doors 7pm (please use Woodland Way entrance)Top notch live stand-up comedy from Andrew O'Neill“One of the funniest comics on the circuit today” - TimeOut"Thrillingly good comedy - it flies at you, picks you up, takes [...]

Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK for their first show of 2026 bringing you a gorgeous night of drag in COLCHESTER at the iconic Three Wise Monkeys! Serving up a classic slice of British drag cabaret, expect fabulous lip synching, live vocals, camp [...]

A brand new highland cow comes to Colchester at Artsy Image.No experience necessary.Come along and have lots of fun creating something you didn't think possible.

It’s Hamlet, but not as you know it. Two women (and a skull) take on 23 roles between them in 60 minutes, in a spectacularly fun and surprisingly moving theatrical event. This is an unpretentious adaptation, with joys in it for those familiar with Hamlet and those new to the story. Following the critical success [...]