Events

The Brilliant Electro Jazz Orchestra play Castle Park Band Stand for the 3rd year running. Come and see our superb 19 piece band and vocalists for pop/jazz/tv and film themes and lots of dancing.

Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays, [...]

Creedence Clearwater Review brings its Cosmo's Factory Tour to Mercury Theatre Colchester, celebrating the music of Creedence Clearwater Revival. The show focuses on the band's classic catalogue, including songs such as Bad Moon Rising, Proud Mary, Fortunate Son, Who'll Stop the Rain and Run Through the Jungle, alongside other favourites from one of rock music's [...]

Live Comedy Showcase: Kate Barron & Guests comes to Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester, featuring a lineup of stand-up comedians led by award-winning comic Kate Barron. Originally from Vancouver and now based in London, Barron was the first woman to win the Toronto Comedy Brawl, overcoming more than 400 other comedians. Her debut solo show, [...]

Drop off the kids for some creative fun. We will be doing T shirt designs and producing colourful T shirts to take home. Refreshments and a snack are included along with all materials. Staff are DBS checked and trained. Spaces are limited so book your spot now.

As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area [...]

Tickets £16 / £15Doors 7.30pm, Start 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceChris Allard – guitarJim Watson – pianoDudley Phillips – bassNick Smalley - drumsChris Allard is primarily a contemporary jazz guitarist but is at home in a variety of genres. He has recorded seven original albums to date, critical acclaim includes ★★★★ in Jazzwise, [...]

The NightFair returns to Colchester for an outdoor summer art fair in the beautiful gardens of the Minories Gallery.Shop directly from artists with the finest gothic and alternative art, clothing, décor, jewellery, soft furnishings, ceramics, gifts, candles and of course entomology art.Open 10am-4pm, Saturday 30th May. The Minories Gallery, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UEFree [...]

TWM Live presents Foxymop – a tribute to Pearl Jam at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on Saturday 8th August.Foxymop is the UK’s most authentic tribute to Pearl Jam. Hailing from [...]

Are you ready to be part of the 300, descending on the great area of Essex?Steeped in Roman history, Colchester will play host toTHE GLADIATOR GAMES--Friday will see the Gladiators [...]

It began with the forging of the great ring*.From the Rhinegold it was made. Beautiful and powerful it was, until it fell into the hands of men, whose lust for [...]