Events

The biggest & best family event of the year!A huge weekend festival, with massive acts and fun for the whole family. All supporting the amazing work we do for Colchester and the community ❤️

Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/artemiswritersuk/1790541£9 + £1 booking fee/ £7 + £1 booking fee for concessionsIn this creative writing workshop, we will explore the legends of the Fens, drawing on a range of texts to inspire new creative visions. You will leave the workshop thoroughly immersed in the folklore of the area and brimming with [...]

NEW DATE. NEW POSTER. NEW VIBES!!! Harvey's Wish Harvey FEST Charity Ball 🍍🏖️SAVE THE DATE NOW! SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025 A fantastic night of Music, Entertainment & Dancing with our fabulous DJ Mark Anderson& photographer Martin Webb as well as lots of amazing prizes up for grabs in our Raffle & Auction. £60 per person [...]

Tickets £7Doors open 7:30pm, show starts 8:00pmThis gig is for a standing audienceOur local showcase night in partnership with KEEP COLCHESTER COOL returns! This time featuring...Rev SimpkinsEcto PeachShedBIG big SKY

Join us for the latest in our ever-popular series of party nights. This time around we are celebrating 2 amazing decades - the 80s and the 90s - so gather your wild boys, and your spice girls and hit the Jobserve Community Stadium for an evening of fun, nostalgia and the BEST music!

La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra present an evening of much-loved gypsy jazz tunes and foot-tapping swing numbers from the Great American songbook, all in their inimitable Manouche style!For this performance, they will be showcasing music from their newly released second album, “Got A Little Rhythm!” and playing a set of their most popular repertoire [...]

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:MATT CALDERBANKNATHAN LISGOIF NOT NOWMATT-AS-TROPHETime: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this [...]

Punk/folk collective who refuse to be put into a musical category and insist that they are #justaband. Loud, bold and full of mischief, Dog 'Ole have a mix of raucous original songs plus a few covers and are guaranteed to bring the noise.Our first time playing the Victoria Inn as Dog 'Ole...though you may recognise [...]

Hibiscus Haze, New Single Photo Booth with support from Star CrossedJoin us on Sunday 14th September for a special night on the Top Floor of Three Wise Monkeys as Hibiscus Haze celebrate the release of their brand new single Photo Booth. Expect rising local talent, with support from Star Crossed.📅 Date: Sunday 14th September� 🕕 [...]

Bezique Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDTUtg0Y5PM"Smart’s playing, both with and without the bow, is exceptional throughout." - The JazzMann"A fascinating melting pot of musical influences." - World Music Central". . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . ." JazzwiseLed by cellist Shirley Smart, Bezique perform a variety of acoustic jazz and café [...]

"Smart’s playing, both with and without the bow, is exceptional throughout." - The JazzMann"A fascinating melting pot of musical influences." - World Music Central". . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . ." JazzwiseLed by cellist Shirley Smart, Bezique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from [...]

Led by cellist Shirley Smart, Bézique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from around the world. Their repertoire includes material by Django Reinhardt, Richard Galliano, and Bireli Lagrene, as well as original compositions. They also incorporate an occasional and rarely heard North African flavour to their repertoire through the inclusion of works [...]