Events

Join us for a festive evening at the Castle, where the magic of Christmas comes to life. Father Christmas and his elves will host a festive evening filled with seasonal [...]

Join us for another fabulous evening of local music this Christmas time. Get in the festive spirit with our resident choir (Black Cactus Choir) and other talented local acts performing [...]

Wooden Maiden return with their Xmas Blast-Off! What better way to kick off the festive season than with 3 part vocals & guitar harmonies! Playing rock, metal & country favourites [...]

If you're after an Ed Sheeran-free Xmas then look no further - join us for our Christmas Party Nights. Enjoy great drinks, good cheer, and a sleigh full of indie [...]

Sumo Beatz is back for one final Christmas party for 2025! This time we have the mighty Bladerunner returning to Colchester with fire! Guest MCs will be Funsta AND Swifta [...]

🎅 Santa Sunday at Rubix! 🎅Sunday 21st December | 9PM – 2AM | FREE ENTRY!It’s the most wonderful (and slightly tipsy) time of the year… 🎄Join us for Santa Sunday, [...]

🎄✨ The Rec Christmas Market ✨🎄Old Heath Recreation Ground, right next to the play park, ColchesterSunday 21st December09:30am – 4:00pmFree to attendStep into the magic of Christmas at The Rec!Stroll [...]

A Christmas carol service for everyone, with music from a live orchestra.Brought to you by St Botolph's Church and St Botolph's Music Society.Free entry. Donations to St Botolph's Church.

In our Sacred Drum Circles, we unite in a circle—a symbol of wholeness and unity. The drum, one of the oldest instruments known to humanity, guides us on a journey of self-expression and connection. Through the steady beat of the drum, we enter a meditative and healing space where each woman is honoured and heard.We [...]

Get involved in the annual Christmas carols on the quay on the 21st December at 6.00pm, organised in co-operation with Churches Together.

JazzTickets £15 / £13 concessions. Family Ticket £40 (a family group of 4, including at least one child). Doors open 6.30pm, Movie starts 7pm, 1st Live Set starts 7.45pm. This show is for a seated audience. It's back! We'll be screening the movie prior to the live show, and the band will be performing some [...]

Big Old Saint Nick isnt the only Big Man Spreading cheer over the festive season, Big Jim brings the festive edition of the interactive quiz to The Bricklayers. No Pens or Paper needed, just a Wif Fi Device to enter your answers, theres fun to be had for all, if your the scrogge of xmas [...]