Events

A new Old School & RnB Party Night brings the sounds of the 1990s and 2000s to Colchester, with DJs playing R&B, hip-hop and club favourites throughout the evening. Expect [...]

The Laughter Zone Comedy Club *Share this showDates5 Jun 2026 until —4 Dec 2026Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:ComedyTickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Who's doing what when on 1st May:8:30pm Jamie D'Souza MC 20mins8:50pm Harry Pettitt 20mins9:10pm INTERVAL 20mins 9:30pm Jamie D'Souza MC 10mins9:40pm Aaron Simmonds 20mins 10:00pm ENDCome [...]

Folk on the Rec comes to Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester on Saturday 5 September. The free community festival celebrates folk music, acoustic performances and local talent, bringing together grassroots musicians for a day of live entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting. Alongside the music, visitors can enjoy food and drink, a bar, local makers [...]

The Rec Community Market returns to Old Heath Recreation Ground on Sunday 6 September. The community market brings together a range of independent traders offering street food, fresh produce, handmade crafts, gifts, artwork and locally made products. Visitors can browse the stalls, enjoy food and drink, and support local businesses in a relaxed outdoor setting. [...]

The Mersey Beatles come to Mercury Theatre Colchester with a show celebrating the music of The Beatles, from the early days of Beatlemania through to the band's later studio years. The Liverpool tribute act has been performing around the world since 1999, recreating the sound and atmosphere of the Fab Four's live performances while honouring [...]

Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.Tickets £5, Doors 7pm, Restaurant floorThis gig takes place on the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys ColchesterAccess – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two short flights of stairs to [...]

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026 - THE INAUGURAL ESSEX DEATHFEST TAKES PLACE IN COLCHESTER. ONE FULL DAY OF THE HARDEST IN DEATH, HARDCORE AND CROSSOVER FROM ESSEX AND ACROSS THE UK.THREE WISE MONKEYS COLCHESTER 12.9.2026BEYOND EXTINCTION / NEGATIVE FRAME / GODEATER / FATES MESSENGER / MECHROMORPH / FRAIL / OLYMPUS / SANGUINE ROSE

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The Devil's Prefects. They play songs. They like Smokey & The Bandit a whole lot.Join us for a Sunday evening at the fantastic Victoria Inn!

Join us for our Comedy night hosted by our regular MC, Justin Panks!Opening the show is Joey Page, a highly sought-after comedian known for his distinctive style and hilarious take [...]

The West End Day Party comes to Colchester on Saturday 19 September, bringing an afternoon of musical theatre favourites, live performances and singalong moments. The event features live West End [...]

The Emo Festival is coming to Colchester! The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase… TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence [...]