Keep Colchester Cool

Sam Carter *
2026-03-09 19:30 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
‘Sam Carter is a brilliant guitarist and songwriter who combines the observational with social comment and personal reflection’ Songlines
‘A singer who can hold the audience spellbound all by himself’ R2
‘Really wonderful’ Jools Holland
Midlands-born Sam Carter is a BBC Folk Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist renowned for his lyrical storytelling, which Uncut described as being “as penetrating as Richard Thompson’s best work”.
For over 15 years, he has been stirring audiences from Camden to Canada, from major festivals to intimate clubs. Carter’s expressive fingerpicking led Jon Boden of Bellowhead to call him “the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation,” while Ivor Novello-winner Nitin Sawhney has praised his “killer voice.”
With a discography that spans six solo albums and two releases with the folk-rock band False Lights, Carter’s music reflects a blend of traditional English folk, shape-note singing, and rock. Notable highlights in his career include a spellbinding performance on Later… with Jools Holland, where he played songs from his shape-note-inspired album The No Testament alongside renowned fiddler Sam Sweeney.
Carter’s latest album release, the acclaimed Top 40 Folk Chart album Silver Horizon, has cemented his reputation as a skilful blender of ancient and modern. Produced by Andy Bell at the remote Red Kite Studios in Wales, the album’s 11 indie-folk songs create a dreamlike soundscape, with guitarist Stuart McCallum (The Breath) adding lush, reverb-soaked textures. Carter says of this work, “I’m still dealing with themes of love, loss, and change… but sketching events in an impressionistic way gives the songs more room to breathe.”
Sam Carter’s live performances are nothing short of captivating, filled with the raw honesty, humour, and skilled musicianship that underscore his standing as one of contemporary folk’s brightest talents.
Support: The Washed Up Folk BandThe Washed Up Folk band hail from the misty shores of Essex and Suffolk with a unique brand of traditional folk story-telling and modern arrangements. “They intelligently weave together dynamic arrangements with rich vocal harmonies and insightful emotional depth, creating a compelling listen.” – Folk and Honey.

Off the Beaten Track Wine & Food Taster Evening
2026-03-10 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us on Tuesday 10th March for our Off the Beaten Track Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Explore the wines of Austria & Hungry as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys – in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines.Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines, Neils Dubro. Together, they will draw on their knowledge and experience, taking you on a journey of the world through wine, investigating the new and old worlds of wine and discussing what it is that makes food and wine work so well together.Our Off the Beaten Track Wine & Food Pairing Evening begins at 7pm on our restaurant floorThis is a Premium Wine evening so tickets are priced slightly higher at £55. The wines tasted will be available to purchase and take home on the nightOver 18s only.Guests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via info@twmcolchester.comprior to ticket purchase.Access – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two flights of stairs to reach the restaurant floor.

Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath @ Colchester Arts Centre
2026-03-10 20:00 - 23:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath Tour
There comes a day when you look around and wonder “is the world a raging bin fire, or is it perimenopause?” The answer, my friend, is “yes”.
Authentic, curious, and gleefully irascible, storyteller and comedian Desiree Burch leads a madcap voyage through the Middle Ages – AKA the mid-life crisis, and its mandatory metamorphosis – in her new standup hour. Desiree brings both childlike wonder and crone-like wit to the experiences of losing sleep, relevance, knee cartilage, oestrogen, youth, and illusions in a laugh-packed hour that celebrates the fury and freedom found when you’ve accepted that time has ruined your plans, but roll up your sleeves to fight it anyway.
Desiree Burch is an American comedian who has appeared across the UK’s biggest comedy shows, including Taskmaster, The Mash Report, Live At The Apollo, Travelman, The Last Leg, QI, and more. She’s also the wisecracking narrator of Netflix’s iconic guilty pleasure Too Hot to Handle.
★★★★★ “THAT DESIREE BURCH CAN HAVE AUDIENCES OF ALL DEMOGRAPHICS HOWLING OVER SOMETHING MANY WOULD STRUGGLE TO DEFINE IS TESTAMENT TO RARE COMIC CHOPS” The Age (Australia)
★★★★★ “SPECTACULAR AS IT GETS WITHOUT COSTUMES, PROPS AND FIREWORKS” Fest Mag
★★★★ “Near-perfect example of comedic storytelling” The Evening Standard
★★★★ The Guardian★★★★ The Scotsman
Tickets: https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660903

Scratch Night
2026-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, GB
Join us for our FREE monthly Scratch Night, at the Lakeside Theatre bar!
Whether you’re a performer or an audience member, join us for a lively evening with a café full of friendly people.
Our compère will be the amazing Alice K Stephens!
There’s no theme and work in all stages of development are welcome, think Open Mic Night, but with a more performative focus!
Everyone is welcome to attend, request your performance slot by emailing arts@essex.ac.uk or turn up to perform on the night!

Wednesday Night Open Mic @ The Victoria Inn
2026-03-11 19:30 - 22:45 | The Victoria Pub, The Victoria Pub
It’s Open Mic Night!Bring yourself… or send your friends in place of you…. or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board goes up around 7:30 & the mic goes live around 8:00. *We wrap up for 10:45.*Performers usually get 2-3 songs (up to 15 minutes in total) but this depends the number of participants on the night.

Much Ado About Nothing
2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:30 | Lakeside Theatre, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ, GB
The Theatre Arts Society presents their Spring Show!
Written by William ShakespeareDirected by Lou Naïlo
Love. Deceit. Soirées. Shakespeare.
Step into the roaring ’20s filled with love, deceit, and soirées, for Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Against a backdrop of the 1920s highlife, follow four lovers and their blooming relationship as they try to overcome bitter rivalries and life-threatening gossip.
After returning from the war, Count Claudio falls in love with Hero, his host’s daughter. Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick exchange cutting words in a game of wit. While the former pair’s relationship grows, Beatrice and Benedick are duped into thinking the other loves them.
But Claudio and Hero’s relationship isn’t safe from deception either. A cunning plot by the nefarious Don John seeks to tear their budding romance apart, bringing Hero’s reputation down with it.
Dust off your masquerade masks and be our esteemed guest for this journey. With extravagant soirées, a host of quips and jabs, and a game of social deception, there’s something for everyone in this take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing.
Age rating: 12+
Content warnings: Themes of child abuse, mild sexual content

Shar’s Drag Bingo
2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.
Tickets £5, Doors 7pm, Restaurant floor
This gig takes place on the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
Access – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two short flights of stairs to reach the top floor with rest opportunities between each flight.

Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz 5
2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd, Colchester, CO1 1RB, GB
Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz, and help raise money for an incredible cause!
– £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)– Maximum 4 to a team– Outside food & dogs welcome – Book on 01206 514510
Please bring the number of people you book for, and if you book and decide not to attend, please cancel your booking.
Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.

Emma, the Playful Red Panda - Paint Evening in Colchester
2026-03-12 19:00 - 22:30 | Artsy Image, Artsy Image
A brand new painting comes to Colchester at Artsy Image.No experience necessary.Come along and have lots of fun creating something you didn’t think possible.

Jake Cheek
2026-03-12 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Jake Cheek performs live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, with support from Jake Martin, George Gadd, and Daniel Stephen Turner.
Jake Cheek – Local legend Jake Cheek may be best known for his amazing bass tones his other project “Shed” but Jake is also a jaw dropping solo artist in his own right and a must see act!
Jake Martin – Known far and wide for his acoustic folk punk stylings Jake Martin is now a proud Colchester native! Fresh off supporting Pet Needs across Germany This will be Jake 1st show back in the UK and his last Colchester date for some time so don’t miss out!
George Gadd – Nottinghams finest! This guy is one of those acts you have to see before you die! If Weezer and Frank Turner had an overachieving child it would be George Gadd! This is his first trip to Colchester so get down early and make hime feel welcome!
Daniel Stephen Turner – Kicking off the evening is another Colchester legend in the making! Daniel is another act that always stands out! An amazing songwriter and a wonderful human!
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026Venue: Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterDoors: 7:30pmAges: 18+
Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.
Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.
Refund policy: We are unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.

Russell Hicks: This Time It's Personal *
2026-03-12 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £20.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.
This show is for a seated audience.
American stand up comedian Russell Hicks is back on tour. It’s been a big year for Russell. He’s appeared in multiple feature films including Edgar Wright’s The Running Man (2025). You also may have seen his phenomenally successful ‘Dear Diary’ series on Instagram, which has gained millions of views. Last year’s show was about his life in the UK. This year is about…him. He’s back. And this time… it’s personal.
(As seen on ITV, BBC, Channel 4, Prime Video, and Paramount Pictures. 2x Leicester Festival Best Show Nominee and Winner of the 2024 Prague Fringe Festival)

Mo Gilligan: The Mo You Know
2026-03-12 20:00 - 23:00 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 26 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AM
Priority from O2 : Wed, 24 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale : Thu, 25 Sep 2025 at 10:00 AM

Open Your Hearts for Open Road featuring John Robins In Conversation*
2026-03-13 19:00 - 22:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
All Tickets £35.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.
Open Road, the Essex-based drugs & alcohol support charity, invites you to a night of wondrous entertainment for the very best of causes, featuring JOHN ROBINS!
Join critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Taskmaster champion, and award-winning broadcaster John Robins in conversation about alcohol addiction and the journey to sobriety. John will be talking about his beautifully written, moving and darkly funny forthcoming memoir Thirst. He will tell the story of his life through the lens of alcohol, the drinks that made him, and those that broke him. From his earliest drinking experiences – pretending to be drunk after a sip of champagne aged five, spraying aftershave into his mouth at the school play afterparty, and university nights spent downing red wine alone in his room – to his last drink in 2022 and the journey into sobriety that followed, John will explore our relationship with alcohol through reflections on decades of his own drinking.
Former Colchester Mayor Tim Young, will host the conversation, which will also include an audience Q&A.
John Robins is best known for his radio and podcast partnership with BBC Radio 5. Having completed numerous sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and picking up the Chortle Awards for Best Compere, one for Best Radio, and a Three Weeks Editors Choice Award, in 2017 he scooped the big one, winning the Edinburgh Comedy Award for his show “The Darkness of Robins”. A 68 UK tour followed, culminating in a sold out show at London’s hammersmith Eventin Apollo.
https://www.johnrobins.com/about/

CRFC Presents Big Jim's Pub Quiz
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:15 | Colchester Rugby Club, Cuckoo Farm Way, Colchester, CO4 5YX, GB
Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pm
Colchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month.
“Get your phone’s or tablets charged and ready”
CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the new sports park in Colchester. Basket Meals avaiable on the night
Big Jim’s interactive quiz ditches the pens and papers and all your answers are put on your phone or any WiFi device.
60 general knowledge questions and the bonus game called the Quizzy 8.
So let’s get Quizzical without the need to scrum down all quizzes include both audio and picture questions.
Fun for all the family PG13 quiz fun. £2 per person
doors open at 7 quiz starts at 8.
quizzy quiz lovers

Samantics – One Guy / Two Sides
2026-03-13 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Samantics is back with ‘The Tour of One Guy With Two Sides’ which is almost as much a mouthful as his lyrics. Having hand-picked a selection of some of his favourite venues, each night will showcase the two contrasting sides of Samantics across two very different sets. Opening as his own support act, he will begin with an acoustic set each night, covering many songs from his ever-extending back catalogue, playing favourites in ways not heard before and stripping back the songs to what has always been at their core – the words, swapping beats, bass and keys for the instrument people love to hate – a ukulele. This will be Ukuliphop in it’s rawest form. After this and short break, he will return to stage (potentially in a different t-shirt for effect) for the full-beans, energy riddled, live-looped set that he has become known for. With two sets to fill, this ‘evening with Samantics’ will allow for more rarities and older songs that often get overlooked or kicked off the set list to make space for the inevitably requested Pop Song. With stories to tell and a lot more words to remember than usual, it will likely be a night filled with thought, laughter, honesty, emotion and some undoubtedly awkward moments where he forgets the lyrics and asks for help.These shows have 3 tiers of pricing. The full/suggested price is £12 but there is an option to pay a little less if it helps, or a little more if wish, and you feel you are in a position to do so.

MYSPACE OR YOURS? LIVE at CODA [COLCHESTER]
2026-03-13 21:00 - 2026-03-14 00:00 | Coda Colchester, Coda Colchester
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 [𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗔] 𝗕𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝘆𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 🌎
𝗖𝗢𝗟𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 👥𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞!!𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 @codacolchester 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 🎀𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗲𝘀, 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲𝘀 👟 𝗔𝗻𝗱.. 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 🤳
𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗘𝗠𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗘 & 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡-𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗡 🖤
𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗨𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗢𝗦𝗢𝗻 𝗔𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗼’𝘀 𝗙𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗧𝗛𝗘 13𝗧𝗛 ☂️🐈‍⬛️
𝗔𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗠𝗿 “𝗙𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝗺𝗽” 👊✌🏼𝗮𝗻𝗱 “𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗨𝗽 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿” @dj_pressplay_uk 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗕𝗘𝗟𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝘁𝗶𝗹 2𝗔𝗠
𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 13𝗧𝗛 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 [9𝗣𝗠]
#𝗰𝗼𝗱𝗮 #𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 #𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁#𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗼 #𝗺𝘆𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗼𝗿𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀

Willow Plant Support Workshop
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Lexden, United Kingdom, Lexden, United Kingdom
Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional skill of willow weaving while making your own plant support for the garden.
In this friendly, guided workshop, you’ll work with natural willow to create a sturdy and attractive plant support – ideal for climbing plants such as sweet peas, beans, clematis, or roses. You’ll be shown the techniques step by step, with plenty of support along the way, making this workshop suitable for complete beginners as well as those who’ve worked with willow before.
All materials and tools are provided, so you can simply turn up and enjoy the process. As always, the workshop is designed to be relaxed and sociable, giving you time to unwind, learn something new, and take home a finished piece you can proudly use in your garden.
No prior experience is needed, just come along and enjoy the process.
Tickets include your choice of refreshments:
£35.00pp including a hot drink & cake
£45.00pp including lunch: Thai vegetable curry & rice, Scampi & fries, or Chicken schnitzel & fries
Held in the warm and welcoming surroundings of The Lexden Crown, this workshop is a lovely way to spend a winter morning with friends, family, or simply for a little creative time to yourself.
Spaces are limited early booking recommended.
Book here: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/willow-plant-support-workshop

Living Wreath Workshop
2026-03-14 10:30 - 13:30 | The Lexden Crown, Bistro Pub – Colchester, The Lexden Crown, Bistro Pub - Colchester
Join us for a beautiful and relaxing morning creating your own Living Wreath – designed with bulbs, flowers, seeds and foliage to grow and evolve throughout spring.
All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. It’s a lovely hands-on workshop perfect for plant lovers, creatives, or anyone wanting to try something new.
Tickets include your choice of refreshments:
£39.50pp including a hot drink & cake
£49.50pp including lunch: Thai vegetable curry & rice, Scampi & fries, or Chicken schnitzel & fries
Spaces are limited early booking recommended.
https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/living-wreath-workshop

Mercury Creatives Masterclass – Selling Yourself with Fern Potter
2026-03-14 12:30 - 15:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
Mercury Creatives Masterclass – Selling Yourself, Pitching and Public Speaking with Fern Potter.
This 2.5-hour session runs from 12.30-3pm and will help you develop skills in pitching projects to prospective funders and investors and in presentation techniques.
Using Mehrabian’s model of communication and language that persuades and engages, and a range of exercises, you will learn how to prepare your body and mind for selling yourself and making a compelling pitch.
The session will include practical techniques to help quell your nerves and improve your public speaking.

Painted Candle Workshop
2026-03-14 13:00 - 16:00 | The Lexden Crown, Bistro Pub – Colchester, The Lexden Crown, Bistro Pub - Colchester
Join us for a calm and creative Painted Candle Workshop where you’ll design and paint your own decorative candle to take home.
This session is perfect for beginners and those who simply want to enjoy a mindful afternoon of making, with all materials provided and step-by-step guidance throughout. Set in a friendly, welcoming space, the workshop includes time to relax, chat, and enjoy refreshments while creating something truly unique.
No prior experience is needed, just come along and enjoy the process.
Tickets include your choice of refreshments:
£27.50pp including a hot drink & cake
£37.50pp including lunch: Thai vegetable curry & rice, Scampi & fries, or Chicken schnitzel & fries
Held in the warm and welcoming surroundings of The Lexden Crown, this workshop is a lovely way to spend a winter morning with friends, family, or simply for a little creative time to yourself.
Spaces are limited early booking recommended.
https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/painted-candle-workshop

Existentialist & Three Wise Monkeys Present
2026-03-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
Existentialist & Three Wise Monkeys are excited to present a day of heavy music from across the UK:
ExistentialistMoon ReaperVeiledPerpetual ParadoxEyes of a NihilistKnocked For SixLich
and music DJ Darren Smith of the Massacre Metal Night.
https://ticketscandy.com/e/massacre-metal-night-existentialist-three-wise-monkeys-present-heavy-metal-fest-13191

Massacre Metal Night: Existentialist & Three Wise Monkeys Present Heavy Metal Fest
2026-03-14 15:00 - 18:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of heavy metal music at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester on March 14, 2026. Doors open at 3 PM, with DJ Darren Smith spinning tracks from open to close,
The lineup features:
– 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Lich
– 5:20 PM – 5:50 PM: Knocked For Six
– 6:10 PM – 6:40 PM: Eyes of a Nihilist
– 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM: Perpetual Paradox
– 7:50 PM – 8:20 PM: Veiled
– 8:40 PM – 9:25 PM: Moon Reaper
– 9:45 PM – 10:30 PM: Existentialist
This is an 18+ event, and tickets are £15 in advance. Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening of metal!
Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.
Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects.
We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event.
We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.

Colchester, Charter Hall - Rob Lamberti Presents Perfectly George
2026-03-14 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
🎤 RAISE THE ROOF, COLCHESTER! 🎶Rob Lamberti returns to Colchester with the world’s No.1 George Michael tribute — the show everyone’s talking about!
💫 Live at Charter Hall, Colchester🗓️ Saturday 14th March 2026
Celebrate the music of George Michael — a true global icon whose timeless songs, soulful voice, and unforgettable stage presence defined a generation. From Faith and Careless Whisper to Freedom and Fastlove, this is a powerful, respectful celebration of one of the greatest artists of all time.Tickets are expected to fly — don’t miss your chance to relive the magic! 💜✨
#RobLamberti #GeorgeMichael #GeorgeMichaelTribute #CharterHall #ColchesterEvents #LiveMusic #Faith #CarelessWhisper

English Programme
2026-03-14 19:30 - 22:30 | St Botolph’s Church Walk, Colchester, CO2 7, United Kingdom, St Botolph's Church Walk, Colchester, CO2 7, United Kingdom
Elgar: Froissart OvertureFinzi: Clarinet Concerto
Soloist: Daniel ProzeskyElgar: Enigma Variations

Whitney Houston Tribute Night
2026-03-14 19:30 - 2026-03-15 00:00 | Colchester United FC, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP, GB
Head down to the stadium to see our stunning Whitney Houston Tribute, Nya. Performing all of Whitney’s biggest hits!
Doors will open for this event from 7.30pm with Nya performing from approx. 8.30pm. The night will finish at midnight. Over 16’s only.

Pet Needs Acoustic
2026-03-15 17:00 - 20:00 | 10 North Station Rd, Colchester
PET NEEDS – Elbows Out! – This is Capitalism – album launch tour.
Pet Needs are stripping things right back and bringing an intimate acoustic set to the Victoria Inn as part of the launch of their brand new album.
Expect raw versions, stories behind the songs, and the kind of close-up chaos you only get in a small room with a big band.
🎟 FREE ENTRY, but donations encouraged to support the band
👥 VERY limited capacity – just 70 people🚪 Once we’re full it’s 1 in, 1 out⏰ Arrive early if you want to get in
Let’s Keep Live Music Alive.

Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone Colchester
2026-03-15 19:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Lady Nade Sings Nina SimoneSunday 15th March Colchester Arts Centre, ColchesterDoors 7pmMusic 7.30pm
An Unmissable Evening Honouring the Legendary Nina Simone Award-winning artist Lady Nade takes the stage with her powerhouse vocals, backed by a talented six-piece band, to celebrate the iconic Nina Simone a woman whose voice shook the world and whose songs continue to inspire generations.

Steve Knightley: Sanctuary - Songs From Sacred Spaces *
2026-03-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets £21.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.
Following the success of his Winter Yards Band tour, Steve Knightley is delighted to announce Sanctuary – Songs from Sacred Spaces. Known for his songs of history and location , Steve will create an evening of material beautifully matched to these resonant venues — churches, chapels and ancient buildings chosen for their atmosphere and acoustic warmth. The concerts will also feature Dan Salvatore, who’s haunting handpan soundscapes add a meditative, ambient dimension to the evening. Expect stripped-back arrangements, strong storytelling, and a focus on the relationship between song, space, and listener.
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Image Appreciation
2026-03-17 19:30 - 22:00 | Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom, Ireton Road, CO3 3AT Colchester, United Kingdom
Tonight we’re blending a relaxed social gathering with an opportunity to explore the printed medium. Tables will be set up throughout the hall where members can display possibly unseen and/or unmounted printed images they’ve created. This is a chance to discover a variety of genres, explore ideas, discuss paper types and receive valuable feedback to refine and enhancethe presentation of your own work.
