Events

Back at one of our favourite venues for some early festive celebrations! Bring your dancing shoes!

FAIRAdmission Free10am - 3pm.Made in Colchester are a collective of artists, makers and designers who are based within the Colchester area. A diverse group with a common thread of Colchester, quality and innovation, the work and message of the collective spreads through shows, workshops, talks, exhibitions and fairs.Entry is FREE so come along and soak [...]

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 6th December, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! [...]

🎄✨ Join us on 6th December for our Christmas Craft Market! Discover handmade gifts, festive treats, and plenty of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect chance to shop local and get into the Christmas spirit. See you there! 🎁🌟

Join the Mojams crew as we host our second annual fundraising DJ Live Stream from The Soundhouse at The Bull on Crouch Street in Colchester from 11am until midnight!Drop in to say hello while Christmas shopping or grabbing lunch in town, and participate on one of our fundraising games in aid of Suicide&Co, or join [...]

We are excited to be hosting the first Dice & a Slice Miniature Painting Competition! Flex your painting skills! Prizes to be won! Submit any single based miniature from 11am - the winner will be announced at 5pm that same day! Sign up at the link below...https://forms.gle/nLQi8ZndcVR7jrQFA

We are delighted to welcome the brilliant children's author Nick Butterworth to our store for a lunchtime signing of his picture books! Once Upon a Journey is the latest instalment in the Adventures of Percy the Park Keeper and His Animal Friends. Percy creates a wind car and whisks his friends away for a magical [...]

Join us at Kingsland Church for a cosy, festive afternoon creating your own fresh foliage Christmas wreath. You’ll have a beautiful selection of decorations, ribbons and seasonal touches to choose from, with full guidance provided - perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.Your ticket includes a hot drink and homemade mince pies, making it a [...]

Full Line-up: Sam Campbell, Bridget Christie, Maisie Adam, Ed ByrneSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 2 May 2025 at 10:00 AM

Tickets £23.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.Show duration 2 hours with interval.How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing [...]

🎄 The Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market – Returning for 2025! 🎄Join us on Sunday 7th December 2025 as the Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market returns to the heart of Colchester for a festive shopping experience like no other! ✨🛍️ 40 Handpicked Gift Stalls – Browse a stunning selection of unique, handcrafted, and locally sourced [...]

Learn to weave your own willow basket from local willow. Suitable for beginners and those with experience. Disabled access and parking. Refreshments available to purchase at the cafe. All materials provided£32.50PPBook your place here - https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/weave-a-willow-basket-2