Events

TWM Live presents Gaz Brookfield, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the [...]

Luther Live & Velvet Voices celebrates the music of some of R&B's most influential performers, bringing the sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and other soul legends to the stage. [...]

Step into the moonlight at Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum on Friday 9 October, as twilight fades into after-hours lunar investigations within Hollytrees Museum. Then return on Saturday 10 October [...]

The 80s Day Disco brings an afternoon of classic hits and dancefloor favourites to Colchester, celebrating one of pop music's most enduring decades. Expect a soundtrack packed with songs from artists including Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Whitney Houston, Queen, George Michael, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Elton John, Duran Duran, New Order, Simple Minds, A-ha and [...]

COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR THIRD CHANCE TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!COMMOTION FEST is back for round 3 in 2026 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands and rounded off by some special guest out of town bands!The bands causing a commotion in 2026 are:TBCDoors will open at 4pm and bands will play [...]

THE TIME WAS TOUR 2026For over five decades, Wishbone Ash has stood as one of rock music’s most enduring and influential forces, their pioneering twin-lead guitar sound providing a blueprint for the generations of rock, metal, and progressive artists that followed in their footsteps. With an extensive catalogue, countless miles on the road, and a [...]

Raver Tots comes to Colchester with a family-friendly daytime rave featuring special guest DJ Matt Jam Lamont. Designed for children and adults to enjoy together, the event combines dance music, performers, lighting effects and interactive entertainment in an indoor festival-style setting. Expect a soundtrack of house, garage, drum and bass and old-school club classics, alongside [...]

INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied)Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) :-The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian + Kaiser Chiefs....This indoor show has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and is [...]

The Dolly Show brings a celebration of the music of Dolly Parton to Colchester, starring acclaimed tribute performer Kelly O'Brien. O'Brien has built an international reputation for her portrayal of the country music icon, touring extensively with a live show that spans Dolly Parton's career from the 1960s through to the present day. She was [...]

A Vision of Elvis brings the music of Elvis Presley to Mercury Theatre Colchester in a tribute show starring Rob Kingsley. The production celebrates the career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, featuring performances of songs including It's Now or Never, The Wonder of You, Burning Love, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds and American [...]

Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, OvertureStrauss: Four Last Songs Soloist: Elinor Rolfe JohnsonMahler: Symphony No. 4 in G majorConductor: Chris PhelpsLeader: Philippa BartonTickets £18 (under 25 free) available from www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 27 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AM