Events

🎵Event: The SVC Christmas Party! 🎵Alright, you magnificent music lovers!We know, we know. We’ve been quieter than a B-side of ambient whale songs. Let’s just say life got a little… [...]

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 alongside seasonal festive classics! Get there early as it’s bound to be busy! (Xmas jumpers optional)

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 classics and alternative Xmas hits from our resident DJ. Whether you've been nice or (hopefully) naughty, come and celebrate Christmas the Twisters way!✨ Friday 19th [...]

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 will also be back at Sumo too! These two are guaranteed to hype up the dance and never disappoint. Add to this Heist , the [...]

🎅 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, featuring DJ Santa on the decks spinning the biggest pop, party & festive bangers all night long!We’re also joining in the legendary 12 Pubs of [...]

🎄✨ 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 through festive stalls filled with handmade gifts and seasonal treats, warm up with tasty food and drink, and enjoy live music and choir performances that [...]

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 [...]