Events

Marcel Kapteijn, is truly a singer’s singer, of world famous pedigree (in the band 'Ten Sharp') who plays a fine 6 or 12 string and sings straight from his soul. Leadsing the 'Raindogs', a threesome who play a bunch of beautiful songs you might have heard on the radio or Spotify. Sander Schuurman, plays the [...]

Drop in and help create a collaborative Colchester Mermaid, inspired by the Fiji mermaid in our Mythical Creatures exhibition! Using clean, recycled materials like cardboard, paper, plastic and textiles, visitors can contribute to the sculpture and even help shape our mermaid’s mythical story. Bring your own safe materials or use what’s provided – everyone’s welcome [...]

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Carving competition!£10 per child includes pumpkin, tools and goody bag.

👻✨ DRAG-O-WEEN at The New Inn! ✨👻This Halloween, we’re turning the pub into a spook-tacular stage for a night of fierce fun, frightful looks, and killer performances.🎃 | Friday 31st October💄 | Drag, music, laughs & plenty of tricks (and treats!)🍹| LIVE MUSIC from covers band, Phoenix Sun💃| Costumes encouraged, £15 bar tab PRIZE up [...]

🎭👻 Monsters Masquerade 👻🎭Step into the shadows where creatures come to play… 🦇🍻 Join us for the ultimate Halloween takeover at No Name Bar and Games.🕸️ Live DJ • Creepy Cocktails •🧟‍♂️ Dance with monsters, mingle with masked mischief, and party ‘til the witching hour.📅 31.10.2025 ⏰ 5pm till late📍No Name Bar and GameCostumes encouraged. [...]

Our House Halloween event in The Soundhouse at The Bull Colchester

BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

🔥 The news Colchester has been waiting for…Our house is back. Back where we belong.At none other than The Sound House at The Bull—the true home of Our House. 🏠✨Two years ago, circumstances forced us out. But now, the wait is over we’re coming home.And we’re kicking it all off in style—on Halloween night. 🎃👻You [...]

“Nana’s comedic styling evokes the warm-hearted but deadly-sharp observational style of Victoria Wood.” North West End Brian’s Life Best Comedy Winner at Prague Fringe Festival 2025Friday 31 Oct - 7pmSaturday 1 Nov - 8.30pmSunday 2 Nov - 6pmAgeing well doesn’t mean behaving yourself. Just ask Nana Funk, the great-greatgrandmother of good times and star of [...]

Join us for a Halloween Spooktacular this autumn at Colchester United. Fancy dress is definitely encouraged and our photobooth will be open to capture images of the eerie, the frightful, and the downright terrifying!Doors open from 7.30pm and the night finishes at midnight.This event is open to guests over the age of 18 and if [...]

With new songs added for 2025, get ready for one unforgettable night of ultimate classic rock anthems, brought to life by an incredible live band! Experience thrilling performances of the biggest hits from rock legends like Queen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard, and more! This isn’t just [...]

Time for a spooky, splendid gathering for Halloween. meet up at Romano Lodge,Foundation House, Colchester CO1 1LFDress Code Spooky Steampunk, (optional) There will be a quiz, £2.00 per person. and a costume competition. Food will be available.