Events

It’s Saturday night at the movies!We’ll be taking you through films with those iconic classical pieces: Apocalypse Now, The Blues Brothers, Brief Encounter, and Eyes Wide Shut to name just [...]

Tickets £23.50 / £21.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Making a welcome return to Colchester Arts Centre, this dynamic 10 piece will once again be ‘Reelin’ in the years’ performing a selection of songs from the canon of Steely Dan’s legendary catalogue including such wonderfully crafted classics as Rikki don’t [...]

Our biggest event of the year, a special one to celebrate 200 years of rail travel.Following in the success of our Chappel 175 event in 2024 where we bought the community together, we're doing it again.Come along and celebrate 200 years of rail travel, which will include the official opening of our new Exhibition Hall.As [...]

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville arrives in Colchester with a huge line up of music, games and food!Live music and tribute acts now announced, with two huge stages of music!HEADLINERS ⚡ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE⚡ LUKE COMBS - TRIBUTE⚡ CHRIS STAPLETON - TRIBUTE⚡ SHANIA TWAIN - TRIBUTEMORE LIVE MUSIC ACTS ANNOUNCED:⚡ [...]

Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.Performers:CURLYMARK TIDDYCHARLIE BLACKWOODSHEDTime: Music begins at the later time of 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't [...]

Celebrate the release of the new album with me at the Other Monkey Brewing showcase where I’ll be playing alongside some fantastic local musicians

🎶 Jam Jar Band Live at The Victoria Inn 🎶Catch the brilliant Jam Jar Band on Saturday 13th July from 5:30pm, as they take to the garden stage for the grand finale of Filthy Keg 2025! Expect foot-stomping tunes, infectious energy, and a proper good time to round off a weekend of beer-fuelled revelry. Free [...]

JazzTickets £17.50 / £15.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Alex Hitchcock (saxophone)Will Barry (piano)Joe Downard (bass)Luke McCarthy (drums)New York-based, London-born Alex Hitchcock is an immediately distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone on the international stage.An Ivor Novello-nominated composer, his innovative collaborations have confirmed his growing reputation as [...]

Same Sh*t. Different Time.An MA Theatre Practice assessed performance by Jessica Ashley.“Remember, ‘Yes’ is the answer. ‘Yes’ is good. ‘Yes’ is everything.”Change (Or Lack Thereof) is a fiery, feminist, dark comedy consisting of three short solo performances, written and performed by MA Theatre Practice student Jess Ashley.Marilyn On The Moon follows Barbara, a 1950s suburban [...]

👀 Another chance to dance more tango in Colchester! 👀⭐️An informal ad-hoc pop-up practica on MONDAY 14th JULY, 8.15-10.15pm at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Come and practise some tango in a casual friendly environment with help available for any tango queries. Beginners always welcome! ☺️👍Date: Monday 14th JulyTime: 8.15-10.15pmVenue: Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London [...]

An evening of drinking & drawing in the pub.Bring a sketchbook, pen, and money for beers.See you there.

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 [...]