Keep Colchester Cool

Pumpkin Carving Competition
2025-10-31 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester, UK, 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester, UK
Join us for our annual Pumpkin Carving competition!£10 per child includes pumpkin, tools and goody bag.

✨👻 DRAG-O-WEEN 👻✨
2025-10-31 15:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Essex, UK, Colchester Essex, UK
👻✨ 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 for grabs for best dressed!
Get your costumes ready, bring your mates, and join us for a Halloween night you won’t forget!
🕷️ Free entry | Over 18s only

Monsters Masquerade
2025-10-31 17:00 - 20:00 | 17 Long Wyre Street, CO11LJ Colchester, United Kingdom, 17 Long Wyre Street, CO11LJ Colchester, United Kingdom
🎭👻 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 Game
Costumes encouraged. Masks optional. Frights guaranteed. 🕷️✨
#MonstersMasquerade #Halloween #SpookySeason #NoNameBarAndGames

Our House Halloween Event
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00 | 2 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ES, United Kingdom, Colchester, 2 Crouch Street, Colchester, CO3 3ES, United Kingdom, Colchester
Our House Halloween event in The Soundhouse at The Bull Colchester

Bruce Ryan Costella: SPOOKY & GAY - Colchester Fringe
2025-10-31 19:00 - 22:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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 I’ve seen at the Fringe so far this year, this is my favourite […] it was perfect.”Colin Thomas, FRESH SHEET
“The DAVID BOWIE of the Fringe circuit.”League of Cincy Theatres
WINNER – Best Writer, Splash Awards 2024WINNER – Best Off-Broadway Solo Performance, Broadway World Awards 20233x Horror Theater Festival Official Selection

Our House Halloween Comeback 2025
2025-10-31 19:00 - 2025-11-01 02:00 | The Bull Crouch St Colchester
🔥 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 already know—our Halloween parties are legendary, and this one is going to be the biggest yet.
🎧 Expect the full force of our resident DJs, plus some very special guest DJs.🎭 The place will be transformed with the production you remember—and more.🕖 Friday 31st October 2025📍 The Sound House, The Bull, Colchester⏰ From 7PM till late💸 Free event (but remember, after 9PM you’ll need to pay the standard fee to get into The Bull).
We are buzzing. We cannot wait to see you back in the room where nine years of memories were made. Call it a little break—but now… we’re back, bigger and better.
So spread the word.And remember…
Whose house? Our house. 🏠💥
WE HAVE MISSED YOU HOUSETTES AND HOUSERS 🫶

An Evening With Nana Funk at Colchester Fringe Festival
2025-10-31 19:00 - 2025-11-02 19:00 | The Dragonfly Lounge, The Dragonfly Lounge
“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 2025
Friday 31 Oct – 7pmSaturday 1 Nov – 8.30pmSunday 2 Nov – 6pm
Ageing well doesn’t mean behaving yourself. Just ask Nana Funk, the great-greatgrandmother of good times and star of An Evening With Nana Funk, an hour-long One Nana cabaret studio show with stadium ambitions coming to The Dragonfly Lounge as part of The Colchester Fringe for 3 nights only.
“An Evening With Nana Funk isn’t just a musical comedy act; it’s a joyful middle finger to ageism. Nana Funk isn’t just a character; she’s a revolution in bedazzled granny panties. By the final bow, she’s got the whole crowd cheering for saggy skin, hot flashes, and the freedom that comes with giving zero f*cks. If aging is a rockstar’s journey, Nana Funk is leading the tour—and we should all buy tickets.” Binge Fringe
The time has come for Nana to get intimate. She’s sick of the stadium life and is now touring to smaller scale venues so she can get up close and personal with her army of fans. She’s got a bee in her bonnet and wants you to get on it. This is no teatime with your granny, this is ‘An Evening With Nana Funk’.
The audience are taken on a hilarious and emotional rollercoaster as Nana challenges ageism and how aged/aging people are portrayed in society. From delicate ballads to 90’s dance and all the way through to full on ROCK, Nana gives her not so subtle opinions on what it means to be “age appropriate”.
The Colchester Fringe was established in 2019 by Cameron Abbott-Betts and Steve Goatman.
Every Autumn, since 2021, they take over a variety of venues within the city centre. Including, theatres, shops, pubs and nightclubs and fill them all with extraordinary artists from all corners of the globe.
They believe that the Fringe is for everyone. Therefore, are committed to keeping ticket prices low and promoting under-represented voices, including LGBTQ+, global majority and disabled people within their programme and festival team.
They are proudly a non-profit festival and any money made will be put towards supporting artists and developing the Fringe for future years.

Halloween Party Night!
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:30 | JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom
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 you are lucky enough to appear under 25, you may be required to produce valid ID to verify your age.

Rock for Heroes - Mercury Theatre, Colchester
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:30 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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 a show—Rock for Heroes immerses you in a full-stage spectacular that will bring back cherished memories, have you singing your heart out, and leave you laughing until your sides ache!With no two shows the same, this is an evening of electrifying entertainment you won’t want to miss! ‘Let there be ROCK!’ 🤘

Steampunk Halloween gathering at Romanos lounge
2025-10-31 19:30 - 22:30 | Romano Lounge, Romano Lounge
Time for a spooky, splendid gathering for Halloween. meet up at Romano Lodge,Foundation House, Colchester CO1 1LF
Dress Code Spooky Steampunk, (optional) There will be a quiz, £2.00 per person. and a costume competition. Food will be available.

Queen Street Beyond The Fringe Presents Creatures of the Night
2025-10-31 19:30 - 2025-11-01 00:30 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
Halloween Special Gothtastic night in the Brewhouse sees DJ Will Bland & DJ Gentleman Jim playing the best stomping GOTH ROCK METAL🖤🤠☠️🫵🧟‍♀️🧟🎧🎚️💿

The Cursed Cauldron Halloween Party
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester, UK, 1-2 Castle Road, Colchester, UK
Join us for our annual Halloween Party!Free psychic readings“Ghouls in their eyes” compBest dressed comp

Last Friday Pub Crawl (October 2025)
2025-10-31 20:00 - 23:00 | The Bricklayers Arms, 27 Bergholt Road, Colchester, CO4 5AA, GB
– 8pm – Bricklayers Arms– 9pm – Magnet– 10pm – Victoria Inn
Our regular ‘last Friday’ pub crawls around Colchester.
The route is as follows with approximate times so you can ‘hop on’ or ‘hop off’ during the evening. If a pub isn’t serving real ale on the night, you can always find us in the next pub on the list.

Big Narstie Halloween @ Silk Road
2025-10-31 20:00 - 2025-11-01 05:00 | The Silk Road Lounge & Bar, 4 St Botolphs Street, Colchester, GB
🚨 COLCHESTER… IT’S OFFICIAL! 🚨
This Halloween, Mango Panda x Silk Road Lounge are bringing you the BIGGEST party of the year with a true UK legend…
🔥 BIG NARSTIE – LIVE ON STAGE! 🔥Rapper. TV star. Personality. Icon.One night only, Friday 31st October 2025 – “Big Tings” 🔥🔥
But that’s not all 👀🎶 DJs: Tup & Finnerz | Swift Beatz | Rossi P | Zina🎤 Hosted by MC Sel💃 Dancers, games, pro photography, VIP tables & more👻 Best Costume Competition – win prizes!
PLUS 👉 Big Narstie’s own “Lessons of Life” game will be on sale at the event 🙌
📅 Friday 31st October 2025🕗 8PM – 5AM📍 Silk Road Lounge, Colchester
🎟 Tickets ON SALE NOW – link in bio!– Early entry before 10pm £10 –– Standard £12– Door £15 (if any left).
⚡ This WILL sell out – don’t wait. Secure your spot, dress to impress, and party with the don himself.

Halloween Party with Pretty In Pink!
2025-10-31 20:30 - 23:30 | 55 The Cross, CO7 9QL Wivenhoe, United Kingdom, 55 The Cross, CO7 9QL Wivenhoe, United Kingdom
Join us on Friday 31st October from 8:30pm where we will be holding our annual Halloween Party! Live music from the brilliant Pretty In Pink and all the usual decorations you can also expect!
Dressing up isn’t compulsory but as usual its FULLY encouraged!
Bar staff and band will be of course be making the effort! There is also the chance to win £50.00 cash for the best costume of the night!

Haunted House Halloween Party
2025-10-31 21:00 - 2025-11-01 00:00 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
This Halloween, the top floor transforms into a haunted mansion of beats, bass, and bone-chilling vibes! Step inside if you dare…
Expect a spine-tingling mashup of house and club anthems as special guest DJs from Roots and Grooves take over the decks, guaranteed to raise the dead onto the dancefloor.
In proud association with Colchester Fringe, we’re summoning a night of unforgettable energy, dark décor, twisted visuals, and a crowd dressed to kill.
🩸Costumes encouraged🕸️ Friday 31st October🕒 Doors: 9PM till late📍 Top Floor💀 FREE ENTRY

Zombie Prom
2025-10-31 21:00 - 2025-11-01 00:00 | Twisters Bar, 45 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1PY, GB
V Bar’s famous Zombie Prom is back for 2025 on Friday 31st October hosted at Twisters Bar!
We know you’re dying to party so come along. Expect zombie fancy dress, Halloween themed cocktails and drink deals, a kooky, spooky playlist from our resident DJ.
Dress to kill and party all night long… and don’t forget, its free entry

Halloween night karaoke 🎤
2025-10-31 21:00 - 2025-11-01 00:00 | Main Road, Colchester
Join us for a fun night Halloween special

SUMO BEATZ HALLOWEEN PAYBACK
2025-10-31 22:00 - 2025-11-01 04:00 | Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
After the great party in September, we thought it’d be a shame not to celebrate a Sumo Beatz Halloween Party a month later! As with our previous sumo halloween parties, fancy dress is optional.Please share this event with your friends to help spread the word!
THIS EVENT IS A TICKET ONLY EVENT – THERE WILL BE NO SALES ON THE DOOR!
These tickets are limited with only 200 spaces available.
These Sumo tickets will get you access to the Sumo Beatz room AND the rest of the trilogy club.
Very limited £7 Early Bird tickets are on sale now below https://www.fatsoma.com/e/49ozxezw/sumo-beatz-halloween-payback(SECURE YOUR TICKETS ASAP TO AVAOID DISAPOINTMENT.)
18 +
Last entry 12AM
LINE UP
Heist
Supermase
Scoundrel
Beaker
Girvan
Swarm
D low
Diamond bliss

THE MAD LAB (PART 1 - FRIDAY)
2025-10-31 22:00 - 2025-11-01 03:30 | 29-39 Head Street, CO1 1NH Colchester, United Kingdom, 29-39 Head Street, CO1 1NH Colchester, United Kingdom
HALLOWEEN FRIDAY IS GONNA GO OFF!This event WILL sell out—don’t miss your chance!
Step inside The Mad Lab this Halloween, where twisted experiments and bubbling potions blur the line between genius and insanity.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Full Stage SetupImmersive Venue DécorExclusive Halloween DrinksCO2 CannonsConfettiUV LightsGiveawaysFor one weekend only, the Lab will come alive. Grab your ticket early — once it’s sold out, that’s it.
🍾Table Bookings🍾Want to feel like a VIP?Why not book a table or area with a Gold or Platinum Party Package for you and all your mates!Add your package when booking your table!BOOK YOUR TABLE HEREhttps://www.walkaboutbars.co.uk

NSPCC Book Fair
2025-11-01 09:00 - 15:00 | Stanway Secondary School, Stanway Secondary School
The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays.
Admission £2.00Under 16s FREE

Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Fair
2025-11-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Firstsite Colchester, Firstsite Colchester
Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 1st November, 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! . We aim to be a unique shopping experience, a celebration of small independent businesses and time served craftspeople. My aim is to put you in the spotlight and support creative communities! My aim is for us to be the go to market for people to shop indie! . I hope that all of us small businesses will support other small businesses! . We are a small town community! You can’t go out without bumping in to someone you know or a familiar face. Our town will grow and this is the time for artisans, creatives and independents to flourish. . The demand is there, the talent is there. Let’s commit to being something different, something better, something great!

The NightFair Colchester - November
2025-11-01 10:00 - 16:00 | The Minories, The Minories
The NightFair returns to Colchester this autumn. We’ve expanded into the beautiful gardens so have even more artists with the finest gothic and alternative art, clothing, décor, jewellery, soft furnishings, ceramics, gifts, candles and of course entomology art.•Open 10am-4pm, Saturday 1st November. The Minories Gallery, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE• Free entry, children welcome under careful supervision. Dogs are not permitted as a condition of our event insurance, with the exception of Assistance Dogs.•#Colchester #Colchesterevent #Essex #gothicart #halloweenevent

Uncharted Territories: Map Workshop
2025-11-01 10:30 - 11:30 | Colchester Castle, Colchester Castle
Be inspired by the stunning regional map featured in our Mythical Creatures exhibition—but look closely, and you’ll notice some curious gaps. Where are the cryptids, legends, and magical beings that roam our local folklore?
In this creative workshop, we’ll explore the stories and mythical creatures hidden in the landscape, then design and draw our own imaginative additions to complete the map. To spark ideas, we’ll also take a short walk through the museum’s permanent galleries, highlighting some of the fantastical beings already on display.
Perfect for curious minds aged 6-16, this session blends storytelling, art, and a touch of magic. This event is included as part of Castle admission.
No advance booking is required, but places are limited to 15 per session and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up on the day to secure your spot.
https://www.facebook.com/events/830245632858012/?event_time_id=830245639524678

Skate & Scare
2025-11-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-01 11:00 - 23:30 | Charter Hall, Charter Hall
Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester
***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!***
**Session Times**: – 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM – 12 PM – 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM – 5 PM – 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM – 11:30 PM
🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (Available Now!) ⭐️ **4 for 3 offer**👀 **Spectators Tickets £4**🛼 **Skate Hire Available but must be pre-booked (and sold out in advance last events)💫 **Light Shows, Games, DJ, Bar**
🚨 Get your tickets, skate hire and lessons booked at:www.rollerworld.co.uk
#rollerworld #charterhall #rollerskating #rollerblading #colchester #essex #November#datenight #family #daysout

Halloween Event: Skate & Scare
2025-11-01 11:00 - 23:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester
***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS! £5 for 30 mins.
**Session Times**:
– 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM – 12 PM
– 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 PM – 5 PM
– 🎉 **Over 14’s**: 7 PM – 11:30 PM
🎟️ **Tickets**: £12.50 (Available Now!)
⭐️ **4 for 3 offer**👀 **Spectators Tickets £4**🛼 **Skate Hire Available but must be pre-booked (and sold out in advance previously!). Skate hire is not included in entry ticket, you will need to know the sizes you require at the time of booking.💫 **Light Shows, Games, DJ, Bar**
PLUS… Raffle, Hot Dogs, Glow Sticks, Fancy Dress Optional, Prizes and more!
🚨 Get your tickets, skate hire and lessons booked at: www.rollerworld.co.uk

Yu-Gi-Oh! OTS Championship Event
2025-11-01 11:30 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Ace Comics Gaming Centre Colchester is proud to bring you a YuGiOh! OTS Championship for you to gain qualification to this year’s WCQ: Continental Championship.
ENTRY FEE : £17.50REGISTRATION TIME FROM 10:30amSTART TIME 11:30AM
DECK LISTS AND COSSY IDS WILL BE NEEDED…
EVENT DETAILS:Advanced Constructed format, Swiss rounds with no top cut. Standings at the end of Swiss will determine the finishing places for this event.
The most exciting part about competing in a OTS Championship is the chance to qualify for the WCQ: Continental Championship. Each event offers qualifications to the top-finishing players. With these events the top 2 players will each be awarded a qualifying place.
There will be no pass downs this season.
PRIZE SUPPORT:Every player will receive 3 boosters from the latest set and a further boosters will be put into the prize pot for every player that attends. Not only this but you also have the chance to win…..
1st Place Exclusive game mat and WCQ: Continental Championship qualifying spot plus booster prize support
Top 2nd Place WCQ: Continental Championship qualifying spot plus additional prize Boosters (amount to be determined by the number of players)
Top 3-8 Players will also get some additional prize boosters (amount to be determined by the number of players)
Please book your place to avoid missing out, once the event has hit 50 players registration will be closed, so don’t miss out click attend to make sure your spot is saved.
TO HELP WITH PRE-REG IF YOU CAN POST YOUR COSSY ID AND WE CAN HAVE THINGS SET UP READY FOR PROMPT START TIME

Star Wars Unlimited Legends Of The Force Store Showdown Event
2025-11-01 12:00 - 17:00 | ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East, Colchester, CO1 1LE, GB
Star Wars Unlimited Legends Of The Force Store Showdown Event
At a Store Showdown, you are awarded prizes for both participation and placement. This is the most competitive that Casual Play gets, but the focus is still on having fun and learning the game, making this phase the perfect opportunity for someone to dip their toe into the tournament scene! Remember that this is an event were you will need to bring along your own deck to battle.
Event Structure
Premier Constructed Format3-Round Swiss TournamentBest-of-Three Matches55-minute Rounds
All participants will receive an event-exclusive Star Wars: Unlimited Promo Card and a minimum of 2 x Legends Of The Force Booster Packs just for taking part. There will be additional boosters put into the prize pot too.
Top 8 Players will receive: 1 Top 8 stamped promo card!Top 4 Players will receive: 1 Top 8 stamped and 1 Top 4 stamped promo card!Runner up will receive: The above promos, plus 1 ‘Finalist’ card.Winner will receive: The above promos, plus 1 ‘Champion’ promo card!
Entry Cost £15.00Start Time 12:00pm
Limited spaces so please sign up fast to save your spot…
