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 a few.With soloist Thérèse Miller on piano for Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2.ProgrammeRachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana, IntermezzoWagner: Ride of the ValkyriesGrieg: Peer [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Join us on Wednesday 16th July for our Indie Beer & Street Food Taster Evening.Spend the evening exploring a curated range of Indie beers, expertly paired with delicious street food dishes designed to complement the bold and refreshing flavours of each beer. Expect great food, great beer, a bit of trivia, and a lot of [...]

Victoria Melody and Mark Thomas present Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and SqueakPay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceAward-winning theatre maker Victoria Melody joined a historical re-enactment society... because we all deal with divorce in different ways.! Spending weekends as a Musketeer trying to get her [...]

Class of ‘79 live in Colchester

Come join us for a night of live music in the intimate space at Bestdays Vintage! Dean Frost will be taking the stage along with some special guests bringing stripped back performances to bring you a night to remember. Limited tickets available so act fast. Dean will be releasing his 2nd single 'sinner', so make [...]

When you arrive you will be given a pair of headphones which are yours for the evening. There will be three different channels so you can listen to your favourite decade! Which decade will be the winner? Choose from 80s, 90s or 00s to dance the night away to! Doors open 7.30pm, finish at midnight. [...]

We have a relaxed and fun event organised with a Dementia Cafe within the carpeted area and kitchenette. We have our amazing Tombola where the pennies raised all go into our fundraising pot along with community groups and information from local Dementia Cafes around Colchester we have a mix of stalls joining us for you [...]