As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area [...]
We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.Accessible venue.Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight [...]
Join us for a 2 hour 30 mins immersive experience like no other.We blend powerful SOMA Breathwork with deep, uplifting house music —creating a space for transformation, movement, and JOY.💃 Sober dancefloor vibes🌬️ Conscious connected breathing🎶 Curated house beats✨ Natural highs + community connectionLed by:🎧 Sarah – Soulful House DJ🌬️ Gabrielle – Certified Level 2 [...]
Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pmColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month. “Get your phone's or tablets charged and ready" CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the [...]
If you missed Jamie when he was here in November for a Sunday session then now is your chance to see him and see how good he really is! He even takes requests! So come along for a chilled early Friday evening session!
The East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up is a free space for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives to meet, share and create!As artists, don’t ask for permission. Take up space. For yourself and your work. We aim to provide that space for you!This is a monthly in-person meet-up at the Mercury Theatre in collaboration with [...]
From 10am-3pm on Sun 10 Jan. join our Mercury Creatives Masterclass: Sound Design Hands On with Nicola T ChangBuild a sound world from scratch and learn how to make a story sing.Join sound designer and composer Nicola T. Chang (For Black Boys Who Have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy, The Ministry of [...]
To commiserate myself for having been born in the most pointless month of the year, I am hosting a full speakeasy style day of short floor spots to showcase as many of my wonderful friends’ varied talents as possible in the best bar in the world! Give me a message if you’d like a slot [...]
Tickets --> https://www.seetickets.com/event/nine-below-zero-dr-feelgood/colchester-arts-centre/3380756NINE BELOW ZERO+ DR. FEELGOOD'A Shot of Rhythm & Blues' TourTwo of the finest UK Rhythm 'n' Blues bands on one incredible bill.Nine Below Zero released their classic debut LP 'Live at the Marquee' in 1980, the band kept the momentum going with 'Don't Point Your Finger' in 1981 before releasing their third [...]
Our annual David Bowie night presented by Terry Earl is happening again! Slightly different this time as it's on a Saturday night.We will be having a raffle this year to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK and also collecting money for the same cause.Is this the last one?? Well, that's down to you lot!! You [...]
Energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly stylish, Norwich band Chest. Emerging in 2024 they quickly demanded attention from industry tastemakers and indie fans alike. Early releases earned them radio support from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 6, and local stations, while a furious live schedule saw them turning heads across the UK with fierce, raw performances that [...]
Local Colchester headliners, Arcane Moon deliver indie rock vibes combining soulful melodies, rich harmonies and a driving groove. Recent winners of the 2025 NMG best ‘New Band’ category, Arcane Moon are building momentum on radio and across the festival circuit. Following their debut EP ‘Ellipsis’ in November 2024, and several singles this summer, their first [...]
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