Events

Alternatively edgy indie vibes from South Essex's FDC, support from grungy rockers Nearly Dead Kings, and Painting Cars.

Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!

We are back again, and we are nearing the end of 2025. So it's time for a new era of Colchester Collision! This local group has gotten from strength to strength, with the help of this fantastic community. With every event, we are making minor tweeks and fine tuning everything, it's incredible to see, as [...]

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:Foxcub and the Big RedHayley BettySimon Craze Time: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. [...]

🎶 We’re really looking forward to returning to the beautiful St Mary’s in Dedham on October 12th! Join us for an evening of stunning a cappella music — from the timeless beauty of 16th-century classics by Tallis and Byrd, to the rich, romantic sounds of 19th-century part-songs by Elgar, Sullivan, and Coleridge-Taylor. Perfect for an [...]

“J Steps is an example of what we can do to ensure the future of the music we love.” – Maxine Gordon, wife of the late, great saxophonist Dexter GordonContinuing our remit to showcase emerging young talent, award-winning J Steps is a groundbreaking jazz ensemble for female and non-binary jazz musicians under the age of [...]

🎤 CODA Sunday Open Mic Nights – Hosted by Rosalind Harniess 🎶Looking for the ultimate Open Mic experience? Join us every Sunday from 8 PM to Midnight at CODA, Colchester’s cozy live music hub, where performers and audiences come together to create magic. ✨Here’s what makes our Open Mic Night different:🎸 House instruments provided – [...]

The Branch Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Monday 13th October at 7pm in The Odd One Out (back room). Please arrive for 6:30pm to allow for a prompt start.Come for the beer, stay for the committee officer reports! Anyone interested in standing for election to a committee post is welcome to do [...]

S4K's very (very very) funny easy-to-understand MUSICAL adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream launches its international tour at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester in October.https://www.facebook.com/events/770309558919287/?event_time_id=770309582252618

Sam and her partner, Callum, make the big decision to start a family, until Michael ‘burst your’ Bublé shows up with his band of breathers. Plagued by the past, taunted by TikTok, obsessed with breathing, blinking, swallowing…Sam’s story is not linear, and neither is recovery. Playing on the boundaries of theatrical form, this quirky ensemble [...]

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight - Album Launch Show: Colchester🎟 BOOK TICKETS 🎟https://tmstor.es/tro-colchester🔥 ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW 🔥The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to Colchester for a one-off exclusive show, ahead of the release of the debut album ‘Classics Vol. 1’.Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with hauntingly beautiful [...]

Join us on Wednesday 15th October for our Dark Beer Taster Evening.Spend the evening exploring a curated range of Dark Beer, expertly paired with delicious 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 fun.Tickets online cost £35. Availability [...]