Events

Folk on the Rec comes to Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester on Saturday 5 September. The free community festival celebrates folk music, acoustic performances and local talent, bringing together grassroots musicians for a day of live entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting. Alongside the music, visitors can enjoy food and drink, a bar, local makers [...]

The Rec Community Market returns to Old Heath Recreation Ground on Sunday 6 September. The community market brings together a range of independent traders offering street food, fresh produce, handmade crafts, gifts, artwork and locally made products. Visitors can browse the stalls, enjoy food and drink, and support local businesses in a relaxed outdoor setting. [...]

The Mersey Beatles come to Mercury Theatre Colchester with a show celebrating the music of The Beatles, from the early days of Beatlemania through to the band's later studio years. The Liverpool tribute act has been performing around the world since 1999, recreating the sound and atmosphere of the Fab Four's live performances while honouring [...]

Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.Tickets £5, Doors 7pm, Restaurant floorThis gig takes place on the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys ColchesterAccess – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two short flights of stairs to [...]

SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER 2026 - THE INAUGURAL ESSEX DEATHFEST TAKES PLACE IN COLCHESTER. ONE FULL DAY OF THE HARDEST IN DEATH, HARDCORE AND CROSSOVER FROM ESSEX AND ACROSS THE UK.THREE WISE MONKEYS COLCHESTER 12.9.2026BEYOND EXTINCTION / NEGATIVE FRAME / GODEATER / FATES MESSENGER / MECHROMORPH / FRAIL / OLYMPUS / SANGUINE ROSE

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The Devil's Prefects. They play songs. They like Smokey & The Bandit a whole lot.Join us for a Sunday evening at the fantastic Victoria Inn!

Join us for our Comedy night hosted by our regular MC, Justin Panks!Opening the show is Joey Page, a highly sought-after comedian known for his distinctive style and hilarious take on everyday life.Taking the middle spot is Harry Pettit, an audience-pleasing storyteller for all ages, known from TV appearances and popular online comedy platforms.Closing the [...]

The West End Day Party comes to Colchester on Saturday 19 September, bringing an afternoon of musical theatre favourites, live performances and singalong moments. The event features live West End vocalists performing songs from some of the stage's biggest productions, alongside a DJ playing show tunes and movie musical classics throughout the day. Audiences can [...]

The Emo Festival is coming to Colchester! The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase… TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo songs in existence with A LIVE BAND & LIVE DJs spinning all the angst your teenage dirtbag heart desires all night long! LIVE Performers, confetti & much more! [...]

Popscene – Performing the Music of Blur comes to Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, on Saturday 19 September. The tribute act celebrates the music of Blur, one of the defining bands of the Britpop era. Audiences can expect a set featuring many of the group's best-known songs, including Parklife, Girls & Boys, Country House, Beetlebum and [...]

The Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show returns to Lower Castle Park, Colchester, on Sunday 20 September. Running from 10.30am to 4pm, the annual event will feature more than 200 classic cars and vehicles, showcasing a wide range of vintage and historic models from across the decades. Alongside the vehicle displays, visitors can enjoy [...]