Events

Tickets £16 / £15Doors 7.30pm, Start 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceChris Allard – guitarJim Watson – pianoDudley Phillips – bassNick Smalley - drumsChris Allard is primarily a contemporary jazz guitarist but is at home in a variety of genres. He has recorded seven original albums to date, critical acclaim includes ★★★★ in Jazzwise, [...]

The NightFair returns to Colchester for an outdoor summer art fair in the beautiful gardens of the Minories Gallery.Shop directly from 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 30th May. The Minories Gallery, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UEFree [...]

TWM Live presents Foxymop – a tribute to Pearl Jam at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on Saturday 8th August.Foxymop is the UK’s most authentic tribute to Pearl Jam. Hailing from Essex, Foxymop can be found headlining shows around the home counties, at tribute festivals, and online with the Lockdown Sessions of 2020/21 which have earned [...]

Are you ready to be part of the 300, descending on the great area of Essex?Steeped in Roman history, Colchester will play host toTHE GLADIATOR GAMES--Friday will see the Gladiators arrive, and don their finest Toga (provided) to take on Colchester's finest establishments. Starting with a freshener at the Scholar's favourite on site establishments, followed [...]

It began with the forging of the great ring*.From the Rhinegold it was made. Beautiful and powerful it was, until it fell into the hands of men, whose lust for power and riches proved to be their undoing. A tale of heroes, Dwarves, Dragons and the Gods. Love, justice, desire, and villainous treachery.*Any similarity to [...]

Indie Showcase comes to Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, featuring Lost Movies, Cutlove, Swines and Lost Atlas.A night dedicated to showcasing local artists and bands, bringing together some of the best talent from the area.Date: Friday, 14 AugustVenue: Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £6.50Doors: 7:30pmAges: 18+Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys [...]

Two sets of smokin' Chicago and Swamp blues, with happenin' blues sounds from the resident DJ!

A Community Sports Day takes place at Old Heath Recreation Ground on Saturday 15 August, offering a day of family-friendly activities and outdoor fun. Running from 10am to 5pm, the event will feature children's races, bouncy castles, face painting, food stalls, and a range of activities for younger visitors. Admission is free, and children can [...]

Colchester Pride 2026 will be held on Saturday 15th August 2026 at Colchester's premier arts venue Firstsite, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities including the Main Stage, featuring local and national acts and our wonderful Market area,with a variety of food, drink, information and sellers, our market area will have something for everyone! [...]

ABBA Day Party brings an afternoon of disco classics and singalong favourites to Colchester. The event celebrates the music of ABBA, with a soundtrack packed with hits including Dancing Queen, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Mamma Mia, Waterloo and many more. Alongside the Swedish group's biggest songs, organisers are also promising a selection of disco, funk and [...]

Email live@littlerabbitbarn.com to reserve placesFollowing the release of her new album Making Moves, Danni Nicholls heads back to the UK this August and September. Rooted in Americana and rich storytelling, her songs explore resilience, change and the journey back to self — delivered with warmth, grit, and a captivating live presence.Now Nashville based but originally [...]

Keeping faith to the foot stomping sounds that started on dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation.This 11-piece band will have you on your feet with 4 lead vocalists performing 30 songs!! You can expect to hear:DO I LOVE YOUYOU DIDN’T SAY A WORDOUT ON THE FLOORSEVEN DAYS TOO LONGTHE NIGHTCOME ON [...]