Events

Tickets £27.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.The Delines were formed after Richmond Fontaine singer/songwriter, Willy Vlautin, heard singer, Amy Boone (The Damnations), sing just one single ballad. He was so moved by her voice that he secretly wrote her songs for over a year before approaching her to start a [...]

TWM Live presents Gaz Brookfield, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the year way back in 2010 he has continued to tirelessly tour the length and breadth of the country, building a strong and loyal following where [...]

Luther Live & Velvet Voices Step into a world of soul, romance, and unforgettable grooves with Luther Live & Velvet Voices – the ultimate live theatre experience celebrating the golden era of R’n’B. This electrifying show brings the smooth sounds of Luther Vandross, Alexander O'Neal and many others to life, with powerhouse vocals, a sensational [...]

Step into the moonlight at Colchester Castle and Hollytrees Museum on Friday 9 October, as twilight fades into after-hours lunar investigations within Hollytrees Museum. Then return on Saturday 10 October for a captivating festival of the strange and supernatural: Moon, Magick and Mystery — a spellbinding event presented in partnership with Seventh Sanctum.Across this two-day, [...]

Get Ready to Groove at the Ultimate 80s Day Disco! 🎉Step into a time machine and relive the magic of the 80s with a day filled with the biggest disco anthems and synth-powered hits of the decade. Whether you’re a true 80s fanatic or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about electric [...]

COLCHESTER, IT'S TIME FOR YOUR THIRD CHANCE TO CAUSE A COMMOTION!!!COMMOTION FEST is back for round 3 in 2026 featuring some of the best Essex rock and metal bands and rounded off by some special guest out of town bands!The bands causing a commotion in 2026 are:TBCDoors will open at 4pm and bands will play [...]

THE TIME WAS TOUR 2026For over five decades, Wishbone Ash has stood as one of rock music’s most enduring and influential forces, their pioneering twin-lead guitar sound providing a blueprint for the generations of rock, metal, and progressive artists that followed in their footsteps. With an extensive catalogue, countless miles on the road, and a [...]

Raver Tots comes to Colchester with a family-friendly daytime rave featuring special guest DJ Matt Jam Lamont. Designed for children and adults to enjoy together, the event combines dance music, performers, lighting effects and interactive entertainment in an indoor festival-style setting. Expect a soundtrack of house, garage, drum and bass and old-school club classics, alongside [...]

INDIEPALOOZA FESTIVAL"6 Tribute Bands, 1 Night, YOU chose the anthems!"14+ show (14-16s must be accompanied)Indiepalooza is an amazing touring indie-rock tribute festival featuring leading tributes to (ALL on ONE night!) :-The Killers, Arctic Monkeys, Oasis, Sam Fender, Kasabian + Kaiser Chiefs....This indoor show has sold out 1000 cap+ venues all over the country and is [...]

The Dolly Show brings a celebration of the music of Dolly Parton to Colchester, starring acclaimed tribute performer Kelly O'Brien. O'Brien has built an international reputation for her portrayal of the country music icon, touring extensively with a live show that spans Dolly Parton's career from the 1960s through to the present day. She was [...]

A Vision of Elvis brings the music of Elvis Presley to Mercury Theatre Colchester in a tribute show starring Rob Kingsley. The production celebrates the career of the King of Rock 'n' Roll, featuring performances of songs including It's Now or Never, The Wonder of You, Burning Love, In the Ghetto, Suspicious Minds and American [...]

Wagner: Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, OvertureStrauss: Four Last Songs Soloist: Elinor Rolfe JohnsonMahler: Symphony No. 4 in G majorConductor: Chris PhelpsLeader: Philippa BartonTickets £18 (under 25 free) available from www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk