Events

Decorate a trinket Dish with Posca Pens in this relaxed, family-friendly workshop into something uniquely yours.Using vibrant Posca pens, you’ll be guided through simple decorating techniques to help you create your own design.Your tutor will be available to support you as you explore ideas and work at your own pace. You’re welcome to draw inspiration [...]

Join Jordan Cook in making quick and playful drawings with charcoal into ambitious and imaginative works of art.In this session you’ll learn how to sharpen your skills in drawing from life and the world around you and explore the various ways you can use charcoal to draw.Your tutor will guide you through both slower, focused [...]

An activity for the whole family to do together!Join artists Tom Armstrong and Iris Gunnardottir for some open-air painting in our beautiful garden.This loose session is designed to be as flexible as possible, with advice and support from Tom and Iris available if you need. No need to book ahead, just turn up. No minimum [...]

The Firstsite Art Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curious about art.Set in a welcoming environment, our fair showcases a stunning array of original artworks, including paintings and sculptures.You will have the opportunity to meet talented emerging and established [...]

Transform Your Mosaic Practice with Classical AndamentoLocation: Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZTime: 10am - 4,30pmChoose from these dates: 14th June 2025 - 12th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025 Do you want to deepen your understanding of the flow and structure of mosaics? Are you looking for a way to master [...]

Rapture Gaming Festival is returning in August 2025 to where it all started in Colchester at the Charter Hall along with a massive outdoor festival at the outside pitch . Twice the size of the last show and packed with even more fun activities and content than ever before. Included in the price of admission:Gaming [...]

Dance your way into the Summer holidays with fun and energetic Afro-Moves at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather.Our [...]

Secret Island Festival is introducing a brand-new band stage for 2025! The festival stage will feature live bands, with the first wave of acts including Bridget, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Hobo Chang, Wilswood Boyos, and more to be announced. Additionally, Mike Skinner (The Streets) will be headlining the main stage. Tickets are selling [...]

Join us for the 5th year of Secret Island Festival!We can finally announce that The Streets’ frontman, Mike Skinner, will be headlining Secret Island Festival this summer, 2nd August, with one of his iconic DJ sets.Alongside Mike Skinner our phase one lineup includes Stanton Warriors and stellar names in Jungle and Drum & Bass, Jumpin [...]

Pokemon is now back at ACE....That's right we are pleased to announce that Pokemon League & general play is back. This Saturday we will be running our league meet up & this will be a regular fortnight event. It is the idea time to come along, learn to play, trade cards and play games against [...]

Magic The Gathering Edge Of Eternities Release DraftThis Saturday we will be having a release draft with the super Edge Of Eternities set, with the pre-releases going so well last weekend, this is sure to be a set to make an enjoyable draft. So come join us for some more fun with this set.Cost £20 [...]

Chameleon’s Web Theatre Company present their 2025 summer tour, a fun-packed show for the whole family!"Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland"From the book by Lewis CarrollAdapted by Tammie LightfootSATURDAY 2ND AUGUST @ Castle Park Theatre, Lower Bowls Green, Lower Castle Park, ColchesterStarts 4:30pm (Gates open: 3:30pm)THIS IS AN OUTDOORS PERFORMANCE: PLEASE BRING CHAIRS, BLANKETS, PICNICS [...]