Events

Join us at The Lexden Crown for a creative and relaxing afternoon making your own giant crepe paper rose – a beautiful statement piece perfect for your home décor.This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with crafting experience. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of shaping, layering, and constructing crepe [...]

🚨 Strictly Vinyl Collective presents: FLASHBACK.On Saturday 11th July, we are rewinding the clocks to the golden era of 1988–1992... Expect a night of the best tunes from Old SkoolAcid House, Breakbeat & Techno,. 🔊A few years back, we threw our first Flashback party. The vibe was incredible, but we heard your feedback: upstairs venues [...]

A fascinating evening of words and music in beautiful Dedham Church. Talks by Susan Owens, Emma Roodhouse and Jules Pretty will focus on Constable and his connection with the Dedham Vale countryside, and on that landscape today. Proceeds from the event will support the Eco-Church initiative at Dedham Parish Church.The programme includes organ music and [...]

Come and test your knowledge and raise money for a great cause at our Charity Quiz Night! Raising money for Odyssey -Prizes to be won and a Raffle! £3 a head - Max team of 6! Sign up at the link below!https://forms.gle/N4EJVhiJaD26iSy99What is Odyssey?Odyssey supports people living with and beyond cancer at a point where [...]

Join us for a special evening as we celebrate 20 years since Colchester United secured historic promotion to the Championship.Relive one of the club’s greatest achievements with an exclusive two-course dinner alongside former players from the promotion-winning squad. The evening will feature special guest appearances, live Q&A sessions, entertainment throughout the night, games, photo opportunities, [...]

Join us for an inspiring evening of music as two exceptional local young talents take centre stage. Pianist, Bethany Reynolds, will be playing Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 17, a work full of charm, wit, and lyrical beauty. Trumpeter, Oliver Toms, presents Haydn’s Trumpet Concerto, a brilliant showcase of virtuosity and flair that remains one of [...]

Geek Pie, a hi-tech multi-genre post-punk disco for all you self facilitating media nodes.Wall to wall anthems and well plastic chaos. Including the infamous 'Pleasuredome Hour'.Expect bangers from the likes of:Blur / Red Hot Chili Peppers / T-Rex / Wet Leg / Hot Chocolate / Wu Tang Clan / Black Lace / Supergrass / Talking [...]

🚨50% OFF TICKETS NOW LIVE🚨Summer In Nashville returns to Colchester with a huge line up of music, games and food!Line up announced!🤠 One Night In Nashville - Brand New Set ListTribute Bands:🤠 Luke Combs 🤠 Morgan Wallen🤠Dolly PartonPlus:Countryoke, Robbie McMinn, Stella LainGeorgia Nevada, Fin PearsonLucy Blu, Ollie Hawkins, DJ Chris ArmstrongExpect an unforgettable day including:💃 [...]

Tickets £10Doors open 1.30pm, Show starts 2pmThis event is for a standing audience.Come and show your support for the talented young members of the Hermit Music Club as they take the stage! Enjoy a lively mix of rock and pop performances, all while helping to raise vital funds for Hermit CIC, supporting young people through [...]

All Tickets £5.Doors open 6pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Colchester Arts Centre’s Youth Board are back with their highly popular Mixed Frequencies event - featuring a range of genres from some of the most exciting, local young bands.Mixed Frequencies is led by young people for young people.We sold out last time - so be [...]

The Mercury Sessions – Paines Plough: How to find a producer with Ellie Fitz-Gerald (Senior Producer, Paines Plough)Date: Tue 14 Jul 2026 at 5pmLocation: Mercury Theatre, Upstairs BarThe Mercury Sessions are monthly, business-focused conversations for creatives, offering practical insight, sector knowledge, and the chance to connect with peers.Finding the right producer can transform a creative [...]