Events

As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual [...]

Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- Book via https://booking.stampede.ai/v2/e4824ca0-abe5-411d-94cb-190dab8c7a63/BU8DGDMRZY7D/events- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team - Food available throughout Please try to arrive at least 15 minutes before the quiz is due to start to place food and drink orders.

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, [...]

FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2026 - VOYAGE ARE RETURNING TO Three Wise Monkeys Colchester!With support from the incredible Dan SuttonTicket link here:https://ticketscandy.com/e/voyage-18420£7.50 a Ticket + Booking FeeDoors at 7:30pm18+ EventTop Floor at Three Wise Monkeys In Colchester.You ask, you shall receive! After a long awaited return to Colchester we’re coming back but with a new album! [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

🎉 COMMUNITY SPORTS DAY – FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY! 🏃‍♂️🎈Join us for a fantastic Community Sports Day at Old Heath Recreation Ground on 15th August, from 10am–5pm!It’s set to be a brilliant, fun-filled day for families and children of all ages, with a real festival vibe 🌞What’s on the day?🏃 Fun races for kids🏰 [...]

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! [...]