Keep Colchester Cool

SLAY DUGGEE Live at Colchester Arts Centre
2025-10-18 11:30 - 13:30 (Europe/London) | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Slay Duggee is coming back to Colchester Arts Centre on Sat 18th Oct 2025 (yeah, the place we did our last gig ever 2 years ago!)
Kids and adults get down and get moshy to the WORLD’S NUMBER ONE CANINE METAL BAND FOR KIDS
All ages. All welcome. Accessible show.
Metal, laughs, merch, fun!

East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up - Oct
2025-10-18 10:00 - 13:00 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
The East of England Disabled Creatives Meet-Up is a free space for deaf, disabled and/or neurodivergent creatives to meet, share and create!
As artists, don’t ask for permission. Take up space. For yourself and your work. We aim to provide that space for you!
This is a monthly in-person meet-up at the Mercury Theatre in collaboration with Graeae Theatre Company.
We welcome artists at any experience-level, the aim is to establish a relaxed space for people to turn up for however long they wish within the meet-up session time. The meet-up is from 10am-1pm, but you are welcome to drop-in anytime.
We will be meeting in the upstairs bar at the Mercury Theatre, if you do not know where this is, please ask a member of our Box Office or Front of House staff and they will guide you.
It will be an opportunity to network, meet new artists in your area and develop your practice.
The Mercury’s Graeae Associate, Christian Markham, will always be in attendance to facilitate and/or answer any questions you might have about the Mercury, Graeae, or wider disabled arts initiatives.

Eddie Izzard: Hamlet - Colchester
2025-10-17 21:00 - 2025-10-18 00:00, 2025-10-16 21:00 - 2025-10-17 00:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Tickets Pre-Sale: March 5th @ 10AMGeneral Sale: March 6th @ 10AM
Go to eddieizzardhamlet.com for full info

Eddie Izzard Performs Shakespeare's Hamlet *
2025-10-17 21:00 - 2025-10-18 00:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 6th March 2025
All Tickets £35.Doors open 7.30pm, performance starts 8pm.Two halves with interval.
DIRECT FROM HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, TRIPLE-EXTENDED NEW YORK, CHICAGO AND LONDON SOLO PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE’S ‘HAMLET’.
Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award.
“An impressive sweeping performance. ★★★★” The Telegraph
“When it gets to the famous soliloquies, Izzard…smashes all three of the great ones.” ★★★★ The Chicago Tribune
“Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet is spectacular.” Dame Judi Dench
Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight.
Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management This production is true to the text of Shakespeare and for ages 9 to 90.
https://www.facebook.com/events/[REDACTED]/?event_time_id=2450017225331942

Eddie Izzard: Hamlet
2025-10-17 20:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-16 20:00 - 23:00 | Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Thu, 6 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale : Wed, 5 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM

Queen St Brewhouse
2025-10-17 20:00 - 23:00 | Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street, Colchester, CO1 2PG, GB
COLCHESTER! We’re really excited to be returning to Queen St Brewhouse on Friday 17th October – along with support from Groovy Psycho and El Tel!
#dreampop #indie #queenstbrewhouse #colchester #newmusic

Voltstorm - Break The Silence Tour 2025 - Live Colchester with Heathen Kings and Tempest Saint
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
🔥 SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT! 🔥Voltstorm is bringing the thunder to Colchester this Friday 17th October at Three Wise Monkeys (Top Floor)!
We’re joined by the mightyHeathen Kings and the epic Tempest Saint for a night of pure heavy metal mayhem! You don’t want to miss this.
📍 Venue: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester🕢 Doors: 7:30 PM
Let’s tear the roof off Colchester. See you in the pit! ⚡#Voltstorm #ColchesterMetal #LiveMetal #ThreeWiseMonkeys #HearNoEvilLive #UKMetal #HeathenKings #TempestSaint

Voltstorm Live At TWM Colchester
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 | 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us for a night of Heavy Metal music as Voltstorm takes the stage, supported by the talented Heathen Kings and Tempest Saint.
Date: Friday, 17th October
Time: Doors open at 7:30 PM
Venue: Top Floor, Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester
Tickets: £10 + booking fee
This Show is 18+, , we operate a strict challenge 25 policy, so please bring ID.
Accessibility Information:
Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs
Viewer Discretion:
Please be aware that this event may feature flashing and strobing lighting effects.

Jimeoin - Pandemonium
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM
Priority from O2 : Wed, 26 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM
Ticketmaster Presale : Thu, 27 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM
Live Nation Presale : Thu, 27 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM

Elvis Presley Tribute Night
2025-10-17 19:30 - 2025-10-18 00:00 | Colchester United FC, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, Colchester, CO4 5UP, GB
Mark Summers is returning to Colchester United for his amazing Elvis Legacy act. Always a fan favourite, all the biggest Elvis hits all night long.
Doors open 7.30pm, with the act on from approx. 8.30pm. Our DJ will finish the night off through to midnight. Our photobooth will be open all night long!
Over 16’s only.

Bridget Live @ Coda MSTH
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Online event
Join us at Coda, Colchester on Thursday 17th October for a night of incredible live music, all in aid of supporting homeless people in our community.
Featuring headline performances from Bridget and Greebo, plus a great lineup of local talent still to be announced. Expect a night of raw energy, amazing music, and community spirit – all for a cause that really matters.
Free Entry and donations welcome to helps raise vital funds for those experiencing homelessness in Colchester. 💙
📍 Coda, Colchester📅 17th October 2025
Come for the music, stay for the cause. ✨

The Big Halloween Rock n Roll Bingo Special at The Lexden Crown
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Lexden Crown, Lexden Crown
Its time to funk up your life, dig out your dabbers, and your best musical knowledge, then get ready to have some musical fun and win some great prizes, Its time to play Rock n Roll Bingo, with Big Jim.
A night of 4 games of Music Bingo, fun music and great company. Youve never played Bingo like this, fun for everyone, and much more exciting than waiting for your bingo balls to drop.So turn up, listen in and win win win.

ROCK N ROLL BINGO !
2025-10-17 19:00 - 22:00 | The Lexden Crown, Bistro Pub – Colchester, The Lexden Crown, Bistro Pub - Colchester
Rock & Roll Bingo Night Join us for a musical twist on classic bingo! We play rock legends instead of numbers. Recognize a song, mark it off, and shout BINGO to win! Perfect for music lovers and game enthusiasts alike. Grab your crew and let’s rock this!

THREE WISE MONKEYS - Colchester
2025-10-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Three Wise Monkeys Colchester
An England tour demands certain areas be covered, and Colchester is the Oldest city in the country, founded by the Celtic Britons before the Roman Invasion, so it’s a given that we had to hit it some time! We’ll be playing alongside Heathen kings, once again, and Voltstorm, at long last. Ticket link below. Come down and help us conjure some Anglo-Saxon warrior spirits to battle with a night of heavy music.

Halloween Ceramics with Pink Parrot Pottery
2025-10-17 10:00 - 13:00 | 9-10 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, CO11BX Colchester, United Kingdom, 9-10 Mason Road, Cowdray Centre, CO11BX Colchester, United Kingdom
Join the lovely Lucy from Pink Parrot Pottery Designs to create some wonderful bespoke personalised Halloween ceramics using your little one’s hand/footprints!

Eddie Izzard Performs Shakespeare's Hamlet *
2025-10-16 21:00 - 2025-10-17 00:00 | Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 6th March 2025
All Tickets £35.Doors open 7.30pm, performance starts 8pm.Two halves with interval.
DIRECT FROM HER CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED, TRIPLE-EXTENDED NEW YORK, CHICAGO AND LONDON SOLO PERFORMANCES OF SHAKESPEARE’S ‘HAMLET’.
Nominated for New York’s: Drama League’s Distinguished Performance Award and Outer Critic’s Circle Outstanding Solo Performance Award.
“An impressive sweeping performance. ★★★★” The Telegraph
“When it gets to the famous soliloquies, Izzard…smashes all three of the great ones.” ★★★★ The Chicago Tribune
“Eddie Izzard’s Hamlet is spectacular.” Dame Judi Dench
Akin to the original performances of HAMLET, Eddie will perform on the blank canvas of a bare stage, letting Shakespeare’s words and pure storytelling take the spotlight.
Adapted by Mark Izzard and directed by Selina Cadell
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd in association with PBJ Management This production is true to the text of Shakespeare and for ages 9 to 90.
https://www.facebook.com/events/[REDACTED]/?event_time_id=2450017221998609

DOMINATION: The Fall and Rise of an Empire with Alice Roberts
2025-10-16 19:30 - 22:30 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
Sale Dates and Times:
Public Onsale : Thu, 6 Mar 2025 at 10:30 AM

From Spain. José Almarcha Trio: Flamenco Fusion! Wivenhoe Congregational Church. Tickets from 16/09
2025-10-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe, United Kingdom, Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, CO7 9AB Wivenhoe, United Kingdom
Let yourself be carried away by 90 minutes of wonderful music, courtesy of the José Almarcha Trio, where through the different flamenco styles, you will experience a variety of emotions and feelings. This concert is flamenco music in its purest form, but also incorporating elements of jazz.​You will experience harrowing moments in this thrilling performance, courtesy of an exposed and powerful guitar, percussion that will give the music strength and rhythmic vitality, while the piano will bring jazzy notes that harmonise with flamenco sounds – a perfect fit, given that both genres are derived from the cries of oppressed people.​​Following the excellent reception of his debut album, Vejézate, José released his follow-up, Alejandra, to critical acclaim in 2023, and undertook an extensive UK tour last year to promote it.​Un Nuevo Paseo, his third album, was released this year. It marks a turning point in his career as it explores new sounds and a novel idea of flamenco fusion while always staying true to the genre’s core.​José is a virtuoso guitarist, as anyone who saw his concert for us in June would attest. This is your chance to make amends if you missed him. You will not be let disappointed!
José Almarcha (Guitar) Andre JahJah (Keyboard)Demi Garcia Sabat (Percussion).
José Almarcha:
Born in Tomelloso, Castilla La Mancha (the land of Don Quijote), José started playing guitar at a very young age and then went on to study flamenco at the Cordoba Conservatory of Music with great masters of the instrument such as Paco Serrano and Niño de Pura.
A veritable virtuoso, with an extensive artistic career, he is a previous winner of the prestigious International Flamenco Guitar Competition, Niño Ricardo.
José’s tireless exploration of the instrument has allowed him to develop his own personal language, which also highlights his outstanding technique.
He regularly composes for and performs with Spanish dance companies, such as Olga Pericet, Marcos Flores, Antonio Canales, Sara Calero, and José Manuel Álvarez.

Life Drawing - Thursday, 16th October 2025
2025-10-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Straight Road Community Centre, Straight Road Community Centre
We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.
All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay £10 cash for the session.
Drawing boards, easels, papers, charcoal and pencils are provided for free or bring your materials.
Accessible venue.
Location: Straight Road Community Centre329 Straight Road, Colchester, CO3 9EF

Dark Beer Taster Evening
2025-10-15 19:00 - 22:00 | 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us on Wednesday 15th October for our Dark Beer Taster Evening.Spend the evening exploring a curated range of Dark Beer, expertly paired with delicious dishes designed to complement the bold and refreshing flavours of each beer. Expect great food, great beer, a bit of trivia, and a lot of fun.Tickets online cost £35. Availability is limited for this event so pre-booking is essential.Starts 7pm in our tasting roomBOOK A TABLEOver 18s only.Guests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via info@othermonkeybrewing.com prior to ticket purchase.Access – There is no lift to access the tasting room at Other Monkey Brewing The Taproom. There is one flight of stairs to reach the tasting room.

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight - Album Launch Show: Colchester
2025-10-14 20:00 - 22:00 | Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight – Album Launch Show: Colchester
🎟 BOOK TICKETS 🎟
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🔥 ALBUM LAUNCH SHOW 🔥
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to Colchester for a one-off exclusive show, ahead of the release of the debut album ‘Classics Vol. 1’.
Prepare for a spellbinding 90-minute spectacle that infuses iconic Rock & Metal anthems with hauntingly beautiful energy.
In ethereal candlelit settings, this band of 14 classical musicians unleash effortlessly enchanting melodies alongside powerful walls of distortion. Witness the unexpected union of Classical music and Metal.
The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of classical musicians, featuring some of the world’s greatest instrumentalists and vocalists.
📣 WHAT OUR FANS THINK 📣
👉 “Every rock fan should see and hear this concert!”
👉 “F**king awesome would not do it justice!”
👉 “Entertaining from the first song to the last.”
👉 “Perfect blend of classical bravado and hard rock!”
👉 “It is a unique experience: the music, the show, the stage… something incredible”
Disclaimer: The Rock Orchestra and its events are not affiliated with the artists and composers listed. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

"Breathe..." a brand new play by Jazz Ely
2025-10-14 19:45 - 21:00 | Headgate Theatre, Headgate Theatre
Sam and her partner, Callum, make the big decision to start a family, until Michael ‘burst your’ Bublé shows up with his band of breathers. Plagued by the past, taunted by TikTok, obsessed with breathing, blinking, swallowing…Sam’s story is not linear, and neither is recovery.
Playing on the boundaries of theatrical form, this quirky ensemble piece goes head to head with OCD. Funny, surprising and loaded with humanity, this UK premiere is written by Jazz Ely, an exciting new artist in Colchester’s creative scene.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1844342326965475/?event_time_id=1844342333632141

S4K's A Midsummer Night's Dream at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester
2025-10-14 10:30 - 12:30 | Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
S4K’s very (very very) funny easy-to-understand MUSICAL adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream launches its international tour at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester in October.
https://www.facebook.com/events/770309558919287/?event_time_id=770309582252618

2025 Branch Annual General Meeting
2025-10-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Odd One Out, 28 Mersea Road, Colchester, CO2 7ET, GB
The Branch Annual General Meeting will be taking place on Monday 13th October at 7pm in The Odd One Out (back room). Please arrive for 6:30pm to allow for a prompt start.
Come for the beer, stay for the committee officer reports! Anyone interested in standing for election to a committee post is welcome to do so – If you are curious about a role and want to find out more about what it entails, feel free to contact us.

CODA Sunday Open Mic
2025-10-12 20:00 - 23:45 | 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom, 63 High street, co1 1dn Colchester, United Kingdom
🎤 CODA Sunday Open Mic Nights – Hosted by Rosalind Harniess 🎶Looking for the ultimate Open Mic experience? Join us every Sunday from 8 PM to Midnight at CODA, Colchester’s cozy live music hub, where performers and audiences come together to create magic. ✨Here’s what makes our Open Mic Night different:🎸 House instruments provided – No need to lug your gear! We’ve got guitars, keyboard and other house percussion ready for you.🌟 Supportive vibes – Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the first time, CODA is the perfect place to share your sound.🍺 Great atmosphere – Enjoy top-tier live music with a drink in hand. Musicians or not, everyone’s welcome to soak up the energy!🎶 Perform, cheer, connect – it’s more than an event; it’s a community. Come discover the best local talent or showcase your own!🚪 Free entry for all! Make CODA your Sunday night destination.Tag your music-loving friends, and we’ll see you there! 🎵✨
https://www.facebook.com/events/1271819844263415/?event_time_id=1271820004263399

Young Jazz Messengers: Hannah Horton's J Steps
2025-10-12 19:30 - 21:30 | Wivenhoe Congregational Church, 101 High Street, Colchester, CO7 9AB, GB
“J Steps is an example of what we can do to ensure the future of the music we love.” – Maxine Gordon, wife of the late, great saxophonist Dexter Gordon
Continuing our remit to showcase emerging young talent, award-winning J Steps is a groundbreaking jazz ensemble for female and non-binary jazz musicians under the age of 18.
Founded and directed by saxophonist Hannah Horton, J Steps nurtures the talent of young improvising musicians, its main aim being to balance the historic lack of representation of women in jazz.
Hannah received the 2023 Parliamentary Jazz Award for Jazz Education of the Year in recognition of her accomplishments.
This talented young group performs a mix of jazz standards such as Tenor Madness, Cantaloupe Island, and Sugar, plus originals and other captivating music.
J Steps have performed at the prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival, plus venues such as Saffron Hall, Toulouse Lautrec, and Jazz Cafe POSK.
Rarely do you get the opportunity to experience a teenage ensemble as authentic, musical, and tight as this!

The Long Day Closes
2025-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | St Marys Church Dedham, St Marys Church Dedham
🎶 We’re really looking forward to returning to the beautiful St Mary’s in Dedham on October 12th! Join us for an evening of stunning a cappella music — from the timeless beauty of 16th-century classics by Tallis and Byrd, to the rich, romantic sounds of 19th-century part-songs by Elgar, Sullivan, and Coleridge-Taylor. Perfect for an autumn evening. 🍂
✨ Proudly supported by the Friends of Dedham Church in aid of the Windows Restoration and Repair Fund.

Acoustic Showcase
2025-10-12 15:00 - 18:00 | 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom, 5-6 St Nicholas St, CO1 1LB Colchester, United Kingdom
Join us for an afternoon of incredible live music at the OMB Acoustic Showcase! Starting at 3pm, immerse yourself in a vibrant array of acoustic performances by talented local artists.
Performers:Foxcub and the Big RedHayley BettySimon Craze
Time: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam Young
Come and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local musicians and experience some fantastic acoustic sets!
