Events

ROOTS EAST – The Official AfterpartyAfter a full day of reggae, we're hosting the official Roots East afterparty at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, on Sunday, 17th August.Expect reggae anthems and special guest DJs TBA...Please note: A Castle Park ticket is not required to attend.

An evening of drinking & drawing in the pub.Bring a sketchbook, pen, and money for beers.See you there.

This August, relive this glorious theatre comedy classic. Suitable for all the family.It’s 1885 in Salford. Bombastic, beer-drinking bootmaker, Henry Horatio Hobson, stands in the way of his three daughters’ future happiness. But Maggie, “the plain one”, is ready to settle the score with her father, her sisters and the whole bloomin’ community!“Hobson's Choice” is [...]

Discover the forgotten culture of England at the debut art exhibition by BYRGA GENIHT and friends. Admission is free.This exhibition combines genuine antiquities, contemporary sculpture, lecture props and digital projection to help people reconnect with 2000 years of forgotten traditions in art and architecture.New works have art have been created in collaboration with established and [...]

Join us on Wednesday 20th August for our Pub Classics Taster Evening.Tuck into a curated selection of beloved pub classics, each expertly paired with a range of refreshing beers. From golden ales to rich stouts, discover how the right pint can elevate your favourite dishes. Expect hearty food, great beer, a bit of trivia, and [...]

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

Scottish legends Texas have announced a huge show as part of the Colchester Castle Summer Series on Thursday 21 August 2025, alongside support from Australian-British singer-songwriter and actress Natalie Imbruglia, and Scottish country-folk singer Rianne Downey.Following on from their critically acclaimed sold-out UK arena tour, Texas will be bringing their popular, crowd loving live show [...]

TORN AFTER ALL – The Official AfterpartyPlease note that all Torn After All afterparty tickets will be refunded and this is now a FREE event. See you at Three Wise Monkeys from 10:30pm

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - The Bad Guys 2 (PG)!The gang are struggling to find trust and acceptance in their newly minted lives as Good Guys when they are pulled out of retirement and forced to do ‘one last job’.Book now on our website or call us on 01206 713 700.https://www.facebook.com/events/1421764005738549/?event_time_id=1421764029071880

Out of Time brings a huge Britpop & Indie festival to Castle Park on 22nd August! James, Happy Mondays, Lightning Seeds, and The WAEVE all in one unforgettable day!After forming in Manchester in 1982, James achieved popularity during the 1990s, with four top-10 hits on the UK Singles Chart and nine top-10 placings on the [...]

Come and join us for a night of music featuring classic hits from then until now!

GUTRECTOMY and BEYOND EXTINCTION co-headline Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester with support from KANINE and HEATED on Friday 22nd August 2025. For fans of Slam, Beatdown, Deathcore and more - this is the biggest night in the Essex metal Calendar.DOORS 18:00BANDS 18:15-22:00