Events

GEMS are holding a fund raising event for en-formLadies’, Men’s & Children’s Clothes and ShoesBedding and SundriesBooks, DVDs, and CDsFill a Bag –£2.50 (Bags Provided)Any questions please contact goldenyearsgroups@yahoo.com

From the 24th May through the 1st of June, pick up a fun paper trail and explore Colchester Castle on a quest filled with knights and dragons!Follow the clues, solve puzzles, and spot legendary characters as you journey through history. This simple, self-guided adventure is perfect for younger visitors aged 6+. Grab your trail sheet [...]

First band start 12:30 last band start 8pm festival finishes 10pmWill be open from 11:30amMAYFESTIVAL INFORMATION-If you are driving to the Festival-Please park at, CO7 7DW. Random house Please no parking on A133 or local village.Our car park will be closed to the public, to allow easy access for the bands. There will be someone [...]

Free concert on the bandstand, playing 2.30pm - 5.00pm

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Sun MachineBearFootSoul featuring Matt WhiteStu E Skinner (Hosting)Event Info:A weekly event featuring 3 to 5 acts performing live acoustic sets between 3-5:30pm.Hot & cold beverages served from 2:30pm onwards.This is a family friendly event so younglings are welcome providing they're properly managed.Mics, pa and backline are provided but performers are welcome [...]

Free EntryAs part of CODA Colchester's Acoustic Sessions, following Stu Skinner's opener, BearFootSoul - Matt White (ex front man from Swagger, WhiteOut and Matt White & The Emulsions) will tread the boards, serving up a solo acoustic-fuelled heaping helping of authentically soul-powered roots, blues, country, Americana original and classic favourites!Sun Machine will top off the [...]

4-10pm.Bring chairs if you can! Free parking on siteNo picnics please Dress for the weather! No dogs to our evening events please.Gluten free and vegan options available. Book tickets online!

A fun evening celebrating the the music of the 80’s

GIGSTickets £7.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Our local showcase night in partnership with KEEP COLCHESTER COOL returns! This time featuring...Indie Rock from F.O.L...https://folmusic.co.uk/Heady Grunge -Rock from ELEPHANT JANE...https://elephantjaneband.wixsite.com/elephantjaneMelodious indie from THIS IS SOPHIE'S...https://www.facebook.com/people/this-is-sophies/NUKLEOPATRA's poignant lyrics take aim at tech corporations, the fossil fuel industry, and social media, crafting a soundtrack [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 29 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Wed, 27 Sep 2023 at 10:00 AM

Join us in Getting Started with Drawing, a relaxed and beginner-friendly drawing workshop, where you’ll explore sketching with pencil and fine-line pens.Whether you are completely new to drawing or looking to build confidence in your skills, this workshop will help you master different drawing techniques and materials.Each session will focus on a new theme – [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works (TBC)!The Royal Ballet: Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works showcases the remarkable choreographic range of The Royal Ballet’s Artistic Associate, Christopher Wheeldon.Sensuous contemporary ballet meets the energy of musical theatre in four distinctive short works; Fool’s Paradise, The Two of Us, Us, An [...]