Events

🎤✨ Can't get enough of singing in the car but don’t fancy joining a traditional choir? This is your sign.Raise Your Voice is a new weekly singing group for people who just want to have a laugh, meet some awesome people, and belt out some brilliant songs. Think modern pop bangers, 00s throwbacks, and the [...]

🔥 Colchester! Get Ready for a Sizzling Summer Comedy Showcase! 🔥Escape the everyday and dive into an evening of brilliant live comedy! Topper Promotions is back at the fantastic 3 Wise Monkeys, Colchester, on Wednesday, July 2nd, for a showcase packed with some of the best and brightest acts on the circuit.Prepare for an absolutely [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is due to start to place drink orders.If you [...]

Crazy uke playing, exciteable singing, belting choir action. What more do you want??!

Have you ever wanted to try D&D or are looking for a game to join?Come along to our regular D&D sessions!£5 to playSign Up at the following link...https://form.jotform.com/251193120248348https://www.facebook.com/events/985572407077034/?event_time_id=985572423743699

Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team - Food available throughout - Book via https://sevn.ly/xJWOHUhNIf you book and then decide not to attend, please cancel your booking. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the [...]

Tickets £31.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.The Wedding Present are an English indie rock group formed in 1985 in Leeds, England, by members of The Lost Pandas, led by vocalist and guitarist David Gedge."The boy Gedge has written some of the best love songs of the 'Rock 'n' Roll' era. [...]

Cutting, ripping, tearing, glueing – collage is a fun and creative activity that is accessible to everyone and it’s back!Not only is it an environmentally friendly way to make art, it is a great way to clear your mind, focus on the present, unwind and have a light lunch in the company of others.Local Colchester [...]

🎷 Friday 4th July Top-Class Jazz Night at Patch Colchester 🎶🕢 7:30pm–10:00pm (Doors open 6:30pm)📍 Patch, 24 Trinity Street, Colchester CO1 1JNJoin us for an unforgettable evening of live jazz in the stylish surroundings of Patch, Colchester’s award-winning vegetarian/ plant-based café.The jazz quartet features some amazing musicians: • Zak Barrett (saxophone), seasoned performer, known for [...]

TWM Live Presents: The Ultimate Pop Punk Party!Get ready to relive your teenage years with a double-billed night of pop-punk anthems that'll have you singing at the top of your lungs!HOMECOMINGSince 2022, this high-energy Essex/Suffolk band has been tearing up stages with their infectious pop-punk covers - think crowd-jumping choruses, mosh-worthy riffs, and non-stop fun. [...]

TWM Live Presents: The Ultimate Pop Punk Party!Get ready to relive your teenage years with a double-billed night of pop-punk anthems that'll have you singing at the top of your lungs!HOMECOMINGSince 2022, this high-energy Essex/Suffolk band has been tearing up stages with their infectious pop-punk covers - think crowd-jumping choruses, mosh-worthy riffs, and non-stop fun. [...]

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.We get all the big names of comedy on their way up - Eddie Izzard, Billy Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at [...]

Impious Spirit Productions and Peace Productions presentGHOST UK - The UK's #1 tribute to GhostAlongside Sleep Broken - The UK's #1 Sleep Token Tribute BandFriday 4th July 202519:00 Doors£12 adv / £15 otdAlt Club Night until 2am18+

May says, 'I have my wee charity gig happening this Friday at Queen St Brewhouse, Colchester. It's FREE ENTRY but donations are very much welcomed, every penny goes to the furbabies at Together for Animals.' First band on at 8pm, come and enjoy a drink or 2 before they start. :)

Pop start you weekend in Colchester with a fun night out in our vibrant and safe venue! It’s Free Entry all night plus 2 Cocktails 🍹 for just £8.Enjoy dancing to the biggest Pop, Party, and dance classics from the 80s onwards played by our resident DJ!

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 5th July, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same boring shops that you see around town, bringing you the same cheap, unethical goods. Folk & Bespoke aims to bring you something different EVERY month! [...]

Come and see what Moths we have in the Minories Garden and surrounding area. The trap* will be set the night before and naturalist Chris Gibson will be on hand to identify and release whatever happens to have been using the garden the previous evening. We can also discuss ways to invite Moths into our [...]

We at ACE are pleased to be able to bring you the new Lorcana weekly league. Our weekly league session for the Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the session. This is a great opportunity to meet new players and trade cards and pick up new stock [...]

Do you have an embroidery project from a workshop you have done with us or at home and would like to finish or help? Come to our embroidery workshop at The Lexden Crown.All materials are provided and no experience necessary.Book via eventbrite (fees apply) or email info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk to book via PayPal or bank transfer (no [...]

We will be bringing some of our music to the record browsing masses at lunch time. Expect excellent atmospheric Americana, outsider blue, and maybe a Tom Waits and a Kitty Lester cover. It is free.

Step out and shoot with Fujifilm and London Camera Exchange!Photography isn’t just about theory – it’s about capturing the world as you see it. Join us for an inspiring Fujifilm Photowalk with Aaron Prior from the Fujifilm field team, hosted by London Camera Exchange.Hands-On Gear Testing: Try out a wide range of Fujifilm cameras and [...]

Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden!On Saturday 5 July2025!It's our 26th (we think) year and we're back and ready for a party!"Beautiful setting""The atmosphere is incredible""We loved it!"Entry limited to 500. We expect to sell out so please buy your tickets quick! Please also share and invite friends to the event!Where else can you [...]

Last few tickets available for our fabulous 20th Anniversary Show “Dancing Through Life!” Saturday 5th July2pm & 7pm at The Lakeside Theatre ColchesterDo not miss out! Visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/starzperformingartsacademy

Cheever and the Tree are a 3 piece folk trio playing catchy acoustic songs with beautiful harmonies! We’re playing live at Coda, Colchester on Sat 5th July from 4pm! Check out our music here https://open.spotify.com/album/014sOZc0o4xHBwXZZPUXQP?si=yvuvLnHjTKOUfV0Sqr8sKw

Join us for a fabulous evening in the vines with the very special local band The Landed !!!! Brings chairs if you can!Free parking on site.Food and drink available as additional cost. NO PICNICS OR DRINKS TO BE BROUGHT ON SITE. Adult: £20Child under 16: £15

Party all night long to the biggest hits from all of the best decades. Whichever decade is your favourite, you'll be sure to hear the biggest songs from each decade! Our photobooth will be open, and fancy dress is always encouraged! Doors open from 7.30pm and the night finishes at midnight. Guests need to be [...]

You are all invited to our first of two10th Birtday Celebrations this one with Planet Earth!😀🎂🍺🎉🎈🌍. DJs Fettdog and Jules Zilion will play the greatest tunes from the 70s80s, and 90s. It's gonna be a wee bit epic!

Mad live electronic music to "officially" open the square outside of Roots & Grooves Café in Colchester*! Free entry, with doors opening at around 7:30pm...Surfies is a mysterious musical collective, reportedly based in Kansas, USA, whose Dadaist electronic songs have disrupted the minds of late-night Adult Swim viewers since 2022. This is their first ever [...]

Join Sounds like the 80’s for a Top 40 Countdown you don’t want to miss.With full live band and 4 outstanding vocalists we transport you back to the decade that brought us the birth of MTV, chunky mobile phones & the Rubiks cube.Includes all the hits you would expect to hear from a Top 40 [...]

Join Sounds like the 80’s for a Top 40 Countdown you don’t want to miss.With full live band and 4 outstanding vocalists we transport you back to the decade that brought us the birth of MTV, chunky mobile phones & the Rubiks cube.Includes all the hits you would expect to hear from a Top 40 [...]

Live soul performance by the brilliant Simone starting at 8pm. If you do want a table please do book in to secure yourself a seat.

🌞 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 6th July 🌞📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMJoin us on Sunday 6th July for another fantastic day at The Rec Community Market – bringing together local traders, live entertainment, and family fun in the heart of the community!Here’s what to expect:🛍️ Over 25 [...]

Have your own skates? Fancy a free skate on Sunday 6th July? Come and join our pop up casual skate… click the link to book your space now.

Makerspace Raku Club - Communal Raku Firing Session held at Cuckoo Farm Studios.Led by Peter Jones with support from Makerspace Technician Ed Dan — we supply all the raku glazes, materials and fire — you just need to bring your ceramics!IMPORTANT NOTES• Booking for the course will be closed 5 working days prior to the [...]

Doors open 1.30pm, show starts 2pm. Finishes 3pm.Pay What You Can.This show is for a seated audience. Celebrated local artist Pete Kennedy performs a series of sketches to introduce his latest book Squidgerat Scrawls using music, masks, projections and on stage imagery.Includes a post show Q&A.

Relax and enjoy some great tunes from Nat and Les.

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]

🎶 Live at The Victoria Inn – Alex Roberts 🎶Join us this Sunday from 5:30pm in the garden for an intimate set from the brilliant Alex Roberts — a masterful songwriter weaving folk, blues, and roots into something truly special. No tickets needed, just turn up and enjoy. Donations warmly encouraged to support the music. [...]

Join us at the Queen Street Brewhouse for a free evening of guitars and songs…Noah Britton is best known as a quarter of Aspergers Are Us, the pioneering American sketch comedy group whose work has been profiled in their eponymous Netflix film, and the HBO series 'On Tour With Aspergers Are Us'. He is also [...]

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table Please arrive at least twenty minutes before the quiz is [...]

Join us on Tuesday 8th July for our Portugal Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Explore the wines of Portugal as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys - in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines.Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street [...]

Pay What You Can AffordDoors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. Written and Performed by Alice d'LumiereOriginal Music by Tina GoodingPianist – Daniel Lee ChappellMovement Director - Angelica BangsA Portmanteau of Poems, Songs, Comedy and other Absolute Nonsense – Warning: May contain traces of Marriage and other Naughtiness!Alice d'Lumiere, at [...]

Once it was the Lexden Hundred, but now is it a suburb or a village? Join your guide to explore this unique part of Colchester. A beautiful part of the city to explore in the summer months.*Pre-booking for this tour is essential, as payment cannot be taken at the start of the tour*Book via our [...]

Kick off your next season of Star Wars™: Unlimited and join in our pre-release for Star Wars Unlimited. We will be running this event using the official pre-release kits/boxes so everything you need is with in the box, so no need to bring anything else along with you.Whats in the box?Players will receive a pre-release [...]

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 [...]

We are excited to be welcoming Laurence Edwards, one of the UK's most compelling contemporary sculptors to The Minories for a special double screening followed by a Q&A with artist and Minories Board member Jevan Watkins-Jones. Laurence will screen two short films – ‘A Thousand Tides’, which follows a life-sized bronze figure startlingly submerged within [...]

Experience the best in dub, roots, steppa, and reggae selectas on Thursday, 10th July, from 7 PM to midnight located on the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys.Get ready to immerse yourself in the soul of reggae with a live performance from Sound System 79, featuring former members of New Town Kings.DJ’s Include Featuring:– Johnny [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience. A fantastic double bill of comics we love, performing the shows they'll be taking up to Edinburgh this year. Catch them before TV eats them up!Sophie Duker is a comedian and writer whose favourite things include breaking hearts, taking [...]

🎶 The Iconic Ibiza Orchestra Experience returns to Colchester this summer🎶This incredible 26 piece orchestra will be performing some of the greatest hits from the famous white isle.SPECIAL GUEST - ⚡️Paul Oakenfold⚡️ Plus Just Announced! Support DJs🔥Mas Que Nada Brothers!🔥🎟 - TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!https://www.ibizaorchestraexperience.co.uk/colchester You can expect to hear tracks such as; Waiting all night [...]

*****Please note that the line up for this date has changed slightly from previously advertised****On MC duty for this date is Martin Westgate. Described as a comic maestro, he'll entertain our audience with his hilarious one-liners!In a change to previously advertised, the opening act will bePresident Obonjo whose character is a larger-than-life, uber-confident, self-appointed, and [...]

Step into a world of unlimited creativity at our monthly Fabulous Fridays! Immerse yourself in a world of artistic inspiration with different workshops, art, tasty treats and films.Throughout the evening, we will be hosting an array of creative events and workshops across Firstsite. Expect pop-up performances, arts and crafts, and surprise artist collaborations that leave [...]

The Bobemeister is back on the stage!😀 He will be playing a crazy selection of 70s and 80s and 90s rock, Soul and Electronic tunes for afabulous night for you and him at The Brewhouse. Requests welcome! Starts at 8pm

Well. Here we are SLR legends! Our first gig announcement in over 15years! We’ve been blowing off the cobwebs and will be bringing the show to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on the 11th of July! This is going to be a massive moment for us and we cannot wait to share it with you!!If you [...]

Pop start you weekend in Colchester with a fun night out in our vibrant and safe venue! It’s Free Entry all night plus 2 Cocktails 🍹 for just £8.Enjoy dancing to the biggest Pop, Party, and dance classics from the 80s onwards played by our resident DJ!

Transform Your Mosaic Practice with Classical AndamentoLocation: Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZTime: 10am - 4,30pmChoose from these dates: 14th June 2025 - 12th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025 Do you want to deepen your understanding of the flow and structure of mosaics? Are you looking for a way to master [...]

10am-1pm.Email nickywerenowska@gmail.com to reserve a free half hour slot.Award winning neurodivergent playwright and dramaturg Nicola Werenowska is offering individual surgeries for underrepresented writers at all levels. Each session is bespoke and could include industry advice, script support or just an opportunity to sound out ideas.

Learn the basic principles and different techniques of screen printing.Come away with an original screen print that you’ve designed and printed yourself! About the Associate Artist leading the session: Katie is a graphic designer and workshop artist, running her own design business alongside delivering art, design and architecture workshops with museums, galleries, schools and festivals [...]

Join us at The Lexden Crown where you will build an open terrarium.£39.50pp including a cake and hot beverage £49.50 including lunch - fish & chips, pulled pork & cheddar flatbread with leafy salad and coleslaw or vegetable samosas, salad & sweet potato fries. No prior experience or skills are needed.What you will learn• How [...]

People, cafes, vendors, street merchants, buskers, historic buildings, art installations and much more. The power of observation underpins the art of great street photography. Learning to "see" interesting detail is a practised skill and we introduce you to easy methods that will open your photographer's eye and expose you to a world that is alive [...]

Gundam Card Game Starter Deck Launch Event Curious about the new Gundam Card Game? Join us on Saturday, 12th July for the Starter Deck Launch Event, and get your hands-on one of the 4 new starter decks for the game.Entry includes a Gundam Starter Deck (1-4) which you'll then use, unaltered, in a casual tournament [...]

Sausage and Cider Festival returns to Colchester on Saturday 12th of July 2025!🎟 - SOLD OUThttps://www.sausageandciderfest.co.uk/colchesterHEADLINERS:🎸REEF&🎸THE HOOSIERSSPECIAL GUESTS:🔥BARRIOKE - UK’s biggest Karaoke Host🔥KEVIN AND PERRY - 25 years of Kevin & Perry Go Large🔥BIG JOHN - Sausage eating contest special guest referee ⚡Queen Tribute⚡Elton John tribute⚡Fleetwood Mac tribute⚡Gerry Cinnamon Tribute⚡Oasis tributeJoin us for a day [...]

The tour is approximately 30-45 minutes long and will run on Saturday, 12 July, at 2 PM.Colchester Castle is offering free* monthly tours focusing on LGBTQ+ historical figures and themes, open to anyone with an interest in new historical perspectives. Each tour promises a unique exploration of LGBTQ+ history, and no two tours will be [...]

Design, typeset & print a card to take away!Using an original Adana letterpress printing machine, during the session you will learn the basic introductory principles of letterpress, how to use and set up the presses to print a business card and how you can access equipment at the Makerspace in the future.Led by our Associate [...]

Punks dead #2 all dayer comes to you from the incredible twm Colchester. Join us for a day of punk grunge and rock to help raise money for lighthouse women’s abuse charity. Tickets are £10 for the whole day For tickets please go here. https://www.skiddle.com/e/41113431

The Punk Freud are proud to be playing in support of anti racism in our society. Accurate times and details will be announced soon. ✊

Raz: An almost entirely instrumental 3-piece band featuring Dan Goldstone on guitar, Pera Frank on bass, and George Krethlow-Shaw on drums. Raz's original music is a blend of Jazz, Funk, Surf, Pop, Rock Fusion; with the mission of pushing musical boundaries."Raz is one of the most unique fusion bands in Essex. With their constant changes [...]

It’s Saturday night at the movies!We’ll be taking you through films with those iconic classical pieces: Apocalypse Now, The Blues Brothers, Brief Encounter, and Eyes Wide Shut to name just a few.With soloist Thérèse Miller on piano for Rachmaninov’s Piano Concerto No. 2.ProgrammeRachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2Mascagni: Cavalleria Rusticana, IntermezzoWagner: Ride of the ValkyriesGrieg: Peer [...]

Tickets £23.50 / £21.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Making a welcome return to Colchester Arts Centre, this dynamic 10 piece will once again be ‘Reelin’ in the years’ performing a selection of songs from the canon of Steely Dan’s legendary catalogue including such wonderfully crafted classics as Rikki don’t [...]

Our biggest event of the year, a special one to celebrate 200 years of rail travel.Following in the success of our Chappel 175 event in 2024 where we bought the community together, we're doing it again.Come along and celebrate 200 years of rail travel, which will include the official opening of our new Exhibition Hall.As [...]

Time to don the Cowboy boots and Stetson as Nashville arrives in Colchester with a huge line up of music, games and food!Live music and tribute acts now announced, with two huge stages of music!HEADLINERS ⚡ONE NIGHT IN NASHVILLE⚡ LUKE COMBS - TRIBUTE⚡ CHRIS STAPLETON - TRIBUTE⚡ SHANIA TWAIN - TRIBUTEMORE LIVE MUSIC ACTS ANNOUNCED:⚡ [...]

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:CURLYMARK TIDDYCHARLIE BLACKWOODSHEDTime: Music begins at the later time of 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't [...]

Celebrate the release of the new album with me at the Other Monkey Brewing showcase where I’ll be playing alongside some fantastic local musicians

🎶 Jam Jar Band Live at The Victoria Inn 🎶Catch the brilliant Jam Jar Band on Saturday 13th July from 5:30pm, as they take to the garden stage for the grand finale of Filthy Keg 2025! Expect foot-stomping tunes, infectious energy, and a proper good time to round off a weekend of beer-fuelled revelry. Free [...]

JazzTickets £17.50 / £15.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Alex Hitchcock (saxophone)Will Barry (piano)Joe Downard (bass)Luke McCarthy (drums)New York-based, London-born Alex Hitchcock is an immediately distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone on the international stage.An Ivor Novello-nominated composer, his innovative collaborations have confirmed his growing reputation as [...]

Same Sh*t. Different Time.An MA Theatre Practice assessed performance by Jessica Ashley.“Remember, ‘Yes’ is the answer. ‘Yes’ is good. ‘Yes’ is everything.”Change (Or Lack Thereof) is a fiery, feminist, dark comedy consisting of three short solo performances, written and performed by MA Theatre Practice student Jess Ashley.Marilyn On The Moon follows Barbara, a 1950s suburban [...]

👀 Another chance to dance more tango in Colchester! 👀⭐️An informal ad-hoc pop-up practica on MONDAY 14th JULY, 8.15-10.15pm at Marks Tey Parish Hall. Come and practise some tango in a casual friendly environment with help available for any tango queries. Beginners always welcome! ☺️👍Date: Monday 14th JulyTime: 8.15-10.15pmVenue: Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London [...]

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

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 [...]

Join us on Wednesday 16th July for our Indie Beer & Street Food Taster Evening.Spend the evening exploring a curated range of Indie beers, expertly paired with delicious street food 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 [...]

Victoria Melody and Mark Thomas present Trouble, Struggle, Bubble and SqueakPay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceAward-winning theatre maker Victoria Melody joined a historical re-enactment society... because we all deal with divorce in different ways.! Spending weekends as a Musketeer trying to get her [...]

Class of ‘79 live in Colchester

Join us for our brand new Thursday night Party which is perfect if you have something to celebrate or if you simply can’t wait for the weekend! Live DJ, the biggest Party tunes & a massive 25% off all drinks!🍷

‘Call Me by My Name’ is an interactive process drama workshop that explores personal narratives, societal expectations, and the power of self-expression. This safe and creative space allows individuals to express themselves freely, challenge stereotypes, and build emotional resilience. Join us for a transformative session where names hold meaning, stories unfold, and voices are heard.To [...]

Come join us for a night of live music in the intimate space at Bestdays Vintage! Dean Frost will be taking the stage along with some special guests this is sophie's + jez solo on piano! (of jeanie from the mountains and bestdays) bringing stripped back performances to bring you a night to remember. Limited [...]

When you arrive you will be given a pair of headphones which are yours for the evening. There will be three different channels so you can listen to your favourite decade! Which decade will be the winner? Choose from 80s, 90s or 00s to dance the night away to! Doors open 7.30pm, finish at midnight. [...]

A local showcase night in partnership with KEEP COLCHESTER COOL returns! This time featuring...-The Lamplight Club-Silver Light Reaction-PORTEOUS-Monda KrimligoTix are a paltry £7 and available at the link below.https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173661341/events/428692658?_gl=1*12bax23*_ga*MTU1MzM0MDYwMS4xNzUwODkwODI0*_ga_Y4V7HBYV3K*czE3NTA4OTA4MjMkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTA4OTA4MjckajU2JGwwJGgw

Psychedelic grunge rockers Superheads return to the best venue in Colchester to fill your soul with cool vibes and sound. Joined by Rosewood Shakes a cool band with lovely rock vibes.

Psychedelic grunge rockers Superheads return to the best venue in Colchester to fill your soul with cool vibes and sound. Joined by Rosewood Shakes a cool band with lovely rock vibes.

Join us for a night of live music.Free Entry

We have a relaxed and fun event organised with a Dementia Cafe within the carpeted area and kitchenette. We have our amazing Tombola where the pennies raised all go into our fundraising pot along with community groups and information from local Dementia Cafes around Colchester we have a mix of stalls joining us for you [...]

Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory used to develop watercolour paintings and meet other watercolour lovers in this relaxed social session.During each workshop session a different subject will be provided for you to paint.Your tutor can also guide you to work on a painting you are already working on or a subject you have [...]

Going back to where I went to brownies as a little girl! Thank you to all of my friends and family who are helping me at my very first craft fair-can’t wait to see you all there �

Please join us in celebrating our multicultural and inclusive community. Show up in your cultural clothes or your most comfortable ones, and get ready for a day of fun with your family. All are welcome!The parade will start at 12:00pm at Sir Isaac's Walk and Eld Lane, followed by the funfair in Castle Park. Floats, [...]

Weare delighted to have been asked to join the carnival and we will be at the front of the parade. So decorate your bikes, wear something bright and fun and join us as we cycle from Headgate to the War Memorial, waving to the Mayor and our MP as we pass the Town Hall . [...]

� Summer Family Funfair at Firstsite! �No entry fee – it’s all FREE!Enjoy free games, bouncy castles for kids, and complimentary food for everyone!Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day at Firstsite, Colchester!Join us for an unforgettable community celebration packed with excitement, laughter, and summer vibes.Here’s what’s in store:• � Bouncy castles & kids’ [...]

Grab your family, bring your friends — the Summer Family Funfair is here! Expect:�� Live music & entertainment�� Games & activities for all ages�� BBQ, treats & more!And it’s all completely free!Join us at: �� Firstsite Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, CO1 1JHQuick registration helps us make it the best day ever, so click the [...]

Magic The Gathering Commander Party PRIDE EventCome and join us for PRIDE Event! All participants will receive a commander PRIDE Event promo & pod winners will be able to get extra goodies from booster packs to promo packs. For the Magic Presents: Pride event, treat all eligible commanders as though they had the partner ability. [...]

FREE Entry!!! All are Free!!! Summer Family FunfairCome one, come all to the Summer Family Funfair at Firstsite! Get ready for a day filled with delicious BBQ, and exciting games for the whole family.What to expect:• � Bouncy castles & children’s games• � Music & entertainment• � Fun activities for all ages• � Refreshments and [...]

You are all welcome to join our march on Sat the 19th of July at 11:30am for the Carnival. We will meet at 8 Queen Street down stairs or upstairs in our dance space. Then we all proceed to Eld Lane where we join the procession. From there we walk/dance 💃🏻 🕺🏼 through Head Street, [...]

New to the calendar Star Wars™: Unlimited league. Join for our Star Wars Unlimited league day & challenge your inner light or dark side.How it worksOur bi-weekly league session for Star Wars™: Unlimited will give you plenty of casual play opportunities throughout the weeks. This is a great opportunity to meet new players, trade cards [...]

Saturo Sounds Summer Party returns to #DrapersHorel for sunshine ☀️ and sunny beats on Saturday July 19th 2025 🙌❤️🔥As an added bonus #RickSierra will be joining us all the way from Colorado! 🛩️++ Update ++The amazing #ElliotMoriarty is now joining us 👏❤️👏DJs on the day:Elliot MoriartyDGRick SierraWeaverPaul MeltonAndrew GemmellJay DJShaun Strudwick All these DJs from [...]

Tickets £15Doors open 1pm, gig starts 1.30pmThis gig is for a standing audience (although the afternoon generally has crash mats and cushions in front of the stage - depends on ticket sales)TICKETS AVAILABLE ON THE DOORAn all day celebration of Colchester Arts Centre's very own Mick Newman - Box Office Guru, celebrated Chilli Chef and [...]

-you know the score-free entry on the door -band blows at 7pm-outdoor garden party -craft/european ales -DJ sets in between - reggae/dub/roots classics-judgement free dancefloor -tell your friends

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Backroom StereoSilver LiningThree Steps To HeavenStu 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 [...]

Our fantastic Summer Evening Market is back outside The Mercury Theatre in Colchester on July 19th.You'll find our wonderful market filling the gorgeous piazza area, outside the theatre where we'll be spending this midsummer afternoon and early evening with over thirty amazing local stallholders selling a range of top quality food, drink and crafts and [...]

After a wonderful evening in 2024 we are delighted to welcome back Buckin Boots for some more incredible line dancing to the best country music tunes, new and old by DJ Big Hig.Bring chairs if you can!Free parking on site.Food and drink available at additional cost.

We are hosting a Luau this Saturday (19th July) at 4pm! This is something you can’t miss ! We will be doing specialty cocktails - Mai Tai’s, Blue Hawaiian’s and Rum punch’s. With the pub being decorated we are encouraging everyone to match the occasion by wearing their best Hawaiian shirt and there will be [...]

With the organ playing full throttle, a chance to belt out some favourite hymns with a beer in your hand!

It’s Colchester’s Big Retro Party night Saturday from 8pm! 2 DJs over 2 floors playing the 80s, 90s & 00s Party anthems! Free Entry before 11pm! See you on the Dance Floor later! 🕺

The club's annual event will see the doors of the JobServe Community Stadium open to the public, to showcase what's on offer ahead of the 2025/26 season.Admittance is free, as is parking, and the event runs from 11am until 4pm.Last year's Open Day proved to be very popular!The kits for the new campaign will be [...]

We are delighted to have Jennifer Antill at the store to sign copies of her latest novel Fortune's Price. She is fresh from successful events in Sudbury and Bury St. Edmunds. If you love historical fiction please come and chat to her. Fortune's Price is a historical epic set against the backdrop of war and [...]

Argentine tango is an improvised dance relying tantamount on the connection between leader and follower to communicate every single nuance of every single step. At this intensive workshop you will be examining methods of establishing and maintaining connection in all the various different tango embraces and given detailed techniques and exercises to help you nurture [...]

Get ready to groove and dance the day away at Rubix Bar in Colchester! 🌟 Join us for a sensational '70s and '80s Soul and Disco Night on Sunday , July 20th, from 2 PM to 8 PM.Feel the rhythm as DJs Lee Wells and Soamsey take you on a nostalgic journey through the golden [...]

Test your knowledge of the beautiful game, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 6 to a team- Food served throughout - Book by selecting the date of the quiz and choosing quiz booking: threewisemonkeyscolchester.com/book-a-table If you book and then decide not to attend, please CANCEL YOUR BOOKING.Please [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.Ghosts Of Atlantis return to the Colchester Arts Centre with Beneath The Embers, Tales Of Time and Olympus. A lineup not to be missed, be sure to book your tickets today.

Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of exploration and discovery. The July session will focus on the theme of Mythical Creatures.These sessions offer a unique opportunity for [...]

Join us for some midsummer family magic in The Minories Garden.Take your seat for our Twinkle, Twinkle Storytelling Armchair featuring BBC Essex’s Rob Jelly and local children’s authors.Explore the fascinating stories of spices from around the world with writer, cook and storyteller Radhika Howarth.Get creative and messy in our very own Earth Kitchen.Learn how to [...]

Join us upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys every Tuesday for our weekly Kizomba lessons.Every class is unique. The routines are progressive and adaptive regardless of your experience or dancing background.It’s all about the fundamentals, the rhythm, timing and technique of Kizomba dance and its music.Venue: Three Wise Monkeys, 60 High St, Colchester CO1 IDN.Parking: The [...]

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 [...]

Our first event of the summer holidays for Juniors & Seniors (ages 16 and under) is happening at Dice & A Slice! This will be a Swiss-style round-robin tournament. The number of players will determine the number of games per match. You will need a player ID from Pokemon Trainer Club (email Lee for help [...]

Based on the original version by Charles Perrault, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music.With Puss’ help, the man finds the confidence to use his talent and to be himself, winning the [...]

Based on the original version by Charles Perrault, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music.With Puss’ help, the man finds the confidence to use his talent and to be himself, winning the [...]

Based on the original version by Charles Perrault, the Let’s All Dance Ballet Company brings a new version of Puss in Boots about a friendship between a magical cat and a young man with a talent for music.With Puss’ help, the man finds the confidence to use his talent and to be himself, winning the [...]

Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience.A fantastic double bill of comics we love, performing the shows they'll be taking up to Edinburgh this year. Catch them before TV eats them up!Katie Norris: Work In ProgressCursed with the voice, face and arse of an angel, critically-acclaimed [...]

Join us for the first of 2 special party nights to celebrate the end of term & the start of Summer!!The perfect night for you if you are a teacher or a School worker! Free Entry, Live DJ & huge drinks 🥤 deals!

Thom Barrett & Rob Saunders from the Men With Two Brains podcast will be playing though the classic Fighting Fantasy game book Deathtrap Dungeon! Can you help Thom navigate the legendary dungeon adventure!?Doors 6:30pm for 7pm start£5 entry, get your ticket to guarantee a seat at the link below...https://www.eventbrite.com/e/deathtrap-dungeon-live-play-through-tickets-1377978112629

Tickets £6.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.Monthly nights of retro horror screenings from the mainly Brit school of Hammer, Amicus etc. Presented by Classic Horror buff and local musician Jason Frederick. Popcorn, a monthly themed cocktail, plenty of dry ice and often very daft over-blown intros. Join us!THE LEGEND OF HELL HOUSEResearchers spend a week in [...]

Negra Santa blends traditional rock with various Latin American and Caribbean genres, creating a unique mestizo sound. They draw inspiration from bands like Mano Negra, Manu Chao, and Karamelo Santo. The band's core philosophy is to create music that transcends genre boundaries and connects with diverse audiences. Negra Santa has a strong track record of [...]

Join us for the second of 2 special party nights to celebrate the end of term & the start of Summer!!The perfect night for you if you are a teacher or a School worker! Free Entry, Live DJ & huge drinks 🥤 deals!

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Edge Of Eternities has some great cards to add.Edge Of Eternities Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What [...]

MASTIFF headline three wise monkeys in Colchester on Friday 25th July 2025 bringing a relentless and depressive barrage to Essex with main support from Irish hardcore titans WORN OUT and local support from Essex hard-hitters Knocked For Six.

Chuckl. ColchesterLive at The Colchester Town HallJoin Chuckl. for a night of top-tier stand-up comedy live in Colchester.Get ready for an evening packed with laughter, featuring four outstanding comedians. Whether you're a casual comedy fan or a die-hard stand-up lover, this is your chance to see some of the biggest and funniest acts right on [...]

- 7:30pm - Berechurch Arms- 8:15pm - Prettygate- Approximately 30 minute walk in the (hopefully!) lovely summer sunshine to;- 9:30pm - Live & Let LiveOur regular 'last Friday' pub crawls around Colchester.The route is as follows with approximate times so you can 'hop on' or 'hop off' during the evening. If a pub isn't serving [...]

Masterclass: Access Support for Arts Council Applications Location: Mercury Theatre (Dance Studio)Date & Time: Sat 26 July, 12-1.30pmThis is a Mercury Creatives Masterclass and Building Relationship Event in association with Graeae Theatre, promoting access for Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent artists.Arts Council England is the UK’s national development agency for creativity and culture, offering resources and [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Edge Of Eternities has some great cards to add.Edge Of Eternities Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What [...]

We’re delighted to announce that we’re launching a brand new Over 30s Daytime Clubbing event & we’re landing back in Rubix on Saturday, 26th July🪩🕺🏻Your kind of crowd, your kind of party! We’re bringing hours of good vibes, great music and unforgettable moments. Over 30s Daytime Clubbing is your chance to relive the peak of [...]

After a wonderful evening in 2024 we are delighted to welcome The Lost Gooseberries back to the vineyard. Bring chairs if you can!Free parking on site.Food and drink available at additional cost.

📣REGISTRATION NOW OPEN📣 Sign Up Here 👉 https://80s-silent-disco-outside-colchester.kickoffpages.com/An 80s Silent Disco like no other is coming to the spectacular grounds Outside Colchester Castle - Castle Bailey, Saturday 26th July 💫 Expect some of the UK's best DJs playing all your favourite tunes in the stunning, illuminated surroundings outside Colchester Castle - Castle Bailey 🚀 📣 [...]

The Broken Johnny’s are an Essex Punk band including “Eddie” on drums (founding member of The Vibrators).The Broken Johnny’s have supported iconic bands such as The Cockney Rejects, Subhumans, Splodgeness abounds, Special Duties, The Ramonas and many more.Their debut album “Alien Invasion” is out now, Join them for an evening full of Punk Rock for [...]

come and join us for a sunny (🤞) evening in a vineyard 😎 6 piece band playing loved covers, given a Gooseberries twist. We play a wide variety of instruments and have 4 vocalists. see you there 😁🎶ticketed event via Thorrington Mill site....sold out last year so don't dilly dally if you want one 😎

It’s Colchester’s Big Retro Party night Saturday from 8pm! 2 DJs over 2 floors playing the 80s, 90s & 00s Party anthems! Free Entry before 11pm! See you on the Dance Floor later! 🕺

Come along and enjoy a great set list of songs from then until now! We look forward to seeing you all

SAVE THE DATE! Headgate Theatre Productions will be revealing their shows for 2026, and all potential cast members and backstage crew are invited.Join us on Sunday 27th July at 5pm to hear all about our exciting line-up of plays. The directors behind our five planned productions (excluding the Young Company and new directors’ event) will [...]

🎶 Ska-Town Syndicate – Live at The Victoria Inn! 🎶Get ready to skank your socks off as Ska-Town Syndicate bring their high-energy ska sounds to The Victoria Inn garden on Sunday 27th July from 5:30pm! Expect infectious rhythms, upbeat vibes, and a whole lot of dancing in the sunshine (or under a brolly – this [...]

We’re pleased to announce our joint gig with The Phat Beats Big Band - tickets are live! https://colchesterartscentre.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173660565Note: 🚗 you can book PARKING with the SPECIAL RATE if booked at the same time via the Colchester Arts Centre! 🚗 Sunday 27th July7pmColchester Arts Centre£13 (includes £1 booking fee)The Phat Beats Big Band AND The Three [...]

This Event is accessible to under 18’s, Under 18’s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.No under 18’s allowed in venue past 9pmID will be required if you look under 25.Doors open at 5PM, and tickets are priced at £6 plus booking fee. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!Please note that access to the [...]

Looking for a fun and free family activity this summer? From the 28th of July to the 31st of August, pick up our summer activity sheet for the Hollytrees History [...]

This summer, step into the past at Colchester Castle. Throughout the school holidays, historical characters will be roaming the Castle’s galleries, ready to challenge you with riddles, play games, and [...]

On Mondays to Wednesdays, from the 28th of July to the 27th of August, join in on a 45-minute tour at 11 AM. Experience Colchester Castle like never before on [...]

Gather round inside Colchester Castle for a mythical storytelling adventure like no other! These free 30-minute sessions start at 2 PM on 28 + 30 July, and 4, 6, 11, [...]

Get making this Summer with a variety of free creative activities.Most suitable for those aged 4 – 11 yrs, but all ages welcome.Drop-in anytime between 10am – 2:30pm to take [...]

Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family at Firstsite’s canteen in Colchester town centre.Meals are available for children and their caregivers, we ask that caregivers stay on site [...]

Enjoy freshly made hot meals for all the family at Firstsite’s canteen in Colchester town centre.Meals are available for children and their caregivers, we ask that caregivers stay on site [...]

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 & [...]

From 9:30 to 10:30 AM, we offer a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. We turn off sounds and visual displays during this time to reduce sensory stimulation.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area with sensory toys and items, [...]

Step right up, step right up, for this Holiday Fun session to learn some circus skills with Beef Wright! There’ll be spinning plates, flower sticks, juggling, Diabolo and more! Parents are also welcome to join in the fun on the day if there is space to join. Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing [...]

Meet your local heroes in a fun football coaching session.Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather.Our Holiday Fun activities are for families facing economic [...]

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Edge Of Eternities has some great cards to add.Edge Of Eternities Prerelease is coming and we will be running 3 pre-release events for this set new core set in the magic timeline.What [...]

Bring your child along for a fun and educational LEGO workshop, where they’ll follow the heartwarming journey of Mack the Otter as he travels through Colchester, building with LEGO along [...]

Children can get active and release some steam this Summer with Rugby at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are [...]

Showing at Firstsite Cinema - Elio (PG)!Elio struggles to fit in until he is transported by aliens and becomes the chosen one to be Earth’s galactic ambassador!‘it’s a vivid, sweet [...]

Enter Colchester Castle this summer for a magical mission where children discover a different mythical creature each week! Through themed games, storytelling, and hands-on crafts, young adventurers will dive into [...]

This months we are running a special event, collecting donations for Colchester Food Bank! From 6pm - 10pm on Thursday 31st July,game time is free when you donate to the [...]

Booking info at bottom of this post. Thursday 31st JULY 6.30pm to 8.30pm - doors around 5.30pm (but pub open all day so rock up whenever)Two top notch live stand-up [...]

⭐ “WHAT A GREAT SHOW!” ⭐ Iconic words from Art Garfunkel himself who saw The Simon & Garfunkel Story recently in New York!The show comes to The Mercury Theatre, Colchester on 31st July! You won't want to miss this international sensation!

Tomorrow I play The Brewhouse...some say an 8% Delirium makes me sound better live...others say they need several! 😂 Come and find out for yourself...tomorrow Thursday, 8pm! along for an evening of acoustic music with Backroom Stereo (aka Mark Tiddy) and Simon Craze.

✨ Join the Magical Adventure in Neverland! ✨Step into the world of Peter Pan like never before in this interactive walking trail! Follow the path through Colchester Castle, where YOU become part of the adventure. A theatrical experience where you will meet your favourite characters—including Wendy, Tinkerbell, Captain Hook, Meldoy the mermaid, and, of course, [...]

Join us for these hands-on sessions where you will learn how to care for plants through nature inspired arts, crafts and planting. Learn how to care for plants and our native wild while connecting with the outdoors with nature inspired arts and crafts. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for [...]

BOOK TICKETS HERE - https://www.outsavvy.com/event/28407/big-summer-bashLet's party at POPINA on Friday 1st August with this collab between DRAG ME OUT EVENTS and non profit COLLIDESCOPE🎶 Expect over 3 hours of entertainment with some top tier drag performers, singers, musicians, poets and much more!🍹 Expect summer mamma mia vibes in our outdoor courtyard that serves amazing cocktails [...]

Join us for non-stop rock and pop tracks back to back......All Night!This night is always busy and full of unexpected bangers!you do not want to miss this!

Love wine and love crisps? Then this is the perfect event for you!Join us in Colchester for this exciting twist on wine tasting as we match a selection of delicious English wines with classic (and quirky) crisps to see just how well these two unexpected worlds go together. This fun and flavourful evening promises surprising [...]

Come join us for a fun and challenging night of trivia at the Berechurch Arms! Test your knowledge on a variety of topics for a chance to win a team prize.Each team is up to 6 players.All proceeds from this event will be donated to Lighthouse Women's Aid (https://www.lighthousewa.org.uk/)

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.We get all the big names of comedy on their way up - Eddie Izzard, Billy Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at [...]

GIG ALERT 🚨ROB LEWIS - FRIDAY 1ST AUGUSTMusic from 8PM 🕗 Pop down this Friday 1st August, to hear some cracking high-energy 90’s Indie, Country and so much more! PLUS some original tunes!FREE ENTRY - just grab a pint! 🍻

Get ready to dance the night away at the ultimate throwback party! Join us for a vibrant night as we celebrate the best hits from the 90s and 00s.Date: Friday, 1st AugustTime: Doors open at 9 PMVenue: Top Floor, Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £5 + booking feeDJ Matt Huffle and Ben HowardExpect to hear songs [...]

On Friday 1st August, Twisters Bar will be celebrating 10 years of the iconic Tame Impala album, Currents!Throughout the night DJ Rom Atkin will play the tracks from Currents album all mixed in with the best summer indie and electro tracks.Bar and Beer Garden opens at 5pm, DJ from 9pm.FREE ENTRY!

Transform Your Mosaic Practice with Classical AndamentoLocation: Roman Circus House, Roman Circus Walk, Colchester CO2 7GZTime: 10am - 4,30pmChoose from these dates: 14th June 2025 - 12th July 2025 - 2nd August 2025 Do you want to deepen your understanding of the flow and structure of mosaics? Are you looking for a way to master [...]

An activity for the whole family to do together!Join artists Tom Armstrong and Iris Gunnardottir for some open-air painting in our beautiful garden.This loose session is designed to be as flexible as possible, with advice and support from Tom and Iris available if you need. No need to book ahead, just turn up. No minimum [...]

Decorate a trinket Dish with Posca Pens in this relaxed, family-friendly workshop into something uniquely yours.Using vibrant Posca pens, you’ll be guided through simple decorating techniques to help you create your own design.Your tutor will be available to support you as you explore ideas and work at your own pace. You’re welcome to draw inspiration [...]

Join Jordan Cook in making quick and playful drawings with charcoal into ambitious and imaginative works of art.In this session you’ll learn how to sharpen your skills in drawing from life and the world around you and explore the various ways you can use charcoal to draw.Your tutor will guide you through both slower, focused [...]

The Firstsite Art Fair is a vibrant celebration of creativity, bringing together a diverse range of artists, collectors, art lovers and all who are simply curious about art.Set in a welcoming environment, our fair showcases a stunning array of original artworks, including paintings and sculptures.You will have the opportunity to meet talented emerging and established [...]

Secret Island Festival is introducing a brand-new band stage for 2025! The festival stage will feature live bands, with the first wave of acts including Bridget, Millie Manders & The Shut Up, Hobo Chang, Wilswood Boyos, and more to be announced. Additionally, Mike Skinner (The Streets) will be headlining the main stage. Tickets are selling [...]

Join us for the 5th year of Secret Island Festival!We can finally announce that The Streets’ frontman, Mike Skinner, will be headlining Secret Island Festival this summer, 2nd August, with one of his iconic DJ sets.Alongside Mike Skinner our phase one lineup includes Stanton Warriors and stellar names in Jungle and Drum & Bass, Jumpin [...]

Dance your way into the Summer holidays with fun and energetic Afro-Moves at Firstsite Holiday Fun in Colchester!Most suitable for 4 – 11 years, but all ages welcome. Caregivers are required to stay on site throughout the activities.Activities take place outside. Please make sure those taking part in activities are dressed appropriately for the weather.Our [...]

Magic The Gathering Edge Of Eternities Release DraftThis Saturday we will be having a release draft with the super Edge Of Eternities set, with the pre-releases going so well last weekend, this is sure to be a set to make an enjoyable draft. So come join us for some more fun with this set.Cost £20 [...]

Pokemon is now back at ACE....That's right we are pleased to announce that Pokemon League & general play is back. This Saturday we will be running our league meet up & this will be a regular fortnight event. It is the idea time to come along, learn to play, trade cards and play games against [...]

Chameleon’s Web Theatre Company present their 2025 summer tour, a fun-packed show for the whole family!"Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland"From the book by Lewis CarrollAdapted by Tammie LightfootSATURDAY 2ND AUGUST @ Castle Park Theatre, Lower Bowls Green, Lower Castle Park, ColchesterStarts 4:30pm (Gates open: 3:30pm)THIS IS AN OUTDOORS PERFORMANCE: PLEASE BRING CHAIRS, BLANKETS, PICNICS [...]

Join us for a night celebrating Oasis and the very best of British rock through the ages! From classic anthems to indie bangers.🕔 Bar & Beer Garden open from 5PM🎧 DJ kicks off at 9PM🎟 FREE ENTRY!

Celebrate 🍾 the start of August and Summer Time with guest DJ Liam Biss this Saturday night here in the heart of Colchester!A special night guaranteed to bring back the Good Times with 80s & 90s Club, Party 🎉 and Retro Classics toll 3am!Free Entry before 11pm 🕚 and 2 Cocktails 🍹 for £8 all [...]

Trilogy brings VIBE CHEMISTRY to town for a set of DNB bangers!

🌞 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 3rd August 🌞📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMJoin us on Sunday 3rd August for another fantastic day at The Rec Community Market – bringing together local traders, live entertainment, and family fun in the heart of the community!Here’s what to expect:🛍️ Over 25 [...]

This will be Peter Jezzards last appearance at the Albion playing/singing with the Usual Suspects. Come along and enjoy some jazz and celebrate Peter’s time singing for us!

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]

Every Sunday in August | 3PM–6PM | St Nicholas SquareJoin us in the heart of town this August for Summer Sunday Sessions — a feel-good series of free live music events bringing sun-soaked sounds to St Nicholas Square every Sunday afternoon. Relax, unwind, and enjoy a rotating lineup of incredible local talent, from crowd-pleasing pop [...]

Boss Caine aka Dan Lucas returns to the Victoria Inn in Colchester for the umpteenth time to sing his internationally acclaimed original Americana songs because he ruddy loves it there.Free entry afternoon session.