We are thrilled to be hosting an event in collaboration with Colchester Castle for Elodie Harper's newest book, Boudicca's Daughter, with none other than Dan Jones chairing the event.Elodie is a Sunday Times bestselling author, known for her acclaimed Wolf Den trilogy set in ancient Pompeii, and locally for her brilliant crime fiction set in [...]

We are thrilled to be hosting an event in collaboration with Colchester Castle for Elodie Harper's newest book, Boudicca's Daughter, with none other than Dan Jones chairing the event.Elodie is a Sunday Times bestselling author, known for her acclaimed Wolf Den trilogy set in ancient Pompeii, and locally for her brilliant crime fiction set in [...]

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 [...]

🔥 Class is in Session! Get Your First Lesson in Laughter This Term! 🔥Summer's over, the nights are drawing in, but don't worry – we've got the perfect cure for those back-to-school blues! Topper Promotions invites you to an evening of education in hilarity at 3 Wise Monkeys, Colchester, that's way too cool for school. [...]

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 £3Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThis show is for a seated audienceAn evening of spoken word and poetry hosted by Mary-Ann Ambrose. A mixture of emotions, a roller coaster of fun and sadness. Line-up in order of appearance:David ChidgeyPeter TorresAlice ViolettRicci ReadSamaka Messi James Domestic Annie Janes-Fraser Barry KingMary-Ann AmbroseLorna Mackinnonhttps://www.facebook.com/events/8993181580759194/?event_time_id=8993181587425860

Following our popular Thunderbirds exhibition last year, join us on the 5th and 6th of September during opening hours for a weekend of puppetry fun to celebrate Thunderbirds’ 60th Anniversary!Take a nostalgic journey through television history and the enchanting world of TV puppetry. View your favourite characters from the past, such as Lady Penelope, Parker [...]

Do you love all things 90s?! Are you a huge fan of drag?! Well shantay this way because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! Me Back To The 90s!" is HERE!Combining the iconic decade of the 90s with tons of camp, comedy and chaos, get ready for a classic slice of British drag cabaret as we [...]

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 [...]

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 6th September, 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! [...]

The original sci-fi and fantasy city-wide event returns for the 13th time...Come to Colchester City Centre between 10am and 4pm onSaturday 6 September 2025!There will be characters from Star Wars, Ghostbusters, Doctor Who, Disney Princesses, and other famous franchises, as well as your favourite Comic Book and Movie Superheroes, plus Show Cars from TV and [...]

Tickets £21.50 / £18.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?”In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom’s racing [...]

JAR presentsGood Health are making their JAR debut with a headline spot, we really enjoy these guys and want to show you what they're all about, great guitar hooks and twisting melodies.Monumental are main support and we are stoked to be hosting these lads for the first time, coming from Southend they bring rock n [...]

🌞 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 7th September 🌞📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMJoin us on Sunday 7th September 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 [...]

Tickets £4Doors open 12pm, show starts at 12:30pmThis show is for a seated audience.The bar will be open throughout.Some of the tracks from this debut album by singer Alison Goldfrapp and multi-instrumentalist/arranger Will Gregory were seemingly inescapable upon its release a scarcely believable 25 years ago.The likes of ‘Lovely Head’, ‘Pilots’ and ‘Utopia’ were plundered [...]

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 [...]

Join the Essex Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of orchestral storytelling.Our autumn concert features: • Tchaikovsky – Romeo and Juliet Overture: a sweeping, dramatic take on Shakespeare’s tragic lovers • Arthur Bliss – Things to Come: bold, cinematic music from the visionary 1930s sci-fi film • Schumann – Symphony No. 4: a richly emotional [...]

Explore the art of teapot creation with Associate Artist Neville Tatham in this 3-part course.This 6-hour workshop (split into 3 sessions) delves into advanced throwing techniques for creating teapots, including handle pulling and gallery lids. Sessions are two hours each and run on Monday evenings over 3 consecutive weeks:Session 1: Monday 8th September, 6.30pm-8.30pm Session [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is recommended for ages 18+.What happens when a comedian walks into a volcano?In 2023, Ben Miller was the artist in residence at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, the first ever stand-up comedian ever selected. This was probably a terrible idea on their part.Come watch this show where scientist [...]

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!PETER CUSHING & CHRISTOPHER LEE - YOU DECIDEWhat will [...]

Head down to Colchester United for the return of our amazing Queen Rhapsody Tribute act. They will be performing all of their biggest 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 [...]

Get ready to experience another high octane, jam-packed, nostalgia-inducing extravaganza with the BIG NIGHT OUT!! 🙌🙌🙌⚡⚡LIVE HOST & DJ | LIP SYNC BATTLES/DANCE OFF COMPETITIONS | MASS SINGALONGS | PRIZES | GIVEAWAYS | FANCY DRESS& MORE ⚡⚡IT'S CERTAINLY NOT YOUR TYPICAL NIGHT OUT!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩Brace yourself for a night of fun and throwback classics with your LIVE [...]

Tickets £20.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pmThe hilarious, award winning show returns for its 10th anniversary (now in its 2nd year!). Based on the cult TV classic, Knightmare. Light the beacons! Rouse the villagers! Gather all your courage... for the smash hit comedy show of the cult 90s TV classic is back! Dare you face [...]

Two Part, One Day Course - Join Associate Artist Katie Kennedy to learn and practise the full process of screen exposure and printing.AM: process and create designs on to two exposed screens ready to use in the afternoon.PM: use our screens to create two-colour prints, learning about registration of designs, printing multiple techniques and exploring [...]

Get ready to rev up the fun at MotoFest 2025!!Calling all motorcycle enthusiasts and their families....Join us for an afternoon of excitement and family friendly fun at MotoFest.Entry is free, there will be Food, Drink and lots of things to do for the family.More details will be announced closer to the time so keep your [...]

Tickets £7 / £6 Family Ticket £22 (admits 4 people, at least one of whom must be a child).Doors open 11am, show starts 11.30am.Alice is stuck in Wonderland at the Mad Hatter’s tea party and it’s up to her brother, Alan, to rescue her. Forgetting that all things in Wonderland are magical, Alice eats a [...]

NEW DATE. NEW POSTER. NEW VIBES!!! Harvey's Wish Harvey FEST Charity Ball 🍍🏖️SAVE THE DATE NOW! SATURDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2025 A fantastic night of Music, Entertainment & Dancing with our fabulous DJ Mark Anderson& photographer Martin Webb as well as lots of amazing prizes up for grabs in our Raffle & Auction. £60 per person [...]

La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra present an evening of much-loved gypsy jazz tunes and foot-tapping swing numbers from the Great American songbook, all in their inimitable Manouche style!For this performance, they will be showcasing music from their newly released second album, “Got A Little Rhythm!” and playing a set of their most popular repertoire [...]

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:MATT CALDERBANKNATHAN LISGOIF NOT NOWMATT-AS-TROPHETime: Music begins at 3pmHost: Sam YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. Don't miss this [...]

Bezique Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDTUtg0Y5PM"Smart’s playing, both with and without the bow, is exceptional throughout." - The JazzMann"A fascinating melting pot of musical influences." - World Music Central". . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . ." JazzwiseLed by cellist Shirley Smart, Bezique perform a variety of acoustic jazz and café [...]

FM are pleased to announce their new full band “Brotherhood” tour for Sept 2025 FM will perform songs from their past 14 albums including their 1984 debut album Indiscreet, plus Tough It Out, Metropolis, Synchronized and many more. Formed in the 80's by the Overland brothers FM have become one of the UK's seminal Rock [...]

"Smart’s playing, both with and without the bow, is exceptional throughout." - The JazzMann"A fascinating melting pot of musical influences." - World Music Central". . . she morphs seamlessly from Stephane Grappelli-like swing and Bird-like bebop . . ." JazzwiseLed by cellist Shirley Smart, Bezique performs a variety of acoustic jazz and café music from [...]

Inter Aliaa new play by Suzie MillerOscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an [...]

The Country Music Experience by The Country Collective: ColchesterSign up here to be notified when tickets go on sale 👉 https://kickofflabs.com/giveaway/country-music-experience-2025-signWe are thrilled to bring our sell out show back to Colchester's go to live event destination! The Country Collective brings you an incredible country experience like no other, throw on those cowboy hats, two [...]

50 years to the day since the show first aired, come and celebrate Faulty Towers' success with this interactive dining experience. The audience will enjoy a beautiful 3 course meal alongside 5 star comedy whilst you become diners in the 'Faulty Towers' restaurant. Basil, Sybil & Manuel will host this entertaining evening, where you can [...]

Meteora make their Colchester debut - The UK's #1 Tribute to LINKIN PARK"These talented guys really inhabit the energy of Linkin Park and are clearly dedicated fans of the songs, which they perform with impressive harmonies and nostalgic riffs. They transported me back to my teens!"with support from LIMPBISCUITFriday 19th September 20257pm Doors£15 adv / [...]

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 [...]

Q The Music’s James Bond Concert Spectacular is the world’s finest and most critically acclaimed tribute to the music of James Bond.Celebrating more than 20 years as the first original and pioneering Bond concert, they are known for their stirring emotional and adrenaline-fueled performances, mixed in with superb musicianship and flair. Indeed, every fan club [...]

The Iron Boot Scrapers rip it up with our inimitable covers of well know songs that will get you dancing and singing along!Free entry

Sign Up Now for Ticket Information ⬇️https://shorturl.at/61NWvFormer SAS Operator, 2x Everest Summiteer, Expedition Leader & Author Jay Morton is ready to reveal all in his first ever live public shows. Get ready for a unique insight into his experiences as part of the most elite special ops team in the world as well as some [...]

JHB are delighted to be returning to Colchester Arts Centre after a gap of seven years.Heather Findlay will be adding her wonderful voice to the occasion.Good people of Essex, take note!

You will be 'Head over Heels' for all the 'Mamma Mia' tunes, with our amazing ABBA tribute band. Dance the night away to all the best hits! Doors open 7.30pm, with the act on from approx. 9pm. Our DJ will finish the night off through to midnight. Our photobooth will be open all night long! [...]

MEGSON- Headgate Theatre, ColchesterFri 26 Sep7:30pmFour times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards, MEGSON create a truly unique brand of folk music.Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting & [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 26 Apr 2024 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 24 Apr 2024 at 10:00 AM

An all day event featuring some of the very best Desert, Doom, Stoner and Groove bands in the UK.Sergeant ThunderhoofFamyneLine Of FireSyncolimaGodless SonsArms To OblivionStone SoupBlackwater KingsRed MatterLive at the Three Wise Monkeys - ColchesterDoors - 1pm

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 [...]

Step into the shadowy world of courtly intrigue and noble unrest for an evening of scandal, scheming, and murder. Set within the dramatic surroundings of Colchester Castle, the largest Norman keep in Europe, this immersive event promises a night to remember.The doors open at 7:30 PM, and the mystery unfolds at 8.15 PM. Please note [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 4 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AMPriority From O2 : Wed, 2 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AMLive Nation Presale : Thu, 3 Oct 2024 at 10:00 AM

Legion presents Brianna Louise. A local female vocalist who will sing various hits from the decades for everyone.

Ditch the same-old weekend plans — the Pumpkin Run at Foxes Farm Produce is calling, and it’s your one-shot at main character energy this autumn. We're talking crisp air, golden fields, and a 1K for the kids, a 5K or 10K for you, and yes — even a chaotic, content-worthy dog race. It's not just [...]

Back with some huge stars!!

NERINA PALLOT – UK & IRELAND SOLO TOURFollowing last month’s mini tour, Nerina Pallot is heading out on her most extensive tour yet, covering the UK, Wales, and Ireland, including long-awaited returns and brand-new locations.This tour brings her to both familiar cities and hidden gems, supporting grassroots venues and reaching audiences far and wide. Expect [...]

For our final Comedy Night of 2025, we welcome the return of our regular MC, Justin Panks!Opening the show on this occasion we have Laura Lexx - one of the best female stand up comedians to grace the stage. Crowd participation is a key part of her set, but beware - Laura takes no prisoners [...]

2025 sees the 60th anniversary of the Beatles 2nd film and 5th album “Help!” and also the 6th album “Rubber Soul”. The “Ticket to Ride in ‘25” tour will feature a lot of songs from 1965 including Help, Yesterday, Day Tripper, Nowhere Man, and Norwegian Wood.The rest of the show will include as many other [...]

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 [...]

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 4th October, 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! [...]

Join Unbelievable Truth for the Rich Inner Life tour 2025. We’ll be playing songs from our back catalogue and our first new album in 25 years, Rich Inner Life (out 26 Sept). Tickets on sale 10am 23rd May, we look forward to seeing you there.

Come and sing your favourite hymns with a live orchestra!6:30pm on Sunday, 5 October 2025.Entry is free, and all are welcome.Brought to you by St Botolph's Church and St Botolph's Music Society.

‘Hejira’ is an outstanding 7-piece band set up to celebrate and honour the masterpiece works of Joni Mitchell, mostly from the late ‘70s. Having released the albums ‘The Hissing of Summer Lawns’, ‘Hejira’, ‘Don Juan’s Reckless Daughter ’and ‘Mingus’, Joni then toured briefly with a band formed from the crème de la crème of contemporaneous [...]