Events

This autumn, Nerina Pallot heads out on her All Roads Lead To… tour — her most extensive run of shows to date, across the UK, Wales, and Ireland.The tour finds Pallot at her most raw and direct: just one woman, a piano, a guitar, and songs drawn from every corner of her 25-year career. From [...]

Appraisal by Nick Akers ARPS BPE4*Header Image: A Place to Think - Alex Tyler

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 [...]

An exciting evening by SBS consisting of three young and local bands, ready to get you dancing the night away to a variety of Indie-Rock covers at The Brewhouse Colchester! 🎸👉Opening we have Wendigo an enthusiastic all female band, that have a great selection of tunes lined up!👉Then is Sam Milne and his upcoming band, [...]

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! [...]

Come and weave a Willow Basket at The Lexden CrownLunch or a Hot Beverage and Cake included.All materials providedBook your place via Eventbrite (fees apply), our website: https://www.thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk/event-details/weave-a-willow-basketor email info@thecreativeworkshopcompany.co.uk and pay by Paypal or Bank transfer (No Fees Apply)

Dookie, the UK’s longest running tribute to Green Day return for 90 minutes set of pure hits.Supporting is Blinked 182 playing all the classicsDoors 7 PMThis gig takes place on the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys Colchester.Access – There is no lift to access the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are five [...]

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.

🎃 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 5th October 🎃📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMGet ready for a spook-tacular day at The Rec Community Market this Halloween weekend! Join us for a fun day of local traders, and family-friendly vibes.Here’s what’s brewing:🛍️ Over 25 stalls – handmade crafts, ghoulish goodies, [...]

Blondel Medieval & Renaissance wind band playing more music from the 14th-16th centuries on shawms, bagpipes and recorders.What makes a song leap across national boundaries and language barriers, slip from the secular to the ecclesiastic, and remain at the top of the charts for more than 70 years? We don’t have the formula, but we [...]

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.This event is not ticketed. Donations to St Botolph's Church can be made via the donation point located at the back of the church.

Hejira: Celebrating the Music of Joni MitchellShare this showDates5 Oct 2025Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:JazzTickets £23.50 / £21.50 concessions.Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm.This gig is for a seated audience.‘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 ‘Court And [...]

Find your Creative Tribe with Art Social!1. Learn to use different media including charcoal, collage and paint with artist Samar F. Zia2. Explore and develop your personal style of art-making.3. Co-design and collaborate on large scale mixed-media artwork to be exhibited at the Minories!Six weeks creative mixed-media course for people of all abilities, beginners, intermediaries [...]

Join us on Tuesday 7th October for our Italy Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Italian wine comes to Roman Colchester 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 [...]

An AV Presentation by Dick Williams ARPS DPAGB-AV, a leader in AV creativity, who will showcase examples of his latest work. From documentaries and musical interpretations to sequences of general interest, discover how Dick crafts compelling stories that captivate and inspire. Dick has decades of award-winning expertise and is the EAF Audio Visual Trophy Secretary [...]

The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.

Following on from last Wednesday's screening of Get Out (2017), as part of our Horror Film Season this October, I'll be showing The People Under The Stairs(15) (1991) next Wednesday at Queen St Brewhouse at 7:30pm. The People Under The Stairs is a horror comedy film written and directed by Wes Craven (Nightmare On Elm [...]

Step into a kaleidoscopic universe full of wonder, nostalgia and magic as we enter the imaginary town Shôn lived in as a boy.Written by “the great Welsh storyteller” (The Stage), Shôn Dale-Jones, Stories from an Invisible Town is charming, unsettling and full of surprises. Shôn’s storytelling will take you on a curious journey turning everything [...]

Come and join us for some casual games of the legendary Fantasy Sports Game BLOOD BOWL! Bring your teams and block dice, or just come along and learn how to play! Beginners welcome! £5 to play

Come and test our your general knowledge in support of soldiers, veterans and their families...Join us for our ABF Quiz Night at Colchester Rugby Club, CO4 5YX, for an evening of food, fun and quizzing in aid of the Army family. Teams of 6 max (£90per team). INC. One-course meal (Food choices will be taken [...]

What a treat to have Laura Purcell talk about the follow-up to her first novel The Silent Companions. That novel was one of her most popular and we can't wait to read The House of Splinters. The evening will be hosted by fellow author JJA Harwood. If you love a classily written haunted house mystery, [...]

commoner welds skater punk vibes with folk sentiments of Woody Guthrie and Jesse Wells. Finbar Ansbe is flying solo away from his Cheap Dirty Horse project. He brings politically charged Queer Trash Folk Punk to the stage at The Brewhouse.£5 contribution on the door would be much appreciated😀

A radically fresh, boundary-pushing take on traditional songs.'We need more music like this; spontaneous, alive and affecting' - FRUKAnglo/Irish folk band The Haar brings the formidable singing talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music scene in Cormàc Byrne (Show [...]

🎶 Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ CODA Colchester! 🎶Calling all musicians! 🎸🥁🎤 We’re turning up the heat at our Thursday Night Jam Sessions! Whether you're a musician or a music lover, join us every Thursday night from 8 PM to midnight for an evening of incredible live music, creativity, and community vibes.🌟 What to Expect:A [...]

🎶 Thursday Night Jam Sessions @ CODA Colchester! 🎶Calling all musicians! 🎸🥁🎤 We’re turning up the heat at our Thursday Night Jam Sessions! Whether you're a musician or a music lover, join us every Thursday night from 8:30 PM to midnight for an evening of incredible live music, creativity, and community vibes.🌟 What to Expect:A [...]

“It was the tenth year of the siege of Troy, the year that Calchas, the soothsayer, had predicted that the city would fall.”Paris of Troy chose Aphrodite the Goddess of Love as the fairest of all and gained Helen, the most beautiful woman in the world, as his reward. However Helen’s furious husband, determined to [...]

Letz Zep are internationally recognized as the Number One tribute to Led Zeppelin, and Baby they ain't foolin'When Robert Plant says it is like watching himself onstage, 'I walked in, I saw me' was his comment about vocalist Billy Kulke,.Jimmy Page says 'That was ambitious but you pulled it off' to guitarist Andy Gray when [...]

Doors Open at 7pm Quiz starts at 8pmColchester Rugby Club in partnership with Big Jims Pub Quiz presents The Real 60 General knowledge quiz. The 2nd Friday of every Month. “Get your phone's or tablets charged and ready" CRC presents a new way to quiz in a new Rugby Club in the heart of the [...]

Friday 10th October. CODA welcomesLetz Zep'The best tribute to Led Zeppelin' - BBC Newsnight'A proper rock concert, ten outta ten' Chris Evans BBC Radio 2.'it's like watching myself on stage' - Robert Plant'That was ambitious but you pulled it off’ - Jimmy PageAges 18+Doors 7pmBand 8pm

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Carpenters' holiday music has become synonymous with the yuletide season through the decades for millions of listeners of all generations who have cherished The Carpenters legacy.The Carpenters were of course an American vocal and instrumental duo consisting of siblings Karen (1950–1983) and Richard Carpenter (born 1946). They produced a distinct soft musical style, combining [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:???Stu 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 to bring their own microphones [...]

Ten Ton Beats a multi genre UK based record label presents An event celebrating UK Dance music all on one dancefloor, Drum and Bass, Bassline House, UK Garage, Grime, Liquid DnBIn an effort to give young people safe spaces to socialize, the age restriction is 14+, this is also those who aren’t quite old enough [...]

A Twist of ABBA are the ultimate Agnetha and Frida duo. Highly regarded for their stunning harmonies and attention to detail in bringing the songs, performances and outfits of their musical heroes to life. On Saturday 11th October, hear ALL the greatest songs of ABBA played live as they were always meant to be. £15 [...]

Tickets on sale now from Little Boat Gifts & Spirals

Alternatively edgy indie vibes from South Essex's FDC, support from grungy rockers Nearly Dead Kings, and Painting Cars.

Join us for a night of all your favourite ABBA hits!

We are back again, and we are nearing the end of 2025. So it's time for a new era of Colchester Collision! This local group has gotten from strength to strength, with the help of this fantastic community. With every event, we are making minor tweeks and fine tuning everything, it's incredible to see, as [...]

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 YoungCome and enjoy a relaxing Sunday filled with soulful tunes and great company. [...]

🎶 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 [...]

“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 GordonContinuing 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 [...]

🎤 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 – [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight - Album Launch Show: Colchester🎟 BOOK TICKETS 🎟https://tmstor.es/tro-colchester🔥 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Thu, 6 Mar 2025 at 10:30 AM

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, [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Thu, 6 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Wed, 5 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 6th March 2025All 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 [...]

Tickets Pre-Sale: March 5th @ 10AMGeneral Sale: March 6th @ 10AM Go to eddieizzardhamlet.com for full info

Join the lovely Lucy from Pink Parrot Pottery Designs to create some wonderful bespoke personalised Halloween ceramics using your little one's hand/footprints!

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 [...]

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!

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 – [...]

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 [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 26 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 27 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AMLive Nation Presale : Thu, 27 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM

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 OctoberTime: Doors open at 7:30 PMVenue: Top Floor, Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £10 + booking feeThis Show is 18+, , we operate a strict challenge 25 policy, so please bring [...]

🔥 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 PMLet’s tear the roof [...]

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 [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Thu, 6 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Wed, 5 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM

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

Tickets go on general sale at 10am on Thursday 6th March 2025All 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 [...]

Tickets Pre-Sale: March 5th @ 10AMGeneral Sale: March 6th @ 10AM Go to eddieizzardhamlet.com for full info

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 [...]

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 KIDSAll ages. All welcome. Accessible show. Metal, laughs, merch, fun!

Syncopate are performing at HMV Colchester as part of National Album Day! A selection of Indie-Rock numbers to get you dancing- don’t miss out!

Raver Tots is coming to Colchester!BOOK NOW - https://www.fatsoma.com/e/1vykr58z/la/kn8jWITH SPECIAL GUESTS: SO SOLID CREW- LISA MAFFIA, ROMEO, DAN DA MANFeaturing a huge effects show throughout the event with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival sized confetti blasts, multi coloured lasers and lighting, parachute games, giant balloons, licensed bar and face painting!All events sell out in [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Chris BurnessThe Four blokes TrioScott AndersonAdam MooreStu 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 [...]

Starring a sensational cast, incredible vocals and a stellar live band, Endless Love is the ultimate feel good night out and it celebrates the two legendary artistes Diana Ross and Lionel Richie.The show is packed with Motown classics and timeless smash hits such as I’m Coming Out, Dancing On The Ceiling, Upside Down, Say You [...]

Dvořák: Slavonic Dance No. 8 in G minorTchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No.1 Soloist: Joanna LamTchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4Conductor: Chris PhelpsLeader: Greg Eaton

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Wed, 30 Oct 2024 at 03:00 PM

PUNX 4 THE ANIMALS at Queen St Brewhouse, Colchester. Charity gig in aid of Together for Animals. Although it is a Free Entry gig, donations are very appreciated. Every penny goes to those animals that need support 💜🩷💜 Band Times: Everyone Lies: 8:00-8:40Dynamite & Dinosaurs: 9:00-9:40We Punch Tigers: 10:00-11:00

A night of live music from everyone's* favourite cover band!!Serving bangers and mash-ups!! *at least 3 people's

Join us for a unique musical experience with 'Love, Devotion and Harmonious Melodies,' a medieval music journey presented by Marco Cannavò and Steve Tyler. Explore secular and sacred compositions from the 12th to the 14th Century, performed on a variety of historical musical instruments such as Hurdy Gurdy, Citole, Organistrum, Symphonie, Portative Organ, Bladder Pipe, [...]

They're back!!!We're super lucky and very excited to welcome back Shed to The Vic!!In the 7 months or so since they last played here, they have gone from strength to strength and really are one of Colchesters top bands.Get down here early as this is going to be a full house as always this is [...]

The second of just two very special shows celebrating the release of the debut Kyson Point album ‘Underwater Sky’, withguest musicians Giovanni Crescenzi on bass and Sophie Sirota on viola, and support from the fantastic Florence Sommerville.

Our show has been on the road 21 years and we are looking forward to performing for the first time at Mercury Theatre Colchester Sunday 19th October Tickets are available now via the link below ��Live music at it's best! ���Join singing star Carole Gordon and the fabulous cast of musicians and singers which boasts [...]

Join us for free halloween special arts and crafts from 10 am to 12 pm, plus a hot drink per adult and squash with a biscuit per child, no booking needed! Normal entry costs apply.

“Fleet fingered and ingeniously arranged…deserve to be thought of as up there with the best of them” – Songlines“Such dexterity, energy and passion…mightily impressive” – R2 MagazineOne of the most exciting duos to emerge from the UK in recent times, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow combine heartfelt musicality, unparalleled virtuosity and vocal harmony. Using the [...]

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 October session will focus on Bones and Skeletons.These sessions offer a unique opportunity for children and their caregivers to bond and learn while exploring the Garden Room and [...]

Eight clubs compete with an entry of eight prints, each by a different photographer. Appraisal by Julie Hutson ARPS DPAGBHeader Image: Siblings - Roy Essery (Best Print in the 2024/2025 competition)

The SPACE Peer-to-Peer sessions are a space for sharing work in progress, peer support and feedback and networking.The sessions are open to all creatives and are free to attend.

-HEAD LINE TOUR-This October we shall be striking out under our own steam. Tickets are out now click our link. We hope to see all of you on the road this Autumn.support from the glorious Emilia Quinn (solo acoustic)Love,Jody, Smack, Andy, APD & Eli

Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favorite hits into a night of non-stop fun! Music Bingo is your ticket to prizes, laughter, and unforgettable good times. Mark off the songs as you hear them to win amazing prizes. Doors open at 6.30pm, with our bar food menu available to [...]

An Evening of Ghost Stories by M.R. James A one-man performance by Toby Burchell. "Yet, in all this quiet, there was an acute, an acrid consciousness of a restrained hostility very near to us, like a dog on a leash that might be let go at any moment." Join Behind the Door Productions for ‘An [...]

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 [...]

Impious Spirit Productions is proud to present - WREX!Brighton-born duo WREX make electro-charged alternative rock to turbocharge heartbeats, snap necks and fill both dancefloors and mosh pits. Shades of punk, nu-metal, pop and trance collide and coalesce but never clash; a wild explosion of riffs and synths that pulls from influences as diverse as While [...]

Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic. Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has [...]

Thom Barrett & Rob Saunders from the Men With Two Brains podcast will be playing another classic Fighting Fantasy Gamebook! This time it'll be a Halloween special! They will be playing House of Hell! Will Thom survive the horrors of the evil house!? Come and find out! Doors 7pm for 7:30pm start£6 entry, get your [...]

It was to be the party of the year but when the star performer is found dead, it seems someone has been killing more than the groove! Beneath the disorientating spinning of the disco ball will you be able to get the party back on track and catch the killer? You'll just have to pray [...]

🎃 SAVE THE DATE! 🎃 Our next Quiz Night is set – and you won’t want to miss it!📍 Hole in the Wall, Colchester, CO3 3AA🗓 Friday, 24th October🕖 Arrive from 7:00pm | Quiz starts at 7:30pmGet ready for a spooktacular evening filled with laughs, themed trivia, and plenty of chances to win!🏆 Prizes for [...]

Join us for a night of line dancing.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book a place

‘Blurred Vision’Three Piece Covers BandPlaying a great selection of classic hits from Coldplay to David Bowie and a whole lot more besides! A musical evening not to be missed….

Everything you need for a successful newborn session by the amazing Fru Jonas from Captured Magic Photography!blanket posing- workflow - wrapping - prop posing -incorporating parents and siblings -lighting and angles - styling and choosing the right colours - client preparation - poses that will sell -lifetime supportOnly takes £99 deposit to book, and the [...]

Hello everyone! We're back this year and the sign is up! New exhibits, new activities, new creativity. Come and join us Saturday 25th October and bring all your mates, no one is too cool for Lego!

This week is Poorcarna week.Due to popular demand and the love or Lorcana, Saturday morning league is going back to a points based system (for those that want to join in with the points system). This is however just a fun guideline. if you do not have each of the formats decks don't worry come [...]

From 25 October to 2 November, discover and enjoy playing with fun games dotted around the museum. Take a break, have a game or two and then continue your journey through time with the Castle’s treasures and displays – not forgetting our fascinating new Mythical Creatures exhibition!Our gallery games are suitable for ages 4+This event [...]

With demand for more Pokemon time in-store we will now be running Pokemon league ever other Saturday from 10am-12pm. This now means that Pokemon will be on every week. So for this month we will be running the league as below:Saturday 18th October 10am-12pmSaturday 25 October 12:30pm - 5pmSaturday 1st November 10am-12pmIt is the idea [...]

Attention Yu-Gi-Oh! Duelists!We are excited to be hosting our first Yu-Gi-Oh! Genesys event. The event will be a 100-point tournament played in swiss style event. We hope to host Genesys regularly so get those decks ready.For more info and points list please check out the link belowhttps://www.yugioh-card.com/en/genesys/WHAT IS GENESYS?The Genesys rules are simple: No Link [...]

Gundam TCG GD02 Dual Impact Prerelease Event For this new release of set 2 we will be running a Sealed Battle event, meaning that instead of bringing a pre-built deck, players open booster packs and build a deck using only the cards from those packs. Here are the specific deckbuilding rules for this format:Open 4 [...]

🌙🔥 Reclaiming the Hag: Honouring the Witch 🔥🌙A Samhain Sister Circle Ceremony when the Veil is ThinAt Samhain, when the veil is thin, we gather in sisterhood to honour the Witch, the Ancestors, and the wild within us.✨ What Awaits You:•⁠⁠Ancestral Fire Rite — call in your loved ones through flame & prayer•⁠⁠Witch’s Drum & [...]

Join our Associate Company, FUSE Theatre, for an exclusive FREE Mercury Creatives Masterclass!Discover FUSE Theatre’s unique practice and ways of working through an engaging workshop and an in-depth panel discussion with their creative team. Plus be among the first to experience an exclusive sharing of their brand-new show!This event will conclude with a relaxed networking [...]

🎶 Live Acoustic Saturday Sessions! 🎶Join us every Saturday from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM for a relaxed afternoon of local acoustic talent hand picked by Colchesters very own Stu E Skinner. 🌟 Whether you're a fan of soothing melodies or want to discover fresh music from your local scene, this is the perfect way [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:???Stu 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 to bring their own microphones [...]

🎃 Welcome to the Ultimate Over 30s Daytime Halloween Clubbing Experience!💀Dust off your fangs and unleash your inner ghoul — Over 30s Daytime Clubbing is back with a spine-tingling twist at the iconic Trilogy, Saturday, 25th October! Get ready for a frightfully fun day where nostalgia meets neon and monsters mash on the dance floor [...]

Join in the family fun at our Halloween Disco at the Parish Hall.Fancy dress is optional but definitely encouraged.This is a ticket only event so get your tickets by scanning the QR code above.

With fork-related accidents up by 7% and the teaspoon declared hazardous (size-to-injury wise), there has never been a better time to polish your cutlery safety awareness. Fear not as expert Ian Crawford is here with all the answers in his deadly serious cutting-edge training workshop presentation, carefully welding classic tips with all-new sharp material.'Forking good [...]

A brand-new show from the maker of the award-winning sell-out Gay Witch Sex Cult ('the funniest fringe horror since Garth Marenghi' (Guardian).Andrew Doherty completely relaunches himself with a startling piece of groundbreaking tragic theatre. In this tragic piece that breaks new ground, Andrew throws the book at AIDS and asks the Arts Council to pick [...]

We are back at one of our favourite live music venues - Coda in Colchester. Come on down and get your feet tapping to our mix of the best party tunes from a wide range of decades and genre. Don't miss it!

Planet Pumpkinis back at the Brewhouse on Saturday 25th October 2025!!Colchester’s premier celebration of 70s/80s electronic, alternative, punk and ska music is hosted by DJ Fettdog, with DJ Jules Zillion.Expect the usual diverse evening of music by artists like ABC, Adam & The Ants, Duran Duran, Howard Jones, The Cure, Madness, The Specials, Erasure, The [...]

Tickets £8Saturday 25th, Thursday 30th & Friday 31st Doors open 8:15pm, start time 8:30pmSaturday 1st Doors open 5:15pm, start time 5:30pmSunday 2nd Doors open 5:45pm, start time 6:00pmThis show is for a seated audienceDuration 70 minutesAge Suitability: 18+Contains Audience Participation, Nudity & Strong Language"Very, Very Funny" - NY TIMES.Something Interesting Must Happen Every 10 Seconds... [...]

Live music with 33rpm!

Tickets £5, Under 3's free11am to 2.30pmWe warmly invite you to celebrate Diwali with us!With henna-painting, delicious Diwali snacks and entertainment from the community - there is something for everyone to enjoy in this family-friendly event celebrating the fabulous Festival of Lights!Tickets purchased by Monday 20th October INCLUDE a delicious Indian snack. Other snacks will [...]

Get spooky for our third Halloween ride. Crafts and face painting from 12-1.30pm with the ride starting at 2pm. If you don't celebrate halloween you are still very welcome, dressing up is optional although we do ask that faces aren't completely covered so everyone can ride safely.

Get £8 tickets here >>> https://colchester.ssboxoffice.com/events/collidescope-cabaret/Fancy something a little bit different? Come along to the first COLLIDESCOPE Cabaret at Colchester Fringe! Expect poetry, drag, song, dance, music and lots of joy and fun from local LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, disabled and global majority talents. Each of our amazing variety shows will be completely unique and feature five [...]

Sinead is back this Sunday her one woman solo acoustic set to chill you out on a Sunday afternoon with all the songs you know and love!

On Sunday 26th October from 5:30pm, we’ve got something new for you – Box River Junction are making their Victoria Inn debut!They’ve been causing a stir elsewhere with their lively mix of tunes, and now it’s our turn to see what they’re all about.Come down, grab a pint, and give them a big Vic welcome [...]

In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters... whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him...Beating (off) [...]

A brand-new show from the maker of the award-winning sell-out Gay Witch Sex Cult ('the funniest fringe horror since Garth Marenghi' (Guardian).Andrew Doherty completely relaunches himself with a startling piece of groundbreaking tragic theatre. In this tragic piece that breaks new ground, Andrew throws the book at AIDS and asks the Arts Council to pick [...]

Following last year’s sell out Colchester Fringe show, The Crunchy Frog Players, Colchester’s leading (only) comedy sketch troupe return with another show of reimagined (and lovingly butchered) iconic sketches and songs, designed to titillate, tantalize, tease and tickle and all with a distinctly local twist. Known for their Pythonesque proclivities and devotion to detail, this [...]

SEX! In life, we strive only for hot, unrelenting, passionate penetrative sex! And yet, the world has never innovated to better fulfil our carnal desires... until now.BEHOLD! Follow The Doctor as he brings life to the world's first fully functional gay sex robot! We invite you to join us and witness our robot sexual education [...]

Join us at the Natural History Museum for a special live animal meet and greet. Come and discover a variety of curious creatures (both fluffy and scaly!) as our mobile zoo brings fascinating live animals for you to learn about and interact with.There will be six 45-minute sessions throughout the day at 9:30 AM, 10:45 [...]

Join us for a journey into the fascinating (and sometimes gruesome) world of medieval medicine on 27 October, 10:30 am – 12 pm, or 28 October, 3 – 4:30 pm.Discover how illnesses were diagnosed and treated in the Middle Ages, from curious cures to bizarre beliefs. Explore a display of medical instruments and learn about [...]

Step into the shadows of the past with our Haunted History Family Tour. Designed for families seeking both thrills and education, this spine-chilling journey weaves together the rich history of the castle with eerie tales of ghostly legends and supernatural occurrences. As you wander through the historic building, you’ll uncover stories and historical secrets that [...]

With wolves, witches and goblins, the story unfolds as the audience is invited to become part of the drama. Interactive storyteller Eden Ballantyne has reimagined them for a contemporary audience. Maybe Little Red Riding Hood won't have to wait for the woodcutter to save her? There may be a house of gingerbread, but how well [...]

As the spooky season approaches join your LGBTQ+, Trans, and Disabilities Student Community Officers (SCOs) for an exciting screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show!Whether you want to dress-up in a themed costume or just come in your comfiest outfit, everyone is welcome to join us as we shiver in antici… pation!It’s sure to be [...]

Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot of the ancient gods they were full of faults and more human in their anger, jealousy, and spite. Today we present these tales to kids [...]

Following last year’s sell out Colchester Fringe show, The Crunchy Frog Players, Colchester’s leading (only) comedy sketch troupe return with another show of reimagined (and lovingly butchered) iconic sketches and songs, designed to titillate, tantalize, tease and tickle and all with a distinctly local twist. Known for their Pythonesque proclivities and devotion to detail, this [...]

On Monday 27th October, I’ll be coming to Colchester, Essex, as part of my “Inside Me” tour! 🧡✨🌅☀️🧚🏼‍♀️Inspired by the music of Joni Mitchell, The Carpenters, Simon & Garfunkel, and a sprinkle of Sabrina Carpenter, Eleanor Grant presents the “Inside Me" tour, named after her upcoming debut single. Her collection of original songs aim to [...]

Tickets £15.50 / £14.50 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.The Wilderness Yet combines the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. They have earned audiences’ esteem as consummate musicians & singers, weaving an eclectic tapestry of traditional and original songs; a cappella three-part [...]

BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters... whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him...Beating (off) [...]

With wolves, witches and goblins, the story unfolds as the audience is invited to become part of the drama. Interactive storyteller Eden Ballantyne has reimagined them for a contemporary audience. [...]

When plague hits the village of Bottomswort, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd.Be transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where [...]

Astrophotographer Nik Szymanek has spent decades capturing the magic of the sky - from distant galaxies to stunning weather phenomena. His Wonders of the Sky presentation showcases rainbows, haloes, storms, [...]

Thor's A Dick - Viking Legends NOT For Kids is coming to Colchester Fringe, for some classic Viking myths not for the little ones. Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he [...]

Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot [...]

Join Dr. Abbie Cairns, artist-teacher-researcher, for a six-week course at The Minories designed to spark your creativity and develop your artistic skills. Across six two-hour sessions, you will explore key [...]

Join us for a spine-tingling adventure at the Castle Spooktacular Family Fun Night! Come dressed in your most creative costumes and enter a world of spooktacular fun! Enjoy a night [...]

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Join Yorkshire storyteller Eden as he retells some of the darker tales from the old north. Today we see Thor and the Norse gods as heroes, but like a lot [...]

Ever laughed at something you probably shouldn’t have?Don’t worry - that just means you’ve got a great sense of humour... and you’ll fit right in at Confessions of a Comedian, [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceRatty wig girl. Business b*tch. Working momma. Tippy tap tap queen Alice Cockayne [...]

Three unsetting, bizarre short stories based on dreams/nightmares of the author. Lucia has written for the No Sleep Podcast and some of her stories have been performed on there as [...]

In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain [...]

On 30 October, drop in for a Creepy Craft session at either 10:30 AM – 12 PM or 3 – 4:30 PM and let imaginations run wild!Celebrate the spooky season with creative drop-in mask-making fun! Children aged 3 and up can design their own Halloween masks—furry, scaly, sparkly, or spooky. With plenty of materials and [...]

Join us on the last Thursday of every month at Other Monkey Brewing – The Taproom for a night of incredible flavours and craft beer. October is all about the Toasted Lamb Madras- A spicy flavourful Indian curry, packed with a punch of heat, aromatic spice blend and a tangy, rich sauce. Sides; red onion [...]

Get ready for a spooktacular evening of fun for all ages, with entertainment from The Only Way Is Entertainment!Your ticket includes:- Monster Limbo- Mummy Wrap- Trick-or-treat trail- Cauldron Challenge- Spooky touchy-feely boxes- Prize for the best pumpkin (bring your own pre-decorated pumpkin for a chance to win a 2026 annual pass!)- Goody bag to take [...]

Butterfly Handshake says, 'Come to our spooky gig. Wear costumes and expect some good music and scary vibes with Magistrate( formally Gasoline Green), Samepage band, and more. Expect jazz, experimental music and some hard indie rock with some surprise guests, even some rap funnily enough!

Tickets £8Doors open 6:45pm, start time 7:00pmThis show is for a seated audienceDuration 60 minutesAge Suitability: 18+Nudity, Scenes of a Sexual Nature, Strobe (Very Quick) & Flashing LightsStep inside a world of wonder and get ready to be enchanted by what the Emporium has to offer. A sultry circus of tease, seduction and shimmering acts [...]

When plague hits the village of Bottomswort, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd.Be transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where a vicious plague is racking its residents and a spate of mysterious disappearances have left the town on tenterhooks. Desperate to find salvation, the only [...]

Shar invites you to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester, for an evening of songs, silliness and bingo.Tickets £5, Doors 7pm, Restaurant floorThis gig takes place on the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys ColchesterAccess – There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two short flights of stairs to [...]

The Lexden Crown presents an Old Skool Pen and Paper QuizIts Time to take it back to the Old Skool, with a Pen and Paper style Quiz.Big Jims Old Skool Pub Quiz, fun for all, with 5 themed rounds of quiz fun, including both Audio and Picture rounds and the return of the World famous [...]

As we transform the city's oldest art gallery into a spooky scene straight out of a gothic nightmare, you will have the chance to explore rarely seen places in the building.A spooky host of fun is on offer, including:opening and closing ritualslive music in the Ballroom AND Gothic FollyGhost huntsPumpkin carvingStorytellingAnd moreExperience The Minories as [...]

Don’t miss our end of the month quiz night with @bigjimpubquiz It’s one for everyone with general knowledge, music and lots of fun 🤩 Book a table with our online booking system in our bio or turn up on night £2.50 cash to play… bar open all night and food available. Why not come early [...]

Join Dr. Richard Shepherd, the UK's leading forensic pathologist, as he returns to the stage this Autumn with his captivating new tour, Unnatural Causes – Time of Death. Following his successful 2021 and 2022 tours, Dr. Shepherd invites audiences into the world of forensic investigation, where time is crucial in uncovering the truth behind accidents, [...]

Marcel Kapteijn, is truly a singer’s singer, of world famous pedigree (in the band 'Ten Sharp') who plays a fine 6 or 12 string and sings straight from his soul. Leadsing the 'Raindogs', a threesome who play a bunch of beautiful songs you might have heard on the radio or Spotify. Sander Schuurman, plays the [...]

Drop in and help create a collaborative Colchester Mermaid, inspired by the Fiji mermaid in our Mythical Creatures exhibition! Using clean, recycled materials like cardboard, paper, plastic and textiles, visitors can contribute to the sculpture and even help shape our mermaid’s mythical story. Bring your own safe materials or use what’s provided – everyone’s welcome [...]

Join us for our annual Pumpkin Carving competition!£10 per child includes pumpkin, tools and goody bag.

👻✨ DRAG-O-WEEN at The New Inn! ✨👻This Halloween, we’re turning the pub into a spook-tacular stage for a night of fierce fun, frightful looks, and killer performances.🎃 | Friday 31st October💄 | Drag, music, laughs & plenty of tricks (and treats!)🍹| LIVE MUSIC from covers band, Phoenix Sun💃| Costumes encouraged, £15 bar tab PRIZE up [...]

🎭👻 Monsters Masquerade 👻🎭Step into the shadows where creatures come to play… 🦇🍻 Join us for the ultimate Halloween takeover at No Name Bar and Games.🕸️ Live DJ • Creepy Cocktails •🧟‍♂️ Dance with monsters, mingle with masked mischief, and party ‘til the witching hour.📅 31.10.2025 ⏰ 5pm till late📍No Name Bar and GameCostumes encouraged. [...]

🔥 The news Colchester has been waiting for…Our house is back. Back where we belong.At none other than The Sound House at The Bull—the true home of Our House. 🏠✨Two years ago, circumstances forced us out. But now, the wait is over we’re coming home.And we’re kicking it all off in style—on Halloween night. 🎃👻You [...]

Our House Halloween event in The Soundhouse at The Bull Colchester

BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

Join us for a Halloween Spooktacular this autumn at Colchester United. Fancy dress is definitely encouraged and our photobooth will be open to capture images of the eerie, the frightful, and the downright terrifying!Doors open from 7.30pm and the night finishes at midnight.This event is open to guests over the age of 18 and if [...]

With new songs added for 2025, get ready for one unforgettable night of ultimate classic rock anthems, brought to life by an incredible live band! Experience thrilling performances of the biggest hits from rock legends like Queen, Metallica, Guns N' Roses, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Fleetwood Mac, Def Leppard, and more! This isn’t just [...]

Halloween Special Gothtastic night in the Brewhouse sees DJ Will Bland & DJ Gentleman Jim playing the best stomping GOTH ROCK METAL🖤🤠☠️🫵🧟‍♀️🧟🎧🎚️💿

Time for a spooky, splendid gathering for Halloween. meet up at Romano Lodge,Foundation House, Colchester CO1 1LFDress Code Spooky Steampunk, (optional) There will be a quiz, £2.00 per person. and a costume competition. Food will be available.

Join us for our annual Halloween Party!Free psychic readings“Ghouls in their eyes” compBest dressed comp

- 8pm - Bricklayers Arms- 9pm - Magnet- 10pm - Victoria InnOur 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 real ale on the night, you can always find us in the next [...]

Join us on Friday 31st October from 8:30pm where we will be holding our annual Halloween Party! Live music from the brilliant Pretty In Pink and all the usual decorations you can also expect!Dressing up isn't compulsory but as usual its FULLY encouraged! Bar staff and band will be of course be making the effort! [...]

V Bar’s famous Zombie Prom is back for 2025 on Friday 31st October hosted at Twisters Bar!We know you’re dying to party so come along. Expect zombie fancy dress, Halloween themed cocktails and drink deals, a kooky, spooky playlist from our resident DJ.Dress to kill and party all night long… and don’t forget, its free [...]

This Halloween, the top floor transforms into a haunted mansion of beats, bass, and bone-chilling vibes! Step inside if you dare…Expect a spine-tingling mashup of house and club anthems as special guest DJs from Roots and Grooves take over the decks, guaranteed to raise the dead onto the dancefloor.In proud association with Colchester Fringe, we’re [...]

Join us for a fun night Halloween special

HALLOWEEN FRIDAY IS GONNA GO OFF!This event WILL sell out—don’t miss your chance!Step inside The Mad Lab this Halloween, where twisted experiments and bubbling potions blur the line between genius and insanity.WHAT TO EXPECT:Full Stage SetupImmersive Venue DécorExclusive Halloween DrinksCO2 CannonsConfettiUV LightsGiveawaysFor one weekend only, the Lab will come alive. Grab your ticket early — [...]

The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays.Admission £2.00Under 16s FREE

Artisan Craft Fair, on Saturday 1st November, 10am-3pm, free entry, at Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH. Folk & Bespoke prides itself as being different, not the same [...]

The NightFair returns to Colchester this autumn. We've expanded into the beautiful gardens so have even more artists with the finest gothic and alternative art, clothing, décor, jewellery, soft furnishings, [...]

Be inspired by the stunning regional map featured in our Mythical Creatures exhibition—but look closely, and you’ll notice some curious gaps. Where are the cryptids, legends, and magical beings that [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS! £5 for 30 mins. **Session Times**:- 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM- 👨‍👩‍👧 [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!*** **Session Times**: - 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!*** **Session Times**: - 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 [...]

Halloween: Skate & Scare📅 **Date**: Saturday, 1st November 2025📍 **Location**: Charter Hall, Colchester***NEW: NOW OFFERING LESSONS!*** **Session Times**: - 🌿 **Relaxed**: 11 AM - 12 PM - 👨‍👩‍👧 **Family**: 12 [...]

Ace Comics Gaming Centre Colchester is proud to bring you a YuGiOh! OTS Championship for you to gain qualification to this year's WCQ: Continental Championship.ENTRY FEE : £17.50REGISTRATION TIME FROM [...]

Star Wars Unlimited Legends Of The Force Store Showdown EventAt a Store Showdown, you are awarded prizes for both participation and placement. This is the most competitive that Casual Play [...]

Riftbound Origins Release Event We are excited to give you the chance to join in a release event for the new league of legends card game. For this event you [...]

Looking to develop your producing skills in theatre?Join us for a Mercury Creatives Producing Masterclass with Ellie Keel, followed by a producers’ networking event.Whether you are new to producing or [...]

Get ready for a wild, hilarious journey through the chaotic world of online dating in this one-woman cabaret!From the people that brought you Meggie’s Measures in 2023 and My Fanny [...]

Marlene Dietrich, Ute Lemper, La Voix... The cabaret has given rise to some of the most boundary- pushing female performers of the 20th & 21st Centuries. Yet the songwriters behind [...]

The 80s vs 90s Halloween Day Party is coming to Colchester!🗓️ Saturday 1st November 2025⏰ 3PM - 8PM📍 Trilogy, ColchesterTickets selling fast → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/zznojx7l/la/uei0Get ready to swap your cocktail for [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:Chris Starky??Stu 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 [...]

The 80s vs 90s Halloween Day Party is landing in Colchester! 👻🗓️ Saturday 1st November 2025⏰ 3PM - 8PM📍 Trilogy, ColchesterGet ready to swap your cocktail for a cauldron of [...]

🎃 Welcome to the Ultimate Over 30s Daytime Halloween Clubbing Experience!💀Dust off your fangs and unleash your inner ghoul — Over 30s Daytime Clubbing is back with a spine-tingling twist [...]

Halloween 🎃 Daytime Monster Mash here at Rubix on Halloween 👻 Saturday! 🎃 2 DJs🎃 Halloween themed Cocktails!🎃 Spooky 👻 Decorations🎃 Giveaways & Games🎃 Biggest Party 🎉 @ Halloween Anthems.🎃 [...]

This is a hard time for you: your loved one just came out as a (gasp) fan fiction writer.How do you respond to that? What will the neighbors think? What [...]

This will be an incredibly powerful time of Sister's joining together for an evening of women's empowerment tapping into the energy of Samhain. The evening will be full of love, [...]

Following last year’s sell out Colchester Fringe show, The Crunchy Frog Players, Colchester’s leading (only) comedy sketch troupe return with another show of reimagined (and lovingly butchered) iconic sketches and [...]

An immersive indoor and outdoor light and sound experience, designed to be explored at your own pace.What to expect:An eco (and ear) -friendly alternative to traditional fireworks, with no loud [...]

Three unsetting, bizarre short stories based on dreams/nightmares of the author. Lucia has written for the No Sleep Podcast and some of her stories have been performed on there as [...]

The Albion’s annual quiz night is back! Book your team of 4 in at the bar - pre-registration only.

Jason Simmons Comedy Hypnosis: interactive, high-energy entertainment where you take centre stage!Fast-paced, family-friendly, and kind to volunteers—no one is ever made to look silly.“Fantastic act! ... I have never experienced [...]

JAR presentsFlowing out of some misty East Anglian estuary, Shed provides a rollercoaster of upbeat, fast-paced story-telling, intertwined with insight and intrigue into everyday life.After selling out multiple venues in [...]

Tickets £16.50.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience. Fun + filthy poems from someone who knows what they’re doing. If there were any justice he’d [...]

ADH-DJ Chriss will be with us for Karaoke... Halloween theme... Best Fancy Dressed person that is on our Dance Floor at 11pm will WIN A BOTTLE OF PROSECCO!FREE ENTRYSTUDENT DISCOUNTS

The best of Goth, post-punk, synth-pop and alternative. Swoon to The Cure, bop to Depeche Mode, or Headbang to the Beastie Boys. We've got you covered.Free Entry all night | [...]

HR presents: Horn Of The Deadfollowing on from the brutal "skalloween" show last year (Honkwork Orange™) your favourite horny blowin band are back once more for a thrilling festival full [...]

The hit list great Colchester band.

SINGALONG BRUNCH�� SPOOKY SIPS & SINGALONGS ��This Halloween weekend we’re bringing the vibes to the venue Silk Road Lounge, Colchester ���� Saturday 1st November� Tickets include:� 2 hours of bottomless [...]

SINGALONG BRUNCH�� SPOOKY SIPS & SINGALONGS ��This Halloween weekend we’re bringing the vibes to the venue Silk Road Lounge, Colchester ���� Saturday 1st November� Tickets include:� 2 hours of bottomless [...]

The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many thousands of books, jigsaws, games CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays.Admission £2.00Under 16s FREE

This is a hard time for you: your loved one just came out as a (gasp) fan fiction writer.How do you respond to that? What will the neighbors think? What is Omega slick, anyway? Don't you worry because fan fic veteran MinaRoseTook (pseudonym) is here to answer all your questions. Join us on an eclectic [...]

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 [...]

In a bunker 3000 miles underground, Captain Handler is bound, blindfolded, and at the mercy of his arch-enemy: The Gecko. Beaten (off) into submission and drained of his superfluids, Captain Handler is doomed to be forever bred by the Gecko. Then Chuck enters... whom Captain Handler forgot his boyfriend invited over to rescue him...Beating (off) [...]

We'll be back at our favourite riverside pub in Rowhedge for some more 'blues in the afternoon'

Step into warmth and exhale. This cosy yin session is your invitation to relax and soften, a gentle somatic practice designed for deep rest, you time, and a feeling of being held when the weather turns cold. Across two unrushed hours you’ll drop out of the busyness of life and into your body, resting in [...]

Join us this Sunday as the guys are back to entertain you all once again on a Sunday afternoon! A chilled three piece acoustic group which play FANTASTICLY together of all the songs you know with their unique twist on it!

Jason Simmons Comedy Hypnosis: interactive, high-energy entertainment where you take centre stage!Fast-paced, family-friendly, and kind to volunteers—no one is ever made to look silly.“Fantastic act! ... I have never experienced anything like it! Lovely guy, very professional ... extremely entertaining!” — Amelia Howard“The whole audience was captured! ... totally in awe of how clever it [...]

The musical talents that are Noel Gander & Gary Choules are back for your listening pleasure.A toe tapping afternoon of blues and a few familiar songs!!Free gig & donations encouraged!!Let's keep live music alive!!

BOO!Spooky & Gay is a queer horror storytelling cabaret featuring original scary stories, songs and standup performed entirely in the DARK - written & performed by award-winning touring theater artist Bruce Ryan Costella (@BRCostella).Like Goosebumps - only GAYER."I got goosebumps, I laughed (a lot), and I cried — all in one show. Of the performances [...]

Everyone welcome to join in or listen.Traditional Folk Jam

🎸🤠 Colchester… Get ready for something BRAND NEW!Introducing 🎵 CLUB COUNTRY SUNDAYS 🎵 — launching2nd November, 7–11pm at Rubix Bar & Nightclub!We’re turning Crouch Street into Nashville with a night of boots, beers, and bangers! 🍻👢🎤 Special live performance from The Essex Boy – TYLER, performing Morgan Wallens biggest hits! 🎧 Plus DJs Jez Durrant [...]

When plague hits the village of Bottomswort, Gunther is forced to flee. The last thing he expected was a Vampire named Vladd.Be transported to the medieval village of Bottomswort where a vicious plague is racking its residents and a spate of mysterious disappearances have left the town on tenterhooks. Desperate to find salvation, the only [...]