Events

Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.Does your preschooler love animals? Join us on 28th April at 10 AM – 11 AM or 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM for this month’s Mini Museum [...]

Talk by Martin Addison. If you want to win competitions you should study what is doing well and copy it in your own way. That is however a very poor way of improving your photography and not very satisfying. The aim of this presentation is to explore alternative ways of seeing photographs, looking at many [...]

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💃✨ Calling all Dancing Queens and Swifties! It’s ABBA vs Taylor Swift — a glitter-soaked, sing-your-heart-out kind of night where disco meets heartbreak anthems. Fancy dress? Totally optional, but why not go full sequins or sparkle era? Grab your friends, hit the floor, and get ready to dance, scream, and maybe cry (in a fun [...]

We are thrilled to announce our plant-based market is coming to Colchester on Saturday 2nd May, from 10am to 4pm! Explore a vibrant selection of artisan traders showcasing their unique [...]

YOU READY COLCHESTER? Things are gonna get loud. In association with Black Cactus Studio, Colchester Events and Charter Hall, we’re bringing a massive line-up of punk, rock and ska heavyweights [...]

Beltane Women’s Circle CelebrationJoin us for a heart-warming evening to honour Beltane, the ancient Celtic festival celebrating the height of spring and the approach of summer. Together, we will gather [...]

AGMP Concerts presentsSTEVE WHITE TRIOSteve White - Chris Hague - Joel WhiteLegendary drum master Steve White of The Style Council, Paul Weller, Trio Valore and more announces tour dates with [...]

Join us for an extraordinary evening as Atom Heart Floyd pays tribute to one of the most iconic bands in history, Pink Floyd. This tour continues to celebrate the timeless [...]

Shantay this way, Colchester, because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is coming to Three Wise Monkeys with DRAG BINGO this MAY! For the first time, they will be bringing you [...]

The Rec Community Market – May Fair returns on Sunday 3rd May 2026 🌼Join us for another relaxed and welcoming Sunday at The Recreation Ground, as the Rec Community Market celebrates its May Fair. Expect local traders, great food, and the friendly community atmosphere you know and love.Browse a wide range of independent stalls including [...]

Join us on the first Sunday of every month from 3 PM to 5 PM for a quieter experience at Colchester Castle.These sessions are designed for anyone who would benefit from a calmer environment, including visitors with autism or sensory sensitivities. During this time, we reduce sensory stimulation by turning off sounds and visual displays, [...]

Time for some Sunday Service!!! Phoenix Lake on tour supported by Dacara, Arms To Oblivion and Neanderthal.Tickets available athttps://wegottickets.com/event/685200

TWM Live presents Phoenix Lake, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester for a night of heavy rock.Originally formed as Descending Angels in 2018, guitarists Ash Wilson and Zak Smith recruited Lana Phillis as vocalist and later became Phoenix Lake, completing the line-up with drummer Joe Synnott. The band are described as a female-fronted melodic [...]

Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Notes fall like raindrops, quickening pace as the clouds gather. The piano melody splish sploshes into the electronic soundscape; the trees become denser, the journey more profound. Belle Chen’s unique show, Ravel In The Forest, leads the listener through imagined ancient [...]

A stage adaptation by David Eldridge Based on the Dogme film and play by Thomas Vinterberg, Mogens Rukov and Bo Hr. Hansenhttps://www.facebook.com/events/25677055658631908/?event_time_id=25677055688631905

TWM Live presents Things of Leon – The UK’s Hottest Kings Of Leon Tribute Group at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on Friday 8th May.Advance tickets £12 +booking feeDoors 7:30pmPlease note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs.Viewer [...]

🎸 Things of Leon are bringing the music of Kings of Leon to Three Wise Monkeys 🎶Expect a night packed with the biggest songs from across the Kings of Leon catalogue — from gritty early tracks to the big sing-along anthems. Played live, loud, and with plenty of energy, this is a proper night out [...]

The Ska Day Party is coming! 🎺🏁Calling all rude boys, rude girls, and skankin’ legends! 🎶⚡Get ready for an afternoon of brass-powered bangers, bounce-along rhythms, and high-energy tunes as we celebrate all eras of ska—from Jamaica to 2-Tone to modern ska revival. Expect good vibes, big beats, and nonstop movement!What to Expect:🎵 Ska Anthems All [...]

Enquire Within has announced the Blood and Rust Tour, taking place across the UK in 2026.

Step into the bold soundworld of the 20th century and beyond, as our orchestra presents a vibrant programme that captures the spirit, struggles, and innovations of a new musical age. This concert is a thrilling journey through iconic and evocative works that defined the century.Experience the wide-open landscapes of America in Copland’s Old American Songs [...]

Sundays on the Square returns on Sunday 10th May 2026!Celebrate spring with Sundays on the Square in the newly built St Nicholas Square, featuring live music throughout the afternoon.Browse a variety of independent local traders, including street food, drinks, crafts, gifts, and locally made products, all while enjoying performances from talented local musicians. Music will [...]

A stalwart of the Colchester jazz scene, followers of Jazz Audience Colchester will be well aware that drummer Elmer van der Hoek has been organising gigs and jams at various venues in the city for more than 15 years, the first 10 years at the Bull and subsequently at Patch, The Minories, the Foresters Arms, [...]

In this engaging talk, Will shares his personal approach to photography, focusing on his passion for shooting projects that resonate with him, emphasising creativity over competition and the joy of capturing moments for personal satisfaction rather thanexternal validation. The talk will feature a diverse range of images, including compelling street scenes, breathtaking nature photography, and [...]

Glenn Tilbrook – The Voice of Squeeze + special guest Leon TilbrookGlenn Tilbrook – The Voice of SqueezeGlenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters, not to mention an in-demand and endlessly endearing live performer. More than 40 years after first [...]

The legendary and light-hearted musical comedy "No, No Nanette" runs at the Headgate Theatre in Colchester in May. Originally premiered in 1925, "No, No, Nanette" was the blockbuster musical of a century ago, full of romance, wacky comedy, singing and dancing all based around Vincent Youman's tune-filled score which yielded the song that defined an [...]

TWM Live presents The Busted Experience, a high-energy tribute band dedicated to capturing the sound, style, and spirit of BUSTED, live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Date: Friday 15th MayVenue: Three Wise Monkeys, ColchesterTickets: £12Doors: 7:30pmAges: 18+ Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there [...]

🎉 STREET FOOD FESTIVAL 🎉Big flavours. Local vibes. Epic atmosphere.One day. One place. A proper street food party.Come hungry, stay all day, soak up the sounds, smells and buzz.📅 Saturday 16th May⏰ 10am – 5pm📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, CO1 2ER🌮🔥 Expect:🍔 Top street food traders & food trucks🎧 Live DJ & festival beats🍻 Bar [...]

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 1 Aug 2025 at 10:00 AMPriority from O2 : Wed, 30 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AMLive Nation Presale : Thu, 31 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AMTicketmaster Presale : Thu, 31 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AM

Following last year’s sellout world tour, Troy Hawke is back to his globe sweeping in 2026 with new show ‘Never Stop, Never Change!’Sat, 16 May 2026, 19:30 | Charter Hall, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at box-office: https://cnear.me/rrudoWXAngry security guards, barked compliments and crossed wires abound as Troy navigates various conversational minefields, both online and in real life.*𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 [...]

Back by popular demand! TWM Live presents Stereophonies – The UK’s first, original and best Stereophonics tribute act – at Three Wise Monkeys Colchester on Saturday 16th May.Playing tribute to the mighty welsh rockers who were the 8th group to achieve 5 consecutive UK number 1 albums in a list that includes the Beatles, Led [...]

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

Hailing from Essex and gigging throughout the South-East and surrounding areas Oasis Only are the must-see Oasis Tribute band for any Oasis fan “Mad Fer It”!Oasis Only has an extensive setlist, which is changed regularly to keep the set fresh!Setlist includes; Roll With It, Hello, Acquiesce, Supersonic, Morning Glory, Slide Away, Stand By Me, Importance [...]

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

Punk’s Dead #3 all dayer comes to you from the incredible Punks Dead Promotions. Join us for a day of punk, hardcore and rock music.FEATURING SETS BY //RAD PITTTHE WINONASAWAPNIHILISTIC BISCUITS CRYING IN COLOURMICE’SLARA PRICEYEMO TELLUMSTickets are £8 IN ADVANCE or £10 ENTRY OTD for the whole day. Saturday 23rd May, Tickets £8 + Booking [...]

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2026 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK, including an arena tour and iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall and The London Palladium.Established as the UK’s biggest Whitney Houston tribute, this breathtaking production honours the music, legacy, and [...]

The first-ever Colchester Brick Festival is happening in May 2026 and tickets are available now!The Brick Festival celebrates all things LEGO! With amazing creations to see, activities and competitions to take part in and traders selling rare, retired and new sets, loose bricks and minifigures, it's a fun day out for fans of all ages!Book [...]

Get Ready to Throw It Back to the 90s! 🎉Join us for an unforgettable day filled with the biggest hits of the 1990s, featuring chart-topping tracks from your favorite artists of the decade. Whether you’re a 90s music lover or just here for the nostalgia, this party is all about good vibes and even better [...]