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 [...]

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceFrom the Daughter of a Dictator retells Yasmeen Audisho Ghrawi’s personal journey from Iraq to settling in the UK. Using physical theatre and storytelling, the show is a collage of fragmented images and tales of displacement, hope, sorrow, [...]

It's Open Mic Night!Bring yourself... or send your friends in place of you.... or come with your friends and get involved.Bring your instruments or borrow mine (Guitar, Piano, Cajon & Mics provided).*We run a sign up board & work through the names in order & attendance prioritising those who arrive before 9.*The sign up board [...]

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 [...]

Elton John’s greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4’s Dead Ringers, Channel 4’s The Last Leg), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions.Come and see all your favourite Elton songs, Reimagined by your favourite female artists. From Ariana to Liza, Britney to Gaga, Alanis to Shakira and more! ★★★★★ Broadway [...]

Join us as we return to Roots & Grooves for our monthly 5 star comedy night!

Test your general knowledge at the Victoria Inn General Knowledge Quiz, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head entry (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food & dogs welcome - Book on 01206 514510Please bring the number of people you book for, and if you book and decide not [...]

Well known local historian Sharon Mooney leads us through an illustrated collection of house histories in New Town, Colchester.Meet the Philbrick family who built the now gone grand Scarletts house, then on to Wimpole House which originally stood where the car dealers are on Wimpole Road, and The Cheviots and Mr Thompson who retired here [...]

Tickets £22.Doors open 7.30pm, start 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Legendary in the world of Gypsy Jazz, Robin Nolan is known as one of the most respected guitarists since Django Reinhardt. He’s headlined every major Django Fest across the globe taking in multiple awards and a loyal following of guitar lovers.He’s graced the stages [...]

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 [...]

Tickets £25.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For nearly 30 years, her voice—deceptively delicate yet emotionally devastating—has evoked [...]

We will have all the best songs from this incredible decade to keep you partying all night long! Doors open 7.30pm, finish at midnight. Over 18's onlyPlease note - there will be a limited number of tickets aviliable on the door unless the event is sold out. Parking is free at the stadium when attending [...]

Back again to this wonderful venue in Britains's oldest city (but this time on. Friday Night!)Expect an evening of funk, soul, disco and reggae performed the way only Funk Shed can. Look forward to seeing you

🎉 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 [...]

Join us for a calm and creative afternoon learning the traditional skill of willow weaving while making your own plant support for the garden.In this friendly, guided workshop, you’ll work with natural willow to create a sturdy and attractive plant support - ideal for climbing plants such as sweet peas, beans, clematis, or roses. You’ll [...]

It's back again and the beers promise to be even better in 2026.£15 ticket price includes 4 pints as ⅓ servings, tutored tastings, meet the brewers and food.Contact pub to purchase tickets.

Join us at The Lexden Crown for a creative and relaxing afternoon making your own giant crepe paper wallflower – a beautiful statement piece perfect for your home décor.This workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with crafting experience. You’ll be guided step-by-step through the process of shaping, layering, and constructing crepe [...]

A Saturday afternoon showcase featuring:GT WilliamDavid SorapureLewis BeraleStu 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 [...]

£12 Standard / £10 Concessions / £5 (Under 18s)(£12/£10 Pay It Forward tickets are available.)Doors 7pm, show starts 7.30pmThis show is for a standing audience.Live Bands - Line up TBCJoin us for an evening of sustainable fashion as talented designer/makers take to the catwalk modelling outfits they have made in a radical act of participation [...]

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 [...]

British Army Band Colchester and and RAF Honington Voluntary Band present our concert Heritage and Honour. This concert will celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of the wind band. Come along and enjoy a memorable and uplifting performance!

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

Come check out the amazing Primal Replay at the Bull Colchester, 9.30pm onwards !

Price £25Class Running Time 10:30am - 12:30pmThis event is for those who feel obliged to dance!To book your place, please contact: 07791 496767 or go to: https://www.zumba.com/class_detail/dbd0129a-5387-4440-9bf8-269984551228?utm_medium=social_media&utm_source=native_shar

Tickets £10.Doors open 2pm, finishes 6pm.This event is for a standing audience.Featuring legendary Colchester DJs BEN HOWARD & SAM LEPPARDExpect classic pop, disco, soul, indie, rave and dance anthems - all guaranteed to get you moving. With its singalong vibes and feel-good energy, the Daytime Disco brings a fresh twist to the venue’s legendary club [...]

Ring the Alarm because Frenchie Cafe is coming to Colchester for the first time ever 🎉Join us at POP+BARK's most loved event at Slug & Lettuce for what might just be the happiest event in the world - packed with wiggly bums, snorty snuffles and an unreal amount of joy. French Bulldog owner or just [...]

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

Tickets Now On Sale!! 🎟️🍺✨Come and quench your thirst for knowledge with us as leading local scientists talk about their research in Colchester's best watering holes!Get to hear about all sorts of topics from Digital Identities, the true importance of Conservation, to our Buried Secrets and everything in between!Whether you're a science enthusiast or just [...]

Tickets £24.50.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.‘Ambitious, genre-busting folk’ The Guardian Live, Boden’s Waitsian parlour ballads and Napoleonic power-pop, are performed alongside the band’s sixteen-year back-catalogue of traditional and original songs and tunes. Bringing together some of the biggest names in English folk music, it’s no surprise that they deliver [...]

General tickets go on sale Friday 17th October, 11am.Mailing list presale Thursday 16th October, 11am.Tickets £18.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audienceDaniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and [...]

Sessions are at 10 – 11 am and 11:15 am – 12:15 pm.Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 5, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.Spring is definitely here and it’s time to get growing! Join us on 19th May [...]

Unfinished crochet project? Empty sketchbook yet to be filled? Want to try a new craft but unsure what? Feeling unmotivated to be creative?Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for an Open Arts Creative Session, a session for you to bring your own creative projects and be supported by members of our community.This session [...]

Pay what you can affordDoors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pmThis show is for a seated audienceInspired by the iconic film Billy Elliot, this queer Joyful performance pirouettes, spins, and lip-syncs through a nostalgic journey of dance, friendship, and identity. Tom Marshman and Ryan O’Shea bring humour and heart as they reimagine scenes from [...]

A Rough Guide to Fundraising and Income Generation with Steve MannixA practical session full of top tips and suggestions to start or continue your fundraising journey across all art forms and genres. Steve Mannix will share insights and experiences taken from his long career in leading and raising income for cultural organisations that you can [...]

Book you tickets here - https://tickts.co.uk/events/collidescope-creatives-at-house-of-joy❤️🧡💛💚💙💜Everyone is welcome to join us for an novel evening literally inspired by books! COLLIDESCOPE creatives is a unique evening themed around joy featuring a creative workshop, local performers, Q&A sessions, networking with an open mic ending.❤️🧡💛💚💙💜On top of that you can browse the amazing selection of books within House [...]

Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a seated audience.* * * * “A true original…a soulful performer. An adventurous and impressive set that blends African styles with jazz” – The GuardianSinger-songwriter NAMVULA weaves together a global soundscape that takes inspiration from the deep grooves of Africa, the lyrical sensibility [...]

Get ready to sing, dance, and shout “Bingo!” as Music Binglow lights up the night! This neon-themed music bingo experience turns your favourite hits into a glowing, high-energy party. Mark off the songs as they play to win amazing prizes!Neon fancy dress is encouraged!Doors open at 6.30pm, with our bar food menu available to purchase. [...]

Tickets £29.Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.30pm.This show is for a seated audience. Aye Aye! Ahoy Hoy! The Unstoppable Talking Panjandrum Is Back In Town!Celebrating 50 Years Afloat On The Showbiz Seas!Dead Men Tell No Tales - So Might As Well Get Em All Told Now!Avast! Two Thundering Hours Guaranteed!“An Absolutely Blistering Night Out!” - [...]

We're launching a new weekly hiphop night with Shoesy, Bobby Skillz, Komplikated and Chelle. Led by Shoesy, every Friday will be Hip-Hop (apart from special one-off events), with some of the finest DJs from East Anglia and beyond joining us. Watch this space…https://www.facebook.com/events/26036756719331858/?event_time_id=26036798562661007

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 [...]

✨ A Beautiful Way to Begin Your Weekend ✨Join us for a deeply nourishing Sound Bath Meditation — a vibrational relaxation experience and curated sonic journey designed to soothe the soul and calm the nervous system.✨ Minimal effort, maximum benefit.Simply arrive, get comfortable, and recline as you’re gently bathed in therapeutic sacred sound. You’ll be [...]

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 [...]