15.39°C Essex artist Simon Carter transforms Firstsite's gallery with From the Landscape, an immersive exhibition inspired by the Essex coast and countryside. Carter has spent more than 40 years walking, drawing and painting the landscape around him. The exhibition brings together more than 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour painted when [...]
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What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and firsthand accounts that document what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. About the exhibition Documentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a [...] 
What does it mean to grow up by the sea today?From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore intimate photographs and first-hand accounts documenting what life is really like for young people growing up in coastal Britain. About the exhibitionDocumentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to [...] Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The Minories in Colchester. The exhibition features 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside significant works by more than 20 other artists from the international street art and urban contemporary art movement. Every Banksy work included [...]
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The Mercury Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk, its 2026 Christmas pantomime, with Colchester panto favourites Antony Stuart-Hicks and Dale Superville returning for another festive production. Jack lives at Trott's farm with Trevor and their mum Tilly, but money is running low. When ruthless landowner Augusta Bigbucks buys the farm, the family reluctantly decide to [...]
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Colchester on Ice opens at Culver Square in Colchester on Saturday 5th December, bringing a real ice rink to the city centre for the Christmas period. Running until Sunday 3rd January 2027, the covered rink will offer skating throughout the festive season. Alongside general skating sessions, Colchester Ice Rink is planning family sessions, skating lessons [...] |
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Comedy Tickets £25 (includes free entry to after show club night) Doors 8pm, show 8.30pm Club night only Tickets £5 Doors 11pmClub night closes at 1.30am Designated Drivers can enjoy unlimited free draught soft drinks on us. Join us for a night of stand up comedy & disco! Just like our regular monthly night of stand up [...] |
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Admission £1Doors open 11am - 2pmBargains a-plenty to be had, sharpen your elbows and dive in! Donations needed! Please consider donating any unwanted items, Christmas gifts or things that have been cluttering up your surrounds. We can accept donation drop offs between 10am and 4pm on Saturday 2nd January.
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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, [...] |
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Book Now Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, all whilst raising money for an incredible cause! – £3.00 a head entry, will all proceeds going to a selected charity or cause – Maximum 6 to a team. – Food served throughout. Please note you will be required [...] |
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As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual displays to reduce sensory stimulation, so you can enjoy the museum in a more calm and relaxed atmosphere.In the Chapel, we have a quiet area [...] 
Tickets Pay what you can afford (Suggested minimum £2)Doors 4.30pm, talk 5pmThis talk is for a seated audienceIf cost is a barrier, please contact us at ticketing@colchesterartscentre.comChai TalksLet’s spill the tea! From an inside look at the creative industries to the lowdown on healthy living, Chai Talks is a series of 4 informative talks which [...]
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A judgement-free zone to celebrate the books that make you blush! Didn't finish the book? No worries! Show up for the debrief, giggles and drinks. |
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Bandana Bookings brings a night of heavy music to the Top Floor at Three Wise Monkeys, headlined by Alien Strains with support from War Bastard and Shade of Envy. Date: Friday, 8 January 2027 Venue: Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Tickets: £8 + booking fee Doors: 7:30pm Ages: 18+ Please note that access to the top [...]
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Tickets £15.50/£13.50 concs Doors 8pm, show 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 our club when [...] |
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Rob Lamberti presents Perfectly George Featuring the incredible voice of Rob Lamberti, this show has wowed audiences around the country and Europe and lifted them to their feet, in a dynamic show that tactfully and appropriately celebrates the career of one of the most gifted performers of a generation. From Wham! all the way through [...]
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Tickets £8/£7 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis gig is for a standing audienceEvy is a 22 year old British, alternative floaty rock artist. Her writing and playing style is inspired by her love of the legends from the 90s and more contemporary sounds such as Jeff Buckley, Yebba and John Mayer. Evy has already been played on [...] |
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Man in the Mirror – A tribute to Michael Jackson Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP. This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson. Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael [...]
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Tickets £22Doors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceMartyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. Be it [...] |
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The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter Headgate Theatre Productions In Pinter’s classic play, The Dumb Waiter, Ben and Gus are two assassins hiding out in a basement in Birmingham. They have no idea what the next job is, and get increasingly tense as they wait for instructions on their next hit. When they find [...]
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Celebrating Celine is the ultimate live concert experience honouring the legendary music of Celine Dion. This spectacular touring production has captivated audiences across the UK, bringing to life the passion, power, and unforgettable songs that have defined Celine’s extraordinary career. Starring the phenomenal powerhouse vocals of Lisa Harter starring as ‘Celine’, and an incredible live [...] |
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The Rezillos are a punk/new wave band formed in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1976. Their independent debut single, 'I Can't Stand My Baby' shot them to underground fame initially via airings on the radio show of BBC Radio 1's John Peel.Their follow up classic singles 'My Baby Does Good Sculptures', 'Top of the Pops' and 'Destination [...] |
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The Drifters – 2027 UK Tour Get ready for an unforgettable night as The Drifters return to the UK for their spectacular 2027 tour. Enjoy timeless classics including “Saturday Night at the Movies,” “You’re More Than a Number,” “Come On Over to My Place,” “Under the Boardwalk,” “Kissin’ in the Back Row” and many more! [...] |
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Tickets £15/£14 concsDoors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis gig is for a seated audienceComposer and vocalist Anna Pool celebrates the life and legacy of one of the 20th century’s most distinctive, and too often overlooked, songwriters - Dory Previn. Joined by double bassist Nina Harries and percussionist Calie Hough, Anna traces Dory’s extraordinary journey: from her early [...] |
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Our infamous monthly in-house quiz/gameshow takes place in the cellar where 5 teams fight it out in a chaotic bacchanal! Perfect for pub quiz haters and people who know nothing! |
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Aristophanes, adapted by Nick Pelas Stage Theatre Company The imperious Lysistrata hatches an outrageous plan, a total sex strike until the men sign a peace treaty once and for all to end all wars. Adapted and directed by Nick Pelas, based on the original work by Aristophanes, battle-hardened warriors are brought to their knees as [...]
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Tickets £12 / £10 concessions.Doors 7.30pm, starts 8pm. This gig is for a standing audience.A quadruple-threat night from some of our favourite purveyors of local heaviness!GOAT MONSOON Goat Monsoon are a 4-piece Sludge/Stoner/Groove metal band from Essex. Formed in 2012, the band consists of Mike – Vocals. Ben – Guitars. Evil Stu – Bass. Lewis [...] |
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Tickets £18/£16 concs Doors 7.30pm, show 8pm This show is for a seated audience.A Wimbledon line judge for 20 years, comedian Pauline Eyre is ready to spill the Pimms on tennis gossip from the fragrant royal box to the musty locker room, and why line judges are OUT! Expect smashing stories, ace anecdotes and a [...] |
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Explore the dreamy possibilities of floral arrangements in this hands-on oil painting workshop inspired by the imaginative flower works of Odilon Redon. Working from a specially arranged real flower still life, you’ll create your own painting from observation while experimenting with expressive colour, soft edges and atmospheric brushwork. Rather than simply copying what you see, [...] 
Tickets £5Doors 7.30pm, show 8pmThis show is for a seated audience Chai LatesA masala blend like no other; Chai Lates is a series of 4 unforgettable cabaret-style evenings, packed with performances which will leave you craving another cup. Line-ups TBC – watch this space! Chai MixersChai Mixers is a strong, spicy brew of performance, creative [...] |
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Tickets £6 adult, £3 child, £15 family (including at least one child) Children under 3 years are free but require a ticket when bookingDoors 1pm, show 1.30pm This show is for a seated audience Please note: For family shows the bars are closed and you are welcome to bring your own drinks and snacks. A [...]
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Tickets £16/£15 concsDoors 7pm, show 7.30pmThis gig is for a seated audienceStep into the sparkle and swing of jazz’ most beloved partnerships as two of the UK’s most captivating vocalists, Marvin Muoneke and Lydia Bell, come together for an evening of timeless duets and irresistible musical chemistry. Regular collaborators with the acclaimed Down for the [...] |
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5 events,Entry Free before 3pm, then £3 after 3pm - Payment at the door only. Free to CAMRA members at all times Refundable glass deposit Be aware that there is limited seating during the day, and very limited seating during the evenings. The 18th Colchester Winter Ale FestivalWhen? Wednesday to Friday 12pm - 10.30pm Saturday 11am – 10.30pm Drink! 80+ Real Ales from across [...] |
5 events,Entry Free before 3pm, then £3 after 3pm - Payment at the door only. Free to CAMRA members at all times Refundable glass deposit Be aware that there is limited seating during the day, and very limited seating during the evenings. The 18th Colchester Winter Ale FestivalWhen? Wednesday to Friday 12pm - 10.30pm Saturday 11am – 10.30pm Drink! 80+ Real Ales from across [...] |
6 events,Entry Free before 3pm, then £3 after 3pm - Payment at the door only. Free to CAMRA members at all times Refundable glass deposit Be aware that there is limited seating during the day, and very limited seating during the evenings. The 18th Colchester Winter Ale FestivalWhen? Wednesday to Friday 12pm - 10.30pm Saturday 11am – 10.30pm Drink! 80+ Real Ales from across [...]
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Carlton Entertainment brings you their brand-new production featuring Meat Loaf’s greatest hits – Heaven Can Wait.Following a SOLD OUT tour of Spain in 2024, This show stopping concert launches across Europe in 2025. Featuring the incredible vocals of Lee Brady and an awesome band made up of the UKs most highly skilled and reputable rock [...] |
8 events,Entry Free before 3pm, then £3 after 3pm - Payment at the door only. Free to CAMRA members at all times Refundable glass deposit Be aware that there is limited seating during the day, and very limited seating during the evenings. The 18th Colchester Winter Ale FestivalWhen? Wednesday to Friday 12pm - 10.30pm Saturday 11am – 10.30pm Drink! 80+ Real Ales from across [...] 
Get ready to rewind time and relive two of the biggest, boldest and most influential musical decades ever. This daytime party spectacular brings an epic soundtrack of 90’s & 00’s Garage anthems, dropping classic tracks from the likes of Artful Dodger, Craig David, DJ EZ, Monster Boy, MJ Cole, So Solid Crew, Shanks & Bigfoot, Monsta [...]
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UKG Day Rave comes to Trilogy Nightclub in Colchester on Saturday 30 January 2027 for five hours of UK garage music from 3pm to 8pm. The daytime club event celebrates the golden era of UK garage, with DJs playing 2-step, vocal garage, bassline tracks and club anthems associated with artists including Artful Dodger, Craig David, [...]
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TWM Live presents The Kubricks, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, with support from Honkus Rumpus and The SKA’D as part of Independent Venue Week. The Kubricks headline a huge night of live music, joined by Honkus Rumpus and The SKA’D for an evening celebrating live music and independent venues. Three live acts, one [...] |
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