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

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

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

🌞 The Rec Community Market – Sunday 7th September 🌞📍 Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMJoin us on Sunday 7th September for another fantastic day at The Rec Community Market – bringing together local traders, live entertainment, and family fun in the heart of the community!Here’s what to expect:🛍️ Over 25 [...]

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

Join us on the first Sunday of the month for a little calm at Colchester Castle.These sessions are suitable for visitors with ASD, providing an opportunity for them to explore the museum at a quieter time. We aim to minimise sensory stimulation in the galleries by turning off audio and visuals and providing a sensory [...]

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

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

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

Tickets £6.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.Monthly nights of retro horror screenings from the mainly Brit school of Hammer, Amicus etc. Presented by Classic Horror buff and local musician Jason Frederick. Popcorn, a monthly themed cocktail, plenty of dry ice and often very daft over-blown intros. Join us!PETER CUSHING & CHRISTOPHER LEE - YOU DECIDEWhat will [...]

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

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