Chesney Hawkes became one of the biggest pop stars of his era with his irresistiblemega-hit ‘The One and Only’, becoming one of the most recognisable songs of a generation.Having spent over a decade in LA, Chesney is finally back and bigger than ever, with his long awaited comeback album ‘Living Arrows’ securing BBC Radio 2’s [...]
The Mayor of Colchester’s Variety Show 2026 Starring celebrity magician and Vice President of the Magic Circle, Michael J. Fitch, The Mayor’s Variety Show will bring together some of the most talented performers [...]
RESCHEDULEDThis show has been rescheduled to Sunday, 28th June 2026.Due to logistical and scheduling issues, Dave Rowntree is unable to attend the Colchester event this weekend. The performance has been [...]
Ady Johnson returns to Colchester Arts Centre for a special rescheduled show celebrating the release of his new album, Under Gainsborough Skies, and marking the 15th anniversary of Tell the Worry Dolls.The evening will showcase Under Gainsborough Skies in full—an album of intimate, analogue recordings inspired by his life on the Essex–Suffolk border.Ady also reunites [...]
All Tickets £8 / £7 concessions.Doors open 6.30pm, first band on 7pm.This show is for a standing audience.A special evening dedicated to countering the deteriorating conditions for musicians and creatives, caused by Artificial Intelligence systems.The biggest threat to independent artists this year is AI music, digital garbage that floods streaming platforms, further decreasing the chance [...]
Tickets £15.50Tickets with Book £30.50Doors open 6.15pm, Start 7pm.This is a seated event.We are delighted to be hosting a Q&A session with none other than Philippa Perry, the celebrated artist [...]
We are delighted to be hosting an in conversation event with none other than Philippa Perry, the celebrated artist and psychotherapist, who will be discussing her debut novel, Shrink Solves [...]
All Tickets £5.Doors open 6pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Colchester Arts Centre’s Youth Board are back with their highly popular Mixed Frequencies event - featuring a range of genres from some of the most exciting, local young bands.Mixed Frequencies is led by young people for young people.We sold out last time - so be [...]
David O'Doherty - Postponed Colchester Arts Centre are sorry to announce that, due to circumstances beyond their control - and a particularly busy evening in the nation’s sporting calendar - they’ve made the difficult decision to reschedule this show. They hope to have a new date asap and apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience caused. [...]
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