Live Music in Colchester

Find upcoming live music in Colchester, with gigs, concerts and performances at venues across the city.

The listings below bring together shows at Colchester Arts Centre, Coda, Three Wise Monkeys, Victoria Inn, Queen Street Brewhouse and other local venues. They cover touring artists, Colchester bands, acoustic sessions, jazz, folk, tribute acts and regular open mic nights.

Keep Colchester Cool has supported the city’s music scene since 2009. This page is updated regularly, but please check the event details with the venue or organiser before travelling.

Live music venues in Colchester

Colchester has live music throughout the week, from touring artists and established performers to open mic nights and new local bands.

Colchester Arts Centre hosts concerts across folk, rock, jazz, electronic and alternative music. Coda, Three Wise Monkeys Victoria Inn and Queen Street Brewhouse regularly feature local bands, acoustic performers and open mic sessions. Concerts also take place at Charter Hall, the Mercury Theatre and in Castle Park during the summer.

The programme changes regularly, so return to this page for the latest live music listings.

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