News & Features

Keep Colchester Cool is your independent guide to what’s happening in Colchester, bringing together the latest news from the city’s music, arts, culture and community scene.

Read interviews, event previews, festival news and stories from across Colchester’s creative and community life.

News

Kevin Pearce and the story behind Sun Cutter

Wed, September 16, 2026

Colchester can help The Meffs make the UK Top 40

Wed, September 16, 2026

Karilla: Back Together and Making Music Again

Tue, September 15, 2026

Edgelands 2026 at Colchester Arts Centre

Mon, September 14, 2026

Colchester Fringe 2026 programme revealed

Wed, September 9, 2026

Live music in Colchester doesn’t end with the summer

Mon, August 31, 2026

John Hyde on Indefensible and the Post Office scandal

Wed, August 26, 2026

James Young: Colchester is thinking bigger about events

Wed, August 19, 2026

Five local artists join Colchester Castle Summer Series line-up

Mon, August 3, 2026

Secret Island Festival returns to Mersea Island for its biggest weekend yet

Wed, July 29, 2026

Geoff Lawrence exhibition to open at The Foresters Arms

Tue, July 28, 2026

MickFest at Colchester Arts Centre to celebrate Hippy Mick

Mon, July 27, 2026

A shared artistic journey goes on show at The Minories

Fri, July 24, 2026

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