WHAT'S ON IN COLCHESTER

Keep Colchester Cool is your guide to what’s on in Colchester, covering live music, theatre, comedy, arts and local events across the city. Discover gigs, festivals and cultural events happening this week and beyond.
 
From Colchester Arts Centre and the Mercury Theatre to independent venues and community spaces, explore the latest Colchester events below and plan your next day or night out.

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UPCOMING EVENTS IN COLCHESTER

Mitch Benn: The Lehrer Effect

Tickets £18.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.This show is for a seated audience."The country's leading musical satirist" The Times PRESERVING TOM LEHRER’S LEGACY WHETHER HE LIKES IT OR NOT When,[...]

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16 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,

Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. Experience Godfried[...]

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17 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued

Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.This exhibition unfolds in two stages, offering a unique insight into the artistic[...]

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17 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Ellie Levenson – Room 706

Room 706 is a heart-stopping, deeply suspenseful, original debut novel about an ordinary woman caught somewhere she shouldn't be when the worst happens. One that will linger long after you’ve[...]

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17 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Manningtree Library, Manningtree Library
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Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. Experience Godfried[...]

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18 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued

Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.This exhibition unfolds in two stages, offering a unique insight into the artistic[...]

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18 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Dungeons & Dragons @ Dice & a Slice

Come and join our weekly D&D Sessions! No Experience Necessary! Sign up at the link below!https://diceandaslice.co.uk/dndMessage up for a link to the Discord Server! https://www.facebook.com/events/1016301470941721/?event_time_id=1016301477608387

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18 Jun 2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Dice & A Slice, 37 Queen Street
Colchester, CO1 2PQ GB
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Life Drawing – Thursday, 18th June 2026

We are a local life drawing group in Colchester. We meet up for untutored drawings with professional models from all backgrounds.All abilities are welcome. Just drop in, draw and pay[...]

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18 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Straight Road Community Centre, Straight Road Community Centre
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Michael Starring Ben Live in Colchester

📢 The West End tribute to the King Of Pop is hitting the road for a countrywide tour, starring the UK's biggest Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. ✨Thu, 18[...]

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18 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
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Tom Stade: Naughty By Nature *

Tickets £23.50.Doors open 7.30pm, show starts 8pm.Direct from the Edinburgh festival, and his last smash-hit nationwide tour, the legendary Canadian stand-up star is back on the road with a brand-new[...]

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18 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,

Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. Experience Godfried[...]

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19 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Exhibition | University Centre Colchester (UCC): To Be Continued

Celebrate the next generation of Colchester’s artists in this dynamic, two-part exhibition from students at University Centre Colchester.This exhibition unfolds in two stages, offering a unique insight into the artistic[...]

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19 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Cider and Cheese Festival

Back again for the 3rd year, our Real Cider and Cheese/Charcuterie Festival.A great range of Real Ciders, a Perry or 2 and a great selection of cheese and cured meats[...]

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19 - 20 Jun 2026 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
10 North Station Rd, Colchester,

Magic The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Pre-Release Event

Whether you're taking your first steps into Magic, finishing up your Standard deck, or diving deep into Modern, Commander, and more—Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes is here, come play[...]

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19 Jun 2026 6:45 pm - 11:00 pm
ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East
Colchester, CO1 1LE GB
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The Monochrome Set + X Kaminski, Colchester Arts Centre, Friday 19th June

Back in Colchester for the first time since 2016.The band features original Monochrome Set members Bid (guitar/vocals) and Andy Warren (bass), with Dave Morgan (drums) and Athen Ayren (keyboard) The[...]

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19 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Queen Street Beyond The Fringe Goth Alternative Metal Night

Come dance the night away in your favorite pair of winklepickers or New Rocks through the obligatory fog 😃 and join us for "Necropolis" at the Queen St Brewhouse. A[...]

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19 - 20 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 12:30 am
Queen St Brewhouse, 7 - 9 Queen Street
Colchester, CO1 2PG GB
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Colchester’s Biggest Alt Showcase – If Not Now, Dead Channels, Why Us and Vix

TWM Live presents Colchester’s Biggest Alt Showcase, live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, featuring If Not Now, Dead Channels, Why Us and Vix.Bringing together some of the most exciting alternative[...]

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19 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom, 60 High Street, CO1 1DN Colchester, United Kingdom
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Yogāsana – Kryia. Vinyasa. Pranayama.

Yogasana - Kriya, Vinyasa & PranayamaJoin me for a 90-minute authentic yoga practice rooted in traditional teachings and designed to awaken the body, steady the mind and deepen your connection[...]

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20 Jun 2026 9:30 am - 11:00 am
The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester, The Tree Room, Trinity Street, Colchester
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Frock Swap *

FAIRBring along your unwanted clean clothes, shoes and accessories (womens’, mens’ and childrens’) that you have no further use for and enjoy swapping them for items that you will use.[...]

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20 Jun 2026 9:45 am - 12:45 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,

Godfried Donkor: It’s a Numbers Game

Step into a boxing ring. Stand face-to-face with the leaders and resisters who shaped history. Walk through waves of figures rising from the pages of the Financial Times. Experience Godfried[...]

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20 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,
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