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

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,

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,

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

Windrush Day Celebration 2026

A vibrant event organised by the Colchester Caribbean Group CIC held on the anniversary of the docking of the Empire Windrush ship in Tilbury in 1948. The day seeks to[...]

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20 Jun 2026 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom, 74 High Street, CO1 1UE Colchester, United Kingdom
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Motown Day Party: Colchester

The Motown Day Party comes to Colchester this summer, celebrating the music of Motown alongside soul, funk and disco favourites. Expect an afternoon of classic tracks from artists including Stevie[...]

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20 Jun 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
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Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘Iolanthe’ – concert version

Join us on 20th June for our performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's 'Iolanthe'. It will be a fun evening. Tickets include strawberries and cream. https://colchesterchoralsociety.co.uk/

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20 Jun 2026 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
St Botolphs Church, Colchester, GB
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Oi MATE! + Dead Pretty + Psychic Pimps + Luke Fisher & The Ghost Tides

TWM Live presents Oi Mate!, performing live at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester.Self-described as “wonk-punk curators of throw away culture since the middle of last week,” Oi Mate! bring a chaotic[...]

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20 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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Quest’s Trip Hop Deep Dive!

DJ Quest takes us through a deeper diver of trip hop playing music from Boards of Canada, Prodigy, Massive Attack, DJ Shadow and Fat Boy Slim and more!

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20 Jun 2026 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom, 1 St Nicolas Passage , CO1 1jz Colchester, United Kingdom
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Infernal Racket 80s band

5-piece 80s covers band playing an exciting selection from the decade

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20 - 21 Jun 2026 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Bull Colchester, The Bull Colchester
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Sumo Beatz

Sumo Beatz is back June 20th dnb all night long! with Heist and the hottest, freshness grass roots talent.Please share this event with your friends to help spread the word![...]

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20 - 21 Jun 2026 10:00 pm - 3:00 am
Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
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Father’s Day Stadium Tour and Brunch

Treat your Dad this Father’s Day to a delicious brunch, followed by an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the JobServe Community Stadium!Enjoy your brunch in the Players’ Lounge before taking a[...]

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21 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom, JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom
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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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21 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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21 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

Suzy Cramer

Suzy will be making her full solo debut here at the Victoria Inn but won't be coming alone...The wonderful Sinéad Orme will be opening for Suzy.This is a free, ticketless[...]

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21 Jun 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
10 North Station Rd, Colchester,

An Evening with Jennifer Saint in Conversation with Elodie Harper at Colchester Castle

We are delighted to be returning to Colchester Castle for an evening with Jennifer Saint, who will be discussing her new book, This Immortal Heart. Jennifer is a Sunday Times[...]

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22 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Colchester Castle, Colchester Castle
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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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23 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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23 Jun 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Lewis Gardens, CO1 1JH Colchester, United Kingdom,

TheatreFest 2026

TheatreFest brings together students, teachers, and theatre professionals from across Essex for schools and colleges to devise a themed 10 minute theatre piece to be showcased on the Mercury stage.This[...]

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23 - 24 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mercury Theatre Colchester, Mercury Theatre Colchester
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JULIE MURPHY – singer + songwriter.

A coup for St Leonard's as we welcome Julie Murphy, singer and songwriter, to Colchester.An intimate solo performance by Julie Murphy exploring the natural voice as a central and unifying[...]

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24 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
St Leonard-at-the-Hythe, Hythe Hill, CO1 2NP Colchester, United Kingdom, St Leonard-at-the-Hythe, Hythe Hill, CO1 2NP Colchester, United Kingdom
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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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24 Jun 2026 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
ACE Comics, 42 Culver Street East
Colchester, CO1 1LE GB
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