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

The Grand Babylon Hotel

Nella Racksole wants steak and beer for her birthday treat, but these are not on the menu of the exclusive Grand Babylon Hotel – so her American Railroad Millionaire father[...]

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25 - 29 Mar 2026 7:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Balkerne Gate, CO1 1PT Colchester, United Kingdom, Balkerne Gate, CO1 1PT Colchester, United Kingdom
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Radio City Tap Takeover

Our first Tap Takeover of 2026 is landing at The Vic – and we’re kicking things off in style with the brilliant Radio City Brewery 🍻For the very first time,[...]

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27 Mar 2026 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
10 North Station Rd, Colchester,

NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG! The Birthday Show! Colchester!

Do you love all things drag?! Well strut right up because “NOW! That’s What I Call…DRAG!” is BACK! Bringing you not only a gorgeous night of drag in COLCHESTER at[...]

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27 Mar 2026 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,

Under The Turning Light: Abrasive Trees/Rothko/Strandings/Vaahl

An Enveloping Night Of Sonic DissonanceTickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience.ABRASIVE TREESDescribed as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience[...]

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27 Mar 2026 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Under The Turning Light: A Night of Post Rock & Alternative – Abrasive Trees + Rothko + Strandings +

Tickets £8 / £7 concessionsDoors open 7pm.This gig is for a standing audience.ABRASIVE TREESDescribed as ‘utterly enticing’ by Louder Than War and ‘a transcendent experience of euphoric dissonance’ by Post-Punk.com,[...]

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27 Mar 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Wed, 2 Jul 2025 at 10:00 AM

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27 Mar 2026 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Charter Hall, Colchester Charter Hall
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Nadine Somers at Junction 25 LDC

Join us for a night of line dancing to live music.£8 entryDoors open 7:15pm for 8pmNo bar so bring your own.Tea and coffee available.Contact Trish on 07815 125261 to book[...]

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27 Mar 2026 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Rd
Marks Tey, CO6 1EJ GB
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Sumo Beatz – Heist’s Birthday Bash

Sumo Beatz is back again this March! Bringing you more Drum & Bass to Colchester Trilogy nightclub Colchester!This month DJ Heist is celebrating his birthday! We've had a few of[...]

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27 - 28 Mar 2026 10:00 pm - 3:00 am
Trilogy Colchester, Trilogy Colchester
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Goldwork Bee Workshop

Join us at Colcheco for a relaxing and creative afternoon making a beautiful sparkly goldwork bee. You’ll learn how to use beads, sequins and goldwork techniques to create a detailed,[...]

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28 Mar 2026 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Colcheco, Colcheco
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Easter Worksheet

Try our free Easter worksheet! Available Tuesday to Sunday, 28 March – 12 April, during opening hours.Follow clues around the museum, complete a fun worksheet, and uncover fascinating facts as[...]

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28 Mar 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Colchester Natural History Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum
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Dave Rowntree: No One You Know: Early Blur Photos Book Tour

A discussion around Dave Rowntree's book 'No One You Know 'takes place at Colchester Arts Centre on Saturday, 28th March.Dave Rowntree - politician, lawyer and drummer for Blur - will[...]

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28 Mar 2026 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester Arts Centre
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Book signing with Nick Butterworth

Nick Butterworth of beloved 'Percy The Park Keeper' fame will be at Red Lion Books signing his most recent booksSaturday 28th March, 2pmOn the ground floor of Red Lion Books[...]

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28 Mar 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
125 High Street, CO1 1SZ Colchester, United Kingdom, 125 High Street, CO1 1SZ Colchester, United Kingdom
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XSLF Live

Henry Cluneys brilliant XSLF play the TWM Colchester.Playing the Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester for the first time…Founding Stiff Little Fingers' member Henry Cluney brings his band XSLF to the venue.Henry[...]

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28 Mar 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,

Jack The Lad supporting XSLF Live

Playing the Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester for the first time…Founding Stiff Little Fingers’ member Henry Cluney brings his band XSLF to the venue.Henry formed XSLF in 2013 with former SLF[...]

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28 Mar 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,

Jungle Cakes x Impulse – Colchester – Truth Nightclub

Jungle Cakes returns to Truth for our biggest ever DnB event in Colchester. Get ready... Saturday 28th March.▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀▀- - FULL LINEUP - -➤ Crossy ➤ Ed Solo ➤ Deekline ➤[...]

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28 - 29 Mar 2026 9:00 pm - 3:00 am
Truth Colchester, 8 Crouch St
Colchester, CO3 3ES GB
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28 - 29 Mar 2026 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
The Bull Colchester, The Bull Colchester
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Fossil Day

Dig into the past this Easter! On 30 March from 10 AM to 4 PM, enjoy expert talks, fun fossil‑themed crafts and worksheets, and bring your own discoveries for identification.[...]

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30 Mar 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Colchester Natural History Museum, Colchester Natural History Museum
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Costumed Characters

Meet a medieval costumed character and step back into life at the Castle! Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3 PM to 4:30 PM, from 30 March to[...]

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30 Mar 2026 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Colchester Castle, Colchester Castle
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Relaxed Opening

From 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM on 1 April and 8 April, we offer a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities to enjoy the museum[...]

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01 Apr 2026 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Colchester Castle, Colchester Castle
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Victoria Inn Film, TV & Music Quiz 41

Test your knowledge of all things film, TV and music, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (cash only)- Maximum 4 to a team- Outside food[...]

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01 Apr 2026 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Victoria Inn Colchester, 10 North Station Rd
Colchester, CO1 1RB GB
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