WHAT'S ON IN COLCHESTER

COLCHESTER FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL 2026 Lower Castle Park, Colchester Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June 11.00am - 6.00pm Tickets Adults: £10 Under 16s: Free Free parking at Kings Meadow[...]

House Get Together is back with the line up TBC!

Looking forward to rockin’ this venue. Hope to see you there  

Ghost Hunt dating back to 1100s Colchester Moot Hall now Colchester Town Hall has been the centre of justice for over 800 yearsGhost Hunts are an extremely rare occurrence at[...]

Turn something old into something incredible at our Shiny Shoes Workshop, held at The Dragonfly Lounge.Bring along your old leather or faux leather shoes, boots or even a bag, and[...]

Always a fun, chilled out session - Jarvis Sounds are back to soundtrack your sunny afternoon.

RESCHEDULEDThis show has been rescheduled to Sunday, 28th June 2026.Due to logistical and scheduling issues, Dave Rowntree is unable to attend the Colchester event this weekend. The performance has been[...]

Designed for children aged 2 1/2 to 4, along with their parents, grandparents, and carers, these monthly sessions offer an immersive journey of scientific or historical exploration and discovery.Oh I[...]

Ady Johnson returns to Colchester Arts Centre for a special rescheduled show celebrating the release of his new album, Under Gainsborough Skies, and marking the 15th anniversary of Tell the[...]

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[...]

Colchester Comedian of the Year 2026The hunt for the next big thing in comedy is on! Join us for a high-stakes night of laughter as six elite comics from across[...]

Carlos Quilici is bringing you his technical guidelines from a professional musician's perspective to help tango dancers express their musicality. Expert musician, bandoneonist, singer, and composer Carlos Quilici will give[...]

As part of the First Thursdays Festival, join us at Colchester Castle for a special session designed for visitors with autism or other sensory sensitivities.We turn off sounds and visual[...]

Black Cactus Studio presents an evening of live local music at Pöpinä as part of the First Thursdays programme. The event features sets from emerging Colchester bands Butterfly Handshake, Syncopate[...]

Test your knowledge of films and help raise money for an incredible cause!- Book via https://booking.stampede.ai/v2/e4824ca0-abe5-411d-94cb-190dab8c7a63/BU8DGDMRZY7D/events- £3 a head (cash only, all proceeds to charity)- Maximum 6 to a team[...]

Don’t miss this epic night of house dance music by Paul Hutchinson and Darryl Wright. Tickets available on Eventbrite £10 ( ees apply)

Incredibly excited to announce our new night at The Bull Colchester! Come down on the 3rd July for some late-night comedy, a secret circuit-pro and some incredible supporting acts! Lineup[...]

Tickets £15.50/ £13.50 concessions.Doors open 8pm, show starts 8.30pm.This show is for a seated audience.Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout.We[...]

It’s Emo vs Nu-Metal! A night dedicated to heavy riffs, massive tunes and the tracks that defined an era. From sing-along choruses to mosh-ready breakdowns, we’re playing the songs that[...]

Mi Casa Es Tu Casa makes its debut at The Lexden Crown for a night of Disco and Soulful House Music with DJs Paul Hutchinson and Darryl Wright. Tickets on[...]