What’s happening in Colchester

Keep Colchester Cool is an independent guide to events and culture in Colchester. Browse upcoming events, or read our interviews and features on the people and places behind the city’s music, arts and cultural life.

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Latest News & Features

Open-air comedy returns to St Botolph’s Priory this weekend
24
Sep
Lightstreams premieres at Mercury Theatre Colchester
18
Sep
Kevin Pearce and the story behind Sun Cutter
16
Sep
Colchester can help The Meffs make the UK Top 40
16
Sep

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About Keep Colchester Cool

Keep Colchester Cool is an independent guide to what’s happening across Colchester, covering live music, theatre, comedy, arts and events alongside interviews, news and features.

Created in 2009 by Ben Howard, it has grown from a Facebook group into a local platform supporting the venues, performers, promoters, organisations and people helping to shape Colchester’s cultural life.

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