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09
Nov
Firstsite Colchester,
Firstsite Colchester
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13
Jun
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH,
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH
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11
Jul
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH,
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH
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05
Sep
Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom,
Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom
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05
Sep
Wimpole Road,Colchester,CO1,GB,
Wimpole Road,Colchester,CO1,GB
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Tim Noble & Sue Webster: Love and Hate at Firstsite
Tim Noble & Sue Webster's Love and Hate at Firstsite brings a series of illuminated sculptures by the internationally recognised British artists to spaces throughout the Colchester gallery. The exhibition[...]
Firstsite Colchester,
Firstsite Colchester
+ Google MapArpita Shah: Nalini
Arpita Shah's Nalini explores motherhood, migration, heritage and the connections between generations through the stories of the artist, her mother and her grandmother. Developed across India, East Africa and the[...]
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH,
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH
+ Google MapDuncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire: From Drawing to Cruising to DMs
Duncan Grant: Worlds Through Desire brings together artworks, stories and poetry from different generations to explore the ways LGBT+ people have sought friendship, community and intimacy across changing times and[...]
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH,
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, Colchester, CO1 1JH
+ Google MapInvasion Colchester 2026
Invasion Colchester returns for its 14th year!The original sci-fi, fantasy and comic book city-wide charity event is back in Colchester City Centre on Saturday 5 September 2026, from 10am to[...]
Colchester City Center,
Colchester City Center
+ Google MapSOLD OUT Discover Witchcraft: Tarot Magic Workshop
This event is now SOLD OUTJoin us on 5 September 2026 from 10am to 1pm for an immersive tarot workshop exploring manifestation and intention setting.You’ll learn how to use tarot[...]
Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom,
Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom
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Sell out Life Drawing Sessions!Now booking for Saturdays inSEPTEMBER 2026. This ticket is for 1 month (4 Saturdays)Join artist Sarah Hill for three-hour life drawing sessions on Saturday mornings from[...]
Wimpole Road,Colchester,CO1,GB,
Wimpole Road,Colchester,CO1,GB
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🎻 FOLK ON THE RECA Community Folk Music FestivalGather with friends, family and neighbours for a gentle day of live folk music, fresh air and good company.Folk on the Rec[...]
Colchester old heath Recreation Ground,
Colchester old heath Recreation Ground
+ Google MapKid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of)
Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Jack & The Beanstalk (Sort Of)Share this showDates5 Sep 2026Venues:Colchester Arts CentreCategories:FAMILYTickets £7 / £6 concessions.Family Ticket £22 (admits 4 - at least one[...]
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
Constable Ambisonic – Matt Shenton and Stuart Bowditch
*This event was rescheduled from May*Live performances by Matt and Stuart responding to recordings made at the locations of two John Constable paintings.
Cuckoo Farm Studios,
Cuckoo Farm Studios
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Back at Roots & Grooves Cafe for Our End of Summer Party The House Get Together 🏠A night of Underground House Music Saturday 5th September 7pm - 1am#housemusic #dj #supportlocalartists
Roots & Grooves Cafe,
Roots & Grooves Cafe
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