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Bastille
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed,[...]
23
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille Live in Colchester
Bastille have confirmed some huge outdoor UK shows for summer 2026.Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/pdpdS4EOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
23
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapMarvel Cinematic Universe Quiz (Colchester)
Test your knowledge of the films and shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6[...]
23
Aug
2026 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Richard Ashcroft
Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMCuffe & Taylor Presale : Thu, 27 Nov 2025[...]
27
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapJLS
Additional support: Appleton For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AMPriority From O2 : Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 10:00[...]
28
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
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28
Aug
2026 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapColchester Plant-Based Market
We are thrilled to announce our plant-based market is coming to Colchester on Saturday 29th August, from 10am to 4pm! Explore a vibrant selection of artisan traders showcasing their unique[...]
29
Aug
2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Firstsite Colchester,
Firstsite Colchester
+ Google MapFatboy Slim Live in Colchester
Fatboy Slim has announced more outdoor UK shows for next summer.Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/vyO3zIGOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
29
Aug
2026 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google Map
Bastille
For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMArtist Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed,[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapBastille Live in Colchester
Bastille have confirmed some huge outdoor UK shows for summer 2026.Sun, 23 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/pdpdS4EOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapMarvel Cinematic Universe Quiz (Colchester)
Test your knowledge of the films and shows that make up the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and help raise money for an incredible cause!- £3 a head (CASH ONLY)- Maximum 6[...]
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester,
Richard Ashcroft
Sale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 28 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMO2 Presale : Wed, 26 Nov 2025 at 10:00 AMCuffe & Taylor Presale : Thu, 27 Nov 2025[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapJLS
Additional support: Appleton For Colchester Castle Parks FAQs, pleaseSale Dates and Times:Public Onsale : Fri, 6 Feb 2026 at 10:00 AMPriority From O2 : Wed, 4 Feb 2026 at 10:00[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapColchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapColchester Plant-Based Market
We are thrilled to announce our plant-based market is coming to Colchester on Saturday 29th August, from 10am to 4pm! Explore a vibrant selection of artisan traders showcasing their unique[...]
Firstsite Colchester,
Firstsite Colchester
+ Google MapFatboy Slim Live in Colchester
Fatboy Slim has announced more outdoor UK shows for next summer.Sat, 29 Aug 2026, 14:00 | Colchester Castle Park, ColchesterTICKETS>>> at ticketmaster: https://cnear.me/vyO3zIGOn sale on Friday 28 November 2025 at[...]
Colchester Castle Park,
Colchester Castle Park
+ Google MapTrance Day Party: Colchester 🔊
Tickets selling fast → https://www.fatsoma.com/e/m89eha8r/la/171xThe Trance Day Party is coming! 🔊Calling all ravers and hands-in-the-air dance floor dreamers! ✨💫Get ready for an afternoon of euphoric, high-energy trance as our DJ[...]
Trilogy Colchester,
Trilogy Colchester
+ Google MapNana Benz Du Togo
Tickets £15 / £13 concessions.Doors open 7.30pm, starts 8pm.This gig is for a standing audience.Organic-electronic feminist songs from West Africa.Voodoo tradition meets soul—built for the dance floor. There are five[...]
Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom,
