Things to do in Colchester

King Coel's Kittens Fireworks Spectacular

King Coel’s Kittens are organising their 55 th Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday 5 th November, 2026 in Castle Park, ColchesterThere will be a selection of food…

Castle Park, Colchester

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Two Mr P's in a Podcast Live

Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in school and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Alex McAleer - Mind Reader

Alex McAleer isn’t psychic or supernatural, but he has an uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audience’s minds and read their thoughts at will.After more…

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Music Bingo

Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favorite hits into a night of non-stop fun!

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Colchester United Christmas Fair 2026

Join us for our Christmas Fair at Colchester United’s JobServe Community Stadium! Browse a fantastic selection of exhibitors showcasing unique gifts, handmade c…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Santa Fun Run 2026

The Santa Fun Run, now in its 17th consecutive year, is the ideal way to kick off your festive season and get fit at the same time, with friends, family and col…

Castle Park, Colchester

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Festive Bingo

Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favourite Christmas hits into a night of non-stop fun!Festive Music Bingo is your ticket to cash pr…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Paul Smith - Happy

The biggest, boldest show of Paul Smith’s career.Attention comedy fans worldwide! Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour Happy, bringing a…

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Money for Nothing

Money for nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits.

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Forbidden Nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!Ready for a ne…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.Seating is assigned on a first come fir…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

The Comedy Store

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Sam Campbell

I definitely don't know what's going on. I'm not even sure I know what's happening anymore. But I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions.

Charter Hall, Colchester

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

The Rezillos

The Rezillos burst forth upon the rock scene in 1976, having gathered together at Edinburgh College of Art.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Tinderella

Get ready for the funniest, cheekiest, most wickedly fabulous ADULT PANTOMIME you’ve always wished to see.

Charter Hall, Colchester

The Greatest MUSICALS Daytime Disco

Prepare yourselves for a full blown theatrical explosion as we give you music from Hamilton, Grease, Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, Wicked & Mamma Mia to T…

Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Charter Hall, Colchester

Harriet Kemsley: Floozy

Harriet’s life has been in constant chaos for as long as she can remember. So what happens when things start to go right for the multi-award winning stand-up co…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Phantoms Of The Popera

This vocally dynamic evening showcases smash-hit songs from the West End and Broadway, brought to you by four of the world’s finest voices.Join the guys on a sp…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Matt Bragg

The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

The Magic of the Beatles

One of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows.If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further!

Charter Hall, Colchester

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Professor David Olusoga - A Global History Of The British Cup Of Tea

There is nothing more British than a cup of tea.Tea is our national drink; our national obsession. Yet the history of tea is the ultimate global story.

Charter Hall, Colchester

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Charter Hall, Colchester

Flo & Joan

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand n…

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Nine Below Zero - 50th Anniversary Tour

Founding members Dennis Greaves and Mark Feltham celebrate 50 years of Nine Below Zero with a special European tour.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Nine Below Zero

One of the UK’s finest Rhythm ’n’ Blues bands, Nine Below Zero formed in 1979 and named themselves after the famous Sonny Boy Williamson song.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Bruce Foxton

The Jam released their debut single 'In the City' in 1977 on Polydor Records. Over the next five years The Jam became one of the most important groups that the…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Focus

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-ro…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Jeff Innocent: Leaning in

Following on from his smash hit debut tour and comedy special ‘Smart Casual’, Jeff Innocent returns with an all new hour of standup.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand of comedy.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Thomas Green: Brainstorm

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Live At Christmas

A huge festive night of comedy bringing together a brilliant all-star line-up for one unforgettable Christmas show.Packed with brilliant stand-up, sharp one-lin…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Christmas - The Candlelight Concert

Step into a world of festive elegance and timeless charm as Xperience Live proudly presents ‘Christmas – The Candlelight Concert’ - an evening where music, cand…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Candlelight: Valentine's Day Special

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before in Aberdeen.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Harry Enfield and No Chums

From the meteoric rise of Loadsamoney, a Thatcherite Visionary, to the fury of Kevin the Teenager, Harry will reflect on 40 years of arsing about in comedy and…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Ray O'Leary: I Can See O'Leary Now The Ray Has Gone

When Ray O'Leary was born, winter changed to spring, a new star formed in the heavens and a double rainbow spontaneously appeared.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Sophie McCartney

After a phenomenal debut tour, award-winning comedian Sophie McCartney is back!A new decade beckons and she Does Not Believe It!

Charter Hall, Colchester

Paul Foot: the Future

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.Remember when people were excited for the fu…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Danny Bowes

Thunder frontman and Planet Rock radio presenter Danny Bowes is set to embark on a UK tour which marks a significant return to the stage for Bowes, following hi…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Royal Ballet & Opera: Romeo and Juliet

The greatest love story ever told – through ballet. An ancient family feud casts a long shadow over the town of Verona.

Firstsite, Colchester