Things to do in Colchester

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 Makings of a Murderer

Investigating The UK’s Most Notorious Serial Killers Prepare for an unforgettable evening of true crime as the harrowing reality behind solving murders and batt…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and mult…

Castle Park, Colchester

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Billy Ocean

Grammy Award winning artist Billy Ocean has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime and has collected numerous gold and platinum records across the globe,…

Castle Park, Colchester

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Billy Ocean

Grammy Award winning artist Billy Ocean has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime and has collected numerous gold and platinum records across the globe,…

Colchester Castle, Colchester

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell

The original line-up of UB40 with Ali, Astro and Mickey enjoyed huge success over a period of 30 years from 1979 until 2008, including number 1 album’s and mult…

Colchester Castle, Colchester

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Becky Hill

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground.

Castle Park, Colchester

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Becky Hill

Becky Hill brings her euphoric catalogue of hits to Canterbury on Saturday 8th August, headlining a huge open-air show at the iconic St Lawrence Ground.

Colchester Castle, Colchester

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Bastille

Founded as a solo project by singer-songwriter Dan Smith, Bastille took root in London in 2010.

Colchester Castle, Colchester

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Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Verve.

Colchester Castle, Colchester

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Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft is an English singer and songwriter, best known as the frontman of the alternative rock band The Verve.

Castle Park, Colchester

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JLS

Since JLS came second on X Factor in 2008, they have been one of the most successful acts in the show’s history.

Castle Park, Colchester

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JLS

Since JLS came second on X Factor in 2008, they have been one of the most successful acts in the show’s history.

Colchester Castle, 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

Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

Charter Hall, Colchester

The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer's Labour and the fact that he voted for it.

Charter Hall, 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

Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

Cloudbusting’ brings this experience to Kate Bush fans across the UK. The new concert showcases the band's recent performance of the Hounds of Love album agains…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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Fatboy Slim

The man, the legend. Norman Quentin Cook, best known as Fatboy Slim, is easily one of the most successful dance artists of all time.

Castle Park, Colchester

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Charter Hall, Colchester

Devlin

Dagenham's finest Devlin lands at Steelyard in February. Don't miss out on this exclusive show from one of Grime's brightest stars.Presented by FreeFromSleep an…

Trilogy, Colchester

Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

A loving tribute to the BBC’s classic TV series, the show has been seen by over a million people worldwide since it was born in Australia in 1997.

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

Charter 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

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

Wishbone Ash

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level.Discover for yourself why…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

The Dolly Show

As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, Daily Mail and Metro, and voted the UK's BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Reflections: The Musical Legacy of Diana Ross

Hailing from the USA, Tameka Jackson is the most authentic tribute to Diana Ross, which has made her the official number 1 and most sought-after tribute, worldw…

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

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stup…

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

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

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

John Otway

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark.The…

Colchester Arts Centre, 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

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

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

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

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

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

Extc

With hits including Making Plans for Nigel, Senses Working Overtime and Sgt Rock (Is Going to Help Me), XTC was one of the UK’s most exciting and influential ba…

Colchester Arts Centre, 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

Northern Soul Live - Do I Love You

Keeping the Faith to the original sounds of the underground movement that started on the dance floors in the North and eventually swept the Nation, including an…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Queen Greatest Hits - The Bohemians

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest HitsRight from the beginning, you will be gripped by a bombastic, authen…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing

Get ready for a party like no other with Over 30s Daytime Clubbing! This is your chance to relive the magic of your clubbing days without sacrificing your beaut…

Trilogy, 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