Things to do in Colchester

ABBA Tribute Night

Our well loved Abba Tribute, Bjorn Illusion, are back for the first time in 2026! Performing all of Abba's biggest hits to turn you into a Dancing Queen!Doors o…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Beyond the Barricade

Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more than a decade, with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest s…

Charter Hall, Colchester

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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 & Mama Mia to Th…

Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester

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

Elvis Tribute Night

Mark Summers is returning to Colchester United for his amazing Elvis Legacy act. Always a fan favourite, all the biggest Elvis hits all night long.Doors open 7.…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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The Tower Princesses' Ball

Party with your favourite princesses at The Tower Princesses’ Ball on Saturday 27th June, hosted by Magical Princess Parties.

Jobserve Community Stadium, 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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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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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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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

Adele - The Candlelight Concert

Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring music as Xperience Live proudly presents ‘The Music of Adele – The Candlelight Concert.’ S…

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf

Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity.

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Shalamar

Shalamar are one of the most successful soul groups of all time, selling 25 million albums worldwide.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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

Queen Greatest Hits - The Bohemians

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest Hits.Don't Stop us Now and there's certainly no stopping The Bohemians a…

Mercury Theatre, 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

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

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

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

Simon Brodkin

Fresh from his sold-out, critically-acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run and becoming the most viewed British comedian of all time on TikTok, world-famous prankster a…

Charter 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

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

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

The Colchester Roman And Medieval Festival

A huge fun packed and educational event in Colchester’s Castle Park. Re-enactors from the Viking, Roman and Medieval periods showing fighting skills, cookery an…

Castle Park, Colchester

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The Princess Proms

We invite you to an enchanting concert, singing the most magical music in all of the land.Prepare for a show stopping performance as we pay tribute to the iconi…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Keith Brymer Jones and Marj Hogarth: Us, Pots and a Welsh Chapel

Beloved Great Pottery Throw Down judge and ceramic designer Keith Brymer Jones returns to the stage with a brand-new show.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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

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

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

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

Jen Brister: Reactive

Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she's been told. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you.

Charter Hall, 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

Raver Tots

Raver Tots is returning featuring a huge effects show throughout the event with dancers, performers, cold pyro, bubbles, festival sized confetti blasts, multi c…

Trilogy, 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

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

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

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

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