Things to do in Colchester- Page 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mind Body Soul Experience Evening

Mind, Soul and Body Evening, a community event focused on wellbeing, personal development, mindfulness, and holistic health.

Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester

Clearwater Creedence Revival

Selling out at venues all over the world, Clearwater Creedence Revival feature road-hardened players who, collectively have performed with – Stax legend Steve C…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

The Mersey Beatles

The Mersey Beatles have been rocking sold-out shows around the globe since 1999 with their truly authentic and widely acclaimed celebration of John, Paul, Georg…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Oasis96 - Oasis Tribute

Tribute to the infamous Oasis.

Charter Hall, Colchester

The Killers Tribute Band - The Kopycat Killers

Typical running orders are sets of 20-60 minutes depending on billing, and depending on door time and curfew - in this order 1st Kaiser Cheats, 2nd Scam Fender,…

Charter Hall, Colchester

A Vision of Elvis

Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast.

Mercury Theatre, 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

Guns 2 Roses

Guns 2 Roses Est. 2002 - The world's most successful Guns N Roses tribute band!The Only GNR tribute to have performed with 4 different members of Guns N Roses.

Charter Hall, Colchester

Fleetwood Bac

Fleetwood Bac were the world's first Fleetwood Mac tribute show. The classic Mac sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and that infamous on-stage chemistry a…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

The 9075

The 9075, formed in August 2019 from a jamming session, are the world's first tribute dedicated to celebrating the music and essence of The 1975.With a 2-hour s…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Ultimate Coldplay

Since launching in 2017, Ultimate Coldplay have been widely recognised as being the world's most accurate and well rounded tribute to Coldplay.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

The Amy Winehouse Band

We are delighted to bring you this exceptional & unique show: this, is The Amy Winehouse Band – Amy’s Original band led by her long term Musical Director/Bass p…

Charter Hall, Colchester

The Style Councillors

The world's only tribute to the mighty Style Council, a full 11 piece line-up replicating the very best from probably the best pop group in the world!The Style…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

London Calling: A Tribute to The Clash

London Calling, The World's Premiere Tribute To The Clash, Will Be Playing The 'A' & 'B' Sides Of Singles Released By The Clash Between 1977-1983.The Clash Form…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

A Vision of Elvis

Put on your Blue Suede Shoes and come celebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s supreme Elvis – Rob Kingsley – and his talented cast.

Charter Hall, Colchester

All of Them Dead

In a global pandemic caused by infected meat, two boys find they're much less alone than they thought.All Of Them, Dead is a play about being young, gay and wor…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · today

Soho Cinders

Essex Theatre Arts PerformanceWelcome to Soho, where fairytales get a fabulous and sometimes irreverent twist. Robbie is a cheeky, big-hearted dreamer who finds…

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · tomorrow

Colchester Fringe: Summer Weekender - A Year and a Day

This event is currently on priority sale.General sale begins at 10am on Fri 29 May. Become a member to access early booking!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 2 days left

Colchester Fringe: Summer Weekender - Breathe

This event is currently on priority sale.General sale begins at 10am on Fri 29 May. Become a member to access early booking!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 2 days left

The 39 Steps - Shakespeare Circus

The 39 Steps - Shakespeare Circus

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 2 days left

Concert with Cantus Quintus

This largely Amsterdam-based group are including Wivenhoe in their UK tour. They are called Cantus Quintus and who will performing an evening of English music f…

St Mary's Church, Colchester

Last chance · 3 days left

Colchester Fringe: Summer Weekender - One Man Poe: The Black Cat and the Raven

This event is currently on priority sale.General sale begins at 10am on Fri 29 May. Become a member to access early booking!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 3 days left

The Take That Experience

As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK's number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 4 days left

Boozy Brushes – Paint Your Pet

Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint you pet – meow!Join us in the ca…

Firstsite, Colchester

Last chance · 4 days left

The Jungle Book adapted by Neil Duffield

Join Chameleon's Web Theatre Company for their Summer outdoor show - Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book adapted by Neil DuffieldMowgli the wolf cub boy and his f…

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 5 days left

Lady Windermeres Fan

By Oscar Wilde DOT ProductionsA witty and charming five-actor adaptation of Oscar Wildes Lady Windermeres Fan.

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Last chance · 5 days left

Zog

A roaring, soaring musical for brave little dragons everywhere! 'I'm not braggin' but I'm a dragon' Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's classic, feel-good stor…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is

The Greatest Hits of Motown - How Sweet It Is This stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to del…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Author Event: Robert Ashton

In person event at Colchester Crematorium Chapel (finished by 7.30pm) Ticketing options are available with or without one or both books.

Colchester Cemetery & Crematorium, Colchester

A Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare Circus

A Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare Circus

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Crips With Chips

This event is currently on priority sale.General sale begins at 10am on Fri 29 May.Become a member to access early booking!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Richard Jones - Sound of Magic

Britain's Got Talent Winner Richard Jones 2025 Tour: The Sound of Magic Richard Jones, The Military Illusionist, captivated the nation's heart and mind, earning…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Colchester Pride

Colchester Pride features a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities including the Main Stage, featuring local and national acts and our wonderful Market area,…

Firstsite, Colchester

Selling out quickly

Hollywood Vampires

In 1972, on the Sunset Strip at a club called the Rainbow Bar & Grill, the Hollywood Vampires were born in the upstairs bar.

Castle Park, Colchester

Super popular

Hollywood Vampires

In 1972, on the Sunset Strip at a club called the Rainbow Bar & Grill, the Hollywood Vampires were born in the upstairs bar.

Colchester Castle, Colchester

Super popular

Alb Festival

Alb Festival at Castle Park, Colchester

Castle Park, Colchester

Super popular

Free Family Fun Festival

The Free Family Fun Festival returns to Colchester’s Castle Park on 19th September from 11:00-16:00.

Castle Park, Colchester

Super popular

Paul Smith - Happy

Attention comedy fans worldwide!Paul Smith is hitting the road again with his brand-new tour HAPPY and this is the biggest, boldest show of his career.Following…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Super popular

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Grab your besties and join us for Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, the ultimate girl power disco packed with iconic singalong anthems, feel good energy, cocktails & d…

Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester

New

The Emo Festival

The Emo Festival is coming to Colchester! The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase… TEENAGE NOSTALGIA featuring all your biggest emo…

Charter Hall, Colchester