Things to do in Colchester- Page 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life Drawing with Justine Moss

Artist Justine Moss will offer guidance and advice to help you to learn skills in mark-making, portraying movement and capturing expression.Suitable for all abi…

Firstsite, Colchester

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Simon Carter: From the Landscape

Discover over 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour Simon painted when he was 23, and three new series created especially for…

Firstsite, Colchester

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Watercolour Saturdays with Justine Moss

A monthly meet up for watercolour painters and enthusiasts – open for all levels.Explore the materials, techniques and colour theory to develop your work.Each w…

Firstsite, Colchester

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

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

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

Oasis96 - Oasis Tribute

Tribute to the infamous Oasis.

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

The Paul Simon Story

The Paul Simon Story Shades of SimonShades of Simon, the UKs most authentic-sounding Paul Simon tribute band, present a highly acclaimed theatre show celebratin…

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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Queen Greatest Hits by The Bohemians

Don't Stop Us Now - and there's certainly no stopping this comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's greatest hits!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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The Comedy Network (11th September)

Avalon Comedy's The Comedy Network is a monthly series of laugh-out-loud comedy nights, featuring the best up-and-coming comedians - we can promise you a great…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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Queen Greatest Hits Colchester

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest HitsDont Stop us Now and theres certainly no stopping The Bohemians as t…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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Crooners

Packed with personality and humour, Crooners has been wowing audiences with its witty and exhilarating show full of hilarious one liners, laugh out loud silline…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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The Golden Oldies Rock n Roll Show

A Billy Fury Meets Elvis Presley Production CompanyStep back into the golden days of rock n roll as Alan Wilcox and Ivan Brady take you on a nostalgic journey d…

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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The Golden Oldies Rock and Roll Show

Taking you back down memory Lane with songs from Marty Wilde, Roy Orbison, Cliff, Billy Fury, Elvis, Eddie Cochran and many more.

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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CO2: We Will Rock You

Get ready to rock out with Colchester Operatic Society Second Edition (CO2) and their next production of We Will Rock You, the electrifying jukebox musical that…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Art Jam with Art Harbour

Based on a different theme each session, Art Jam with Art Harbour at Firstsite is a free opportunity to explore, experiment and develop your own art ideas.With…

Firstsite, Colchester

Comedy Night

Join us for our Comedy night hosted by our regular MC, Justin Panks!Opening the show is Joey Page, a highly sought-after comedian known for his distinctive styl…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Murder Mystery: The Nile-High Club

Ancient Egypt, 55AD. The Emperor Nero has been invited to Egypt to attend Queen Cleopatra’s Annual Festival of Drunkenness. He’s also hoping to marry her.

Colchester Castle, Colchester

The Go Between

Adapted by Ben Musgrave, based on the novel by L. P. Hartley. Eastern Angles Theatre CompanyWhen young Leo Colston spends the summer of 1900 in rural Norfolk, h…

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show 2026

Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show – A Fantastic Family Day OutJoin us for our annual Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show, a much-loved event that returns this year…

Lower Castle Park, Colchester

Graham Parker

Regarded as one of the UK's most distinguished and original songwriters Graham Parker is perhaps best known as lead singer of Graham & The Rumour who preceded t…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Scummy Mummies: Hot Mess

Comedians Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn celebrate the scummier side of parenting, from drinking wine at teatime to hiding from the PTA.Expect stand-up, sketches,…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Rave on: The Ultimate 50s & 60s experience

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation.From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasio…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Candlelight: Tribute to Ariana Grande

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

Colchester Town Hall, 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

Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails

Step into a world of glitz, glamour, and playful sophistication as Daisy Diamond brings you an unforgettable evening of burlesque.

Coda, Colchester

Britannia Waves The Rules

In a Garrison town, we know the uniform.But do we know those who wear it? You don't sign up to be a hero.You sign up to leave.Carl is sick of Blackpool.He's sic…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Paul Smith: Happy

Live Stand-Up ComedyPAUL SMITH: HAPPYThe biggest, boldest show of Paul Smith’s career.Attention comedy fans worldwide!

Charter Hall, Colchester

Boozy Brushes – Paint in Pairs

Join Sirena Hart at Firstsite for Boozy Brushes a multi-art, Drag entertainment painting class extravaganza where you can paint in pairs!Join us in the café/bar…

Firstsite, Colchester

Faux Fighters

The Faux Fighters is the brain child of front man Jamie Deighton who spent 12 months in Seattle back in the mid 90's and discovered the then newly formed Foo Fi…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester