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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

Dance Projection - The Last Dance

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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The Gaz Hughes Trio

Two superb sets from some of the UK's finest Jazz musicians The Jazz MannBased in the North-West of England, the Gaz Hughes trio, led by drummer Gaz Hughes, has…

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa, Colchester

Book Club Event with Author Wendy Erskine | Discussing The Benefactors

In Collaboration with Essex Book FestivalBook Club / Author event with Wendy Erskine discussing THE BENEFACTORS with Appetite Book Club membersThis event is hel…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Music through the Decades

Colne Endeavour BandJoin Colne Endeavour Band for a high-energy summer concert! Enjoy a first half packed with fabulous 1940s favourites, followed by a journey…

Headgate Theatre, 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

It Comes In Waves

Seagull Theatre / Eastern AnglesA grief caf in Lowestoft - a town mourning the loss of its high street on a coastline crumbling like rich tea biscuits.

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

Colchester Food And Drink Festival 2026

Join us for 𝘁𝘄𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 of food, drink, shopping, music, and family fun at one of Essex’s favourite summer events!

Castle Park, Colchester

Quigley Theatre Arts Essex presents Hues in Harmony

This event is currently on priority sale for parents of the performers.General sale opens Fri 29 May.Quigley Theatre Arts Essex are proud to present Hues in Har…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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Richard II by William Shakespeare

Shakespeares Richard II dramatizes the fall of an arrogant, divinely-appointed king and the rise of the pragmatic Henry Bolingbroke.

St Mary's Church, Colchester

Sing Space: Musical Theatre Choir

A MATINEE AT THE MUSICALS!Presented by COLCHESTER MUSICAL THEATRE CHOIRSATURDAY 4TH JULY AT 2:30PMCOLCHESTER TOWN HALLJoin COLCHESTER MUSICAL THEATRE CHOIR for…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

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Ten year anniversary Cabaret Night!

Join us at the JobServe Community Stadium - home of Colchester United - for our 2026 Cabaret Night , an evening of awards, entertainment, food, drink, and dance…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

Author Event: Bobby Palmer in conversation with Kate Sawyer

Main Characters Getting Away: Bobby Palmer, author of Isaac and the Egg talks about his new book ‘Main Characters’ with author Kate Sawyer about paperback publi…

Red Lion Books, Colchester

Young Soloists Concert

Join us for an inspiring evening of music as two exceptional local young talents take centre stage.

St Botolph's Church, Colchester

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Window To The Soul: Immersive Virtual Gallery Experience

The Window to the Soul immersive gallery is a virtual exhibition with international collaborators in regions of conflict, showcasing artwork, poetry and creativ…

Firstsite, Colchester

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

So Long...and Thanks for All the Frogs!

Event cancelled

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

The Big Bad Wolf - The Plandits

Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklores most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf.

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Celine: My Heart Will Go On

Step into the extraordinary world of celine dion with my heart will go onA breathtaking concert experience celebrating one of the greatest voices of all time.Th…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Sing The Rainbow

AmorosoThe rainbow has long been a source of joy and wonder, evoking beauty, hope and possibility.

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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…

Roman Circus Centre, 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

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

Colchester Fringe: Summer Weekender - A Year and a Day

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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The 39 Steps - Shakespeare Circus

The 39 Steps - Shakespeare Circus

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Colchester Fringe: Summer Weekender - Breathe

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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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

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

Lady Windermeres Fan

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

Headgate Theatre, Colchester

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

A Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare Circus

A Comedy of Errors - Shakespeare Circus

Black Brook 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

Crips With Chips

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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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

UK Pleasure Boys Wet & Wild Tour Colchester

Saddle Up for the Ultimate Girls' Night Out! ️ Get ready to ride into the wildest night of your life with the UK Pleasure Boys' Wet & Wild Western Style Strip S…

Greenstead Social Club, Colchester

Creedence Clearwater Review

Step back in time and relive the magic of one of America’s most iconic rock bands, Creedence Clearwater Revival!Creedence Clearwater Review proudly presents The…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

The Choir of Man

Direct from the West End, the Olivier Award-nominated, worldwide smash hit is now on its first ever UK tour.Welcome to The Choir Of Man, the best pub in the wor…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Kitty Canham - Black Brook Collaboration

A brand new play bringing to life the story of a woman born in 1720; Kitty Canham.In the quiet rhythms of rural life, Kitty has always known her place.

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

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…

Green Island Gardens, Colchester

Midsummer Night's Dream - Folksy Theatre

Midsummer Night's Dream - Folksy Theatre

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Luther UK

Luther UK - The Ultimate Luther Vandross Experience! Get ready for a breathtaking, high-energy celebration of the legendary Luther Vandross like never before!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Our Country's Good - Stagecraft

Our Country's Good - Stagecraft

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Colchester Pride

InfoColchester Pride takes place on Saturday 15th August 2026.Colchester Pride started in 2017, founded by a small team of dedicated volunteers.

Firstsite, Colchester

Twelfth Night - The Pantaloons

Twelfth Night - The Pantaloons

Black Brook Theatre, Colchester

Bastille - Payment Plans

Bastille are supporting Live Trust. £1.25 (minus applicable taxes) from every ticket sold will go to protecting, expanding, and supporting the grassroots live m…

Colchester Castle, Colchester

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Black Brook Theatre, Colchester