Things to do in Colchester- Page 3

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

Flash - A Tribute To Queen

Flash – Hit after hit, anthem after anthem, guaranteed to blow your mind, as quoted by the BBC ‘as close as it gets’. Established in 2002, this band stands as a…

St Mary the Virgin, Colchester

Boudica's Legacy: Women of Colchester Outdoor Exploration Game

Walk the streets of Colchester through the eyes of its infamous destroyer Boudica, Queen of the Iceni, who burnt the city down.

Colchester War Memorial, 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

West Mersea Highlights Outdoor Exploration Game

Embark on a circular walking adventure around West Mersea, from the town centre to the historic harbour and coastal paths.

West Mersea Library, Colchester

Colchesters Lost Centurion Outdoor Exploration Game

Uncover the ancient history of Colchester, the first major city of Roman Britain, with this immersive walking tour and escape game.

Balkerne Gate, Colchester

A Siege in Colchester Outdoor Exploration Game

Step into the shoes of a young Colchestrian trapped within the city walls during the longest siege in British history.

Colchester Arts Centre, 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

Holiday Fun Summer

Get making, moving and munching with Holiday Fun in Colchester over the school holidays!Our drop-in creative activities for families change daily and are availa…

Firstsite, 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

Live Captioned Talk + Tour

New for 2026, our team have created a Live Captioned Talk + Tour of Colchester Castle, aimed at Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences.Accompanied by live…

Colchester Castle, 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

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

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

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

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

Day Out With Thomas at East Anglian Railway Museum

All Aboard For A Day Of Adventure!Enjoy a full day of fun with the whole family, there's so much to do.

East Anglian Railway Museum, 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

Mark Chadwick

Mark Chadwick is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the co-founding frontman and lyricist of the British band Levellers, who were once co…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD

We're back with another heavyweight night of drum & bass, and this time we're celebrating KORBZ's Birthday Bash with an absolutely stacked lineup!

Babas bar, Colchester

Give Me The Night - A Tribute to George Benson

World-renowned leading man Nat Augustin performs George Benson's greatest hits live on stage!

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Mini Movers & Makers Toddler Group

Enjoy the bonding experience of crafting and snuggling up with a good book in these relaxed, sensory and interactive sessions that explore a new story and art a…

Firstsite, Colchester

Menopause Party

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

Author Event: Mel Giedroyc

Sunday at noon, 27th September (doors open 11.30am) In person event at Colchester Arts Centre.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Crush

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

The Spooky Magic Show

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Fire Fire

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Mercury Theatre, Colchester