Things to do in Colchester- Page 3

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

Nine Below Zero 50th Anniversary Tour

NINE BELOW ZERO featuring Ben WatersDennis Greaves and Mark Feltham are the founding members of Nine Below Zero.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

The Round Window + Circu5

The Round Window return to Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester for a very special show.

Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester

Comedy Club Live

Colchester Comedy Club returns to Mercury Theatre, Colchester, Essex on Friday 6 November 2026 for a huge night of live stand-up comedy starring James Redmond,…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Top TV Comedians

Get ready, Colchester! On Friday 6th November The Comedy Club, one of the most recognised and trusted names in the comedy industry, is bringing its hilarious, f…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Comedy Club on the Road (Nov

4 Headliners, One Unmissable Night! Witness 4 phenomenal comedians from television and online, each bringing their unique style and unforgettable punchlines.Fro…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

The FA Cup First Round: Colchester United vs Worcester City

Colchester United take on Worcester City in this The FA Cup First Round fixture.

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Streisand - Woman In Love

Streisand - Woman in Love is the only show of its kind in the UK, celebrating the musical genius and unrivalled vocal talent of one of the world's most iconic a…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Year 10 Navigating Success Evening - Wednesday 1`Th

Year 10 Navigating Success: Launching Your GCSEsMaximum of 4 tickets per studentThe jump from Key Stage 3 to GCSEs is one of the biggest milestones in a student…

The Stanway School, Colchester

Fleece Jazz Presents: the Dave Newton Quintet

This is as good an example of straight-ahead, swinging mainstream jazz as youll find.

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa, Colchester

Nandagovindam Global Bhajan Yaan Colchester

Nandagovindam Global Bhajan Yaan UKNandagovindam is a renowned devotional music collective founded in the year 2000, dedicated to spreading peace and spiritual…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Free Tai Chi With Lu Yu

Under the step-by-step guidance of our instructor Lu Yu, you will learn to integrate movement and stillness, leaving the class feeling both strengthened and ser…

Firstsite, Colchester

Katzeye

KATZEYEThe Tribute ExperienceA spectacular, high-energy live production celebrating one of the world’s fastest rising global pop groups.With KATZEYE’s popularit…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Paint Like...

Learn how to recreate iconic artworks in a supportive and guided environment with our Paint Like...

Firstsite, Colchester

Oasis Only

Get Mad Fer It with wall-to-wall Oasis anthems - done right! Grab your mates, raise a glass and belt out to a night of proper british nostalgia.

Coda, Colchester

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Blow Up

Blow Up returns to Colchester for the first time since the 1990s. Colchester was the first town to hold a Blow Up event outside of the weekly London events way…

Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester

The Art of Upcycling: Winter Wear & Decorations

Bring along an old, ripped, worn or unworn piece of clothing and transform it into something new for winter - from a festive accessory or badge to colourful dec…

Firstsite, Colchester

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Jumbo: the White Elephant That Built the Modern State Talk With David Grocott

Today, Colchester’s Jumbo Water Tower is a much-loved local landmark. But when it was completed in 1883, not everyone was impressed.

Firstsite, Colchester

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Tuner

Oscar-winning filmmaker Daniel Roher’s narrative debut is a gripping crime thriller about a piano teacher who discovers an unexpected aptitude for cracking safe…

Dedham Assembly Rooms, Colchester

Thomas Green

THOMAS GREEN: BRAND NEW SHOWOne of Australia’s finest comedy exports returns with a fast, unpredictable and brilliantly funny new hour.DIRECT FROM SELL-OUT FEST…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Giant - The Play

The 5-star critically acclaimed Tony Award nominated and Olivier Award-winning play starring John Lithgow (Killers of the Flower Moon, The Crown) as Roald Dahl,…

Firstsite, Colchester

60th Anniversary Gala Concert

Celebrate the 60th anniversary of St Botolph’s Music Society with an unforgettable evening of live classical music.

St Botolph's Church, Colchester

Design & Bind Your Own New Year Journal

Whether you’re making a journal to keep for yourself or a thoughtful handmade Christmas gift for someone special, this hands-on workshop will guide you through…

Firstsite, Colchester

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November Christmas Special Wine Tasting - Colchester Wine Club

The CHRISTMAS SPECIAL INC. some present ideas. This is what we think you should be drinking on Christmas dayColchester Wine Club is a vibrant, family-friendly c…

Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester

Fleece Jazz Presents: the Inscape Jazz Quartet

The Inscape Jazz Quartet is a newly formed jazz combo that presents a captivating set of original music inspired by the poetry of Gerard Manly Hopkins and his c…

Stoke by Nayland Hotel, Golf and Spa, Colchester

The Great Christmas Cracker Heist

This delightful comedy is set in the DG Christmas Cracker Factory. The staff are looking forward to their annual bonuses.

Constable Hall, Colchester

Silent Disco For Grown Ups 70S 80S 90S 00S Experience

Silent Disco for Grown UpsFriday 27th NovemberColchester Town Hall BallroomThe amazing SILENT DISCO FOR GROWN UPS party is coming back to the stunning Colcheste…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

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

Family Air Dry Clay Winter Decorations

Choose from a variety of festive shapes and ideas, then add your own colours, patterns and details to make each decoration unique.Whether you’re decorating your…

Firstsite, Colchester

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Make a Wicker Star

Add your own decorative touches to create a timeless piece to display or hang at home throughout the festive season.Begin by learning how to work with willow, t…

Firstsite, Colchester

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Make Your Own Festive Tealight House

With gentle, step-by-step guidance, experiment with abstract, symbolic, or figurative designs to create a cosy decoration for your home or a handmade gift for s…

Firstsite, Colchester

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The History of Witchcraft & Women: Magic, Rituals & the Patriarchy

Uncover the fascinating history of witchcraft and how patriarchal ideas shaped the image of a witch.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Christmas At The Movies

Christmas at the Movies is a spectacular live concert experience that brings the most beloved festive film scores to life, performed by The Great British Film O…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Winter Wassail - Wivenhoe

Opus Anglicanum return to Wivenhoe with their new Christmas programme Winter Wassail.

St Mary's Church, Colchester

Crafty Drama Presents - Music Rules the World

ECL Crafty Drama presents: Music rules the worldJoin us for an unforgettable musical spectacular, celebrating the incredible talents, creativity and achievement…

St Botolph's Church, Colchester

Christmas – The Candlelight Concert

Step into a world of festive elegance and timeless charm as Xperience Live proudly presents ‘Christmas – The Candlelight Concert’ – an evening where music, cand…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Day Out With Thomas Festive Celebration at East Anglian Railway Museum

All aboard for a day of adventure!ActivitiesEnjoy a full day of festive fun with the whole family, there’s so much to do.

East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester

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André Rieu: Let It Snow

André Rieu’s 2026 Christmas Concert: Let It Snow

Firstsite, Colchester

Massaoke Christmas

The ultimate festive sing-along party from the creators of Sing the Musicals.Sing your heart out this ChristmasMassaoke Christmas is a huge live show where a br…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Metropolitan Opera: Samson et Dalila

Saint-Saens / 3h54m Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him, returns…

Firstsite, Colchester

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Writing About Place: a Creative Writing Workshop

Through a series of guided writing exercises, discussions, and creative prompts, experiment with sensory language, description, and techniques for creating vivi…

Firstsite, Colchester

Family Stay & Play: Laugh, Play, Connect

Join us at Great Bromley Village Hall for two hours of games, challenges and play, with nothing to plan, prepare or tidy up afterwards.

Great Bromley Village Hall, 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

Metropolitan Opera: Samson Et Delila

Saint-Saëns’s spectacular take on the biblical hero of legendary strength and the seductive Philistine whose beauty overpowers him returns in the Met’s larger-t…

Firstsite, Colchester

Writing About Place: A Creative Writing Workshop

Through a series of guided writing exercises, discussions, and creative prompts, experiment with sensory language, description, and techniques for creating vivi…

Firstsite, Colchester

Colchester Town Hall Christmas Market

Join us on Sunday 6th December 2026 as the Moot Hall Christmas Gift Market returns to the heart of Colchester for a festive shopping experience like no other!

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

A Candlelit Christmas: the Femmes

In the glow of over 1000 candles, acclaimed vintage vocal trio The Femmes present an enchanting evening of festive close-harmony singing.Blending the glamour of…

St Botolph's Church, Colchester

Candlelight: the Best of Hans Zimmer

Experience Hans Zimmer’s most iconic film scores in a new light. Surrounded by the warm glow of thousands of candles, live musicians bring unforgettable melodie…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

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