Things to do in Colchester

An Evening of Americana and Country with BearFootSoul

Join us for a brand-new event featuring an unforgettable evening of Americana and Country with the incredible BearFootSoul!

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Colchester Careers Fair

Meet local and national employers face-to-face at the Colchester Careers Fair. Free entry for candidates.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

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Michael Starring Ben

Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man, the music and the magic.MichaelⓇ Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's u…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Headway Essex Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show 2026

Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show A Fantastic Family Day Out Join us for ourannual Classic Vehicle and Vintage Show, a much-loved event that returns this year bi…

Castle Park, Colchester

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Queen Greatest Hits - The Bohemians

Come and celebrate Queen in style with A Comprehensive re-enactment of Queen's Greatest HitsRight from the beginning, you will be gripped by a bombastic, authen…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

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Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Devlin

Dagenham's finest Devlin lands at Steelyard in February. Don't miss out on this exclusive show from one of Grime's brightest stars.Presented by FreeFromSleep an…

Trilogy, Colchester

Over 30s Daytime Clubbing

Get ready for a party like no other with Over 30s Daytime Clubbing! This is your chance to relive the magic of your clubbing days without sacrificing your beaut…

Trilogy, Colchester

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

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80s v 90s Live Party Night

Join our dynamic duo for another unforgettable 80s vs 90s LIVE night. They’re back with even more energy, ready to deliver live sets packed with the biggest hit…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Making it Madonna Tribute Night

Get ready to celebrate the Queen of Pop with an unforgettable Madonna Tribute Night - Making it Madonna!Experience all the iconic hits, electrifying performance…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Scam Fender vs The Kopycat Killers vs Subarctic Monkeys

Tribute triple-bill tour featuring The Kopycat Killers, Scam Fender, and the Subarctic Monkeys.

Charter Hall, Colchester

2000s Party Night

Get ready to relive the noughties at our 2000s Party Night! Join us for an incredible night packed with the biggest hits from the decade.

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Jonathan Pie, the UK’s angriest news reporter returns for a brand-new Live Show touring the UK.Jonathan Pie is coming to terms with the horror of Keir Starmer’s…

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Music Bingo

Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favorite hits into a night of non-stop fun!

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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The Specials Ltd.

The Specials Ltd are the UK's most authentic and original tribute to 2-Tone Legends, The Specials.When the original line up of The Specials split in 1981 they l…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Festive Bingo

Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favourite Christmas hits into a night of non-stop fun!Festive Music Bingo is your ticket to cash pr…

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience

A loving tribute to the BBC’s classic TV series, the show has been seen by over a million people worldwide since it was born in Australia in 1997.

Jobserve Community Stadium, Colchester

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Wishbone Ash

Over 50 years of continual touring and recording It’s a remarkable milestone few bands have achieved… and always at the highest level.Discover for yourself why…

Colchester Arts Centre, 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

Forbidden Nights

Brace yourself for something truly spectacular… Forbidden Nights is here, celebrating over 10 years of muscles, mayhem and over 11,000 shirt rips!Ready for a ne…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Candlelight: Hans Zimmer's Best Works

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations never before used for this purpose.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Sam Campbell

I definitely don't know what's going on. I'm not even sure I know what's happening anymore. But I cannot wait to come to your town and respect your traditions.

Charter Hall, Colchester

John Otway

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark.The…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

The Rezillos

The Rezillos burst forth upon the rock scene in 1976, having gathered together at Edinburgh College of Art.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Tinderella

Get ready for the funniest, cheekiest, most wickedly fabulous ADULT PANTOMIME you’ve always wished to see.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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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

Phantoms Of The Popera

This vocally dynamic evening showcases smash-hit songs from the West End and Broadway, brought to you by four of the world’s finest voices.Join the guys on a sp…

Charter Hall, Colchester

The Magic of the Beatles

One of the UK’s leading Beatles tribute shows.If you’re looking for an authentic, lively dose of ‘Beatlemania’ then you need to look no further!

Charter Hall, Colchester

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Martin Stephenson & The Daintees is a folk-rock band known for their rich storytelling, catchy hooks, and authentic sound.

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

Paul Foot: the Future

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.Remember when people were excited for the fu…

Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

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Professor David Olusoga - A Global History Of The British Cup Of Tea

There is nothing more British than a cup of tea.Tea is our national drink; our national obsession. Yet the history of tea is the ultimate global story.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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Alb Festival

Alb Festival at Castle Park, Colchester

Castle Park, Colchester

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ALB Festival

Family-friendly live music weekend run by community organization The ALB, with ticket sales directly funding local charities and community projects.

Castle Park, Colchester

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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

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The Comedy Store

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and…

Charter Hall, Colchester

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing.

Charter Hall, Colchester

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

The Dolly Show

As seen on BBC ONE, ITV This Morning, Channel 5, Sky, ITV London; featured in The Times, Daily Mail and Metro, and voted the UK's BEST Dolly Parton Impersonator…

Mercury Theatre, Colchester

Adam Garcia's Emerald Storm

If Riverdance and Stomp had a baby – it would be Emerald Storm!Direct from the West End, Emerald Storm is the electrifying new dance phenomenon from Adam Garcia…

Mercury Theatre, 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

Candlelight: A Tribute to Coldplay

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.Seating is assigned on a first come fir…

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

Colchester Town Hall, Colchester

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Live At Christmas

A huge festive night of comedy bringing together a brilliant all-star line-up for one unforgettable Christmas show.Packed with brilliant stand-up, sharp one-lin…

Charter Hall, 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

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