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It’s almost June, which means our events planner is filling up with gigs, festivals and exciting things happening in the town centre. Here’s a quick glance at some of the biggest events taking place this summer in Colchester!
BIG gigs
Joining us on 2nd July is Westlife – the boys are bringing their ‘Wild Dreams’ tour to town, and will be entertaining the crowds in Castle Park.
The following day, Michael Ball & Alfie Boe will be ‘Together Again’, on stage performing some of their biggest hits from the last 6 years. And then on 6th August, the mighty Simply Red take to the stage, supported by Gabrielle.
17th September sees the return of the Ibiza Orchestra, a popular addition to last year’s events calendar.
Community event the Anti Loo Roll Festival is taking over Castle Park on 10th September organised by local lockdown heroes 'The Anti Loo Roll Brigade', with big names Toploader & Fleur East headlining the music stage.
Festivals in Castle Park
We turn back the clock on 4th June with the Medieval Fayre & Oyster Market in Castle Park. You’ll find Medieval style stalls selling historic crafts, and entertainment including story tellers and music
Bring your best tartan to Colchester on 12th June, Pipes in the Park is a celebration of Scottish culture – expect lots of bagpipes, drums and highland flinging.
The hotly anticipated annual Food & Drink Festival will take place on 25th June bringing together the best local producers and street food vendors in the region.
Outdoor film returns to Castle Park in July, along with a delicious street food market. Movies will be shown day and night, including The Lost Boys, Jumanji, Clueless & Friday 13th.
The Romans are taking over on 30th July - Watch battles between Roman soldiers and the local tribes, gladiatorial displays, archery, and falconry in Lower Castle Park.
Take a walk on the green side on 3rd September at the Eco Festival, with over 70 stalls, children's activities, a sustainable transport zone, a health & wellbeing tent along with food & drink vendors.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in town
The Women’s Tour, a free-to-watch sporting event, will get underway from Colchester Sports Park on June 6th. The opening leg of the race will head into Colchester town centre and through the wider borough before crossing into Suffolk.
Armed Forces Day on 25th June will be celebrated on Abbeyfield with the Colchester Garrison Show - this event promises to showcase the skills and equipment of the town’s 16th Air Assault Brigade Combat Team as it builds to a dramatic climax of a combat demonstration.
Colchester Pride will take place this year on 13th August in and around firstsite, featuring local, national and international performers from the LGBTQ+ community.
Also…
Keep an eye out for Platinum Jubilee celebrations, during the first week of June, including a programme of civic events taking place in Castle Park on Thursday 2nd June, which involves a community picnic, Royal gun salute and the lighting of the beacon. More information can be found on our dedicated Jubilee web page.
For more information on these, and lots of other events happening across the town this Summer, head to our Summer Highlights webpage, and let us know which event you're looking forward to in the comments below!
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The annual Food and Drink Festival returns to Castle Park
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