Nightlife

Discover Colchester After Dark

With theatres, galleries, restaurants, cafes and bars, as well as clubs, Colchester's a great place to visit during the evening and at night.

This vibrant mix is all within easy walking distance around the city but travel a little further and you can chill at a waterside pub, trendy village bistro or picnic beneath the stars.

Spend the evening in Colchester discovering the local arts scene. Take in a play at the Mercury Theatre or catch a film in Firstsite. Enjoy some live comedy in a local pub, or maybe take a risk on something truly extraordinary at Colchester Arts Centre. You'll always be able to find something to fill your evening on a trip to Colchester.

Rock, folk, jazz, pop, classical, medieval, and many more genres of music can be heard in fantastic concert venues around Colchester. From the acoustics of an old church to huge stadium shows. See local bands play in bars and pubs around the city, or find out if there is a festival happening in Castle Park!

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Mercury Theatre

Address

Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PT

Telephone
01206 573948

tickets@mercurytheatre.co.uk

Colchester

A highly respected regional theatre, home to the critically acclaimed Mercury Theatre Company, staging a broad mix of classic plays and new writing as well as working extensively within the local community.
Colchester Arts Centre

Address

Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF

Telephone
01206 500900

info@colchesterartscentre.com

Colchester

The home of live music, comedy, theatre, poetry, dance, children's shows, clubs, farmer's markets, gigs and more.
Headgate Theatre

Address

Chapel Street North, Colchester, CO2 7AT

Telephone
01206 366000

hiring@headgatetheatre.co.uk

Colchester

The Headgate is a very adaptable multi-purpose building with a variety of attractive spaces. It has excellent facilities and total access for the disabled.
Charter Hall

Address

Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YH

hannah.barnes@colchester.gov.uk

COLCHESTER

Charter Hall is one of Colchester's premier venues, hosting a huge range of year-round entertainment, from live music, top touring stand-up comedy, indoor sporting events, food and drink festivals and vintage fayres.
Lakeside Theatre

Address

University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ

Telephone
01206 873261

arts@essex.ac.uk

Colchester

Lakeside Theatre is a hidden gem. We present the best in touring fringe theatre performances, home grown performances, music and local groups. Set in parkland with café, lakes, sculptures and ducks. Twitter @lakesidetheatre
Curzon Cinema

Address

Roman House, 19 Queen Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 2PH

Telephone
01233 555644

Colchester

Curzon Colchester is an independent arthouse cinema wih three screens, showing the best of quality mainstream including family films, independent gems and events. Two cafe bars and a roof terrace.
Odeon Cinema

Address

Head Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NH

Colchester

The ODEON Cinema in Colchester is a fully digital eight screen cinema showing RealD and 3D films. It includes a large Costa Coffee shop and a Ben and Jerry's ice cream parlour.
Creative Arts Live

Address

Sheepen Road, Colchester, Essex, CO3 3LL

Telephone
01206 712999

creativeartslive@colchester.ac.uk

Colchester

Professional concert hall / live music venue offering professional/student concerts, musicals, events and educational workshops. Concert hall capacity is 200, disabled access, licensed bar at selected events.