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What’s On
There's always something happen
ing in Colchester, from vibrant community events to large-scale festivals and concerts, you're bound to discover something to keep you entertained on a trip to Colchester.
Catch a show, watch a band, browse the stalls at a market, or take in an exhibition: Check out our event listings to discover what's happening during your trip to Colchester. From hidden gems to large scale events that are impossible to avoid, you'll want to know exactly what's going on during your visit.
It's easy to find out what's on in Colchester
Use the search bar below to discover what's on in Colchester on any given date. You can narrow your search to meet your specific interests or to find out what's happening in a particular part of the borough. You’ll find amazing things to do from January right through to December.
You can browse more generally by heading to the Events Calendar, or click on one of our pre-picked themes to find out about a range of events, from family friendly activities, to live music, sport, and more.
Don't forget to also take a look our Things To Do section, where you'll find all the day-to-day attractions Colchester has to offer including Free Days Out and a guide to Colchester's Nightlife. You don't have to wait until a special event is scheduled - a trip to Colchester Zoo, The Castle Museum, or one of Colchester's other fantastic attractions can be an event in itself!
What's On Highlights
Art Exhibition at the Munnings Museum
Our regular walking tour, covering 2000 years of Colchester's history. Runs every Saturday.
Magical evenings of glorious music from world-class musicians.
A new dark comedy at the Mercury Theatre
Michael Palin, the Monty Python legend and intrepid globetrotter, is coming to Colchester's Charter…
Essex's largest Monthly Craft and Makers Marke
Don't be afraid – get on your broomsticks and blow the cobwebs away by haunting Colchester city…
Colchester's Farmers Market takes place in the public square outside the Mercury Theatre on the…
Fresh Air Festival (FAF) is a street performance festival with community at the heart of it. It's…
The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2022
Europe’s biggest touring halloween show comes to Charter Hall.
‘Shriek Week’ returns to Colchester Zoo this October half term!
The Annual Book Sale provides a unique opportunity to browse and purchase from a choice of many…
Children's show at the Mercury Theatre
The history of Colchester, but with all the gruesome gory and revolting bits (ie. all the…
Join Thomas and friends at the East Anglian Railway Museum for a perfect family day out
The original Zippy from Rainbow and TV Puppet friends come to Mersea MICA Centre on the 30th…
The spectacular annual fireworks display in Colchester's Castle Park returns for once again for…
Colchester Rugby Club have once again partnered with Dynamic Fireworks for our biggest display…
Late night shopping returns to Colchester Town Centre for Christmas 2022
Join the Festive Light Parade and walk through the city to watch the Christmas Lights spring to…
Cinema's most magical music performed by London Film Music Chamber Orchestra under the light of a…
A stunning selection of locally based makers, artists and designers Free entry and plenty of…
The Mercury Theatre's popular and acclaimed Panto returns for 2022, with a new production of Beauty…
