Discover: Museum Wonders at Hollytrees Museum
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s…
Out of Line: Banksy & The Art of Dissent at The Minories
Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery…
Guided Walking Tour: From Camulodunum to Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…
Documentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs, film and personal stories to explore their lives. Created as part of The…
Discover 50 portraits of some of the world's greatest authors, created entirely using a typewriter by artist James Cook. Drop in during normal library opening hours. Free Entry. No Booking Required.
Colchester Fringe debut of dark comedy following hit Edinburgh Fringe run! Mary Kennedy, yes one of those Kennedys, third cousins twice removed; all of the tragedy, none of the money stars in Hail Mary, None of the Grace. No Irish Catholic story is complete without a mention of a…
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s history, a real dinosaur skeleton has taken centre stage at Hollytrees Museum…
Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside works by more than twenty leading figures from the global street art and urban contemporary art movement. Unlike many exhibitions…
Discover over 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour Simon painted when he was 23, and three new series created especially for Firstsite. Existing and brand new works are placed over newly painted surfaces that respond to Firstsite's…
Want to get creative with clay, learn a new skill or discover a new hobby? The Clayground is an informal, community-minded pottery series designed specifically for beginners. Get hands-on with clay, learn a new pottery technique & bring your ideas to life with guidance from…
“Welcome to this, our temple of bliss, our theatre of the depraved.” In these dying days of the 19 th Century, let The Mistress and her company of outcasts take you on a journey into the darkest depths of the human heart. Every sordid detail of Oscar Wilde’s…
The next in our series of history talks: The Siege of Colchester 1648, and the Civil War is raging in England. Sides are being taken and towns divided. But how did Colchester get caught up in the war, and what impact did it have on the people…
A fascinating new exhibition displaying one of the most stunning Roman burials discovered in Colchester in recent years, and the remarkable story behind the woman and her burial.
Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by…
Wonderful Wednesdays - Christopher Brett Bailey - I saw Santa at the 7 - Eleven Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, descriptions of scenes of a sexual nature and of violence, strong language/swearing. Fear and Loathing meets South Park in a…
King Coel’s Kittens are organising their 55 th Fireworks Spectacular on Thursday 5 th November, 2026 in Castle Park, Colchester. Tickets will be available from the Mercury Theatre or on line through the King Coel’s Kittens website kingcoelskittens.co.uk. at the…
Community organised Bonfire and Fireworks with firework display, bonfire and guy, refreshments and children's ride.
Amalgam will be performing a blend of original music along with an assortment of pieces from some of the greats of contemporary American and European jazz such as Pat Metheny, Chick Corea and Arild Andersen Tickets can be booked online
Come on in for a riotous night of laughter where the bar will be open throughout. We get all the big names of comedy on their way up - Eddie Izzard, Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Michael McIntyre have all appeared at our club when they were in the early stages of their…
The Comedy Club - As Seen on TV - Returns to Colchester for a Night of Unmissable Laughter! Explose Comedy Without the BANGS! Nature Friendly Celebrating 30 Years of Bringing Laughter to Life! Get ready, Colchester! On Friday 6th November The Comedy Club, one of the most…
Were you excited by the show stopping performance on Britain's Got Talent? If you were left craving more, then get ready to experience their live stage show where YOU can be the ultimate judge! "Truly Jaw-Dropping" – Metro Ready for a new fantasy? Unleash your…
Renowned choreographers Sigil and Idalia bring together an international cast of exceptional performers for an unforgettable evening of dance. With breathtaking movement, powerful storytelling and striking visuals, this unique production celebrates creativity and connection…
Booster Cushion Theatre's ‘Old McDonald and the Three Pigs Plus…’ weaves the well known story of the Three Pigs with the rhyme Old McDonald Had A Farm. Featuring a 5m wide Big Book with 2m pop ups, bright colourful pages and lots of silly animal props…
Every month we now have a wonderful line up of nearly 30 stalls joining us selling a fantastic range of products including Lovelands honey direct from the beekeeper, freshly baked slices of delicious cake from Alex's Artisan Bakery, scrummy Brownies from the Essex Bakery and…
Join us at the JobServe Community Stadium on Saturday 7th November as Colchester United take on Worcester City. Kick-off is at 3pm. Bring the family, meet up with friends and get behind the U's! Arrive early to enjoy the Fanzone, grab something to eat and drink and settle in…
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Colchester was Britain's first city, and is now it's newest after regaining city status in 2022. With a story stretching back over 2000 years, join one of our official…
Established in 1995, our much-loved community fireworks event is proudly celebrating its 31st year. What began as a local gathering has grown bigger and better year after year, bringing families, friends, and neighbours together for an unforgettable night of fun, excitement, and…
Join us on Saturday 7th November 2026 for a fantastic evening of family fun, spectacular fireworks and entertainment, all in support of our Kelvedon St Mary's PTFA! Gates open at 5pm, with plenty to enjoy before the main display begins at approximately 6:30pm. Get…
