Step Into Christmas
Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year. This Christmas feel-good show brings all…
Big Festive Switch On 2024
Join us for Colchester's annual Festive Light Parade and Switch On this November. The Mercury…
Fairytale of New York - Driving Home for Christmas
After three sell out tours, the ultimate Irish-inspired Christmas concert is back with an even…
Langham Handmade Christmas Fair
Get into the festive spirit at our delightful and popular Christmas Handmade Fair! Join us for a…
Markshall Christmas Market
Get into the festive spirit at Markshall Estate’s Christmas Market! Join us for a…
The Magic of Christmas
Immerse yourself in the wonderful Christmas atmosphere with our festive activities taking place…
The New Adventures of Peter Pan
Take flight with Peter Pan in an epic pantomime adventure! Neverland is in chaos! The dastardly and…
The Santa Experience 2024
Step into Santa’s magical world located within the Zoo… Time: First entry timeslot…
Dinner with the Elf on The Shelf
Guess who's back… back again! Come and join us for a special evening with Buddy the Head…
Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle's enchanting grotto returns for 2024! This December, Father Christmas and his…
A Christmas Carol with Christmas Dinner
Step into the enchanting world of A Christmas Carol, the classic tale of Scrooge's…
Candle Decorating
Lay back and relax this season at our Candle Decorating workshop. Celebrate the occasion with an…
Tiny Tots Grotto
Colchester Castle's enchanting Nursery Grotto returns for 2024! This December, Father Christmas…
Wreath Making
Join Firstsite this joyous season for a wreath making session where you will learn how to make an…
Enlightened: Markshall 2024
For the very first time, the highly anticipated illuminated phenomenon is making its way to the…
Sh!t Theatre: Sing-a-long-a Muppet Christmas Carol
It's back! The cult Christmas show returns for 2024. Amazing guest…
Colchester Castle Open Evening
As a special festive treat, Colchester Castle’s FREE Christmas Open Evening returns for 2024…
Snow White - the Panto
Come to our traditional panto and help Donny and Dolly save the beautiful Snow White from her wicked…
Colchester Christmas Evening Market
Our Christmas Evening Market is looking very special! On the evening of December 14th we’ll be…
Elf - The Musical
ELF-THE MUSICAL tells the hilarious tale of Buddy, who, as a baby, mistakenly crawls into…
The Messiah at Layer Marney Tower
The period specialist players of the Wild Arts Ensemble join the star singers of the summer opera…
Meet Father Christmas at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle's enchanting grotto returns for 2024! This December, Father Christmas and his…
Starlight Grotto at Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle's enchanting grotto returns for 2024 with a special twist – Father…
The Ultimate Elvis & Vegas Legends Tribute Show
Neil and Dave present their tribute to a golden age on the Vegas Strip. Complete with frilly shirts…
Abba Reunion - Christmas Show
The ABBA REUNION tribute Show is the creation of an Award Winning West End Director, Producer and…
An Evening with Father Christmas and Friends
Join Father Christmas and his elves for a fun packed evening of craft, games, and Christmas magic!…
Christmas Time
Miles of Music return to the Headgate with another original take on the Christmas Concert. The…
Ghost Stories for Christmas
An evening of bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas. This night of seasonal…
Ghost Stories for Christmas
An evening of bone chilling tales to conjure the spirits of Christmas. This night of seasonal…
A Christmas Carol by Candlelight
Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic…