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From small shows in the back room of pubs, to large-scale concerts catering to thousands in Castle Park, Colchester has a great live music scene attracting nationally touring acts as well as promoting homegrown talent.
It's not all rock music either - you'll discover classical concerts, folk, jazz, experimental sounds and more. If you're not sure what to go for we say it's always worth taking a risk on whatever's happening at Colchester Arts Centre.
Discover what bands are coming to Colchester and the best venues to catch live music in by browsing our listings below.
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Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500 900Colchester
Dream-Folk artist Chris Cleverley brings his groundbreaking new sound to Colchester for November Album Release Tour.
Chris Cleverley is among a new wave of pioneering artists carving an uncharted path through the UK acoustic landscape. Endorsements…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2022Open 19:30 - 23:00
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Essex Youth Orchestra will perform against the backdrop of the popular animated film based on Raymond Briggs' 1978 picture book of the same name. The meltingly beautiful music will warm your heart!
Dates
- From:
- 2 Dec 2022Open 17:30 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £38.50 per adultCowdray Avenue
The World’s largest George Michael celebration FASTLOVE is back with a brand new show for 2020.
Now touring in 18 countries, FASTLOVE has quickly become a global phenomenon and you can be a part of it on this amazing journey.Dates
- From:
- 3 Dec 2022
Address
St Botolph's Church, Church Walk, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EETelephone
01206 817105Colchester
THE ESSEX COMMITTEE FOR ABF THE SOLDIERS' CHARITY PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH A VARIETY OF MUSIC PROVIDED BY THE BRITISH ARMY BAND COLCHESTER INCLUDING SOME CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES, IT IS AN EVENING NOT TO BE MISSED! GET INTO THE…
Dates
- From:
- 8 Dec 2022Open 19:00 - 22:00
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £23.50 per adultCowdray Avenue, Colchester
A New Romantic Symphony that goes on a journey through one of the greatest musical Era’s of All Time – The Electrifying 80’s
Dates
- From:
- 9 Dec 2022
Address
Ivor Crewe Lecture Hall, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQTelephone
01206 304551Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketWivenhoe Park, Colchester
The University of Essex Choir will be performing a range of beautiful Christmas choral music to get you into the festive mood. This sublime programme includes John Rutter: Mass of the Children, David Bednall: Make We Merry and Poulenc:Motets pour le…
Dates
- From:
- 10 Dec 2022Open 19:00 - 21:30
Address
Town Hall, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PJColchester
Lunchtime recitals on the magnificent Moot Hall organ in Colchester's Town Hall.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 13 Dec 2022
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- 10 Jan 2023
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- 14 Feb 2023
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- 14 Mar 2023
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Live Music at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 14 Dec 2022
Address
The Bandstand, Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TJTelephone
07710 177 050High Street, Colchester
Christmas songs, playing on ukulele and singing by the Bandstand in Colchester Castle Park.
Venue
Dates
- From:
- 17 Dec 2022Open 13:00 - 15:00
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £23.50 per adultCowdray Avenue, Colchester
The now legendary East17 embark on their first ever National theatre Tour which promises to be the Christmas Must see show in 2022
Dates
- From:
- 17 Dec 2022
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
A family Christmas show at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 22 Dec 2022to31 Dec 2022
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Colchester Arts Centre Director Anthony Roberts’ traditional rendition of the Dickens classic, with musical accompaniment by Jamie Cunliffe.
Dates
- From:
- 24 Dec 2022
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Colchester's finest local bands see in 2023.
Dates
- From:
- 31 Dec 2022Open 21:00 -
Address
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7ATTelephone
0000000000Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketColchester
Here comes the perfect tribute to a Beatles legend!
A musical icon who was part of arguably the biggest band of all time will be honoured and remembered with a special show taking place at Colchester Headgate Theatre on the 19th and 20th January…Dates
- From:
- 19 Jan 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
St Peter ad Vincula, Church Green, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1UDTelephone
01206 820813/531360Coggeshall
Look ahead to a bright new year and join us for a concert by candlelight in the beautiful and atmospheric surroundings of St Peter ad Vincula in Coggeshall.
A Restless World explores sacred music from the reign of Henry VIII through to James I…
Dates
- From:
- 21 Jan 2023Open 19:00 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Price
Price £22.00 per adultCowdray Avenue
Dig out those 80`s clothes, grab your dancing shoes, and prepare to enjoy a night of pure ‘Gold’ and Yes fancy dress is encouraged!
Dates
- From:
- 28 Jan 2023
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Cowdray Avenue
A chamber orchestra breathing beautifully dark energy into legendary Rock & Metal tracks, in immersive candlelit settings.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Live Music at the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 10 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Orlando Jopling conducts the world-renowned London Mozart Players in their first visit to Colchester.
Dates
- From:
- 16 Feb 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
The Greatest Hits of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran.
Dates
- From:
- 18 Feb 2023
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