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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
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JHTelephone
01206 713 700Price
Price £29.00 Per TicketHigh Street, Colchester
Sirena Hart will build up your confidence and skills during this relaxed session, helping you to create a colourful and vibrant artwork to impress your friends.
He/she and they are ready to share the Sirena Hart Fantasy, creating an environment…
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- 7 Oct 2023
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- 4 Nov 2023
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- 2 Dec 2023
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- 6 Jan 2024
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- 3 Feb 2024
Address
St Mary's Church, Church Road, Stratford St Mary, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6LSTelephone
01206298426Price
Price Free to £18.00 Per TicketStratford St Mary, Colchester
Dynamic ensemble playing early music by a variety of composers for recorders, violin, cello and harpsichord. For tickets and further info, see website: www.svam.org.uk
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- 8 Oct 2023Open 16:00 - 18:30
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Buddy Holly Tribute at the Mercury
Dates
- From:
- 12 Oct 2023
Address
Twisters Bar, 45 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1PYColchester
Colchester's legendary bar celebrates 25 years.
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- 14 Oct 2023Open 12:00 - 01:30
Address
ColchesterColchester
The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2023
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- 18 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
This is a show not to be missed, this is Irish dance reborn!
Dates
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- 24 Oct 2023
Address
Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UGColchester
Experience the real Oktoberfest atmosphere with live oompah bands, steins of beer and the all important Bratwurst at the amazing Castle Park, Colchester.
Venue
Dates
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- 27 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023
Address
St Mary's Church, The Street, East Bergholt, Colchester, Essex, CO7 6TGTelephone
01206298426Price
Price Free to £18.00 Per TicketEast Bergholt, Colchester
SVAM is delighted to welcome back this distinguished quartet.
Programme: Rachmaninov, Stravinsky, Britten, Shostakovich and Debussy. Where & When: St Mary's Church, East Bergholt CO7 6TG at 4pm. Tickets: £18 - Online bookings/details: www.svam.org…Dates
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- 29 Oct 2023Open 16:00 - 18:30
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Franbie Valli Tribute at the Mercury
Dates
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- 31 Oct 2023
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £8.00 to £10.00 Per TicketColchester
Dream-folk songwriter Chris Cleverley is among a new wave of pioneering artists carving an uncharted path through the UK acoustic landscape, with endorsements from The Times, The Telegraph and BBC 6 Music.
With a visceral lyrical style, inspired by…
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- 2 Nov 2023Open 07:30 - 22:30
Address
St Botolph's Church, Saint Botolph's Street, Colchester, Essex, CO2 7EETelephone
01206 823662Price
Price £5.00 to £12.00 Per TicketColchester
Was it fate knocking at the door, or just a yellowhammer singing which inspired Beethoven's famous opening for Symphony No.5?
We might not have the answer to that, but we do have a fate-filled evening of music in store, and we're sure you're…
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- 4 Nov 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
St Mary & St Michael's Church, St Mary & St Michael's Church, New Road, Mistley, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 1ERPrice
Price £16.00 to £20.00 Per TicketNew Road, Mistley, Manningtree
A concertplay (where music and theatre collide) written by Clare Norburn and directed by BAFTA-nominated Nicholas Renton.
Vision explores the extraordinary life of the visionary medieval abbess Hildegard of Bingen, providing an insight into the…
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- 23 Nov 2023Open 19:30 -
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- 23 Nov 2023Open 19:30 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
07855 488462Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketColchester
The 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra head to Charter Hall, Colchester for their festive spectacular - it's time to Swing Into Christmas!
This is a Christmas celebration like no other, as Down for the Count recreate the music of Nat 'King'…
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- 29 Nov 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £30.00 Per TicketColchester
The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA's number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular…
Dates
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- 3 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
An extra special evening of Christmas music, performed by film and TV animation composer Jason Frederick and his musicians.
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- 10 Dec 2023
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Layer Marney
George Frederic Handel's wonderful Messiah performed at Layer Marney Tower
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- 17 Dec 2023Open 16:00 - 19:00
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
After the success of last year’s ‘MydWynter’ tour and dark seasonal album, the classical chart-topping choir will be weaving its story-telling magic once again this Christmas.
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- 19 Dec 2023
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Festive Family Puppetry at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
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- 22 Dec 2023to31 Dec 2023
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Not to be missed!
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 The Charter Hall, Colchester, on Friday…
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- 2 Feb 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206506905Price
Price £33.00 Per TicketColchester
Where Musical Theatre Meets Circus
It's time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular.
A world that…
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- 1 Mar 2024Open 19:00 - 21:20
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- 2 Mar 2024Open 14:00 - 16:20
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- 2 Mar 2024Open 18:00 - 20:20
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