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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 500900Colchester
Jazz at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 12 Sept 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
80s Synthpoppers at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 16 Sept 2021
Address
Various Venues, Colchester, EssexColchester
The well-loved festival of music returns to Colchester for 2021.
Dates
- From:
- 16 Sept 2021to26 Sept 2021
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Price
Price £46.00 per adultCOLCHESTER
Jason can’t wait to play his first music concert tour in four years with his ‘Even More Good Reasons’ Tour. Don’t miss it!
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- From:
- 16 Sept 2021Various Opening Times
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Frequently referred to as one of the hardest working bands on the scene, The Shackleton Trio is gaining significant UK and International exposure, becoming an in-demand name on the folk circuit. They have been featured on Mark Radcliffe's Radio 2…
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- From:
- 20 Sept 2021Open 19:40 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketColchester
This is a seated audience.
Born in Essex, raised by the Devon seaside, and making his bones in the bars and clubs of Liverpool, John has released five albums with over 10 million Spotify streams. He has played to audiences all over the world in…Dates
- From:
- 21 Sept 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Jazz at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith are one of the most celebrated duos to have emerged onto the British folk and acoustic scene in recent years. Their combination of outstanding vocal work, sensitive instrumentation, and a powerful social conscience has…
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- 27 Sept 2021Open 19:45 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £13.00 Per TicketColchester
Attention Earth! This is HENGE.
Dates
- From:
- 28 Sept 2021Open 19:30 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Superstar DJ, Radio & TV presenter ‘Jo Whiley’ is coming to Charter Hall, Colchester
Dates
- From:
- 1 Oct 2021
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Dates
- From:
- 2 Oct 2021Open 18:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
In celebration of his 30th Anniversary as a professional musician, John McCusker will release 'A Best Of' album in 2021 featuring tracks from his solo records and TV & Film Soundtracks over the last 30 years. John will also publish a book of his…
Dates
- From:
- 4 Oct 2021Open 19:45 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Award winning jazz guitarist MARTIN TAYLOR teams up with acoustic and slide guitar virtuoso MARTIN SIMPSON. The pair shares the stage throughout the performance – adding to each other's songs and instrumental pieces, taking them to sublime new…
Dates
- From:
- 5 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, COLCHESTER, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Price
Price £46.00 per adultCOLCHESTER
Musical Comedy show at Charter Hall
Dates
- From:
- 8 Oct 2021Open 19:00 - 22:15
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
People of a certain vintage will remember Hunter Muskett playing the folk circuit alongside Fotheringay, Fairport, Pentangle and Steeleye way back in the early 70's. The band comprised Terry Hiscock, Chris George and Doug Morter and following their…
Dates
- From:
- 11 Oct 2021Open 19:40 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Pink Floyd Tribute at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 16 Oct 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
"Law is one of the UK's most distinctive guitarists and this album will further enhance his reputation as both a musician and a composer," wrote The JazzMann when reviewing Life I Know.
Dates
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- 17 Oct 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
ColchesterColchester
Colchester Fringe Festival is happening in Autumn 2021!
Dates
- From:
- 21 Oct 2021to24 Oct 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £15.00 Per TicketColchester
Arguably the band's most controversial release (the band considered it as a protest album), not only did it do more than anything in pop culture to encourage a generation to become vegetarians, it was the first album to introduce Morrissey's…Dates
- From:
- 22 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Tribute to the Folk giant at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 1 Nov 2021
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