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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
This gig is for a standing audience.
Stone Foundation announce the release of their new single "Freedom Starts!". A highlight of recent gigs where it was previewed, it will feature on the band's forthcoming 9th studio album.
Dates
- From:
- 6 Nov 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
he Searchers and Hollies Experience ... The best of both worlds features an incredible back catalogue of over 30 hit songs in this amazing tribute show. It is a show guaranteed to have you in Needles And Pins with nostalgia as soon as you Walk In…
Dates
- From:
- 7 Nov 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
PAN AMERICAN began during the summer of 1997, when Mark Nelson, guitar player and singer of the legendary Labradford, wanted to explore the possibilities of sampling and computer technology as well as his interests in dub and techno. Mark started…
Dates
- From:
- 8 Nov 2021Open 19:00 - 19:00
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
The good Doctor Martin Carthy and his twice Mercury nominated daughter Eliza Carthy, join forces to perform songs from their first duo album ever, a CD of traditional material entitled THE ELEPHANT, released in May 2014 on Topic Records.
Dates
- From:
- 9 Nov 2021Open 19:40 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Graviton, a formidable prog-jazz group.
Dates
- From:
- 13 Nov 2021
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206573948Price
Price £23.50 per adultCowdray Avenue, Colchester
“THE SHOW THAT DEFINES A DECADE”
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:
- 13 Nov 2021Open 19:30 - 22:00
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Jazz at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 14 Nov 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
So stunning live' says Tom Robinson (BBC Radio 6 Music), Faustus are known for captivating audiences with their sheer room-shaking power, vocal precision and instrumental mastery. Put simply, this band has complete command on stage and in the studio.
Dates
- From:
- 15 Nov 2021Open 19:40 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £25.00 Per TicketColchester
One of reggae's undisputed pioneers, Lee "the Upsetter" Perry has worked with almost everyone from the Heptones to the Skatalites to the Clash. Certainly one of his most notable contributions was the pairing of Bob Marley, to Peter Tosh, and Bunny…Dates
- From:
- 16 Nov 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Charter Hall, Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHColchester
Multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group, The Overtones are delighted to announce their 10th Anniversary Tour!
Dates
- From:
- 20 Nov 2021Open 19:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Widely regarded by critics and fans alike as one of Europe's finest ever vocalists, Jo remains a genre-defying, independently minded artist of rare credibility, and one who makes sincere, soulful and heartfelt music, combining rock, blues, soul,…
Dates
- From:
- 21 Nov 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Price
Price £20.00 Per TicketColchester
Secret Affair will be performing highlights from their classic 2nd album 'Behind Closed Doors' to celebrate the 40th anniversary of it's release + a selection of other Secret Affair classics.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Nov 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Nominated four times, and winner in 2015, of Musician Of The Year BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Sam Sweeney is a veteran of the mighty Bellowhead, former and inaugural artistic director of the National Folk Youth Ensemble, founder member of the acclaimed…
Dates
- From:
- 28 Nov 2021Open 19:30 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
n tour with their celebrated Christmas show that mixes traditional folk music, seasonal material, stirring in classical, pop and music hall, all topped off with audience participation and lashings of wry humour, Paul Sartin (Bellowhead / Faustus)…
Dates
- From:
- 29 Nov 2021Open 19:20 -
Address
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YHTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Two of the world’s biggest bands BOYZONE and WESTLIFE come together, for the very first time, with a full band production show.
Featuring BRIAN MCFADDEN and KEITH DUFFYDates
- From:
- 4 Dec 2021
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
One of UK jazz's best-kept secrets, bandleader Janette's a consummate musician who has worked with pop artists such as Seal, Pulp, Oasis, kd lang, David McAlmont and Suzanne Vega, plus outstanding jazz vocalists like Claire Martin and Ian Shaw
Dates
- From:
- 5 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Mixing global rhythms with folk tunes from Quebec to Spain, Scandinavia to Sussex and everywhere in between.
Dates
- From:
- 6 Dec 2021Open 19:45 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Members of MAGNUM's classic-era line-ups and other top-drawer rock alumni unite to perform Classic Magnum songs from the celebrated 1978-94 period.
Dates
- From:
- 10 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
Paying homage to both the genius of composer Vince Guaraldi and creator Charles M. Schulz, the first half of the show features tunes from A Charlie Brown Christmas, along with the pianist's Grammy-winning Cast Your Fate To The Wind and The Great…
Dates
- From:
- 18 Dec 2021Open 19:00 -
Address
Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NFTelephone
01206 500900Colchester
John Otway and the Big Band at Colchester Arts Centre
Dates
- From:
- 20 Jan 2022Open 19:30 -
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