Discover: Museum Wonders at Hollytrees Museum
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s…
Out of Line: Banksy & The Art of Dissent at The Minories
Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery…
Guided Walking Tour: From Camulodunum to Colchester
Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert…
Guided Tour: A Colchester Christmas
Get in the mood for Christmas with our fun and entertaining guided tour of Colchester city centr…
Documentary photographer Polly Braden and journalist Lisa Bachelor spent more than a year travelling to coastal communities across England, working closely with young people aged 16–25 using photographs, film and personal stories to explore their lives. Created as part of The…
Nick will be showing pictures he made in collaboration with Stella Davis. Neither of them could paint these pictures alone. Nick chooses the subjects – generally natural history – and Stella helps him interpret them. They paint together once a month (at the…
MEET 150 MILLION YEARS OF HISTORY AT COLCHESTER MUSEUMS... For the first time in Colchester’s history, a real dinosaur skeleton has taken centre stage at Hollytrees Museum…
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political…
Colchester is set to host a major exhibition of street art at The Minories Gallery, featuring 28 original artworks by Banksy alongside works by more than twenty leading figures from the global street art and urban contemporary art movement. Unlike many exhibitions…
Discover over 30 acrylic paintings and drawings made since 2020, an early watercolour Simon painted when he was 23, and three new series created especially for Firstsite. Existing and brand new works are placed over newly painted surfaces that respond to Firstsite's…
Tickets are now available online via Ticketsource! The annual St Peter’s Fireworks Display is on Sunday 9th November. There will be a bar, BBQ, a tuck stall and glow sticks. Tickets will be priced as follows: In advance Adult: £8 Child: £4 Family (2…
Want to get creative with clay, learn a new skill or discover a new hobby? The Clayground is an informal, community-minded pottery series designed specifically for beginners. Get hands-on with clay, learn a new pottery technique & bring your ideas to life with guidance from…
A museum tour like no other, prepare to slip through time and be plunged into a world of rebellion, divided loyalties and dangerous secrets. Journey through Colchester Castle Museum and its grounds alongside Roman occupiers, defiant daughters, rival queens and mysterious Druids…
Get ready to unleash your creativity at our Fused Glass Workshop, where you’ll make a unique design that will become a light-up stand. The stand is USB and can go into any USB plug or socket. You’ll have a wide selection of coloured glass elements at your disposal to…
For over a decade, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow have been a distinctive and powerful presence on the UK folk scene, forging a partnership defined by deep musical connection, exceptional instrumental skill and rich vocal harmony. Rooted in the traditional music of the British…
Join us at the JobServe Community Stadium on Tuesday 10th November as Colchester United take on Ipswich U21's. Kick-off is at 7.45pm. Bring the family, meet up with friends and get behind the U's! Arrive early to enjoy the Fanzone, grab something to eat and drink and…
Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques? In 2025 Milo Edwards found a box of old letters in the back of his late Mother’s wardrobe. Catamaran is a show about his parents and the letters they wrote and the 1980s, in which Milo asks what remains of…
Iain Farrington has a busy and diverse career as a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, celebrated for his inventive choral, orchestral, and chamber works. He has composed and arranged for prestigious ensembles and venues, including the BBC Singers, Orchestre National de…
A fascinating new exhibition displaying one of the most stunning Roman burials discovered in Colchester in recent years, and the remarkable story behind the woman and her burial.
Rediscover Colchester in 1986! Join our illustrated talk and explore photographs from Just Another Day, 40 years anniversary. JUST ANOTHER DAY A Day in the Life of Colchester – 40 Years On Special Evening Talk and Photographic Exhibition Wednesday 11 November 2026 |…
Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by…
Are you passionate about Essex’s wildlife and want to learn more about what Colchester Museums cares for? Then why not come along to one of our ‘Wild About Essex: Hands on with Nature’ sessions. You will get to discover a variety of objects never seen before by…
Action Hero are preparing something for the audience. A song and dance. Its no big deal. Just a little something. A collection of memories, musings, colourful costumes, light entertainment, comic relief, dancing, really easy stuff, really good fun stuff. To help us…
Andy Zaltzman – host of The News Quiz and The Bugle podcast, statistician on Test Match Special, Taskmaster series 18 champion – returns with his stand-up review of the global year, for the first time this decade. Following his sell-out The Zaltgeist tour…
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” When Old Major shares his dream of a Golden Future Time, the animals of Manor Farm dare to believe that another world is possible. Change is in the air. Hooves thunder. Gates are broken. The old order…
Celebrate Christmas with English wine at this relaxed and sociable wine and food pairing experience. Discover six carefully selected English wines, from elegant sparkling to indulgent sweet wines, each paired with a festive canapé inspired by Christmas Day favourites – pigs…
Monthly nights of retro horror screenings from the mainly Brit school of Hammer, Amicus etc. Popcorn, a monthly themed cocktail, plenty of dry ice and often very daft over-blown intros. Join us! Satanic Rites Of Dracula With Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. In 1974…
Get ready to sing, dance, and shout 'Bingo!' as we turn your favorite hits into a night of non-stop fun! Music Bingo is your ticket to prizes, laughter, and unforgettable good times. Mark off the songs as you hear them to win amazing prizes. No musical knowledge is…
A monthly gathering for artists, creatives, and the curious to explore the uncharted territories of imagination. Guided by Daniel & Clara, each session unfolds around a new theme, inviting attendees into participatory exercises, immersive experiences, and collective…
