Café in the Park is proud to present Soundwave Sessions! Join us on selected dates for a fantastic mix of live music from some brilliant performers, all set in the beautiful surroundings of Castle Park. Free to attend – just bring your friends and enjoy the music!…
Gordon Hendricks has crafted an impressive career as an Elvis Presley tribute artist, deeply inspired from a young age by the rock and roll legend. Growing up in Stoke on Trent during the 1970s, Gordon honed his talent by singing along to Elvis tracks played by his sisters. This…
Step back in time to the golden era of music, where the jukebox roared and feet didn’t touch the floor. Get your dancing shoes at the ready, grab yourself a milkshake and relax – you are in for an evening of back-to-back hits from the 1950s and 60s! The show packs…
Your new favourite musical is out for delivery… Have you ever found yourself watching your favourite movie, wishing it had more songs and more women? Well, you’re in luck. This all-fem dream-team are bringing you just what you ordered. Select your favourite film, and…
In collaboration with ADC Dance and Fitness come and learn dance routines inspired by the show in styles of Modern, Jazz , Musical Theatre and Lyrical. There will be access throughout the day to the tea-room, grounds and tower.
Notes fall like raindrops, quickening pace as the clouds gather. The piano melody splish sploshes into the electronic soundscape; the trees become denser, the journey more profound. Belle Chen's album Ravel In The Forest, released on the Platoon label, leads the listener…
Feel the dark intensity of Prokofiev's Montagues and Capulets, with its brooding power and unforgettable themes drawn from Romeo and Juliet. In delightful contrast, Peter and the Wolf showcases Prokofiev's playful genius. It is a vivid, characterful tale where each…
Liebenspiel Presents Clementine Lady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. When her latest beau goes missing, she embarks on a hilariously unhinged quest to solve the mystery of her ill fortune. But with neither sense nor sensibility, will our romantic heroine…
THESPIANS ANCIENT GREECE THE MUSICAL MISCHIEF, the team behind the multi award-winning The Play That Goes Wrong , rewrite ancient history with a brand-new musical comedy, THESPIANS, the first musical created by ‘the funniest theatre troupe in…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
What do you get if you cross Jane Austen’s most famous novel with a bunch of buffoons? Pride and Prejudice… but funny! A ridiculous romp through all the Bennets, Bingleys, bachelors and balls (not that kind), and not forgetting the De Bourghs and Darcys…
Elton John’s greatest hits are reimagined by multi award-winning comedian and singer Jess Robinson (Radio 4’s Dead Ringers , Channel 4’s The Last Leg ), renowned for her pitch-perfect impressions. Channeling a variety of legendary…
2026 marks 10 years since the death of the late, great Victoria Wood, so be amongst friends at “The most feel-good show in town” (Daily Mail) and join Paulus The Cabaret Geek (BBC1’s All Together Now ) with Michael…
Legendary in the world of Gypsy Jazz, Robin Nolan is known as one of the most respected guitarists since Django Reinhardt. He’s headlined every major Django Fest across the globe taking in multiple awards and a loyal following of guitar lovers. He’s graced the stages…
In her brand-new one-woman show, Clare Summerskill attempts to explain the point of the perplexing sexual minority to which she belongs, asking why lesbians exist? Is it to ease the pressure on cat rescue centres? Is it to ensure that Shibden Hall remains a viable…
Live, Boden's Waitsian parlour ballads and Napoleonic power-pop, are performed alongside the band's sixteen-year back-catalogue of traditional and original songs and tunes. Bringing together some of the biggest names in English folk music, it's no surprise that they…
"[This] stupendous band played a blinder with the standing-room-only audience loving every minute of it...the entire set won the Simon Spillett Big Band a prolonged standing ovation." Bebop Spoken Here The Tubby Hayes Big Band of the 1960s raised the roof whenever and…
Immerse yourself in the worldwide phenomenon that is K-pop with this all-action tribute concert. Featuring all-live performances of smash-hits including Blackpink, BTS, Twice, Soda Pop, Golden and many more, this is the ultimate non-stop party! Amidst a backdrop of world-class…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The SweetingSwingBand are a local band who have been playing for private and public audiences for over 30 years, and on the bandstand for at least 15…
Presented by the East Anglian Touring Consortium. “A radio station for young people! Why do we need that? We both enjoy Housewives choice, don’t we Caroline?” 1964, Clacton-on-Sea. Caroline and her best friend Mary spend their days stacking shelves and return…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Colne Endeavour Band is a charity run band. We love making music together and helping others to learn how to play too. So our members are from…
Sunday 21 June 2026 7pm 74 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE Free, but booking essential The Romany Diamonds Ensemble is a father, son and daughter trio of refugee Roma musicians who will amaze you with back-to-front violin playing and soul- searching ballads followed by musical…
Founded in 1926 Colchester Morris celebrates its 100th birthday in 2026. To celebrate this milestone we have invited other Morris dancing sides to join us for a day of dance on 27th June. Starting at 10am there will be dancing at a number of locations across the city, with the…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. The Abbeygate Concert Band was established in 2002 and has about 35 musicians playing mainly brass and woodwind instruments. Our Musical Director is…
