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…
Jump aboard the midnight train – heaven is a place on Earth called Colchester as the greatest end-of-the-night anthems spectacular roars into town. One way, or another, nothing's gonna stop us now. . . the brand-new, feel-good show of the year guarantees a crazy, crazy…
Enjoy an afternoon of open-air theatre at Grange Barn with DOT Production's adaptation of 'Treasure Island'. Suitable for ages 4+. Please bring a rug of low back chair.
80s Calling! is one of the most exciting events to join the city’s summer music calendar, featuring The Human League, Bananarama, Level 42, The Farm, Hue & Cry and The Christians all on ONE STAGE at Colchester, Castle Park on Saturday 3rd August! Fans can expect a TRULY…
Seen by over a million people, now in its 19th year! It's no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Get ready for the biggest Motown party of the year. You will be going loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory…
Get ready for a night of glam rock! Girls grab your boys it's time to go wild, wild, wild! As we transport you back to the golden age of Glam, with all the songs you know and love! Starring son of Sweet Legend - Brian Connolly Jnr, it's time to Get It On! As our…
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!
They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio – collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare…
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…
With musical medleys from shows old and new, there’s something for everyone in this hit-packed programme! Al Fresco’s outstanding company of West End actors will perform their favourite songs, from Les Miserables, Matilda, Mamma Mia and Chicago to name but a few! Join…
A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. Love2sign is an award - winning community choir is made up of Hearing and D/deaf members with mixed signing ability. We sign a great mix of songs…
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. Introducing Ruby Robinson – The Jazz Diva of Our Era! Ruby has performed on stages all over the UK including prestigious venues such as…
Celebrating the Life and Music of the legendary Cilla Black, Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, which also includes a handpicked selection of her well-known contemporaries, including Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Beatles and many more…
Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful journey through their incredible song book. With hits including "Dreams", "Don't Stop", "Everywhere…
Go Your Own Way is a brand new spellbinding show featuring the music from the legendary multiple Grammy Award Winning Fleetwood Mac. Their rock n roll legacy is beautifully performed by a highly talented and acclaimed ensemble of musicians who will take audiences on a powerful…
The uncanny Stephen James as Frankie Valli, leads an impressive cast, featuring a world-class, nine-piece band with a brass section. This show has it all! Fun, tears, laughter, harmonies, & of course those hits such as Can't take my eyes off you, Beggin', Sherry, My…
Join us for late cocktails and strange happenings in our late night lounge. Ambient DJ's create a sonic backdrop to a bizarre, surreal and at times truly mystifying collection of performances. Relax and enjoy our bar, our building and amazing music and performances throughout…
Lee shot to fame in 2007 on the BBC reality TV show 'Any Dream Will Do'. Beating 10,000 other hopefuls in the live finals to be crowned as Joseph in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Lee has since starred in a wide range…
The Colchester Anti Loo Roll Festival returns to Castle Park for 2024. The 'Anti Loo Roll Brigade' - a Community Interest Company set up during the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic- are putting on another summer festival organised by and held for the…
Direct from London's West End, this is the world's favourite George Michael celebration! Make new memories whilst reliving old classics, this one is for the fans as we celebrate one of the greatest musicians the world has ever seen, and we say thank you! This show has it…
Tom’s 9th studio album is an album of duets with some of his favourite French artists. McRae decided to collaborate on these 11 new songs with various artists as a way of acknowledging his deep love of French music, and deepen his relationship with mainland Europe…
One man, one monster, one glorious dream to singlehandedly tell the most famous cult horror story of all time, and absolutely no budget whatsoever. What could possibly go wrong? Frankenstein (On a Budget) is the comedy musical hammer horror homage that you didn’t know you…
Once Again This October, Experience a Traditional Oktoberfest as Colchester is Being Transformed for One Weekend Into a Traditional Bavarian Bash With Our Authentic Oktoberfest Steins! Top Up Your Stein and Step Inside the Huge Bier Tent and Prepare to Be Entertained…
Get ready to get LOST IN MUSIC! The show that everyone is talking about, now even BIGGER! Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna…
