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Throughout 2023 Colchester will be celebrating its new city status with a programme of fantastic events taking place across the city centre and surrounding towns and villages.
Expect world class exhibitions in our museums and galleries, as well as incredible art, performance and live music events all celebrating this historic year in Colchester's history.
Browse through the event listings below, and keep checking back as we add more throughout the year. 2023 is sure to be an extra special year to visit Colchester in, and we hope you can join us in celebrating the new City of Colchester.
If you are an event organiser, business, organisation or charity, you can get involved too. Find out more on the City Council's dedicated webpage: https://colchester.gov.uk/city-status/
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To celebrate Colchester's city status, our historic charters dating back to the reign of King Edward III in 1364 have been made available to discover online.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Mar 2023to31 Dec 2023
Address
South Green Road, Fingringhoe, Colchester, Essex, CO5 7DNTelephone
01206 729678Colchester
In collaboration with Colchester Arts Society we are thrilled to announce our first sculpture trail/exhibition. Wander round for a new view of the reserve and take a fresh look at art in a stunning environment.Wander and admire the sculpture of…
Dates
- From:
- 1 Apr 2023to30 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Under Siege is a temporary display in Colchester Castle to mark the 375th anniversary of the epic Siege of Colchester.
Dates
- From:
- 7 June 2023to1 Dec 2023
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Colchester City Centre, CO1 1UGInternationally renowned artist, Will Teather brings three unique artwork to Colchester located across the city centre.
Dates
- From:
- 13 June 2023to18 Jan 2024
Address
Colchester Castle, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
Join us this summer for our spectacular new exhibition, Gladiators, A Day at the Roman Games! Featuring the incredible Pompeii Murmillo gladiator helmet on loan from the British Museum.
Dates
- From:
- 15 July 2023to14 Jan 2024Various Opening Times
Address
Various venues, Colchester, EssexColchester
The Roman River Festival returns for its 23rd edition with an astonishing line-up of musicians.
Dates
- From:
- 26 Sept 2023to1 Oct 2023
Address
ColchesterColchester
The Colchester Fringe Festival returns for 2023
Dates
- From:
- 18 Oct 2023to22 Oct 2023
Address
Castle Park, Colchester, CO1 1UGColchester
Experience the real Oktoberfest atmosphere with live oompah bands, steins of beer and the all important Bratwurst at the amazing Castle Park, Colchester.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2023to28 Oct 2023
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Colchester Castle, CO1 1TJJoin us for an evening revisiting last summers blockbuster exhibition, Wicked Spirits? Witchcraft + Magic at Colchester Castle, for two fascinating talks.
Dates
- From:
- 27 Oct 2023
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Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Colchester Castle hosts a special evening of talks with modern day witchcraft practitioners, object handling in the Castle’s atmospheric prisons, and a range of different readings, such as tarot cards.
Dates
- From:
- 31 Oct 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
A light-hearted evening of quizzical conflict in Colchestrer Castle
Dates
- From:
- 10 Nov 2023
Address
Mercury Theatre, Balkerne Gate, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1PTTelephone
01206 573948Colchester
Colchester's much-loved Panto returns to the Mercury Theatre
Dates
- From:
- 25 Nov 2023to14 Jan 2024
Address
Colchester Castle Park, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGColchester
A spectacular light trail is coming to Colchester Castle Park this Christmas.
Dates
- From:
- 1 Dec 2023to31 Dec 2023
Address
Colchestr Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Colchester Castle’s magical grotto is back for 2023!
Dates
- From:
- 2 Dec 2023to3 Dec 2023
- From:
- 9 Dec 2023to10 Dec 2023
- From:
- 16 Dec 2023to17 Dec 2023
- From:
- 21 Dec 2023to23 Dec 2023
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Castle Park, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1UGTelephone
01206 282939Colchester
FREE Open Evening at Colchester Castle!
Dates
- From:
- 6 Dec 2023Open 15:00 - 20:30
Address
Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney, Essex, CO5 9USTelephone
01206 330784Layer Marney
George Frederic Handel's wonderful Messiah performed at Layer Marney Tower
Dates
- From:
- 17 Dec 2023Open 16:00 - 19:00
Address
Colchester Castle Museum, Colchester, CO1 1TJColchester
Join Father Christmas and his elves at Colchester Castle for a fun packed evening of craft, games, and Christmas magic!
Dates
- From:
- 22 Dec 2023Open 18:00 - 20:30
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