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What’s On
There's always something happen
ing in Colchester, from vibrant community events to large-scale festivals and concerts, you're bound to discover something to keep you entertained on a trip to Colchester.
Catch a show, watch a band, browse the stalls at a market, or take in an exhibition: Check out our event listings to discover what's happening during your trip to Colchester. From hidden gems to large scale events that are impossible to avoid, you'll want to know exactly what's going on during your visit.
It's easy to find out what's on in Colchester
Use the search bar below to discover what's on in Colchester on any given date. You can narrow your search to meet your specific interests or to find out what's happening in a particular part of the borough. You’ll find amazing things to do from January right through to December.
You can browse more generally by heading to the Events Calendar, or click on one of our pre-picked themes to find out about a range of events, from family friendly activities, to live music, sport, and more.
Don't forget to also take a look our Things To Do section, where you'll find all the day-to-day attractions Colchester has to offer including Free Days Out and a guide to Colchester's Nightlife. You don't have to wait until a special event is scheduled - a trip to Colchester Zoo, The Castle Museum, or one of Colchester's other fantastic attractions can be an event in itself!
What's On Highlights
Our regular walking tour, covering 2000 years of Colchester's history. Runs every Saturday and Bank…
Art Exhibition at the Munnings Museum
Spring exhibition at Firstsite Art Gallery
The UK Tour of the acclaimed musical comes to the Mercury Theatre
Colchester Castle Park's popular bandstand concerts return for the summer in 2022
The annual Food and Drink Festival returns to Castle Park
16 Air Asssault Brigade Combat Team mark Armed Forces Day with a free show on Colchester's Abbey…
Colchester's Farmers Market takes place in the public square outside the Mercury Theatre on the…
Wivenhoe Town Regatta returns for 2022
Pop concert in Colchester's historic Castle Park.
Two of the greatest voices in the world are on their way to Colchester
Unlimited Steam Train Rides at this special event day.
The Essex Summer Opera Festival begins a Layer Marney Tower
Americana and Folk Music Festival at The Sun Inn in Dedham
Following two years of cancelled shows, zoom quizzes and nose-swabs, award-winning writer and…
Immersive Theatre in Colchester's Culver Square
Colour, light and music in Colchester Castle Park
A walk around Britain’s oldest and longest standing town walls
Colchester United's popular Summer Open Day returns for 2022
The classic childrens book onstage at the Mercury Theatre
Come along and enjoy impressive installations, workshops, and activities in this month long event…
Outdoor film screenings in Colchester's Castle Park.
Return to 1648 to a Colchester under siege from General Fairfax and the Parliamentarian Army.
Lewis Carroll's beloved classic reimagined for the stage. This promises to be an evening of mirth,…
