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19 tonight · 3 ongoing · 34 this weekend · 38 this week · 54 in the next two weeks.

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It's Friday in Colchester: 19 events on tonight and 38 this week, with 54 over the next two weeks. 3 exhibitions, seasons and programmes are ongoing. The busiest spots right now are Colchester Arts Centre and Firstsite.

Today and tonight in Colchester · Fri 23 Oct · 19

Daytime · 2

  • — Cyrus Yuen: Young Artist Spotlight at Wivenhoe House — A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry.Roman River Festival…
  • — Hello Beach at Headgate Theatre — Following the hugely successful Hello Birds in 2025, Bran and Tor are back and joined by new friend Piper for a day out…

Evening · 13

  • — Yoga Under the Moon at Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom — Join us on Friday 23 October for a truly atmospheric yoga experience beneath Luke Jerram’s stunning Museum of the Moon…
  • — Ben Macpherson Does Poems at Adults at Patch — Adults often have ears. Ben Macpherson has poems. It\'s time to put those together with you in the driving seat…
  • — Brandy Bex: Progress In Work at The Dragonfly Lounge — Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous…
  • — These Violent Delights + Q&A at Firstsite — Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their…
  • — Bag For Life at Headgate Theatre — Welcome to Sandy\'s Superstore! Where dreams and bargains are discovered in the aisles. Follow the story of Sandy\'s…
  • — 2000s Party Night at JobServe Community Stadium, United Way, CO4 5UP Colchester, United Kingdom — Get ready to relive the noughties at our 2000s Party Night! Join us for an incredible night packed with the biggest…
  • — Progress In Work at The Dragonfly Lounge — Paging all comedy lovers! Sister Brandy Bex is scrubbing in for three wild nights at Colchester Fringe. Expect riotous…
  • — Colchester Fringe Festival - Josephine * at Colchester Arts Centre (6 dates) · from £12 — Tickets £12 23rd October: Doors 6.45pm, show 7pm 24th October: Doors 5.15pm, show 5.30pm 25th October: Doors 7.15pm…
  • — Open Mic Night at SU Bar – Essex University Students Union
  • — A Vision of Elvis Mercury Theatre Colchester at Mercury Theatre — A Vision of Elvis – The Ultimate Elvis Tribute ShowCelebrate the music of the King of Rock ’n’ Roll with the UK’s…
  • — Mediterranean Menu with Whitney Houston tribute at The Plough — Mediterranean Menu with Whitney Houston tribute 23rd October – Friday – 8pm
  • — Colchester Fringe Festival - House of Diamonds * at Colchester Arts Centre (3 dates) · from £12 — Tickets £12 23rd October: Doors 8.15pm, show 8.30pm 24th October: Doors 3.45pm, Show 4pm 31st October: Doors 8.15pm…
  • — The Hit List at CODA ,63, High Street, Colchester — The Hit List flaunt their brand new singer as they return to Coda for a night of hits and good times.

Late · 1

  • — House Party Presents Mr Traumatik at Trilogy Colchester — House Party presents a huge night in Colchester as MR TRAUMATIK takes over Trilogy for an explosive late-night session…

Tomorrow · Sat 24 Oct · 11

Daytime · 5

  • — Infynity at The Bull, Colchester
  • — Holiday Fun October 2026: Make at Firstsite — Get making during our Holiday Fun: Make session with a variety of free creative activities at Firstsite this Summer…
  • — Saturday Morning Surgery at Red Lion Books — Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open! Check out this week’s new releases Find out out about industry…
  • — Second Thoughts at Three Wise Monkeys — Second Thoughts follows Clement Achebe, a once-successful Lagos professional who leaves behind a stable life in pursuit…
  • — Acoustic Showcase at CODA ,63, High Street, Colchester — Coda\'s weekly Acoustic Showcase. Cherry picked talent each week to bring you beautiful acoustic vibes every Saturday…

Evening · 2

  • — Groove On Up at The Victoria Inn — Groove On Up returns to the Victoria Inn, with DJs Ben Howard and Dave Mansfield back behind the decks for a night of…
  • — Luke Wright: Later Life Letter at Colchester Arts Centre · from £15.50 — Tickets £17.50/£15.50 concs Doors 8.30pm, show 8.45pm This show is for a seated audience Later Life Letter tells the…

Sun 25 Oct · 4

Daytime · 1

  • — Paula Jackman's Jazz Masters at Colchester Jazz Club — 'Paula Jackman’s Jazz Masters, is named as a tribute to Paula’s husband, Brian Masters - one of Britain’s finest jazz…

Evening · 1

  • — Robert Brown at The Victoria Inn — Robert Brown joins us at the Victoria Inn, bringing his soulful voice and rich acoustic sound to a mix of blues, folk…

Thu 29 Oct · 1

Daytime · 1

  • — Halloween Heroes at Layer Marney Tower — Glass Slipper return with a brand-new immersive family adventure with fairy tales, Halloween magic and legendary…

Later

  • — Blakwater at The Kings Arms, Frating
  • — An Evening of All Seasons! at Layer Marney Tower — Harry Bucknall talks about his 6500 mile four season adventure travelling through Britain, the subject of his acclaimed…
  • — New Orleans Jazz Bandits at Colchester Jazz Club — New Orleans Jazz Bandits – Back in 1956 Colin Kingwell, formed his first ‘Jazz Bandits’. Over the years the style of…
  • — The Gin Triplets + Dean Frost at The Victoria Inn — The Gin Triplets and Dean Frost join us at the Victoria Inn on Sunday 1st November. The Gin Triplets are Eleanor…

Ongoing in Colchester

Exhibitions, seasons and programmes running for a while.

  • Ongoing — until 9 December 2026 — Saddle Sore at Headgate Theatre · Free — Saddle Sore Kevin Topple & Ian Hornett Bring Me Sunshine Productions FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Your last chance to see this…
  • Ongoing — since Oct 2026, until Feb 2027 — Against the Tide at Firstsite — What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore…
  • Ongoing — since Oct 2026, until Feb 2027 — Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent at The Minories, 74 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE · from £12.50 — Out of Line: Banksy and the Art of Dissent brings a major exhibition of street and urban contemporary art to The…

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What's on in Colchester tonight?

Cyrus Yuen: Young Artist Spotlight at Wivenhoe House; Hello Beach at Headgate Theatre; Yoga Under the Moon at Castle Park, CO1 1TJ Colchester, United Kingdom — 19 events on tonight.

What's happening in Colchester this weekend?

15 events this weekend in Colchester, including Infynity at The Bull, Colchester and Holiday Fun October 2026: Make.

Are there any free events in Colchester?

1 event in this guide is free to attend, including Saddle Sore.

Where does this listing come from?

Listings are gathered daily from venues and local sources across Colchester, alongside events published directly on FolkAir.

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