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What's On in Colchester This Weekend

34 events · Friday 23 – Sunday 25 October

Friday 23 October · 19

  • — Cyrus Yuen: Young Artist Spotlight at Wivenhoe House, Colchester — A showcase of outstanding young talent featuring violin virtuosity and remarkable musical artistry.Roman River Festival…
  • — Hello Beach at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — Following the hugely successful Hello Birds in 2025, Bran and Tor are back and joined by new friend Piper for a day out…
  • — 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…
  • — 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…
  • — Bag For Life at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — Welcome to Sandy\'s Superstore! Where dreams and bargains are discovered in the aisles. Follow the story of Sandy\'s…
  • — Ben Macpherson Does Poems at Adults at Patch, Colchester — 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, Colchester — 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 · 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, Colchester
  • — PIANO SMASHERS at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — PIANO SMASHERS by Rob Thompson and Rupert Page.“...among the thousands of shows, there are superb ones ... Piano…
  • — Progress In Work at The Dragonfly Lounge, Colchester — 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, Colchester — Having established a name for creating innovative dance on stage, Scottish Ballet’s These Violent Delights is their…
  • — A Vision of Elvis Mercury Theatre Colchester at Mercury Theatre, Colchester — 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, Colchester — Mediterranean Menu with Whitney Houston tribute 23rd October – Friday – 8pm
  • — Colchester Fringe Festival - House of Diamonds * at Colchester Arts Centre · from £12 — Tickets £12 23rd October: Doors 8.15pm, show 8.30pm 24th October: Doors 3.45pm, Show 4pm 31st October: Doors 8.15pm…
  • — Zeus Shags Anything – Greek Myths Not For Kids at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — Some of the most popular Greek Myths nowadays are family friendly stories, but in truth, the origins of these tales are…
  • — 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.
  • — 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…
  • — Timon of Athens at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — After wowing Colchester Fringe with their smash hit adaptation of Shakespeare\'s WORST play, multi award-winning…

Saturday 24 October · 11

  • — Infynity at The Bull, Colchester
  • — Holiday Fun October 2026: Make at Firstsite, Colchester — 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, Colchester — Weekly half-hour round up. The Saturday Surgery is open! Check out this week’s new releases Find out out about industry…
  • — Two Blue at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — Two little blue lines can change your life forever. Come join us for a new rip-roaring comedy adventure about…
  • — Valhalla Awaits – Viking Stories For Kids at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — With stories Gods, Ice Giants and Monsters fighting for power, join in with an interactive storytelling of a…
  • — (GOD) HELP THE AGED! at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — (God) Help The Aged is a light-hearted play that looks at the ageing process. It will take you down memory lane…
  • — Her Name at Headgate Theatre, Colchester — Wu Zetian, the only woman in Chinese history to rule as emperor in her own name, has been judged by history for…
  • — Second Thoughts at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester — 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…
  • — Groove On Up at The Victoria Inn, Colchester — 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…

Sunday 25 October · 4

Already on, and still on this weekend

  • — Saddle Sore at Headgate Theatre, Colchester · Free — Saddle Sore Kevin Topple & Ian Hornett Bring Me Sunshine Productions FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY. Your last chance to see this…
  • — Against the Tide at Firstsite, Colchester — What does it mean to grow up by the sea today? From ambition and creativity to isolation and inequality, explore…
  • — 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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