Colchester Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Colchester? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Colchester with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Colchester and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Colchester, featuring the best of things to do in Colchester – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Colchester fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

Upcoming Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

June 2023

Pipes in the Park

11 June @ 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Lower Castle Park, Lower Castle Park, Colchester CO1 1UD
Colchester, CO1 1UD Colchester + Google Map
Free

The sounds and spirit of Scotland are conjured up by pipers, drummers and Highland dancers performing in Lower Castle Park throughout the day. Its a competition for the participants and an entertaining day out for spectators, culminating in the traditional Massed Bands at the end of the afternoon. A great range of food outlets and a licensed bar are available all day, plus craft stalls and children's rides to entertain all the family. Entry to the park is free to…

Find out more »

Forbidden Nights

23 June @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The Albany Theatre, Albany Road
Coventry, CV5 6JQ Coventry + Google Map
£26.00 – £28.50

Forbidden Nights 2023 Tour is here… celebrating our 8th year so it’s bigger and better than ever! Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease. Get ready for your ultimate ‘Forbidden’ night out with two hours of breath-taking action, seductive choreography and our comedian compere for your entertainment. Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, live male vocalists, fire…

Find out more »

July 2023

Essex Property Show

16 July @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Charter Hall, Leisure World
Colchester, CO1 1YH Colchester + Google Map
£8.00

Belhus Properties are thrilled to be hosting the biggest property show in Essex at Colchester Charter Hall. Our vision is to bring the local community together, to help support local businesses and help those in the area who may need help and advice about anything and everything property related. Whether you are a first time buyer, new landlord, experienced investor, looking to buy a second home or simply curious and have questions then this is the place for you. Here…

Find out more »

Essex Property Show

16 July @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave
Colchester, CO1 1YH Colchester + Google Map
£8 – £12

Our vision is to bring the local community together, to help support local businesses and help those in the area who may need help and advice about anything and everything property related. Whether you are a first time buyer, new landlord, experienced investor, looking to buy a second home or simply curious and have questions then this is the place for you. Here you can gain advice from experienced local professionals who will be on hand to guide you. A…

Find out more »

August 2023

Colchester Pride 2023

12 August @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Firstsite, Lewis Gardens
COLCHESTER, CO1 1JH COLCHESTER + Google Map
Free – £10

COLCHESTER PRIDE 2023 Colchester Pride 2023 will be held on Saturday 12th August 2023 at Colchester's premier arts venue Firstsite, with a mixture of indoor and outdoor activities. Main Stage Featuring local, national and international acts. Cabaret Stage Featuring emerging talent, live music and comedy from a range of local and regional performers. Children's Area With crafts, activities, drag storytime and entertainment Market area Featuring a variety of food, drink, information and sellers, our market area will have something for everyone! Tickets are…

Find out more »

Olly Murs: Marry Me UK Tour 2023 – Colchester

27 August @ 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Castle Park, Castle Park
Colchester, CO1 1UD Colchester + Google Map
£39.50

Olly Murs will be returning to Colchester Castle Park on Sunday 27th August 2023. In what is going to be a ‘bigger, better and louder’ gig for his hometown show, Olly Murs is “back with a fresh mind, fresh enthusiasm and fresh confidence” with his brand-new tour ‘Marry Me’. Having been all over our screens recently as host of ITV’s Starstruck, as well as returning as a coach on The Voice, Murs returns to the artist world, having been off…

Find out more »

October 2023

Forbidden Nights

5 October @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Charter Hall, Colchester Leisure World, Cowdray Ave
Colchester, CO1 1YH Colchester + Google Map
£25.00 – £29.00

Forbidden Nights 2023 Tour is here… celebrating our 8th year so it’s bigger and better than ever! Immerse yourself in this sexy, innovative and classy show this new age entertainment brings you world class circus acts with our signature Forbidden tease. Get ready for your ultimate ‘Forbidden’ night out with two hours of breath-taking action, seductive choreography and our comedian compere for your entertainment. Abandon your inhibitions at the door as the talented cast of acrobats, live male vocalists, fire…

Find out more »
+ Export Events

Submit your Event

If you have an event, that you would like to be featured on our Events Calendar, please visit Free Event Listing.