After nearly five decades in the business, it is with great excitement that legendary singer Alexander O’Neal heads out on his Time to Say Goodbye: Farewell World Tour. The beloved soul star is hitting the road one final time, with farewell dates to extend until mid-2024…

In this class you'll be creating your very own portrait painting of a famous face – in an environment where everyone can express their own artistic flair with confidence, comfort and authenticity and most importantly the freedom to do so unapologetically. Sirena is an…

Immerse yourself in the experiences of those who moved to post-WWII 'New Towns' and the communities affected by these developments, through paintings, photography, videos, visual poetry and drawings. Presented 75 years after Basildon in Essex was designated a New Town…

'In-between Us' seeks to examine identity and masculinities, challenging social constructs and stereotypes through art by weaving connections between the past and present. Join us to investigate how ideas of masculinities have changed across centuries, reflect on the…

Take a guided walking tour around Colchester to discover its history and heritage with an expert guide. Colchester was Britain's first city, and is now it's newest after regaining city status in 2022. With a story stretching back over 2000 years, join one of our official…

A Colchester hot air balloon ride is a truly memorable experience. Your ballooning adventure will start from the Ardleigh Showground where you'll have the opportunity to help prepare the balloon for flight, by helping to inflate the balloon, before taking to the skies…

One Midsummer night in Edinburgh, two ill-matched thirty-somethings – a high-powered, hard-drinking lawyer called Helena, who’s stuck in a dead-end affair with a married man, and a small-time crook called Bob – collide with one another for one short night of…

Platform Musicals celebrates it's 30th anniversary with a special show featuring highlights from a range of their past productions including "Sweeney Todd", "Call Me Madam, "Promises, Promises" & "Trial By Jury" among many others!…

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the enchanting world of puppetry with our exhibition,  Thunderbirds and Co: The Joy of Puppetry . Running from 29 March to 30 June, this exhibition is a celebration of the art and legacy of early television puppeteers, including local…

Noble & Webster have created a remarkable group of anti-monuments in their 24-year career, mixing the strategies of modern sculpture and the attitude of punk to make art from anti-art. Their work derives much of its power from its fusion of opposites, form and anti-form, high…

Whether you’re local or an art lover from afar, save the date, mark the calendar and book time off, for the next Wivenhoe Art Trail is taking place 17 - 19 May. Each Wivenhoe Art Trail boasts familiar favourites and a regular turnover of new emerging talent, and, as usual…

Always wondered what that bird is that's singing away or never sure how to start to learn? This is the workshop for you, we'll start with an hours presentation indoors to get you started and then head out onto the reserve for a walk to put your new found knowledge to the…

A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis is in the building! Mark Summers makes his long awaited return to the Jobserve Community Stadium with his Elvis Legacy tribute to the King of Rock 'n' Roll himself. Dig out your blue suede shoes and join us as we get all shook up and shake…

New to birdwatching or wanting to freshen up on your warbler ID - we've got just the workshop for you! Join us for an afternoon perfecting your Warbler ID skills. We'll start with an hours 'classroom' time to introduce you to the birds we are aiming to see and arm…

Many different gardens around the village are open across the two days. The money raised supports St. Mary's Church and  organisations in Wivenhoe. Refreshments are served by many of the garden owners    

A fan favourite, 'The Castle Park Bandstand Concerts' - presented by Cafe in the Park - return for another year. These concerts are free to attend and do not require pre-booking - turn up, grab a coffee, and listen to some wonderful music!

"Singer-pianist Joanna Eden has serious chops." - Jazz Journal "intriguing and beguiling . . . quietly disarming." - JazzViews.net "Melody, mystery, and bite." - Mojo "The UK's answer to Diana Krall and Norah Jones." - Time Out…

Military fair; up to 50 tables of dealers selling medals, badges, patches, uniforms, helmets, edged weapons, bayonets, antique fire arms, armour, field gear, webbing, books, postcards, flags etc. Buy, sell, exchange Venue details: Marks Tey Parish Hall, Old London Road…

• High Woods Country Park

Led by fully trained volunteer walk leaders, our free walks are an ideal way to improve fitness or mobility in a sociable atmosphere. All walks take place at High Woods Country Park, those taking part need to meet at the visitor centre at 10.45am - the walk will start at…

Tuesday 21 May, 7.00pm at Firstsite, Colchester Faculty of Arts and Humanities Professorial Inaugural Lectures On Tuesday 21 May please join our newly appointed Professors from our Faculty of Arts and Humanities as they share insights from their ongoing research: Professor Holly…

• High Woods Country Park

For young families, new and expectant parents to come for a light stroll around the park to walk and talk. Little ones very welcome and the route is buggy friendly. Meet at the Visitor Centre at 11am. Booking in advance essential.

Macbeth! Beware Macduff. In this modern-day production, Duncan, his cronies, Macbeth, and his political ambition are transported into the corridors of Westminster. It's not the opposition you need fear, but whoever sits next to you. Shakespeare's Macbeth is timeless…

Frankie–The Concert celebrates the outstanding career of one of the biggest pop acts in the world, Frankie Valli, recreating the powerful falsetto of the 60’s & 70’s icon with absolute perfection! Experience the energy and stunning vocals of songs such as…

Meet-ups - Every fourth Thursday ---------------------------- We meet in the basement of Two Brews on Church St, for an informal crafting session on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-9pm. There are no themes to these meet-ups, as this is a chance to work on your own…