What's on in Colchester

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Colchester sits proud in Essex and knows a thing or two about keeping things lively on a damp Tuesday. Firstsite has been showing off local art for years while Three Wise Monkeys keeps the conversation going with live music that stops you dead in your tracks. Not bad for a county town. Pub trivia nights pop up through the week and the odd comedy show keeps the mood light when the rain starts pouring. Near Here pulls it all into one place so you're not stuck scrolling through a dozen websites on a Saturday evening.

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South African Wine & Food Taster Evening

South African Wine & Food Taster Evening

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(event) { TCWidget.createWidget({ iframeContainerId: 'tc-container-iframe-14762', iframeUrl: '//ticketscandy.com/e/14762/embed' }); }); Join us on Tuesday 14th April for our South African Wine & Food Pairing Evening. Enjoy as we take you through four-courses of seasonally inspired food and wine at Three Wise Monkeys - in collaboration with independent and local wine merchants and suppliers, Street Wines. Hosted by Charlie Rogers and Founder of Street Wines, Neils Dubro. Together, they will draw on their knowledge and experience, taking you on a journey of the world through wine, investigating the new and old worlds of wine and discussing what it is that makes food and wine work so well together. Our South African Wine & Food Pairing Evening begins at 7pm on our restaurant floor Tickets are priced at £40. The wines tasted will be available to purchase and take home on the night Over 18s only. Guests with specific dietary requirements or with allergies should contact the team via prior to ticket purchase. Access - There is no lift to access the restaurant floor of Three Wise Monkeys. There are two flights of stairs to reach the restaurant floor.

Tue 14 Apr19:00Three Wise Monkeys(0.1mi)

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Life-groups @ The Chapel

Spotted Life-groups @ The Chapel on Mariners' Chapel's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Tue 14 Apr19:30Mariners' Chapel(3mi)

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Primary Teacher Event 2026 | April 15th, 6pm

Primary Teacher Event 2026 | April 15th, 6pm

We are hosting a Teacher Event at Red Lion Books as part of the National Year of Reading

Wed 15 AprRed Lion Books(0mi)

via Red Lion BooksLocal gem

The Well – Coffee Morning

The Well – Coffee Morning

We've tracked down The Well – Coffee Morning at Mariners' Chapel. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Thu 16 Apr10:00Mariners' Chapel(3mi)

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Afternoon Tea (Apr)

Afternoon Tea (Apr)

Filed under: Afternoon Tea (Apr) at Aldham Church, Essex looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Thu 16 Apr14:30Aldham Church, Essex(4.9mi)

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Home Education Sessions

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Home Education Sessions

Found this on Clayshape's radar. Home Education Sessions — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 17 Apr11:00Clayshape(3.1mi)

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Maiden Anglia - A Tribute To Iron Maiden

Maiden Anglia - A Tribute To Iron Maiden

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(event) { TCWidget.createWidget({ iframeContainerId: 'tc-container-iframe-12445', iframeUrl: '//ticketscandy.com/e/12445/embed' }); }); TWM Live Presents: MAIDEN ANGLIA - A Tribute to IRON MAIDEN Friday 17th April, Doors 7:30pm Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester Returning to Three Wise Monkeys Colchester Maiden Anglia will be bringing you an extended set of classic Maiden to start your weekend off the right way! Doors open at 7:30 PM, with tickets priced at just £12 plus booking fee. Please note that access to the top floor of Three Wise Monkeys does not have a lift, but there are rest opportunities between each flight of stairs. Viewer discretion is advised: This show may potentially contain flashing and strobing lighting effects. We wanted to inform you of our refund policy regarding event tickets. Please note that we will be unable to process any ticket refunds within 7 days of the event. We understand that circumstances may arise that prevent you from attending the event, but unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate refund requests within this timeframe.

Fri 17 Apr19:30Three Wise Monkeys(0.1mi)

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The Skbs - No Tourbus Required Tour 2026

The Skbs - No Tourbus Required Tour 2026

Book Now Join The SKBs for a night of world-class musicianship, humour, and heart as they bring their acclaimed live show to Colchester. Blending classic rock, folk-rock, and soulful Americana, The SKBs deliver songs that feel both timeless and modern — rich with melody, storytelling, and emotion. Fans of Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and The Eagleswill feel the success of their album Where This Leads Us, the band hits the road (without the bus… for now) for The Smallest Big Tour of 2026 — an intimate, high-energy set featuring favourites like Dust in the Light, Everything Must Change, The Whale Edge, and Welcome to My Life. Expect soaring harmonies, jangling guitars, warm humour, and the kind of connection that only happens when great songs meet great people in great rooms. Sat 18 Apr 2026 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Three Wise Monkeys - Colchester, CO1 1DN

Sat 18 Apr18:00Three Wise Monkeys(0.1mi)

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Quiz Nights

Something's afoot at Colchester Indoor Bowls Club and it goes by the name of Quiz Nights. Their site has the particulars.

Sun 19 AprColchester Indoor Bowls Club(1.2mi)

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3rd Sundays

3rd Sundays

Wivenhoe Community Church is being delightfully mysterious about 3rd Sundays. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 19 AprWivenhoe Community Church(3.4mi)

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The Skbs - No Tourbus Required Tour 2026

The Skbs - No Tourbus Required Tour 2026

Book Now Join The SKBs for a night of world-class musicianship, humour, and heart as they bring their acclaimed live show to Colchester. Blending classic rock, folk-rock, and soulful Americana, The SKBs deliver songs that feel both timeless and modern — rich with melody, storytelling, and emotion. Fans of Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, and The Eagleswill feel the success of their album Where This Leads Us, the band hits the road (without the bus… for now) for The Smallest Big Tour of 2026 — an intimate, high-energy set featuring favourites like Dust in the Light, Everything Must Change, The Whale Edge, and Welcome to My Life. Expect soaring harmonies, jangling guitars, warm humour, and the kind of connection that only happens when great songs meet great people in great rooms. Sun 19th Apr 2026 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM Three Wise Monkeys - Colchester, CO1 1DN

Sun 19 Apr18:00Three Wise Monkeys(0.1mi)

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Rainbows Bereavement Training for School Staff

Rainbows Bereavement Training for School Staff

Did you know that Rainbows Bereavement Support GB is committed to helping children and young people grieve and grow after loss?

Tue 21 AprSt John the Baptist Church(1.7mi)

via St John the Baptist ChurchLocal gem

School Building Premises Training 2025/26 – Summer 1: Secondary School Net Capacity Assessments for Governors

A series of webinars is being run in 2025/2026 on premises related issues; one each half-term.

Tue 21 AprSt John the Baptist Church(1.7mi)

via St John the Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Open Church (Apr)

Open Church (Apr)

We've tracked down Open Church (Apr) at Aldham Church, Essex. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Tue 21 Apr10:00Aldham Church, Essex(4.9mi)

via Aldham Church, EssexLocal gem

Life-groups @ The Chapel

Life-groups @ The Chapel at Mariners' Chapel. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Tue 21 Apr19:30Mariners' Chapel(3mi)

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CCRS 2025/26 Module 7 – RSE (in school hours)

CCRS 2025/26 Module 7 – RSE (in school hours)

Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) is an eight module programme managed and awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

Wed 22 AprSt John the Baptist Church(1.7mi)

via St John the Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Fotoform

Fotoform

document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function(event) { TCWidget.createWidget({ iframeContainerId: 'tc-container-iframe-15655', iframeUrl: '//ticketscandy.com/e/15655/embed' }); }); TWM Live presents Fotoform, a band from Seattle blending post-punk and dream pop, performing live at the Top Floor of Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, Support from - Slow Husky and Distorted Model Drawing comparisons to The Cure, Slowdive, and Cocteau Twins, Fotoform’s three albums have received critical acclaim from outlets including NPR, KEXP, Magnet, The Big Takeover, SPIN, and Bandcamp. Their latest album, Grief is a Garden (Forever in Bloom) (2025), explores themes of grief, love, and loss and was selected for KEXP’s DJ John Richards Record Club, as well as voted by listeners as one of KEXP’s 100 Best Albums of 2025 (#52 – the highest placing independent band). The album was created by Kim House (vocals, bass, synths, guitar) and Geoff Cox (guitars), joined by Michael Schorr (ex-Death Cab for Cutie) on drums. Fotoform formed out of Seattle’s goth-gaze band C’est la Mort, debuting with their self-titled album in 2017, which was selected as a KEXP listeners’ Album of the Year.

Wed 22 Apr19:30Three Wise Monkeys(0.1mi)

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Author Event | Elodie Harper

Author Event | Elodie Harper

Boudicca. Infamous warrior, queen of the British Iceni tribe and mastermind of one of history’s greatest revolts. Her defeat spelled ruin for her people, yet still her name is enough to strike fear into Roman hearts.

Thu 23 AprRed Lion Books(0mi)

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