Things to Do in Colchester
653+ events and activities happening in Colchester. From live music and theatre to free family days out.
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SOLD OUTLearn to Throw a Ceramic Pot
📍 Colchester Makerspace
Sold out at source
Lyrical / Contemporary Dance Class - Colchester
📍 Greenstead Community Centre
£4.99
The Art & Science of Glaze Making & Technology - 2 Part Course
📍 Colchester Makerspace
£60.00
Speed Dating / West Bergholt, Colchester / Ages 35–50 / Intentional Dating
📍 The Queen's Head
£20.00
Drink, Draw, Write
📍 The Red Lion
£9.38
FREEMuseum Viewing (BST)
ReDo – ReDo is popping up at The Forum, Norwich and you’re invited!
Motorcycle Rider Training
📍 The Swan Inn
£195.00 - £295.00
FREEUnderstanding Acas Early Conciliation: Process, practice and prevention
📍 University of Essex
FREEPortraits for Purpose: Free Professional Headshots
📍 Colchester Town Hall
Abberton Home Education: Wild Art Attack
📍 Abberton Reservoir
£9.50
Open Access (Wednesday)
📍 Wivenhoe Printworks
£5.00 - £30.00
FREEGocargo Launch Event
📍 Digital Forum
Young Professionals Networking Event
📍 Colchester Rugby Club
£20.00
Step Aerobics - Bop With Bapia
📍 Simmply Active Gym
£11.55
Guilt Free Boundaries - Free Online Masterclass
Free - £120.96
Sensual Empowerment Adults Dance Class - Colchester
📍 Leisure World Colchester
£4.99
Women's Circle Daytime
📍 Little Waldingfield Parish Room
£22.38
FREECOLCHESTER Hobbycraft - Cricut™ Maker™ 5 Tour
📍 Hobbycraft Colchester
FREEConstruction Connections | Finance and Networking Event for Construction
PAUL SMITH: HAPPY - 2026/2027 WORLD TOUR
📍 Charter Hall
From £35.00
FREERelatively Speaking
BHAKTI MARGA SWAMI/RISHI SATSANGS
FREEFREE - Sustainable Futures - Business Event
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Colchester offers 653+ upcoming events including live music, theatre, comedy, food festivals, family days out, sports events and free community activities. Browse our full listings for the latest recommendations.
What free things are there to do in Colchester?▾
There are many free events in Colchester — from outdoor festivals and markets to art exhibitions, community workshops and street performances. Check our free events page for the latest no-cost activities.
What's on in Colchester this weekend?▾
Our weekend listings for Colchester are updated daily. Find concerts, theatre shows, comedy nights, markets, sports events and family-friendly activities happening this Saturday and Sunday.
What are the best family activities in Colchester?▾
Colchester has plenty of family-friendly events including children's theatre, outdoor festivals, science workshops, arts and crafts sessions, and community events suitable for all ages.
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