Today
Four happy blokes playing some ferocious kick up the arse R&B
The third Sunday of every month means the Hot Box blues jam, featuring The Roots Collective as house band
Soulful vocalist who captivates every crowd
A jam-packed set of sing-along favourites and festive classics
Movie screening followed by an evening of Christmas music
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
The Sunday before Christmas and it's time to party!
This Week
Tomorrow
Expect merriment, mince pies and mulled wine!
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
Velvet vocals, soulful sparkle, and festive magic
Three Wise Monkeys Colchester’s 11th birthday bash
Five piece Essex based pop/rock/indie covers band. Emphasis on crowd pleasers and good times
Saturday
Long-running, talented covers band with a hint of comedy
This Month
28 Dec 2025
The Verdicts return to the stage for a special reunion show. Support from Butterfly Handshake
That strange hiatus between Christmas and New Year, and everyone's gagging for a cool gig, so here it is
31 Dec 2025
Shed + Greebo + Ghost Week + This is Sophie's
31 Dec 2025
New year's eve party
31 Dec 2025
New Year's Eve!
31 Dec 2025
Full throttle live 80s band for weddings, parties and functions
January 2026
04 Jan 2026
Fast, furious Roots music
Gurn Victim + The Honkus Rompus + Destroy the Idols + Butterfly Handshake
09 Jan 2026
A bold fusion of glam, electro, rock, and post-punk energy
09 Jan 2026
Gasoline Green "Out Open Windows" album launch
09 Jan 2026
The ultimate Vegas legends tribute show
10 Jan 2026
A Shot of Rhythm & Blues Tour
10 Jan 2026
A speakeasy-style day of floor spots to showcase as many of my wonderful friends’ varied talents as possible
10 Jan 2026
Dynamic originals rock band from North Essex
11 Jan 2026
A special little something for the 5th Anniversary of Jazz Sunday at Hot Box
UK based singer songwriter. Folk punk/indie folk
10th anniversary show
16 Jan 2026
A unique blend of primal blues, cult film scores, bare bones stoner rock and blackened psychedelic soul
17 Jan 2026
Clash City Rockers tour
18 Jan 2026
Dynamic vocal-led nu-jazz band
British rhythm & blues and soul band led by singer and songwriter James Hunter
Too Much Too Young 45th anniversary
Regicide + BlackWater Kings + Draughrheim + Fallen Relic
26 Jan 2026
Guest band: Ghost Week
The UK’s leading performer of Jake Thackray’s songs.
27 Jan 2026
Guest band: Pulse
28 Jan 2026
Guest band: Greebo
Native James with Skeleton Boy and Dead Channels at IVW 2026
31 Jan 2026
Independent Venue Week 2026
February 2026
01 Feb 2026
Award-winning vocalist, pianist, composer, producer and journalist
"English music's Mighty Heart of Oak" - Shirley Collins
Featuring Armoured Man, Oli Steadman (Stornoway) and the Eerie Essex Podcast
07 Feb 2026
An unforgettable evening of music and magic as SBMS brings the silver screen to life
An unforgettable evening of music, storytelling and social history
10 Feb 2026
A Tribute to Lee Scratch Perry
Keep Colchester Cool and Best Days Vintage presents
13 Feb 2026
Tribute band