Today
Gurn Victim + The Honkus Rompus + Destroy the Idols + Butterfly Handshake
A bold fusion of glam, electro, rock, and post-punk energy
Gasoline Green "Out Open Windows" album launch
The ultimate Vegas legends tribute show
This Week
A Shot of Rhythm & Blues Tour
A speakeasy-style day of floor spots to showcase as many of my wonderful friends’ varied talents as possible
Hosted by Stu E. Skinner
Energetic, enigmatic and effortlessly stylish Norwich band
Tomorrow
Colchester's premium function band
A special little something for the 5th Anniversary of Jazz Sunday at Hot Box
UK based singer songwriter. Folk punk/indie folk
Sunday
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
Sam Milne + Doll Face + Bliss
Thursday
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
This Month
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
A unique 5 piece function band, bringing you a sophisticated mix of modern songs and classic hits
18 Jan 2026
The third Sunday of every month means the Hot Box blues jam, featuring The Roots Collective as house band
18 Jan 2026
Dynamic vocal-led nu-jazz band
18 Jan 2026
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
20 Jan 2026
Open mic night is fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday of each month
British rhythm & blues and soul band led by singer and songwriter James Hunter
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
22 Jan 2026
A vibrant spectrum of dynamic, contrasting sounds
22 Jan 2026
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
Too Much Too Young 45th anniversary
Regicide + BlackWater Kings + Draughrheim + Fallen Relic
24 Jan 2026
Multi-genre trio based around Essex, UK
Fleeced are a four-piece tribute to 8 decades of music. Festivals, pubs, parties or your back garden!
25 Jan 2026
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
Wendigo + The Unemployed + Heartlake + Violet
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
The UK’s leading performer of Jake Thackray’s songs.
Project Osiris + Disjunction + Smoke Town + Afterbirth + Bloom
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
Psychographik + No Idea + The Echoes + Midweek + Syncopate
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
29 Jan 2026
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
Native James with Skeleton Boy and Dead Channels at IVW 2026
31 Jan 2026
Independent Venue Week 2026
31 Jan 2026
Long-running, talented covers band with a hint of comedy
February
Live acoustic open mic the first Sunday of every month from 3pm - 6pm
Every first Sunday of the month
01 Feb 2026
Award-winning vocalist, pianist, composer, producer and journalist