Today
Open mic night is fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday of each month
Organist Emeritus, Norwich Cathedral
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
This Week
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
Thursday
Independent band from Greater Manchester, UK
Thursday
Celebrating the hits of the Swinging Sixties
Thursday
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
British singer-songwriter known for her blend of rock-infused folk, cinematic strings, and poetic lyricism
Peonie + Marianne Leigh + Flores Bue + Leon O'Leary
Formed in 2019 by XTC's drummer Terry Chambers, performing classic XTC material
With storyteller and singer-songwriter Andrew Brammer
Colchester's newest supergroup host a night of high energy fun and frolics
Tribute band
High-energy, piano-driven ska-punk band from East London
Singer/songwriter from Essex, UK. I write indie-pop songs about my life and its disasters!
Legendary English guitarist known for his work with The Pretenders, Paul McCartney, and John Mayer
My Chemical Romance tribute band
A live music show celebrating the works of Sir Paul McCartney
Saturday
High-octane, wild UK rockabilly band that play originals and cover songs
Gnawing through the greatest indie rock hits and making noise to raise money for Chelmsford CVS
Sunday
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
New earlier start time to allow for more performers
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
Soaring sibling harmony, inspired guitar playing and a rich array of acoustic instruments
This Month
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
Live on stage and broadcast simultaneously on City Sound Radio
Open mic night every 2nd, 3rd, 4th and (5th) Wednesday
25 Feb 2026
The fortnightly jam sesh is on Wednesdays down in the Speakeasy gin bar at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester
26 Feb 2026
Music that is infectious, heart-warming and utterly intoxicating
26 Feb 2026
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
Essex-based melodic death metal
27 Feb 2026
Tribute band
28 Feb 2026
Desert rock
28 Feb 2026
Desert rock
Metal Mayhem Essex presents
Depeche Mode tribute band
28 Feb 2026
March
01 Mar 2026
The Galician king of acoustic guitar
Live acoustic open mic the first Sunday of every month from 3pm - 6pm
01 Mar 2026
Local acoustic legend
01 Mar 2026
Every first Sunday of the month
Unique set of exuberant, entertaining, and original contemporary jazz arrangements
01 Mar 2026
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
New earlier start time to allow for more performers
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
02 Mar 2026
03 Mar 2026
Open mic night is fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday of each month
03 Mar 2026
Lineup TBA
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night