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Gigs today: DEAFDEAFDEAF at Hot Box Chelmsford · Shout Out To The 60s at Headgate Theatre · The Thursday Jam - 19/02/2026 at CODA

Today


Independent band from Greater Manchester, UK
Celebrating the hits of the Swinging Sixties
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm

This Week


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
Featuring music from Myopia, Aphasia (Jake Cheek) and Tom Harbour
Sennen Timcke + Catrin Vincent + Samuel Taylor
My Chemical Romance tribute band
A live music show celebrating the works of Sir Paul McCartney
Tulsa-born, Essex-based Americana singer-songwriter blending Oklahoma "Tulsa Sound" with British power-pop
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
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
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
The fortnightly jam sesh is on Wednesdays down in the Speakeasy gin bar at Three Wise Monkeys in Colchester

This Month


Music that is infectious, heart-warming and utterly intoxicating
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
Essex-based melodic death metal
Tribute band
Desert rock
Desert rock
CANCELLED
Depeche Mode tribute band
Save the Middlewick Ranges fundraiser
28 Feb 2026
Colchester's premium function band

March


The Galician king of acoustic guitar
Live acoustic open mic the first Sunday of every month from 3pm - 6pm
Local acoustic legend
New band featuring Tyler Baker from Gasoline Green, as well as members of Doll Face and Butterfly Handshake
Every first Sunday of the month
Unique set of exuberant, entertaining, and original contemporary jazz arrangements
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
Open mic night is fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday of each month
Lineup TBA

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