Today
Folk/punk festival favourite
An unforgettable night of smooth tunes, sweet harmonies, and soul-stirring performances
Celebrating over three decades of Celtic rock excellence
Tomorrow
Tomorrow
Confessions of a Traitor + Akkadian + Broken Calling + many more
This Week
Sunday
Every Sunday from 8pm. Hosted by Rosalind Harniess
All creatives welcome, house guitar supplied
Upstairs at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester every Monday
Stories of sisterhood, human struggle, the joy of living and the vitality of song
Tuesday
The Time Was tour 2026
Join us at the Three Wise Monkeys Open Mic Night every Tuesday night
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
Thursday
The world’s leading tribute to country megastar Luke Combs
An evening of ambient electronic sounds - for a seated audience
Thursday
Join the band - every Thursday from 8:30pm
This Month
Part of the Edgelands festival of leftfield/experimental music running 15-18th October.
Poisoning Your Mind album release
17 Oct 2026
Through the Window album release
17 Oct 2026
Six tribute bands, one night. You chose the anthems
Part of the Edgelands festival of leftfield/experimental music running 15-18th October
17 Oct 2026
The Rezidents return to Three Wise Monkeys for a rare hometown gig.
18 Oct 2026
Edgelands Festival closes out with the return of a venue favourite
Announcing a new collaboration between two key voices of British folk
20 Oct 2026
Manchester-based musician and composer, best known for his work with cosmic prog-rave outfit HENGE
24 Oct 2026
The Ultimate Tribute to The K Pop Phenomenon
25 Oct 2026
Of the Smouldering Sons
26 Oct 2026
Contemporary folk band based in London, UK
November
01 Nov 2026
Presented by The Great British Film Orchestra
02 Nov 2026
Bof + Paul Riley & Gwendal Moële + Corbeau
06 Nov 2026
Widescreen rock
07 Nov 2026
Dusk Til Dawn tour
07 Nov 2026
Covers set
09 Nov 2026
Dynamic and effervescent interpretations of centuries-old material as well as original songs and compositions
Where tradition meets rhythm, and rhythm connects generations
12 Nov 2026
Honey roast glam
13 Nov 2026
An uplifting, vibrant show full of positive energy and feel-good vibes
Brand-new trio of seasoned session musicians, born out of a shared love for traditional music
19 Nov 2026
Genre-blending folk
21 Nov 2026
Ghost Town 45th anniversary
22 Nov 2026
Highlights and stories from 25 years of songwriting
22 Nov 2026
Back by popular demand for 2026
23 Nov 2026
Progressive folk artist from East Yorkshire known for intricate fingerstyle guitar and dreamlike vocals
24 Nov 2026
The musical project of Ross Wilson, an Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter
Another showcase gig from Keep Colchester Cool in collaboration with Colchester Arts Centre