Colchester Arts Centre

Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NF


Never knowingly understood.

How do you describe a venue that can put children's entertainer Palfi the Clown on, on the same day as Cradle of Filth?

Where a vinyl listening session in the morning becomes a comedy club in the evening. Where folk enthusiasts can sit happily knitting (and they do!) in the exact same spot a ferocious mosh pit of teenage dancing takes place the following night?

And where the beautiful historic architecture of St Mary's Church - dating back over a thousand years - plays host to some of the newest comics, most modern choreographers, some of the coolest DJs and some of the freshest talent in Britain.

Over the years we've promoted Coldplay, Eddie Izzard, Graham Norton, Harry Hill, Catherine Tate, Jo Brand, The Libertines, Ash, The Killers, The Strokes, Phill Jupitus, Mick Jones, Bill Bailey, Jack Dee, Count Arthur Strong - all before anyone had ever heard of them of course - plus the likes of jazz legend Ronnie Scott and even the late lamented and much loved Brian Johnston the cricket commentator.

Our passion to present new work bringing great bands and comics to Colchester burns more brightly than ever. Our business is all about fresh ideas, new acts, new art forms and vibrant new ways of working. We can't stand still. We embrace the new, the quirky the original - and yes, the surreal!

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Coming Soon to Colchester Arts Centre


Material arranged by Alan Barnes and Andy Panayi from the playbooks of John Coltrane and Cannonball Adderley
Tuesday
Gorgeous evocations of landscape and geeky scientific references
26 Jun 2025
The UK's best tribute band to country superstar Luke Combs
29 Jun 2025
English progressive and medieval folk rock band formed in London in 1972
03 Jul 2025
“The boy Gedge has written some of the best love songs of the 'Rock ‘n’ Roll' era. You may dispute this, but I’m right and you’re wrong!” - John Peel
Oh yes its 80s Night!!
12 Jul 2025
Tribute band
Distinctive improviser and a leading voice on the saxophone on the international stage

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01206 500 900
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