# Event Details - **Event Name**: Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden! Saturday 4th July 2026.About this EventColchester Blues and Rock in the Garden and Music and Art in the Garden!On Saturday 4th July 2026!(only Saturday this year - we're starting earlier at 2pm!)"Beautiful setting""The atmosphere is incredible""We loved it!"It's our 27th year (we think) and we're back and ready for a party!Entry is limited to 500. We expect to sell out so please buy your tickets quick! Please also share and invite friends to the event!Where else can you buy an 8 pint watering can of beer, a plastic kettle of cider, eat delicious food and listen to an eclectic mix of some of the finest music acts around (whilst also helping a good cause)?Great live bandsDelicious BBQ and vegetarian/vegan food & cake and dessertsFully Licensed Bar (including beer by the watering can!)Tickets for Saturday event: £20 single (over 16) Students £10 (must present student ID). Under 16s £1 (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Under 5s FREE.The line up will start with music at 14.00 until 23.30 pm.It's the most diverse line up yet. Including Blues, Rock, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Flamenco, Balkan Gypsy, Ska, Dub, Sea Shanties and Musicians from Malawi!Please note that we are still signing up our performers so the full line up will be announced nearer the time (and when the acts are performing may change from the times stated below).10—11.30pm Funktion Junction (Pop, Rock, Soul)8.30-9.45pm TBC7.00-8.30pm Band of Fools (Gypsy Balkan)6.00-7.00 Annemarie Quinn & John Fire (Upbeat Sounds from Malawi!)5.15-6.00 TBC4.00-5.15 Honkus Rumpus (Ska/Dub/Rockers)3.00-4.00 TBC2.00-3.00 Elmer’s Jazz Band (Jazz)(Times above are approximate!)The event will start earlier this year at 2pm.The first few hours will have a focus on Music & Art with live musicians, poets, art and workshops!" great for the family!"" a fun afternoon filled with creativity. We loved it!"Get involved with creative workshops, crafts, listening to great local musicians and browsing our fantastic art exhibition, whilst partaking in some delicious refreshments and cakes!Venue: Maitlands, Distillery Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8EZNo dogs (except assistant dogs) or picnics please :)All the money raised is for charity. Building Malawi (http://www.buildingmalawi.com/), and the Rotary Centurion Club. We are very proud to announce that Lingadzi Leadership Academy Secondary School opened in January 2022.See the video of the school construction here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KjJQlvKCNgThis means that over 200 pupils per year can now access high quality secondary school education. This would not have been possible without the Blues and Rock in the Garden event. The years of support you have given to this event have really paid off. Thank you!!!1) Please purchase your tickets via this page (It's easy and all forms of payment are accepted)2) Your wristbands will be available for collection at the gate.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2MeyvyBOF0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KjJQlvKCNg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/colchester-blues-and-rock-in-the-garden-2026/100001977129545694 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, pop, nonprofit, performances, workshops, exhibitions, literary-art, charities, dog, parties, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 22 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.38, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Colchester - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Maitlands - **lat**: 51.8766706 - **long**: 0.9243751 - **full address**: Maitlands, Distillery Lane, Colchester, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/46991c1cfd092fc153de9cea1fcee368b010a9c5f0a349293f351c4a64aee720-rimg-w720-h540-dc1a5c5f-gmir.jpg?v=1765386982 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 being held? - **A:** Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 takes place on Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 pm at Maitlands, Distillery Lane, Colchester, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026? - **A:** Tickets for Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 are priced at GBP 22 per person. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdult TicketGBP 22 + GBP 2 feeAvailableUnder 16 Ticket (must be accompanied by an adult)GBP 2 + GBP 1 feeAvailableStudent ticket (must present student ID)GBP 12 + GBP 2 feeAvailableUnder 5 TicketFreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026? - **A:** Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 is organized by Building Malawi. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Colchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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