# Colchester Events Today | Best Events & Things To Do Near Colchester Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Discover what to do in Colchester today! From outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, to delicious food and nightlife, there's something for everyone in Colchester. Plan your visit now and make the most of your day in this vibrant and exciting city.
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## today Events in Colchester

- **Event Name**: Get Connected | Colchester
  - **Description**: Simple, relaxed, informal, social meet up for local businesses.  Everyone is welcome.About this EventJoin us for a FREE. social meet up for local business and "Get Connected"Get Connected is a great way to grow you
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed May 20 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/get-connected-|-colchester/100001989296791253
  - **Venue**: Metro Bank
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Meetups
- **Event Name**: Abberton Home Education: Pond Dipping
  - **Description**: This is a themed drop-off home education session for age 8+About this EventOur Abberton Home Education Group runs on the 4th Wednesday of every month (exc. August and December). These are drop-off sessions, so children do
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Abberton Reservoir
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  - **Price**: GBP 10
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails
  - **Description**: Daisy Diamond Presents: A Night of Amorous Artistry at Coda
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 11:00 pm (+00:00)
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  - **Venue**: Coda
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- **Event Name**: Bop With Bapia
  - **Description**: A BEGINNER FRIENDLY step aerobics class - no previous experience needed, just come ready to MOVE and have FUN :)
  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
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  - **Venue**: Simmply Active Gym
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  - **Price**: GBP 12
  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Wonderful Wednesdays - Beacons, Icons & Dykons: Billy Twirling Through Time
  - **Description**: Pay what you can afford
Doors open 7:30 pm, Show starts 8 pm
This show is for a seated audience

Inspired by the iconic film Billy Elliot, this queer Joyful performance pirouettes, spins, and lip-syncs through a nostalgic journey of dance, friendship, and
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  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/wonderful-wednesdays-beacons-icons-and-dykons-billy-twirling-through-time/200029819248647
  - **Venue**: Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Open Arts Creative Session
  - **Description**: Unfinished crochet project? Empty sketchbook yet to be filled? Want to try a new craft but unsure what? Feeling unmotivated to be creative?

Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month for an Open Arts Creative Session, a session for you to bring your own cr
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  - **Date**: Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Wed May 20 2026 at 12:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/colchester/open-arts-creative-session/200029953680317
  - **Venue**: Community360, Winsley's House, High St, CO1 1UG Colchester, United Kingdom
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  - **Categories**: Art

## Trending Events in Colchester

- **Event Name**: Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden 2026
  - **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
  - **Venue**: Maitlands
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- **Event Name**: Hollywood Vampires // UK Tour 2026 // Colchester
  - **Description**: American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen return to the UK this summer as part of their hugely anticipated UK tour, marking their first live shows in almost three years.

It’s been a dec
  - **Venue**: Lower Castle Park Colchester
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- **Event Name**: Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Park
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Park, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Colchester Castle Park in dynamic Colchester,
  - **Venue**: Colchester Castle Park
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- **Event Name**: Fatboy Slim in Colchester
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Fatboy Slim Live at Colchester Castle Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Fatboy Slim is taking over Colchester Castle Park on Thursday, August 27, 2026, and w
  - **Venue**: Colchester Castle Park
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- **Event Name**: Colchester Castle Summer Series Tickets: James, Happy Mondays & more
  - **Description**: Out of Time brings a huge Britpop & Indie festival to Castle Park on 22nd August! James, Happy Mondays, Lightning Seeds, and The WAEVE all in one unforgettable day.
After forming in Manchester in 1982, James achieved popularity during the 1990s, w
  - **Venue**: Colchester Castle Park
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- **Event Name**: Fatboy Slim Colchester Tickets
  - **Description**: Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Fatboy Slim Colchester Tickets, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Colchester Castle in vibrant Colchester,
  - **Venue**: Colchester Castle
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- **Event Name**: TOXIC Presents HEADIE ONE Performing LIVE - Friday 5th June
  - **Description**: ITS THE LAST TOXIC OF THE TERM! 🧪 & ITS A SPECIAL ONE... 
SO AFTER A CRAZY TERM 2 WITH TION WAYNE, HARDY CAPRIO, SWARMZ, CLAVISH & RUSS MILLIONS… WE HAVE TO END IT RIGHT WITH ONE OF THE UKS BIGGEST RAP ARTISTS…
..................
HEADIE O
  - **Venue**: Trilogy Nightclub
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- **Event Name**: Bastille - Payment Plans
  - **Description**: Cuffe & Taylor presents Bastille at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 23rd August 2026Music Genres :  Pop, Indie Pop
  - **Venue**: Colchester Castle
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- **Event Name**: Colchester Castle Summer Series Tickets: Smashing Pumpkins
  - **Description**: One of the most influential rock bands of all time, The Smashing Pumpkins will headline the Colchester Castle Park Summer Series on Thursday 14 August, with support from Skunk Anansie, White Lies, and Rocket.
Formed in Chicago in 1988, The Smashing Pumpki
  - **Venue**: Colchester Castle Park
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** Get Connected | Colchester (Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Metro Bank), Abberton Home Education: Pond Dipping (Wed May 20 2026 at 01:00 pm at Abberton Reservoir), Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails (Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at Coda), Bop With Bapia (Wed May 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Simmply Active Gym), Wonderful Wednesdays - Beacons, Icons & Dykons: Billy Twirling Through Time (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What are the top free today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** Get Connected | Colchester (Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Metro Bank).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Colchester today May 20, 2026?
  - **A:** Get Connected | Colchester (Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Metro Bank), Abberton Home Education: Pond Dipping (Wed May 20 2026 at 01:00 pm at Abberton Reservoir), Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails (Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at Coda), Bop With Bapia (Wed May 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Simmply Active Gym), Wonderful Wednesdays - Beacons, Icons & Dykons: Billy Twirling Through Time (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Colchester in May 2026?
  - **A:** Get Connected | Colchester (Wed May 20 2026 at 10:00 am at Metro Bank), Abberton Home Education: Pond Dipping (Wed May 20 2026 at 01:00 pm at Abberton Reservoir), Daisy Diamond: Burlesque and Cocktails (Wed May 20 2026 at 08:00 pm at Coda), Bop With Bapia (Wed May 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Simmply Active Gym), Wonderful Wednesdays - Beacons, Icons & Dykons: Billy Twirling Through Time (Wed May 20 2026 at 07:30 pm at Church St, CO1 1NF Colchester, United Kingdom).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today events in Colchester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Colchester include Metro Bank, Abberton Reservoir, Coda.
- **Q**: What is the price range for today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** Prices for today events in Colchester range from GBP 10 to GBP 12. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Colchester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Colchester include Get Ahead Essex, Essex Wildlife Trust, Jessica Bapia.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new today events in Colchester?
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