Colchester Events
FREE taster session with the Braintree Rock Choir
Today, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 19 Jan 27, Tue 26 Jan 27
Marks Farm Community Centre, Dunstable Drive, Braintree CM7 3LT
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Pachamama
Today, Tue 17 Nov, Tue 24 Nov, Tue 1 Dec, Tue 8 Dec
17-21 Broomfield Road
TwentyOne CM1 1SY
The Pachamama Project Period Pad Sewing
A weekly session, sewing period pads to tackle period poverty
The Pachamama project is a UK-registered...
Illuminated
Today to Sat 19 Dec
Nuclear Adventures
Secret Nuclear Bunker
Ongar Road
Kelvedon Hatch
Brentwood CM15 0LA
31st October 26 - 30th Jan 27 - Various dates available
Experience the thrill of High Ropes at night!...
Barn dance club
Wed 11 Nov, Wed 18 Nov, Wed 25 Nov, Wed 2 Dec, Wed 9 Dec
Royal Naval Association, 73-79 East Street, Southend-on-Sea SS2 6LQ
We are the Grand Ceilidh Club. Come and dance with us at our barn dance with live music every Wednesday in Southend...
The Invisible Man
Thu 12 Nov
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
Ingenious. Invisible. Insane. Based on H. G. Wells’ classic novella, this gripping one-man show follows the brilliant but deranged scientist Griffin,...
Simon Brodkin: Unleashed
Thu 12 Nov
Charter Hall
Cowdray Avenue
Colchester CO1 1YH
He’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and created the smash-hit BBC comedy...
Braintree Village's Ice Rink Returns This Christmas
Thu 12 Nov to Sun 3 Jan 27
Braintree Village, Chapel Way CM77 8YH
Braintree Village has announced that its ice rink is set to return for a fourth season next month as part of the Essex-based outlet village’s...
Two farmers and a Lanc!
Thu 12 Nov
Old Independent Church Hall, Hamlet Road, Haverhill CB9 9EF
Presented by Lancaster Restoration Fundraising team
An Evening with a Saucerful of Floyd
Fri 13 Nov
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
We put the LIVE in live music - lose yourself in the sounds from the earliest Floyd all the way through to Division Bell, along with a fantastic...
Coffee With…Mark Saberton
Fri 13 Nov
Painters at The Angel,
43Friars St,
Sudbury CO10 2AG
First in a new series in which a special guest talks for twenty minutes or so to ten people in a local coffee shop then throws it open to questions...
West Suffolk Horticultural Society 195th Annual Flower and Veg Show
Fri 13 Nov
GREAT BARTON VILLAGE HALL, ELMS CLOSE, GREAT BARTON, BURY ST. EDMUNDS IP31 2NR
195th Annual Flower and Vegetable Show. Many different sections and competitions.
Wonderful display of chrysanthemums...
The Ultimate Everlys
Sat 14 Nov
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
The Ultimate Everlys return to the Headgate for an evening of perfect harmony, nostalgia and classic rock ’n’ roll hits...
Annual Festive Fayre
Sat 14 Nov and Sun 15 Nov
Bridge farm Barns
Monks Eleigh
Suffolk IP7 7AY
Join us at Bridge Farm Barns for our annual Festive Fayre, a wonderfully festive two-day event bringing together a fabulous mix of antique and...
RSPCA Christmas Fair
Sat 14 Nov
Holbrook Village Hall, The Street, Holbrook, Ipswich IP9 2PZ
Please join us for festive fun and the chance to buy unique Christmas gifts, with stalls for the whole family to enjoy, including crafts,...
An Evening of Music for Piano & Strings
Sat 14 Nov
The Barn, Village Hall, Ashen Lane, Stoke By Clare, Suffolk CO10 8JA
An evening of music by Franz Schubert and Johann Sebastian Bach - including Schubert's quintet in A major and two piano concertos by J. S...
An Evening of Music for Piano & Strings
Sat 14 Nov
Stoke by Clare Village Hall, Ashen Lane, Stoke By Clare, Sudbury CO10 8JA
An evening of music by Franz Schubert and Johann Sebastian Bach - including Schubert's quintet in A major and two piano concertos by J. S...
Christmas Bazaar with a Grand Prize Draw
Sat 14 Nov
Hockley & Hawkwell Methodist Church, Main Road, Hockley SS5 4QY
Christmas Bazaar with stalls including homemade cakes and toys. There’ll be games and a Grand Prize Draw – prizes including a Christmas Food Hamper,...
Bach: Mass in B Minor
Sat 14 Nov
The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds IP33 3FD
An Extraordinary Evening of Sacred Music
This concert is devoted to Johann Sebastian Bach’s last sacred work, the Mass in B minor, which is widely...
Monday Evening Healing clinic -Except Bank holidays
Mon 16 Nov, Mon 23 Nov, Mon 30 Nov, Mon 7 Dec, Mon 14 Dec
Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Universal Healing and Reiki are both completely natural processes.
Effectively it is thought to be a flow of beneficial energy between the healer...
FREE taster session with the Bury St Edmunds Rock Choir
Mon 16 Nov, Mon 23 Nov, Mon 18 Jan 27, Mon 1 Feb 27
Southgate Community Centre, Caie Walk, Bury St Edmunds IP33 2PJ
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The local Bury St Edmunds choir is run by singer/pianist Lee...
Sudbury & District Philatelic Society
Tue 17 Nov, Tue 1 Dec
Tudor Church of England Primary School, Tudor Road, Sudbury CO10 1NL
Subject to be advised.
Ipswich Philatelic Society
Wed 18 Nov, Wed 2 Dec
Kesgrave War Memorial Community Hall, Twelve Acre Approach, off Bell Lane, Kesgrave IP5 1JF
18 November (evening): Visit from the Sudbury PS.
2 December (afternoon): An Afternoon with Dealer Sarah Brooks...
Max Wildwood - Best Thing Ever Tour - Live in Concert
Fri 20 Nov
The Red Lion, 42 South St, Manningtree CO11 1BG
Max Wildwood is celebrating the release of his debut album, Best Thing Ever, a collection of 10 original songs that showcases his versatility as a...
Elevate
Sat 21 Nov
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
Now celebrating its 23rd year, Ilaz Dance Company is proud to present Elevate, an exciting showcase of song and dance...
80’s vs 90’s: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch
Sat 21 Nov
Charter Hall
Cowdray Avenue
Colchester CO1 1YH
80’s vs 90’s: Daytime Rewind Bottomless Brunch
Get ready to rewind time and relive two of the biggest, boldest and most influential musical...
Festive Wreath Making Workshop
Sat 21 Nov
Gainsborough’s House, ?46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2EU
Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshop at Gainsborough’s House, hosted by local florist Just Anne Flowers...
Christmas Wreath Making Workshop
Sat 21 Nov
19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Presented by Bev Wilder and Dianne Rudland
This workshop will give you the 30cm wreath kit to make your own Christmas wreath
There will be a...
Pure Indulgence
Sat 21 Nov
Billericay Town Council
Chantry Way CM11 2BB
Pure Indulgence – Christmas Shopping & Wellbeing Event
Saturday 21 November, 11am–4.30pm at the Chantry Centre, Billericay...
Christmas Craft Markets at Stonham Barns
Sat 21 Nov, Sun 22 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov
Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal IP14 6AT
Come along to Stonham Barns for two weekends dedicated for you to start your Christmas shopping. Locally produced gifts and Christmas goodies,...
Walsham Art Group exhibition
Sat 21 Nov, Mon 23 Nov
The Priory Room, Walsham le Willows IP31 3JD
We are a small group of artists showing in this year's village exhibition. We will show paintings, printmaking, batik wall hangings, rug...
My Favourite Things
Sun 22 Nov
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
Andrew Hodgson, founder of Platform Musicals & Plays, celebrates 50 years as a theatre director with a delightful selection of songs from some of his...
Step Into Christmas
Sun 22 Nov
Charter Hall
Cowdray Avenue
Colchester CO1 1YH
Back by Popular Demand for 2026!
Get ready to Step into Christmas once again for the most magical, feel-good show of the year!...
Frinton Philatelic Society
Mon 23 Nov
Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU
Competition Night (7pm-10pm).
Rayleigh & District Philatelic Society
Mon 23 Nov
The Rayleigh Parish Centre, Rectory Garth, Hockley Road, Rayleigh SS6 8BB
More Interesting Collections (Colin Evans).
FREE taster session with the Leigh-on-Sea/Southend Rock Choir
Mon 23 Nov, Mon 11 Jan 27, Mon 25 Jan 27, Mon 8 Feb 27
Leigh on Sea Community Centre, 71 - 73 Elm Road, Leigh on Sea SS9 1SP
Are you looking to find a choir?
The Leigh on Sea Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Hollie Heard...
Fingerprints & Crime Scene Examinations
Tue 24 Nov
Long Melford Village Hall, Long Melford. CO10 9LQ
David Smith
Christmas Dinners at Sanctus Cafe
Thu 26 Nov, Sat 28 Nov, and more dates until Sat 19 Dec
30-32 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1SW
This is the fourth year we are offering our popular Christmas Dinners at the Sanctus Cafe, where we open to the public on selected evenings...
Crystal Healing
Thu 26 Nov
19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Crystal healing is an ancient therapy that works with the natural power of crystals and gemstones. Crystals are placed around you and on your body’s...
Late Night Light Up
Thu 26 Nov
Billericay High Street CM12
Late Night Light Up is back.
Join us for an evening of late night shopping and festive fun as we kick off the Christmas season in Billericay...
Matt
Fri 27 Nov
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
Matt is a powerful, deeply human theatre production based on the real-life experiences of writer, director and lead actor Peter Dewar...
Santa's Grotto @ Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens' Christmas Market
Fri 27 Nov to Sun 29 Nov
Braintree and Bocking Public Gardens, 43 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE
Tickets to visit Santa in his Grotto at the Christmas Market in Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens. November 27th, 28th and 29th...
Ho Ho Headway Christmas Fayre
Sat 28 Nov
Philip Morant School and College,
Rembrandt Way
Colchester CO3 4QS
Ho Ho Headway Christmas Fayre
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Join us for a fabulous festive day out at our Ho Ho Headway Christmas...
Christmas at Stow
Sat 28 Nov
Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome, Hackmans Lane, Purleigh CM3 6RN
The magic of Christmas arrives at our historic WW1 Aerodrome - with musical entertainment, unique craft stalls and some very special guests!...
Christmas Fair & Tree Festival
Sat 28 Nov
Christ Church URC
164 New London Road, Chelmsford CM2 0AW
This year we're opening up the whole church for our Christmas Fair & Tree Festival, including plenty of stalls selling a variety of unique...
'The Girls Need A Night Out' Drag Bingo
Sat 28 Nov
The Columbine Community Centre.
Princes Esplanade,
Walton-On-The-Naze
Essex CO14 8PZ
Get ready for a fabulous night of bingo, music, dancing and plenty of laughs as Drag Bingo with Tyra comes to Walton-on-the-Naze!...
Beyond The Sea
Sat 28 Nov
Dance East
Jerwood Dance House
Foundry Lane
Ipswich IP4 1DW
Ahoy music lovers! Prepare to set sail on a thrilling musical adventure as the Suffolk Men's Chorus and the VIP's present 'Beyond...
An Evening of Mediumship
Sat 28 Nov, Sat 12 Dec
The Ipswich Quakers , 39 Fonnereau Road IP1 3JH
Presented by our special Medium
This evening gives you the opportunity to connect with a loved one from the spirit world ...
Santa's Grotto 2026 at H@me & Eat
Sat 28 Nov, Sun 29 Nov, Sat 5 Dec, Sun 6 Dec, Sat 12 Dec, Sun 13 Dec, Sat 19 Dec to Thu 24 Dec
H@ME & EAT, Unit 3 Birchanger Industrial Estate, Stansted Road, Bishop's Stortford CM23 2TH
Santa’s Grotto is back at H@me & Eat!Make Christmas magical with a visit to our enchanting Santa’s Grotto!...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Sun 29 Nov
The Regal
Ipswich Street
Stowmarket IP14 1AY
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers!
Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation – The ABBA Tribute Band takes you back to the...
Clacton Philatelic Society
Wed 2 Dec
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Valley Road, Clacton-on-Sea CO15 6NA
Pre-Christmas Buffet
Ipswich Group Suffolk Fam History Society
Wed 2 Dec
The Salvation Army Citadel, 558 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 4PH
Ipswich Group, Suffolk Family History Society next meets on Wednesday 2nd December 2026 at 7:30pm
Andrew Worrall presents:...
Benfleet & District Philatelic Society
Wed 2 Dec
Jubilee Hall, St Barnabas Church, Church Road, Hadleigh SS7 2EJ
Christmas Social and Member’s Display.
Hansel and Gretel
Thu 3 Dec to Sun 6 Dec
Headgate Theatre, 14 Chapel Street North, Colchester CO2 7AT
Get ready to embark on a magical journey through the woods. In the village of Munchen Lunchen, discover whether Fairy Bluebell can rescue Hansel and...
Witham Philatelic Society
Thu 3 Dec
Spring Lodge Community Centre, Powers Hall End, Witham CM8 2HE
Christmas Gathering.
Gong Bath Healing Session - Thursday Cancelled due to illness
Thu 3 Dec
Cedars Centre 19 Main Road Kesgrave IP5 1AQ
Presented by Andy Mapplebeck.
This wonderful healing session allows you to drift off to find peace and healing as you listen
to the notes of the...
FREE taster session with the Brentwood Rock Choir
Thu 3 Dec, Thu 14 Jan 27, Thu 4 Feb 27, Thu 11 Feb 27, Thu 25 Feb 27
St Helen's Catholic Junior School Academy, Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9BY
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Above Ground A light hearted talk on some weird Aviation designs
Fri 4 Dec
Martlesham Heath Community Centre, Felixstowe Road, Martlesham Heath, Suffolk IP12 4PB
The Martlesham Heath Aviation Society’s next Monthly Meeting takes place on Friday 4th December at 7:30 p...
A Christmas Carol - A One-Man Performance - Saffron Walden
Fri 4 Dec
The Old Sun Inn
Church Road
Saffron Walden CB10 1JW
Ring in the Christmas season with this exquisite performance of the Dickens' seasonal Victorian classic tale, brought to life in vivid detail...
Frinton Philatelic Society
Mon 7 Dec
Frinton Community Centre, Soken House, The Triangle Shopping Centre, Frinton-on-Sea CO13 0AU
Christmas Celebrations (7pm-10pm).
Festive Family Knees Up - Chelmsford
Tue 8 Dec
Chelmsford Theatre, Fairfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1JG
Audience feedback:
“Loved it! Will recommend to others. Thank you. Feel very festive now!”
“Me, my 3 year old and 3 month old enjoyed ourselves...
A Plant Based Festive Supper
Tue 8 Dec
Plant Faced Coffee Shop, 281 London Road, Hadleigh, Benfleet, Hadleigh SS7 2BN
This winter season you are invited to join us for a special evening of festive vegan dining.Join us on Tuesday 8th December where we will be serving...