Events Around Colchester

Green Matthews bring you a brand-new retelling of the best-loved Yuletide adventure of them all – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. First published in 1843, the story is credited with reinventing and reinvigorating the British Christmas and has been loved and retold by every generation since.

Join The Frost Queen and her sister The Snowflake Princess at Colchester’s magnificent Town Hall! Celebrate the Christmas season with a magical afternoon tea! Sing along to some of your favourite festive songs, share a warm hug with the sisters and hear about traditions from other kingdoms.

Enjoy a day of festive fun and live performances across Colchester town centre ahead of the Big Christmas Lights Switch-On.

Santa is taking time out of his busy schedule to bring his festive grotto to Fenwick Colchester this December. In the run-up to Christmas, children will be able to meet Santa and receive a special Christmas present from the man himself. They will also be able to grab an ‘elfie’ with him and his team of elves.

Say goodbye to 2018 and a massive welcome to 2019 in style at Slug & Lettuce Colchester this NYE! We’re hosting the ultimate GLITTER PARTY, so get ready to shimmy, sparkle and shine as you dance the night away for the final party of 2018...

Approx. 50 Christmas Trees decorated by church groups and outside organisations are displayed in the church and small chapel. On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th December there is an Art Exhibition by local artists in the church hall.

Robert MacCall performs his adaptation of two hilarious and exuberant tales from ’The Pickwick Papers’. Set in the ebullient pre-Victorian era, these are the rambunctious adventures of the Bagman’s Uncle and his friend.

A concert chocked full of reinvented seasonal favourites. Featuring classics such as Have Yourself a Merry little Christmas, Fairytale in new York and Merry Christmas Everyone. The perfect treat to get you into the holiday mood. Performed by the ever popular Mad Hatter Productions!

The Fourtissimo guitar quartet plays an early evening concert of music written or specially arranged for four guitars.

Live music, Stand-up comedy, Juggling, LED hoop display, Fantail fantasia, Fire show, whip cracking + more from local, National and international Talent. BOOK NOW!

They seek him here, they seek him there, those Frenchies seek him everywhere. Is he in Heaven, or is he in Hell, Or a small theatre in Essex - who can tell? The year is 1793. Paris is gripped by the Jacobins. The Compte de Crème-Brûlée is to be guillotined on the morrow.

The unique "feel-good" 1940’s show, as featured at Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity Gala Nights, with original Dad’s Army cast!

A Song and Dance variety show featuring some of Colchester’s most talented performers. Festive, fun and upbeat, this event promises to be enjoyable for all.

ABF The Soldiers’ Charity’s Essex Committee is proud to present their annual Christmas Concert at St Botolph’s Church, Colchester. With a variety of music provided by The Band of The Parachute Regiment, including some Christmas favourites, it is an evening not to be missed!

Firstsite, Colchester, is delighted to announce a group exhibition featuring posters by eight artists: Magda Archer, Dolores De Sade, Jeremy Deller, Dr. D, Heath Kane, kennardphillips, Oddly Head, Simon Roberts and Mark Titchner.

Firstsite is delighted to present Courage Calls to Courage Everywhere, an exhibition documenting the creation of Turner Prize-winning artist Gillian Wearing’s recently-unveiled statue of Suffragist leader Millicent Fawcett, situated in Parliament

From 19 -31 December a family swim in our Fitness Pool is swimming is ONLY £2.30 adults, £1.60 junior & concession - that’s half price! Swimming is a good all-round activity that is great for the body and mind and whatever your age or ability.

From 19 -31 December a family swim in our Leisure Pool is ONLY £13 - that’s half price! Come and play as a family.

Treat your little ones to a merry, magical morning they’re sure to remember with a visit to Jump Street for Breakfast with Santa!  Santa will be taking time out of his ever-busy schedule to join us for a jolly breakfast and photos with the children from 8.30am-9am at our Colchester park.

Tis the season to get creative and crafty with Christmas Card making at Jump Street Colchester!  Join us on Tuesday 18th December from 9am–11am for Siblings Session and to create some festive masterpieces to give your Christmas messages the personal touch this year.

Nothing says Christmas quite like bright colours and sweet treats – and at Jump Street Colchester, we’ve got both covered, with a morning of colouring, arts & crafts and cookie decorating from 9am–12pm!

Santa himself has teamed up with Kendrick to bring your family a weekend of pure festive joy at Jump Street this Christmas… Join us at our Colchester park on Saturday 22nd–Monday 24th December and delight your youngsters with an exhilarating Siblings Session at 10am, followed by a visit to our Christmas Grotto

A carol concert in Colchester, arranged by the East of England Co-op Funeral Services, will be held on Friday 14th December at 7pm at The Chapel, 89 Wimpole Road, CO1 2DB. The concert will be led by Father Richard Tillbrook and will feature the Colchester Military Wives Choir.

Christmas Social and Members’ Displays. Organised by Colchester & District Philatelic Society. Contact for details: Christine Stroud (Secretary).

You are invited to Silversprings Christmas Fete! We will have entertainment, festive foods and drink, raffle, tombola and lots of stalls for you to purchase some extra special treats! More details to follow!