Colchester Weddings & Venues

04/06/2026

Join us for our next Moot Hall Lunchtime Organ Recital on Tuesday 9 June at 1.00pm.

We are delighted to welcome Hilary Punnett, Assistant Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral, for a programme featuring music by Bach, Stanford, Darke, Dubois, Bédard and more.

🕐 1.00pm (refreshments from 12.30pm)
📍 Moot Hall, Colchester Town Hall
🎟 Free admission
💷 Retiring collection in aid of the Friends of the Moot Hall Organ

Bring your lunch and enjoy an hour of outstanding live music from one of Britain's leading cathedral musicians.

30/05/2026

Liam Byrne in conversation with Pam Cox🎤

Pam and Liam will explore the ideas behind Liam’s latest and highly topical book, Why Populists Are Winning – and How to Beat Them.

We are delighted to welcome Liam Byrne MP, senior Labour politician, former Cabinet minister, and one of the UK’s leading voices on economic policy, for a special in-conversation event with Colchester MP, Pam Cox.

Together, they will explore the urgent ideas behind his powerful new book, Why Populists Are Winning – and How to Beat Them.

📅11th June 2026
📍 Colchester Town Hall
🎟️ https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/liam-byrne-in-conversation-with-pam-cox/

13/05/2026

British Army Band Colchester and and RAF Honington Voluntary Band present our concert Heritage and Honour. This concert will celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of the wind band. 🎶

Come along and enjoy a memorable and uplifting performance!🌟

📅16th May 2026
📍 Colchester Town Hall
🎟️Free to enter

09/03/2026

🎶 Lunchtime Organ Recital - Tomorrow 🎶

Join us tomorrow in the Civic Cathedral of Colchester for a special lunchtime recital on the Moot Hall Organ.

Claudia Grinnell, Director of Music at St Edmundsbury Cathedral, performs a varied programme including Walton’s Spitfire Prelude, Saint-Saëns’ The Swan, Dvořák’s New World Symphony, Rodgers’ The Sound of Music.

🗓 Tuesday 10 March
☕ Refreshments from 12:30pm
🎵 Concert at 1:00pm
📍 Moot Hall - the Civic Cathedral of Colchester

Come and experience the magnificent 1902 Moot Hall Organ and enjoy a live music in the heart of the city.

All are very welcome.

04/02/2026

Free Lunchtime Organ Recital - Tuesday 17 February

The popular Colchester Lunchtime Organ Recital series continues at the Moot Hall, celebrating the newly restored Edwardian organ - one of the city’s most important cultural treasures.

Join us for a 45-minute recital designed to be informal, engaging, and easy to drop into during your lunch break.

Next Performer:
🎹 David Dunnett
📅 Tuesday 17 February
⏰ 1.00pm – 1.45pm
🍷 Bar open from 12.30pm

David returns following nearly three decades at Norwich Cathedral and is known for performances that truly bring the organ to life.

📍 Moot Hall, Colchester Town Hall
🎟 Free admission (retiring collection supports Friends of the Moot Hall Organ)
🌐 https://moothallorgan.co.uk/

30/01/2026

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📢JUST ANNOUNCED: JLS📢

British pop favourites JLS will headline the Colchester Castle Park Summer Series on Friday 28 August 2026, marking one of the most anticipated open-air concerts of the summer. Set within the beautiful surroundings of Castle Park, the show will also feature special guest Gabrielle, with more support to be announced. 👀🙌

📅 28th August 2026
📍Colchester Castle Park

🌟Presale: Thursday 5 February 2026 at 10am
Sign up using the link below!
👉 https://catl.mhtickets.com/sales/salesevent/39693
🌟ON SALE: Friday 6th February at 10am

16/01/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED: HOLLYWOOD VAMPIRES!🤩

American rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires headline Colchester’s Castle Park Friday August 21st. Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen will kick off their first live shows in almost 3 years, with Punk Goth-rock icons The Damned on support. 🤘

📅 21st August 2026
📍 Colchester Castle Park

🌟 PRESALE: 22 January at 10am
Sign up using the link below!
👉 https://catl.mhtickets.com/sales/salesevent/29638
🌟 ON SALE: 23 January at 10am

08/01/2026

🎶 Live Music at Lunchtime

📍 Moot Hall, Colchester
📅 Tuesday 13 January | 🕐 1 pm
🎟 Free entry

Think the organ is just for churches? Think again.

Join us at the Moot Hall for a lively lunchtime concert featuring Eleni Keventsidou, an international concert organist. Expect expressive melodies, rhythmic dances, and cinematic colour - from Beethoven and Mendelssohn to modern Greek-inspired music.

Set in one of Colchester’s most beautiful historic buildings, this is a relaxed, welcoming concert and a perfect way to break up your day.

🎵 Free admission | Retiring collection for the Moot Hall Organ

22/12/2025

Indus Gala Dinner🌟

Step into an extraordinary evening where compassion takes centre stage. The Indus Health Network UK warmly invites you to a gala filled with powerful moments, uplifting entertainment, and the opportunity to create lasting change for countless lives.

📅 30th January 2026
📍 Colchester Town Hall
🎟️ https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/indus-gala-dinner/