Colchester Events

11/01/2026

This could be the biggest show Colchester has ever seen...

Wizard of Oz! 🪄💚🩷

From the producers of Elf and Shrek The Musical, with the same level of production, staging and detail, this will be the best show yet! But be quick...

Early bird tickets are close to selling out and prices will rise after. If you’re planning to get tickets, please don't wait till later in the year, it’ll cost more. So secure your seats here now: https://catl.mhtickets.com/sales/salesevent/29539

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

04/01/2026

That’s a wrap on Shrek. Final bows. Full hearts.

Cast, you were extraordinary, thank you so much.

The same production team Stage Right Entertainments, are bringing an even bigger journey: Wizard of Oz the musical!
Early bird seats are live, secure them before prices rise here: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-wizard-of-oz/

04/01/2026

The curtain has officially closed on Shrek the Musical, and what a run it’s been...

The final bows have been taken. Closing night is always bittersweet, but the magic of this show will stay with us. To the cast, thank you for bringing the talent, the humour and the heart. You made us believe in the swamp, the characters, the chaos and the emotion. Congratulations on an incredible run, you earned every cheer.

To the crew and creatives, thank you for turning ideas into something real and unforgettable. The details, the long hours, the problem solving, it never goes unnoticed.

And to the audience, thank you for filling the seats, lifting the roof with laughter and applause, and giving this show the farewell it deserved.

A huge congratulations to Stage Right Entertainments, you delivered something special here. And now… the next chapter. Wizard of Oz 2026 is coming, and early bird tickets are available right now at the lowest price they’ll ever be. This is your chance to secure seats before prices rise and the spectacle begins.

If you loved Shrek? Just wait.
One run ends.
Another begins, get tickets here: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-wizard-of-oz/

02/01/2026

Our stage said Shrek. Our lights said Wizard of Oz. The crossover we didn’t plan, but somehow accidentally teased the next chapter...

Did anyone else notice the little hidden nod towards next year's production?

Early bird tickets for the Wizard of Oz are out now, and are selling fast, secure them before the price rises here: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-wizard-of-oz/

01/01/2026

🎉✨Happy New Year from all of us at Colchester Events! 🥂🎆

We can't wait to bring you another year of unforgettable events 🥳

29/12/2025

Shrek The Musical Final Week! Last chance to get tickets 🚨 Colchester, what a ride it’s been. From the moment the curtain went up, the reception has been huge!

The feedback has been heart warming, loud, and overwhelmingly positive, and the critics agree too.
⭐ 5-star reviews
💬 “Best show Charter Hall has hosted”
💚 “Hilarious, clever, unforgettable”

We’re down to the final performances, and this week is officially your last chance to see it live on stage. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it.

📍 Charter Hall, Colchester
🎭 Final week of shows
🎟️ Limited tickets remaining
⏳ Once they’re gone, they’re gone

Let’s give Shrek the send-off it deserves. Get tickets here now: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/shrek-the-musical/

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas from the Colchester Event Team!😁🌟

From our family to yours, we hope you have a wonderfully festive time filled with lots of merry cheer!🎅🎁

23/12/2025

World class darts in Colchester 🎯

A Night At The Darts - SOLD OUT IN 5 HOURS!! 🤩

Join us at Charter Hall, Colchester for an evening of world-class darts!🙌

🌟Players:
🎯Luke Littler
🎯Nathan Aspinall
🎯Stephen Bunting
🎯Adrian Lewis
🎯Simon Whitlock
🎯Karel Sedláček

📅 9th May 2026
📍 Charter Hall
🎟️ https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/a-night-at-the-darts-colchester/

21/12/2025

Colchester, please accept our formal apology statement. We're sorry for any issues we may have caused. 😞 Read more here: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-wizard-of-oz/

20/12/2025

Shrek The Musical opened one week ago today… and we've got news! 🎭💚

Thank you to everyone who has come along already, and if you’re visiting soon, you’re in for something truly special. If you’ve seen the show, let us know what you thought in the comments!

And a little inside scoop…
The same production company behind Shrek and Elf The Musical is bringing The Wizard of Oz to the stage next year 🌈✨

Early Bird tickets are now live, and they are the lowest they will ever be. They’re strictly limited, so if you want the very best price, grab yours here: https://colchester-events.co.uk/event/the-wizard-of-oz/

19/12/2025

Experience Colchester from new heights on the Observation Wheel in St Nicholas Square ✨🎡