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Things to do in Colchester, October 2026

October 2026: events in Colchester.

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Speaker at a podium addressing a seated audience — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Historic Colchester Outdoor Exploration Game

Butt Rd, Colchester CO3 3DG, UK · Colchester

From £8

Sunny old-town square with historic facades and cafe terraces, people strolling — AI-generated illustration

Thu, Oct 8 · 07:30 PM

Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From A Really Nice Guy

Charter Hall · Colchester

From £29

Open-air concert crowd on a lawn facing a stage in the afternoon — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 10 · 07:30 PM

Jen Brister: Reactive - Tour Show

Charter Hall · Colchester

From £30

Colourful stage show with dancers and musicians in front of an audience — AI-generated illustration

Tue, Oct 13 · 07:30 PM

Wishbone Ash

Colchester Arts Centre · Colchester

From £38

Concert crowd with raised hands in the stage lights — AI-generated illustration

Sat, Oct 17 · 06:00 PM

Colchester - Charter Hall - Indiepalooza - "the UK's BEST Indie Festival"

Charter Hall · Colchester

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Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Rescheduled

Rescheduled · new date to be confirmed

Jonathan Pie: The End Of The World According To Jonathan Pie

Charter Hall · Colchester

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Two MR P's In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson...

Thu, Oct 29 · 07:30 PM

Two MR P's In a Podcast Live - Let That Be a Lesson...

Charter Hall · Colchester

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Audience facing a lit stage in an ornate theatre — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Marconi's Chelmsford Outdoor Exploration Game

First Wireless Factory in the World · Colchester

From £7

People strolling through a historic old-town square lit with string lights at dusk — AI-generated illustration

Ongoing · ends Dec 1

Boudica's Legacy: Women of Colchester Outdoor Exploration Game

Colchester War Memorial · Colchester

From £7

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running