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Colchester Nightlife Guide 2026

The ultimate guide to Nightlife in Colchester

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Secret Island Festival at STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL

Secret Island Festival

Fri 7th - Sun 9th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival, back on Mersea Island for 3 days of house, disco, DnB & live bands over 6 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

Becky Hill at Colchester Castle

Saturday 22nd August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Becky Hill at Colchester Castle Park on 22nd August 2026

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest at Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest

Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Our second event of the summer, dance music all day/evening. House & Garage DJs all day, dancers, stilt walkers, fire artists & more. Family friendly!

Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle

Richard Ashcroft

Thursday 27th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Richard Ashcroft

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle Park on 27th August 2026

Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 29th August 2026

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD at Babas Bar, 5 Crouch St, Co33en

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD

Friday 4th September

8:00pm - 4:00am

Babas Bar, 5 Crouch St, Co33en, Colchester

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD

Babas Bar, 5 Crouch St, Co33en, Colchester

Who is ready for an unreal night of DNB we have an unreal lineup and also bringing the one and only FOURD to headline the show

Mangled Panda Local DnB Allstars - Halstead at The Dorrington

Mangled Panda Local DnB Allstars - Halstead

Friday 4th September

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Dorrington, Halstead

Mangled Panda Local DnB Allstars - Halstead

The Dorrington, Halstead

Mango Panda brings Mangled Panda to Halstead for a full night of drum and bass featuring some of the area’s biggest local DJs, MCs and special guests.

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI at Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI

Saturday 19th September

3:00pm - 12:00am

Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI

Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Grant Nelson has arrived and is bringing the heat to our final Terrace party. Supported by Funky Fridayz residents and guests.

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Secret Island Festival at STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL

Secret Island Festival

Fri 7th - Sun 9th August

7:00pm - 9:00pm

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival

STROOD FIELD, EAST MERSEA ROAD, EAST MERSEA, CO5 8SL, East Mersea

Secret Island Festival, back on Mersea Island for 3 days of house, disco, DnB & live bands over 6 stages, now with camping for the full island escape.

Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle

Saturday 29th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Fatboy Slim at Colchester Castle Summer Series on 29th August 2026

Becky Hill at Colchester Castle

Saturday 22nd August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Becky Hill at Colchester Castle Park on 22nd August 2026

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI at Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI

Saturday 19th September

3:00pm - 12:00am

Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Funky Fridayz presents Soundz of House VI

Railway Tavern Brightlingsea

Grant Nelson has arrived and is bringing the heat to our final Terrace party. Supported by Funky Fridayz residents and guests.

Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle

Richard Ashcroft

Thursday 27th August

5:00pm - 11:00pm

Colchester Castle

Richard Ashcroft

Colchester Castle

Cuffe & Taylor presents Richard Ashcroft at Colchester Castle Park on 27th August 2026

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest at Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest

Saturday 22nd August

1:00pm - 11:00pm

Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Rulebreakerz & Friendz Fest

Brace Of Pistols Clacton On Sea, Clacton-on-Sea

Our second event of the summer, dance music all day/evening. House & Garage DJs all day, dancers, stilt walkers, fire artists & more. Family friendly!

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD at Babas Bar, 5 Crouch St, Co33en

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD

Friday 4th September

8:00pm - 4:00am

Babas Bar, 5 Crouch St, Co33en, Colchester

MORE.DNB Presents KORBZ Bday Bash With HEADLINER - FourD

Babas Bar, 5 Crouch St, Co33en, Colchester

Who is ready for an unreal night of DNB we have an unreal lineup and also bringing the one and only FOURD to headline the show

Mangled Panda Local DnB Allstars - Halstead at The Dorrington

Mangled Panda Local DnB Allstars - Halstead

Friday 4th September

8:00pm - 2:00am

The Dorrington, Halstead

Mangled Panda Local DnB Allstars - Halstead

The Dorrington, Halstead

Mango Panda brings Mangled Panda to Halstead for a full night of drum and bass featuring some of the area’s biggest local DJs, MCs and special guests.

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