Medieval Festival

A full medieval style fair with many of the peripheral activities that this major annual event of the 15th-16th century would have offered. It remembers a time when folk from the countryside and neighbouring villages would travel to the Big Fair in the town.
2nd & 3rd June 2018
www.oysterfayre.co.uk

Food & Drink Festival

Now in its 14th year, there will be lots of old favourites plus some new and exciting stalls and products. Over 100 different stalls with food and drink to try on the spot; food and drink to make a picnic; food and drink to take home.
23rd & 24th June 2018
​www.foodanddrinkfestivalsuk.co.uk

Colchester Military Show

One of the Army's biggest community events offering fun military-themed activities for the whole family. Past shows have included military vehicles, historical re-enactments, massed band, helicopters and static displays.

​TBC

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Big Sunday

A joyous celebration of music, dance, poetry, comedy, crafts, beer, food and much more in Colchester's cultural quarter. Experience a unique showcase of community-led enter-taintment stretching across 19 venues with over 600 participants and 60 bands.
8th July 2018

Roman River Music

A 3-week festival bringing a mind-boggling variety of performers to informal and unexpected venues in Colchester and coastal Essex. From internationally renowned classical musicians to beatboxers, choreo-graphers and digital artists.
20th-30th September 2018
​www.romanrivermusic.org.uk

Comedy Festival

Ten glorious days of laugh out loud comedy. Take your pick from stand-up comedy, theatre, workshops for adults and kids, or the hugely popular Colchester New Comedian of the Year at Mercury Studio and Wivenhoe Funny Farm.
TBC
​www.colchestercomedyfestival.co.uk

This is just a small selection of some of the major cultural events in Colchester. Please check individual websites to confirm details.

For fuller listings of the enormous variety of events happening every week, we recommend these websites:
http://colchesterlife.co.uk/events/
​https://www.visitcolchester.com/whats-on/