About The City Brief Colchester

Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Colchester

You can find weekly updates on what’s happening across Colchester without sifting through clutter. In Hythe, seasonal pop-ups appear near St John's Abbey Gate. Families gather at Balkerne Gardens beside the River Colne for community events and casual strolls.

Saturday markets take place in Castle Park, offering local produce and handmade goods. During Heritage Weekend, guided walks follow the Roman Walls as part of the Official Colchester Tour, visiting sites like St Botolph’s Priory and Jumbo (Water Tower).

Children’s activities happen at Village Green every half-term week, with storytelling hosted by Firstsite and interactive zones for play. The Kids Fest includes puppet shows, craft stalls, and themed games drawing families from Lexden & Braiswick to Old Heath & The Hythe.

Cultural events are spread across the town: candlelight concerts take place at Colchester Town Hall in autumn months. Winter brings the Enchanted Trail of Light through Promenade Park’s pathways. Seasonal highlights include the Colchester Beer Festival near University Centre Colchester and Oyster Fayre Medieval Festival hosted within Colchester Castle Park.

The Pantomime at Mercury Theatre attracts visitors from Mersea & Pyefleet to Barrow Hill, while film screenings occur annually at The Manor Health & Wellness Centre. These events show how areas like St Anne’s & St John’s or Rural North remain active through consistent programming throughout the year.

We focus on clear updates: no hype, just what’s real and timely for people who live here. Whether it's a beer festival near Jumbo (Water Tower) or storytelling at Firstsite during half-term week, we list events clearly so you know where to go when something catches your interest.

No fluff. Just straightforward updates on what’s happening across Colchester each week.

What we Cover

Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Colchester – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.

Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.