Festivals in Colchester

Festivals in Colchester

Discover festivals in Colchester, including upcoming dates, venues, tickets, local recommendations and useful things to do nearby.

Colchester is one of the places people search when planning days out across Essex. This page brings together upcoming festivals, nearby event guides and practical local information so visitors can quickly decide what to book, where to go and what else to explore nearby.

For festival searches, this can include music festivals, food festivals, family festivals, seasonal celebrations, outdoor events and community gatherings.

Upcoming Festivals in Colchester

Becky Hill

August 22, 2026

Casttle Park , High Street Colchester CO1 1TJ

Becky Hill

Becky Hill

August 22, 2026

Castle Park Colchester CO1 1TJ

Bastille

August 23, 2026

Casttle Park , High Street Colchester CO1 1TJ

Bastille

Bastille

August 23, 2026

Castle Park Colchester CO1 1TJ

JLS

August 28, 2026

Casttle Park , High Street Colchester CO1 1TJ

Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim

August 29, 2026

Castle Park Colchester CO1 1TJ

Proper Fest 2026

Proper Fest 2026

August 30, 2026

Saxons Lodge, Colchester Road, Weeley Clacton-on-Sea CO16 9AG

Mark Chadwick

September 2, 2026

Church Street, Colchester, Essex CO1 1NF

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Festivals Guide for Colchester

This guide is built for people searching for festivals in Colchester, including locals, visitors and families planning what to do next. It combines upcoming event listings with local context, nearby areas and useful links so the page remains helpful even when the event calendar is still being updated.

New events are added regularly from venues, promoters, ticket partners and local organisers across Essex.

Useful Places and Ideas in Colchester

When planning festivals in Colchester, it is also worth checking local venues, attractions and places that regularly host or support days out.

  • Charter Hall
  • Colchester Arts Centre
  • Mercury Theatre
  • Castle Park
  • Firstsite
  • Colchester Zoo
  • Three Wise Monkeys

Explore More Near Colchester

Looking beyond Colchester? Browse nearby towns, county pages and wider East Anglia guides to find more events and days out.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What festivals are on in Colchester?

Dovetail Events lists upcoming festivals in Colchester, including dates, venues, ticket information and nearby guides.

How do I find festivals near Colchester?

Use the event listings on this page and the nearby event guide links to browse local and county-wide events.

Can I submit festivals in Colchester?

Yes. Venues, promoters and community organisers can submit events to Dovetail Events using the submit event page.

How often is this page updated?

The page is refreshed as new event data is imported or submitted, helping keep the listings useful for people planning things to do locally.

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