Forthcoming Events
Tickets to all our events are available from:
Colchester
Visitors Information Centre,
telephone 01206 282920
Charter Hall,
telephone 01206 282020
The Arts Centre,
telephone 01206 500900
or online at 'We Got Tickets'
Snake in the Grass, music and entertainment events for the Essex area. Please browse the site to see what we have on offer or check the forthcoming events list for what’s happening soon in your area.
Snake in the Grass Events for 2008 in Partnership with Quinntessential
28TH 29TH June The Colchester Food and Drink Festival and the Colchester Rose Show. Lower Castle Park, Colchester.
East Anglia’s best food event alongside a great flower show. What could be a better day out in the idyllic surroundings of Colchester’s Castle Park. Savour the delights of over 120 different food stalls, have a full gourmet meal in our restaurant, a pint of real ale or a glass of superb wine maybe even an oyster or two and smell the roses! For more information look on www.colchesterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
Party in the Park
25th, 26th and 27th July Colchester’s famous Party in the Park
in Castle Park, Colchester. This year we have added a brand new
event and massively increased the fun. Have a look at the programme and
remember to book early – don’t be too late they all get full quickly. Friday
night is now for live bands, Saturday for our famous tribute bands with
its new fantastic line up and on Sunday our new Magic of the Musical
25th Friday night – Live in the Park
Local live bands show off their amazing talents. The very best of
the local scene. Salt Dog, Newtown Kings and Streetlight Youth,
Colchester’s favourites are the headliners
with a host of local talent. Be there or miss the event of the
year! Hot food, fully licensed bar.
Gates open at 5pm, Event starts at 6.30pm,
Tickets – Adult in advance £7.50 - on the gate £10
(Terms and conditions apply to all tickets)
26th Saturday night – Tribute to
the Giants in Association with P Milton Ltd, hosted
by Michael J Fitch and the SGR Colchester Breakfast Show Presenters
Wyatt and Natasha
Tributes from the cream of UK tribute acts with Tom
Jones, Take That, Madonna, The Spice Girls, and Queen.
The event opens earlier in 2008 to give even better value and
more time to relax and enjoy your self. An extra hour of music
and fun in 2008 for your money. Followed by our spectacular
fire works display.
Gates open 4pm, Event starts at 6pm
Tickets – Adult in advance £16.00 – Adult on the gate £20 – 14
years and under £8 (in advance only and accompanied by a responsible adult
see terms and conditions)
(Terms and conditions apply to all tickets)
27th Sunday late afternoon –THE
MAGIC OF THE MUSICAL
Principal performers from the West End sing from Les Miserable, Phantom of the Opera, Mama Mia, Oliver, Chicago, We Will Rock You, and other great musicals. Classical music from the very best of the West End musicals played for you in the idyllic surroundings of Castle Park.
Enjoy a picnic or pick your treats from our chocolate fountain, hot food stalls, Pimms and champagne marquees. Have afternoon tea, early dinner or you still have time to book a later dinner in one of our local restaurants. Have a day to remember.
Gates open 2pm Event starts 4.30pm. Tickets: Adult in advance £15.00 – Adults on gate £20 – 14 and under FREE (accompanied by a responsible adult see terms and conditions) (Terms and conditions apply to all tickets)
Boats Trains and Planes with The Gazette Motor Show, Saturday 6th and Sunday
7th September in Lower Castle Park, Colchester
Lots of different models including train layouts, fast cars, helicopters,
model aeroplanes and boats of the lake. There will be stalls selling all sorts
of models and equipment for you to browse. For the car enthusiast you can
see models and the real thing at the Gazettes Motor show on the same pitch
and all for the same admission charge.
Hot food and drink, fully licensed bar. (Terms and conditions apply to all tickets)
The Colchester Roman Spectacular, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th October
(Schools preview day friday 3rd) Lower Castle Park, Colchester
Ancient Rome returns to Colchester!
Featuring full chariot racing by our professional charioteers charging with
magnificent horses. Fighting gladiators, displays by Roman troops, mock
battles and the sights and sounds of war.
The event also features living history displays and Roman cooking demonstrations. Loads of re-enactors and equipment will be performing with horses and equipment at this spectacular event. With Colchester’s castle as a backdrop and set in beautiful Castle Park this event will be scenic as well as packed with action.
Gates open 10.30 each day – Event closes at 4.30pm each day. (Terms and conditions apply to all tickets)