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Discover Firstsite’s latest news and announcements.
Double the difference: Help families enjoy free creative, connected and carefree days out
8th March 2024
We are delighted to be part of this year’s Big Give Arts For Impact campaign. This unique opportunity means any donations made to our Holiday Fun programme between 19-26 March – will be DOUBLED! Doubling your donation, means…
Find out moreBBC One’s Antiques Roadshow is coming to Firstsite!
29th February 2024
Fiona Bruce and the Antiques Roadshow team will be back on the road this summer filming, and we are delighted that Firstsite has been selected as one of the locations for the series!
Find out moreExhibition opening soon – David Lock: In-between Us
28th February 2024
Open 23 March – 23 June 2024 The award-winning artist David Lock brings an exciting mix of existing work and new paintings to Firstsite in early spring for his first solo public exhibition. The Colchester setting is also…
Find out moreA new way into Firstsite from 27 Feb
21st February 2024
A new temporary entrance will be in place from 27 February, for approximately 4-6 weeks whilst we install new LED lighting in our foyer Our Firstsite Shining project is progressing well, our cinema now has new lighting,…
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