Come and see our creative display telling the story of the Beat the Street programme in Colchester.

Love Colchester Exhibition | 10am – 8pm 

From poetry, to photos, videos to sculptures, there’s so much to discover! Drop in at any time throughout the day.

Beat the Street School Ceremony | 10am – 12.30pm

An award ceremony celebrating the school’s participation in Beat the Street.

Legacy Market & Festival | 3pm – 8pm

Explore our community market – your guide to the groups, clubs & societies of Colchester! We’ll have demonstrations, taster sessions, live music and performances and entertainment. You’ll also find volunteering opportunities, places to be active, and information about what’s going on locally.

Community and Partners

Alongside our own exhibitions, cinema screenings, workshops, talks and events, Firstsite is proud to host a wide range of activities from local organisations, groups and creative partners.

These events are organised independently by those hiring our spaces, and reflect the rich mix of ideas and interests across our community.

If you’re interested in using our spaces for your own event, click the button below to find out more.

Find out more about Venue Hire

Food and drink will also available for purchase throughout the day from our cafes. Find out more about our menus here