What's on - Community and Partners
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Alongside our own exhibitions, cinema screenings, workshops, talks and events, Firstsite is proud to work with a wide range of activities hosted by 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.
For information or support about an event viewed here, please contact the organisers directly, as they coordinate and manage their own programmes at Firstsite.
If you’re interested in using our spaces for your own event, find out more on our Venue Hire page.
Community and Partners
Free
Art in the Community
Tuesday 17 February 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Art in the Community sessions are for people who use creativity to improve their well-being, and for recovery from mental and physical issues
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Free
Folk & Bespoke Artisan Craft Market
Saturday 07 March 2026
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Have a handmade shopping day. The people in your life deserves something special and for a totally unique gift, you cannot beat handmade.
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Free
Colchester Record Fair
Saturday 21 March 2026
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
More times available
Browse the stalls and grab yourself a bargain – or perhaps something a little rarer at the Colchester Record Fair at Firstsite.
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Free
Book Launch: Watercolor Artist’s Index: Urban Landscape by Richard Taylor
Saturday 25 April 2026
3:00 pm
Meet renowned watercolour artist Richard Taylor at the launch of his new book, Watercolor Artist’s Index: Urban Landscape.
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