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New ways to book cinema and event tickets

25th February 2026

Give your smartphone wallet a treat!

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New exhibitions coming up in 2026

19th December 2025

  In 2025 almost 120,000 visitors joined us to explore our 12 outstanding exhibitions. Together we explored Britain’s colonial past, digital lives, youth, abstraction, and celebrated creativity, hope… and apples! Thank you for visiting us! 2026 promises to be…

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We’re making changes to our cinema prices with new ways to save for our audiences.

29th October 2025

Flexible cinema ticket prices at Firstsite Colchester, with Peak or Off-Peak screenings and discounts for families, students, and groups.

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Firstsite Collectors’ Group Bursary Awards 2025

3rd October 2025

Apply for the Firstsite Collectors’ Group Bursary Awards 2025 for a chance to receive a grant of up to £1,000. Apply before Sun 2 Nov 2025.

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Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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