Blues and Rock in the Garden, Colchester, 2026

Join us for a fantastic day at Colchester's Blues and Rock in the Garden on Saturday, July 4, 2026! 🎉 This marks our 27th year of bringing great music and community together!

✨ Venue: Maitlands, Distillery Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO2 8EZ
⏰ Gates Open: 14:00 - 23:30

Prepare for an unforgettable experience:

• 10 amazing bands spanning genres like Blues, Rock, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Flamenco, and more! 🎸🎤
• Savor delicious BBQ, vegetarian & vegan options, plus mouth-watering cakes and desserts! 🍔🍰
• Fully Licensed Bar, featuring unique drinks like our 8 pint watering can of beer and plastic kettle of cider! 🍻

Schedule:

• 14:00 - 15:00: Elmer’s Jazz Band (Jazz)
• 15:00 - 16:00: Brewkelele (Ukulele Sing Along)
• 16:00 - 17:00: Armoured Man (Sea Shanties)
• 17:00 - 18:00: Annemarie Quinn & John Fire (Upbeat Sounds from Malawi!)
• 18:00 - 19:00: Tahir Burhan (Flamenco Guitar)
• 19:00 - 20:00: Fox, Wiggle and Sass (1940s Big Band Vocal Trio)
• 20:00 - 21:00: Band of Fools (Gypsy Balkan)
• 21:00 - 22:00: The Gulls (Rock, Funk and Psychedelia)
• 22:00 - 23:30: Funktion Junction (Pop, Rock, Soul)
  (Times are approximate and subject to change)

All proceeds will support Building Malawi and Centurion Rotary, helping provide secondary education to 200 pupils annually. 🎓
Watch the inspiring journey of the Lingadzi Leadership Academy here.

Tickets:

• £20 for adults (16+)
• £10 for students (ID required)
• £1 for children (over 5, under 16 must be accompanied by an adult)

Quick Links:
👉 Purchase your tickets here!

Please Note:

• No picnics or dogs allowed (except assistance dogs).
• Wristbands will be collected at the gate.
  Join us for a day of creativity, music, and family fun! 🌼🎶