Colchester Blues and Rock in the Garden and Music and Art in the Garden!

On Saturday 4th July 2026!

(only Saturday this year - we're starting earlier at 2pm!)

"Beautiful setting"

"The atmosphere is incredible"

"We loved it!"

It's our 27th year (we think) and we're back and ready for a party!

Entry is limited to 500. We expect to sell out so please buy your tickets quick! Please also share and invite friends to the event!

Where else can you buy an 8 pint watering can of beer, a plastic kettle of cider, eat delicious food and listen to an eclectic mix of some of the finest music acts around (whilst also helping a good cause)?

Great live bands Delicious BBQ and vegetarian/vegan food & cake and desserts Fully Licensed Bar (including beer by the watering can!)

Tickets for Saturday event: £20 single (over 16) Students £10 (must present student ID). Under 16s £1 (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Under 5s FREE.

The line up will start with music at 14.00 until 23.30 pm.

It's the most diverse line up yet. Including Blues, Rock, Soul, Pop, Jazz, Flamenco, Balkan Gypsy, Ska, Dub, Sea Shanties and Musicians from Malawi!

Please note that this is the line up as it stands. We may make some changes nearer the time (and the exact times that the acts perform may also change).