18 Apr Colchester Castle Park’s iconic Victorian bandstand to host free concerts
A great programme of free concerts is once again taking place at Colchester Castle Park’s iconic Victorian bandstand, between April and September this year, with the first concert being performed by Colchester Pipes and Drums on Sunday 14 April.
Every year, Colchester Borough Council offers a varied musical programme at the bandstand in Upper Castle Park. This year’s concerts take place at weekends from April to September and includes performances from 17 bands including swing, contemporary and brass.
All this year’s concerts will take place from 3-5pm, except for the Essex Concert Band on 23 June, which will start at 3.30pm.
All concerts are free to attend, and visitors are encouraged to bring chairs and a picnic.
Dates for the upcoming 2019 concerts are:
28 April – LightTones
5 May – John Seeley’s Jazz and Saxophone Group
12 May – Essex Yeomanry Band
19 May – Harmonie Concert Band
25 May – The Lisa Graham Duo
26 May – Tilbury Band
16 June – Sid Bolan Big Band
23 June – Essex Concert Band
30 June – Band of the Parachute Regiment
11 August – The Colchester Band
18 August – The Harmonettes
24 August – Colne Endeavour Band
25 August – Chelmsford Silver Band
1 September – Essex Police Band
8 September – Sweeting Swing Band
15 September – St Peter’s Band
