Colchester · Fri 21 May · Price not listed
EXTC 'This is Pop' at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Colchester Arts Centre
Friday 21 May 2027. Starts 19:00. Price not listed.
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Fri 21 MayFriday
| Date | Friday, 21 May 2027 |
| Starts | 19:00 |
| Ends | 22:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
PopAbout the gig
EXTC 'This is Pop' plays Colchester Arts Centre in Colchester on Friday, 21 May 2027.
XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
Find EXTC 'This is Pop' online · Find Colchester Arts Centre online
02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | Colchester Arts Centre |
| Area | Colchester CO1 1NF |
| Genre | Pop / Chamber Music |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find Colchester Arts Centre
ColchesterGetting there
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.
04 — Planning
ColchesterYour night out
Smaller live music rooms in Colchester often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn't listed with us yet - check the venue's own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map shows exactly where Colchester Arts Centre is, and the Colchester live music hub has what else is on around the same night.
EXTC 'This is Pop' at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Friday, 21 May 2027 · starts 19:00 · Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
Last updated: 1 November 2026
EXTC 'This is Pop' — Quick Facts
XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
EXTC 'This is Pop' are playing Colchester Arts Centre in Colchester on Friday, 21 May 2027. It starts at 19:00 and is listed to finish around 22:00. Expect Pop / Chamber Music. This listing is part of the Ipswich grass-roots gig directory — browse more upcoming Ipswich gigs there.
Ipswich has 38 upcoming gigs in the GigXchange directory, across 4 venues — 3 of them this week. Saturday is the city's busiest night for live music, and the average listed start time is 19:03. Colchester Arts Centre has 8 or more other upcoming gigs listed.
Source: the GigXchange gig directory, refreshed nightly.What’s on in Ipswich this week — or see what’s on across the UK.
About this gig
XTC's legendary drummer, Terry Chambers, is back on the road with his band EXTC (named and approved by XTC frontman, Andy Partridge).
The artist — EXTC 'This is Pop'
EXTC 'This is Pop' headlines this Colchester gig on Friday, 21 May 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste — expect Pop / Chamber Music across the set.
The venue — Colchester Arts Centre
Colchester Arts Centre is in the Ipswich gig directory on GigXchange. Age policy and prices can change from night to night, so check the details here against the venue's own listing closer to the date.
Find Colchester Arts Centre
Colchester, CO1 1NF
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Colchester Arts Centre is in Colchester — use CO1 1NF for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue’s own site for parking and step-free access before you set off, and aim to arrive a little before 19:00.
The Proclaimers at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Circu5 & The Round Window at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester, Afrology Escape - CDQ live performance at Escape Club and UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell @ Heveningham Hall Fireworks.
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning your Colchester night
Smaller live music rooms in Ipswich often put you close to the stage, and support acts can be worth arriving early for.
A price isn’t listed with us yet — check the venue’s own listing or socials before you go.
Travelling? The map on this page shows where Colchester Arts Centre is, and the Ipswich live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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EXTC 'This is Pop' at Colchester Arts Centre. EXTC 'This is Pop' plays Colchester Arts Centre on Friday 21 May from 19:00. Also playing Colchester: The Proclaimers at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Circu5 & The Round Window at Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester and Afrology Escape - CDQ live performance at Escape Club. Every upcoming show is in the Colchester gig directory. Looking further ahead? One festival timeline holds the UK music festivals we have date-checked, with clash checks.
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08 — At Colchester Arts Centre
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