Colchester · Wed 18 Aug · Price not listed
Simply Red at Colchester Castle, Colchester
Colchester Castle
Wednesday 18 August 2027. Starts 16:00. Price not listed.
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Wed 18 AugWednesday
| Date | Wednesday, 18 August 2027 |
| Starts | 16:00 |
| Ends | 23:00 |
| Entry | Price not listed |
| Ages | Not listed |
| Listing | Being verified |
01 — The gig
Live musicAbout the gig
Simply Red plays Colchester Castle in Colchester on Wednesday, 18 August 2027.
Cuffe & Taylor & Supermodified presents Simply Red at Colchester Castle on 18th August 2027
02 — The details
Before you goEverything you need to know
The facts| Venue | Colchester Castle |
| Area | Colchester CO1 1TJ |
| Status | Being verified |
03 — Find Colchester Castle
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.
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Simply Red at Colchester Castle, Colchester
Wednesday, 18 August 2027 · starts 16:00 · Colchester Castle, Colchester
Last updated: 1 November 2026
Simply Red — Quick Facts
Cuffe & Taylor & Supermodified presents Simply Red at Colchester Castle on 18th August 2027
Simply Red are playing Colchester Castle in Colchester on Wednesday, 18 August 2027. It starts at 16:00 and is listed to finish around 23:00. 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 Castle has 2 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
Cuffe & Taylor & Supermodified presents Simply Red at Colchester Castle on 18th August 2027
The artist — Simply Red
Simply Red headlines this Colchester gig on Wednesday, 18 August 2027. Listening before the night helps you decide if the bill matches your taste.
The venue — Colchester Castle
Colchester Castle 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 Castle
Colchester, CO1 1TJ
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. Colchester Castle is in Colchester — use CO1 1TJ 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 16:00.
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 Castle is, and the Ipswich live music hub has what else is on around the same time.
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Simply Red at Colchester Castle. Simply Red plays Colchester Castle on Wednesday 18 August from 16:00. 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. All upcoming shows are in the Colchester gig directory. Thinking past one night? The UK music festivals we have date-checked are on one festival timeline, clashes flagged.
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08 — At Colchester Castle
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