Coda is a multi-award-winning, c. 200-capacity grassroots live-music venue at 63 High Street, Colchester (CO1 1DN). Established in 2018 inside a building that dates to 1905 — the former Grand Palace of Varieties, with ornate original ceilings and balconies enhanced by modern lighting and lasers — it's the beating heart of the local scene. Programming focuses on local grassroots music, jazz and blues, plus the best up-and-coming and touring bands, club nights, cover bands, open mic nights and a regular weekly jam. An in-house PA supports both original and covers acts.
Colchester · Every Sunday · No fee listed
Coda Colchester Open Mic
Colchester open mic at Coda Colchester — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
Next night: Sun 15 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 2 Nov 202620:00
Kick-off
Sundays
sign-up on the nightSundays
| Night | Every Sunday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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03 — The night
Every SundayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
SundaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
00:00 Last songs
04 — Find Coda Colchester
Town CentreGetting there
63 High St,
Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DN
Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DN
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
1 provided · 6 TBC| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | TBC |
| Guitar amp | TBC |
| Bass amp | TBC |
| Keys / keyboard | TBC |
| Vocal mics | TBC |
| In-house engineer | TBC |
06 — About
Town Centre, ColchesterAbout the night
Coda is a 200-capacity, multi-award-winning live-music venue on Colchester High Street, and its weekly open mic runs every Sunday from 8pm to midnight, hosted by singer-songwriter Rosalind Harniess. Best of all, the house gear means you can travel light — there's a guitar amp, keyboard and house percussion ready to go, plus a proper PA and sound engineer. Entry is free for everyone, performers and listeners alike. A genuinely well-run room and a great place to test new material.
Coda is a multi-award-winning, c. 200-capacity grassroots live-music venue at 63 High Street, Colchester (CO1 1DN). Established in 2018 inside a building that dates to 1905 — the former Grand Palace of Varieties, with ornate original ceilings and balconies enhanced by modern lighting and lasers — it's the beating heart of the local scene. Programming focuses on local grassroots music, jazz and blues, plus the best up-and-coming and touring bands, club nights, cover bands, open mic nights and a regular weekly jam. An in-house PA supports both original and covers acts.
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Town Centre · Every Sunday
Coda Colchester Open Mic
Colchester open mic at Coda Colchester — listed on Google Places. Schedule details below are pending venue confirmation; check the venue's own listings before turning up.
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- Open mic night
- Apr 2026
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- 2 Nov
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- No fee
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Coda Colchester Open Mic — Quick Facts
Coda Colchester Open Mic runs on Sundays at Coda Colchester in Colchester, starting at 20:00. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 2 Nov 2026
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Music starts around 20:00, finishing about 00:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Age18+
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerAsk the venue
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NightSundayEvery SundayNext: Sun 15 Nov
Starts20:00until 00:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Coda is a 200-capacity, multi-award-winning live-music venue on Colchester High Street, and its weekly open mic runs every Sunday from 8pm to midnight, hosted by singer-songwriter Rosalind Harniess. Best of all, the house gear means you can travel light — there's a guitar amp, keyboard and house percussion ready to go, plus a proper PA and sound engineer. Entry is free for everyone, performers and listeners alike. A genuinely well-run room and a great place to test new material.
Equipment and backline at this venue — what's on stage, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC
The Night at a Glance
How Coda Colchester’s Sunday night runs.
Next nightSun 15 Nov · 20:00Starts in 2d 12h 23m
Kick-off20:00Every Sunday
Music ends · Venue closes00:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Sunday
Coming up
Sun 15 Nov · Sun 22 Nov · Sun 29 Nov
Kit
Coda Colchester provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find Coda Colchester
63 High St, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DN
Address63 High St
AreaTown Centre, Colchester
PostcodeCO1 1DN
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. You'll find Coda Colchester in Town Centre, Colchester; CO1 1DN is the postcode for sat-nav and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station.
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Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Sunday Night
Arrive early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 00:00. Coda Colchester provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
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Coda Colchester provides a PA system — check the rest with the venue.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
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63 High St, Town Centre, Colchester CO1 1DN.
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The nearest station is Colchester Town (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CO1 1DN. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — What's on at Coda Colchester
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