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Come out and experience some of the fantastic local artistic talent which we have on offer! There is creativity around every corner on the first Thursday of every month.

First Thursdays is a monthly festival with events throughout Colchester city centre organised by Creative Colchester.

The festival will celebrate the city's vibrant and diverse cultural scene and will see venues across the city thrown open for the community, with fantastic performances, workshops and interactive experiences, all free to attend.

Open to all ages!

See events and dates on our website: https://firstsite.uk/event/first-thursdays/

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First Thursdays

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Firstsite, Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1JH

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