Simply Red will headline Colchester Castle Summer Series on Wednesday 18 August 2027, joined by special guests Heather Small and Soul II Soul.

Led by Mick Hucknall, Simply Red will bring more than four decades of hits to Lower Castle Park for a huge open-air summer show in the historic surroundings of Colchester Castle.

Expect favourites including Holding Back the Years, Stars, Fairground, Something Got Me Started and Money’s Too Tight (To Mention), alongside many more from one of Britain’s most successful and enduring bands.

Joining Simply Red are Heather Small, best known as the voice of M People, and legendary British soul collective Soul II Soul, making this a standout summer night in Colchester.

Wednesday 18 August 2027, 16:00 to 22:30.
PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.

This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.

Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster.