Live at Colchester Arts Centre: John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash
Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester
About this event
On Tuesday, 8 December 2026, John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash comes to Colchester Arts Centre. JOHN OTWAY AND WILD WILLY BARRET is on the bill.
- Reserved seating
On the road again in 2026 with their latest tour: ALIVE AND GIGGING!
John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett have been at it .... and each other.... for over 50 years. Hilarious …. totally outrageous …. superb musicianship: It's guaranteed you'll never see anything like it again. Totally unmissable!
On the road again with their ALIVE AND GIGGING tour, this magnetic bond still holds after more than 50 years of attempted escapes. Still loved for their total in-yer-face originality, the contrast between the deadpan humour of Barrett and mad onstage antics of Otway are hilarious to watch.
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John’s lyrical genius is ably complimented by Willy’s outstanding musicianship (he seems to play almost every stringed instrument known to man, plus a few hybrids of his own making including the Bagpuss!) .
For any Otway/Barrett virgins out there who don’t know what to expect, be prepared for everything from bare-chested theremin playing to wah wah wheelie bin as the duo jump from one hit and 40 near misses to another: An amazing and irreverent performance by two master entertainers.
This show is unreserved reserved seating
Event details
- Date
- Tuesday, 8 December 2026
- Time
- 20:00 – 22:30 local time
- Venue
- Colchester Arts Centre
- Address
- Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester, United Kingdom
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Concerts · Alternative rock · Rock
Venue & getting there
Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester
How to get to Colchester Arts Centre
- Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell StreetBus stop460 m
6 min walk - Colchester TownTrain660 m
8 min walk - Colchester North StationTrain700 m
9 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away.
Hotels near Colchester Arts Centre
- Colchester Boutique Hotel210 mCheck prices
- Peveril Hotel270 mCheck prices
- Holiday Inn Colchester England320 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Colchester Arts Centre
- Date
- Tuesday, 8 December 2026
- Starts
- 20:00
- Getting there
- Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell Street (bus stop), 460 m – about 6 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 160 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Colchester Boutique Hotel (210 m)
Good to know
When is “John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash”?
John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash takes place on Tuesday, 8 December 2026 at 20:00 local time.
Where is “John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash” held?
Venue: Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, CO1 1NF, Colchester, United Kingdom.
How much are tickets for “John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett - The Christmas Bash”?
Tickets are sold through the official listing linked on this page, where you can check availability and the final price.
How do I get to Colchester Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Colchester Bus Stands, Stanwell Street (bus stop), 460 m from Colchester Arts Centre – roughly 6 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Colchester Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 160 m away.
