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Christmas Funk & Soul Extravaganza

Charter Hall

Thursday 21st December 2023
20:00 - 20:00
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Cowdray Avenue
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Standard - 21st December 2023
Min: £20.00
Max: £25.00
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Come and join us for a festive evening of funk & soul to party the night away with Craig Charles

After such an amazing Festival in Colchester Castle Park, we thought we would bring another evening of entertainment to Colchester in 2023.
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