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Firstsite secures major investment from Arts Council England to Build the Future Infrastructure for Creativity

15th April 2026

    We’re delighted to announce after a successful application process we have secured £995,000 in capital investment from Arts Council England (ACE) to transform its building into a next-generation creative environment—designed not only to display art, but to…

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New ways to book cinema and event tickets

25th February 2026

Give your smartphone wallet a treat!

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New exhibitions coming up in 2026

19th December 2025

  In 2025 almost 120,000 visitors joined us to explore our 12 outstanding exhibitions. Together we explored Britain’s colonial past, digital lives, youth, abstraction, and celebrated creativity, hope… and apples! Thank you for visiting us! 2026 promises to be…

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We’re making changes to our cinema prices with new ways to save for our audiences.

29th October 2025

Flexible cinema ticket prices at Firstsite Colchester, with Peak or Off-Peak screenings and discounts for families, students, and groups.

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Welcome area at Firstsite. 'Big Hello' (2018) Peter Liversidge. Photo by Jayne Lloyd.

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