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Dire Streets *

Dire Streets *

Sunday 19 July · 7:30 PM
Until 10 PM
Colchester Arts Centre
Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF
🇬🇧EN
£23 on Ticketsolve
Sunday 19 July · 7:30 PM
Until 10 PM
Colchester Arts Centre
Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF
🇬🇧EN
£23 on Ticketsolve

GIGS

Rescheduled from Saturday 11th April. Tickets for the original date are valid for this new one.

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DOOR AND START TIMES!

Tickets £23. Doors open 7pm, starts 7.30pm. This gig is for a standing audience.

Dire Streets bring to life the classic songs of one of the world's greatest guitar bands with a level of musicianship and attention to detail that makes them the stand out Dire Straits tribute in the UK.

The two-hour theatre show includes faithful renditions of classic studio tracks along with extended live versions from some of the legendary Dire Straits concerts.

For over a decade, Dire Streets have performed Dire Straits' incredible back catalogue to thousands of theatre-goers across the UK. No other Dire Streets tribute act comes as close to reproducing Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar and vocal tones – making Dire Streets as near to the original band as you can see live.

The six-piece band is made up of some of the country's top tribute musicians and delivers a stunning show that fulfils their mission of doing justice to one of the most original and talented bands the UK has ever produced.

The band makes no attempt to look like the original so no headbands or pink suits, just brilliant songs skilfully played with the enthusiasm and respect they deserve.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64YtWt6036Y

About Dire Straits

Dire Straits were one of the major guitar based bands of the late 70s. Despite forming at the height of Punk, front man Mark Knopfler's distinctive guitar picking style gave the band an alternative and instantly recognisable sound. The band reached its peak in the mid 80s playing larger venues including a memorable slot at Live Aid. So far record sales have reached over 100 million worldwide and Knopfler is still regarded as one of the finest guitarists and songwriters this country has produced.

Same venue: Colchester Arts Centre

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Philippa Perry in Conversation - Hosted by Waterstones *
At 7 PM£15.5–30.5🇬🇧
🗣️Talk📚Literature

Philippa Perry in Conversation - Hosted by Waterstones

Colchester Arts Centre
Phil Wang & Guests (5:30pm Doors) *
Wed 8 · 6 PM£30.5🇬🇧
🎤Stand-up

Phil Wang & Guests

Colchester Arts Centre
David O'Doherty and Friends *
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David O'Doherty and Friends *

Colchester Arts Centre
Edinburgh Previews: Fiona Allen + Eli Matthewson
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Edinburgh Previews: Fiona Allen + Eli Matthewson

Colchester Arts Centre
Edinburgh Previews: Cecily Hitchcock & Rory Cargill
Fri 17 · 8 PM£15🇬🇧

Edinburgh Previews: Cecily Hitchcock & Rory Cargill

Colchester Arts Centre
Edinburgh Previews: Rob Auton + Katie Norris
Sat 18 · 8 PM£15🇬🇧

Edinburgh Previews: Rob Auton + Katie Norris

Colchester Arts Centre
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Mon 20 · 8 PM£6–7🇬🇧

Heavy Metal - The Movie

Colchester Arts Centre
Matt Hobs: 100% Badgers
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Matt Hobs: 100% Badgers

Colchester Arts Centre
Latitude Festival 2026 (Weekend Tickets)
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When Rivers Meet *

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Fri 24Free🇬🇧

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Nina Wadia: In Conversation
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