Ben Howard gives us his top five events coming up in Colchester this week.

YOLO and Club76 are hosting a day party at Trilogy Nightclub on Saturday. DJs Seb Fontaine and Carly Wilford headline the main stage, supported by Joe Friend, Matt Moore, Jay DJ, and Darren Shambhala. Room 2 features Lou, Colin Plumb, JAT, Apollo, Vik Benno, and Bill Golden.

The party starts at 3pm and ends at 10pm, providing an ideal day clubbing experience for those who prefer an earlier finish.

Tickets are £10 for standard, £15 for VIP (£20 and £25 on the day).

Jazz Social at Roots & Grooves will host the talented DJ Gary Soul on Sunday. Known for his deep knowledge of jazz and soul, Gary will deliver quality tunes with a few surprises thrown in. Support DJs include Tony Ashby, Mark Sweet and Dave Malone.

5pm-10pm. Free Entry

Ghost of the Toll Point Light, presented by Common Ground Theatre Co., will run on Tuesday and Wednesday at Headgate Theatre.

Set in 1900, the play follows young Jack Grimes, who arrives at Toll Point Light to assist Isaac Troop, the lighthouse keeper with 20 years in the role. This old-fashioned ghost story dives into themes of isolation, the supernatural, and the reasons people seek seclusion in such desolate places.

Starts at 7.45pm. Tickets are £15.

On Thursday, Hooky Loops returns to Roots & Grooves for an electronic jam night. This event brings together artists for live performances featuring drum loops, DJ sets, and instrument/vocal looping. Expect spontaneous musical collaborations and experimentation.

Starts at 8pm. Free Entry.

After two years of living and performing in London, singer/songwriter Will Foley headlines a hometown show at Three Wise Monkeys on Friday, joined by some of his favourite acts: Ady Johnson, Lauryn Dobinson, and Dean Frost. The night will celebrate some of Colchester's finest acoustic music.

Doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.