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Billy Ocean & Marti Pellow ❤️Global music icon Billy Ocean is the first headliner announced, performing on Thursday 20 August. With over 30 million records sold and a career spanning five decades, his distinctive blend of pop and soul has produced timeless hits like Caribbean Queen, When The Going Gets Tough, and Love Really Hurts Without You.
He will be joined by very special guest Marti Pellow, the unmistakable voice of Wet Wet Wet and one of the UK’s most enduring vocalists.
🎟️ Tickets on sale now
Thursday 20 August 2026, 17:00 to 22:30.
PLEASE NOTE, RE-ENTRY IS NOT POSSIBLE AT THIS EVENT.
This event is classified at 6+, this means that anyone between 6 years and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 (adult refers to a parent, guardian or older relative that is responsible for the care and actions of the under 18 year old). The ratio for adult to child is classed as: one adult can accompany three under 18’s at the event.
Please note, this is a standing event. Accessible tickets are available via Ticketmaster. More information on accessible tickets can be found here: https://colchestercastlesummerseries.co.uk/accessibility/
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Lower Castle Park, Colchester, United Kingdom
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