EXPERIENCE
THE WORLD
ENTRY
FREE
6 SEPTMEBER 2025
12PM - 6PM
Firstsite, Colchester
Colchester’s Festival of Rice & Spice is a vibrant celebration of global cultures through food, music, art, and activities. From sizzling cookery workshops to joyful performances and hands-on craft sessions, the festival is made for all ages and communities. Come for the flavours, stay for the stories, and leave with a deeper connection to the world around you.
2024 Traditional Ukranian dance performance at the festival
Vibrant
Culture
2024 Henna designs
2024 Nepali crafts showcase
A celebration of flavours, rhythm, art and our community.
Our festival offers vibrant, community-driven experiences, all led by passionate volunteers. We focus on collaborative, hands-on activities that encourage learning through connection, storytelling, and care. By exploring the shared values across our cultures, we create meaningful opportunities to learn from each other.
