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Secret Affair + Purple HeartsColchester · Fri, 16 Apr 2027

19:00 local time
Colchester Arts CentreColchester
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About this event

Secret Affair + Purple Hearts takes place at Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester on Friday, 16 April 2027, starting at 19:00 local time.

It is listed as Punk / Rock & Roll / 1950s (Concerts).

The line-up includes Secret Affair and Purple Hearts.

Doors open at 19:00.

Face-value tickets have been listed at £25 before fees; prices and availability can change, so check the official seller for live inventory.

Colchester Arts Centre has 11 upcoming events on our calendar.

SECRET AFFAIR + PURPLE HEARTS. Eseential mod revival double bill. Friday 16th April 2027 - Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester

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Nearest station
Colchester Town railway station · Train station · 690 m · 11 min walk
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Secret Affair at Colchester Arts Centre: show day guide

Doors open
19:00
Show starts
19:00
Support
Purple Hearts
Secret Affair on stage(est.)
19:45
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 15 mins
Expected finish(est.)
21:00
Getting there
Colchester Town railway station, 690 m (11 min walk)

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

Know before you go

Doors open
19:00
Age policy
Minimum age 16+.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Thekla, Bristol on 3 May 2025

  1. 1Shake and Shout
  2. 2Don't Look Down
  3. 3One Way World
  4. 4Soho Strut
  5. 5Glory Boys
  6. 6Going to a Go-Go (The Miracles)
  7. 7One Day in Your Life
  8. 8Walk Away
  9. 9New Dance
  10. 10Do You Know / Sound of Confusion
  11. 11Lost in the Night
  12. 12Do I Love You (Indeed I Do) (Frank Wilson)
  13. 13I Don't Need No Doctor (Nickolas Ashford)
  14. 14Time for Action
  15. 15Let Your Heart Dance
  16. 16My World
  17. 17Dancemaster
  18. 18I'm Not Free (But I'm Cheap)

Most played songs on this tour

  • Time for Action×8
  • My World×8
  • Glory Boys×7
  • Going to a Go-Go×7
  • Dancemaster×7
  • One Day in Your Life×6
  • Lost in the Night×6
  • Do I Love You (Indeed I Do)×6
  • I Don't Need No Doctor×6
  • Let Your Heart Dance×6

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Secret Affair

Line-up

About Secret Affair

Secret Affair are a mod revival band, formed in 1978 and disbanded in 1982 during which period their work is predominantly best-known. They reformed in 2002 and have since then produced an album in 2012.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Colchester Arts Centre

Church Street, Colchester, CO1 1NF
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Secret Affair + Purple Hearts: FAQs

When is Secret Affair + Purple Hearts?

Secret Affair + Purple Hearts is scheduled for Friday, 16 April 2027 at 19:00 local time.

Where is Secret Affair + Purple Hearts taking place?

At Colchester Arts Centre, Church Street, Colchester CO1 1NF.

How much are tickets for Secret Affair + Purple Hearts?

Face-value tickets have been listed at £25, before fees. Prices can change with demand, so check the official seller for current prices.

What time do doors open?

Doors open at 19:00 local time.

Is there an age restriction?

Minimum age 16+.

What songs will Secret Affair play?

At their most recent show (3 May 2025, Bristol) Secret Affair played 18 songs, including Shake and Shout, Don't Look Down, One Way World, Soho Strut, and Glory Boys.

Does Secret Affair have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Secret Affair has 4 upcoming dates, including Liverpool (12 Nov), Northampton (13 Nov), and Stockport (14 Nov).

Who is supporting Secret Affair at Colchester Arts Centre?

The line-up also includes Purple Hearts.

What time does Secret Affair go on stage?

Secret Affair is expected on stage around 19:45, after Purple Hearts. The show itself starts at 19:00 local time.

How long is Secret Affair's set?

Recent shows ran to 18 songs, about 1 hr, 15 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 21:00.

Secret Affair + Purple Hearts

Fri, 16 Apr 2027 · from £25

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