The star performed to more than 16,000 people at the Weston Homes Community Stadium.
The Witham singer’s gig was part of his 20-date tour around the UK.
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Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
Ahead of the concert, he said he was thrilled to play outdoors and so close to home.
The performer and presenter played some of his biggest songs.
Fans took to social media to show their appreciation for Olly.
One Tweeted: “3rd time seeing olly murs tonight and in my home town, he never disappoints”
Another said: “olly murs is one hell of a performer what a man”
Olly was joined by Louisa Johnson, with whom he has just released his new single, Unpredictable.
Before the concert fans were advised not to bring bags and searches were carried out upon entry, prompted by the terrorist attack in Manchester.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Helen Newman, Lisa Stapleton, Nicky Butley and Jenny Reynolds at the Olly Murs concert. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Helen Newman, Lisa Stapleton, Nicky Butley and Jenny Reynolds at the Olly Murs concert. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Helen Newman, Lisa Stapleton, Nicky Butley and Jenny Reynolds at the Olly Murs concert. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Heavy security at the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Heavy security at the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Heavy security at the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
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Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
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Chloe and Natasha Wilson. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Michelle and Tilly Maunder and Melanie and Yazmin Maul. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Michelle and Tilly Maunder and Melanie and Yazmin Maul. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Michelle and Tilly Maunder and Melanie and Yazmin Maul. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
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Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
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Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
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Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Louisa Johnson on stage. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Louisa Johnson on stage. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Louisa Johnson on stage. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
![Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.]( "Dunmow Broadcast: Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.")
Crowds enjoying the Olly Murs concert in Colchester. Picture: SEANA HUGHES.
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