Things to do in Chelmsford

Whitney: Queen of the Night

Queen Of The Night – A Tribute to Whitney Houston returns in 2027 for another show-stopping celebration, following sold-out tours across the UK.Established as t…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family

Murder Trial Tonight returns after four previous sold-out seasons with its most gripping case yet.Murder Trial Tonight V: Death in the Family brings a chilling…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

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Murder Trial Tonight

Tigerslane Studios, renowned for its captivating true-crime productions, is thrilled to announce the launch of the new season of ‘Murder Trial Tonight – The Doo…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

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Baga Chipz: Bagz to Riches

Lock up ya grandads! Baga Chipz MBE presents...'BAGZ TO RICHES'!Join the international drag superstar and RuPauls Drag Race icon for a night at the theatre in a…

Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford

Focus

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-ro…

Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford

John Otway

John Otway and his hard hitting band attack his favourite set list with gusto, leaving plenty of room for anarchy, fun and acrobatics that are his trademark.The…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

Tim Key: Loganberry

TIM KEY (Alan Partridge, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Tim Key’s Late Night Poetry Programme) again pops his suit on and plods about in a brand new show.Bit gutt…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Martin Harley

Martin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation.Renowned for his prowess as…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

Flo & Joan

Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a brand n…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing

Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates.People laughed a lot and kept coming back.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

London Concertante: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight

If you're looking for a romantic candlelit experience, want to enjoy some classical music greats then this is the concert for you!London Concertante present a s…

Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford

Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show

“Paul Merton and Suki Webster’s Improv Show” is a night of fast, and fabulously funny improvised games, scenes, stories, songs and laugh out loud surrealism.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford

Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Join London Concertante as they celebrate the festive season through the magical world of Christmas movies.

Chelmsford Cathedral, Chelmsford

Ed Byrne: No Dramas

Ed just wants to live a life free of hassles or drama.He feels he’s earned it, but the world has other plans for him.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Mike Wozniak: The Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating through the impulsive, random and stup…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Mc Hammersmith: Ice Ice Nepo Baby

MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”.When MC Hammersmit…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

MC Hammersmith - Hippity Hoppity Get Off My Property

He presents an hour of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026!

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Daniel O'Reilly: Let's Have It!

Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly returns to the stage w…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Joe Wells: Daddy Autism

Joe and his wife are having a baby. He's autistic so statistically it's quite likely the baby will be too.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Laura Smyth: Born Aggy

What if all your dreams come true and you’ve still got the hump?Laura Smyth has had a meteoric rise in comedy!

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Christopher Hall: Pizazz

Showman, Jester, Attention Chaser, come with Chris on the ultimate hometown holiday night out.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Larry Dean: Hellbent

Recently married, emotionally feral.The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and…

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

Open Mic Night (please Read The Rules Below)

Open Mic Nights are back for 2026 and running fortnightly on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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The Wonder of Stevie

The ultimate celebration of the genius of Stevie Wonder!Voted one of Britain’s top soul singers, mesmeric vocalist Noel McCalla, award-winning saxophonist Derek…

Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford

A Beautiful Noise Show: The Definitive Tribute to Neil Diamond

From London’s West End, this internationally acclaimed production celebrates the music of Neil Diamond.

Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford

L. R. Phoenix

Preacher Blues from the Mississippi Delta and Hill Country Blues tradition.L.R. Phoenix is an English blues guitarist/singer/songwriter who happens to live in F…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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Leighton (Lr) Phoenix

Finally got L.R.Phoenix's If the Devil Sang the Blues. I put it on to do art to, had to stop because it's blowing my mind, it's conjured up an image in my mind;…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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Lemoncurd Kids / Alice

Lemoncurd Kids return. The local lads are one of the most established on the Chelmsford scene.

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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Underdog: The Other Other Bront

Underdog: The Other Other Bront By Sarah GordonCharlotte Bront has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and the other became known as the third sis…

The Old Court Theatre, Chelmsford

Hothaus Drag Presents: Haustonbury - The Festival Show

HotHaus Drag Presents: Haustonbury - The Festival ShowYou’ve heard of Glastonbury, but since it’s not taking place this year, we are giving you Haustonbury - Th…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

McFly

With seven UK number-one singles, five top-ten albums, six sell-out tours and ten million records sold worldwide, McFly are without question one of the most sig…

Central Park, Chelmsford

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New World Festival

The Chelmsford festival gearing up to host some of the most in-demand electronic music artists and bands.

Central Park, Chelmsford

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Francis Rossi

One of Britain's most loved and influential musicians takes to the road again with a brand new show entitled The Francis Rossi Songbook: Quo – Past, Present, Fu…

Cramphorn Theatre, Chelmsford

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Heathen Apostles

Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of Amer…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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Country Calling

Country Calling is a big celebration of Country music that takes place in Chelmsford, Essex.

Hylands House & Estate, Chelmsford

Sam Grassie

Sam Grassie is a Scottish fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter, gaining a reputation on the circuit for dynamic sets that traverse traditional folk, acoustic bl…

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

The Prime Rave Chelmsford

The Prime Rave is bringing together music, culture, comedy, rap battles, dance-offs, DJs, live performances, and nonstop energy for ONE unforgettable night.

Bar & Beyond Chelmsford, Chelmsford

Chelmsford Summer Series: Sugababes, Annie Mac, Melanie C (DJ)

This is a 16+ event. 16+ (16-17yrs old) must be accompanied by an adult and there are separate labelled tickets which must be purchased for anyone aged 16-17.

Central Park, Chelmsford

Chelmsford Summer Series 2026: Mcfly

Chelmsford Summer Series continues with the announcement of McFly, who will return to Essex for a special outdoor show in Central Park on 29th August. With drum…

Central Park, Chelmsford

New World 2026 ft. Craig David Chelmsford Central Park

New World Festival returns to Chelmsford this summer to celebrate its 5th anniversary, bringing Craig David and his acclaimed TS5 show to Central Park on Sunday…

Central Park, Chelmsford

Bratakus

Scottish sisters delivering fast, furious, politically charged punk rock.

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show

Heartbreak: The Tom Petty Show is a sensational new show celebrating the Grammy Award-winning, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and all-round American legend T…

Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford

Dirt Road Band

The Dirt Road Band is the brainchild of guitar legend Steve Walwyn, mainly known as the longest serving guitar player in Dr Feelgood (32 years).

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

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Dylan LeBlanc

Alt folk and country singer-songwriter from Louisiana.

The Hot Box, Chelmsford

Run Away Festival 2027 - Bank Hol Sat 29 & - Essex

Bank Holiday Sat 29 + 30 May 2027 @ Chelmsford Racecourse, Essex.

Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford