What's on in Chelmsford this week
We've gathered 23 events happening in Chelmsford between 26 Oct – 1 Nov across 8 venues — led by music (9), other (6) and comedy (2), including 3 free-entry events, with 10 listings at The Hot Box. Click any event to see times, prices and book direct.
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Gaming Taster Day / Retro Gaming, Dominoes, Chess
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
Chelmsford Chess Club
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
Waxes Lyrical - Poetry & Spoken Word
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
All 23 events
Tuesday 30 October
6 events
Hothaus Drag Presents: Freakilicious - a Halloween Circus/Freak Show
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
Speed Dating
The Courtyard, Chelmsford
Children's Halloween Party
Champions Manor Hall, Chelmsford
Halloween Party 2026
Village Hall, Chelmsford
Wonderland Haunted House @ Courtyard, Chelmsford
The Courtyard, Chelmsford
Robert Vincent
Chelmsford Social Club, Chelmsford
Friday 26 October
2 eventsWednesday 31 October
6 events
Run Away Halloween 2026
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford
Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford
The Wave Pictures
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
The Brian and Friends Jazz Esemble
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
Run Away Halloween - Paid Buses & Car Park Tickets
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford
80s & 90s Over 30s Halloween Daytime Clubbing
The Courtyard, Chelmsford
Thursday 1 November
4 eventsRun Away Halloween 2026 Day 2
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford
Dirt Road Band
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
Run Away Halloween - on Stage Upgrades
Chelmsford City Racecourse, Chelmsford
The Dirt Road Band
The Hot Box, Chelmsford
Monday 29 October
2 events
Saturday 27 October
1 event
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