Mar7Sun
ComedyEd Byrne: No Dramas
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
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Events in Chelmsford
44 upcoming events in Chelmsford, including 15 comedy shows, 11 festivals, 10 club nights, and 4 experiences. The busiest venues are Chelmsford Theatre, Chelmsford Racecourse, and The Lion Inn. Next up: Comedy Club Live - Ben Norris, Rudi Lickwood, Blank Peng on Thu, 22 Oct 2026.
- Upcoming events
- 44
- This weekend
- 2
- Venues
- 22
- Population
- 115,369
About Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a city in Essex, England. It is the county town of Essex and one of three cities in the county, along with Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. It is located 31 miles (50 km) north-east of Charing Cross in London, and 22 miles (35 km) south-west of Colchester. At the 2021 census the built up area had a population of 110,625. It gives its name to the wider Chelmsford local government district which also covers an extensive surrounding area.
Where to stay in Chelmsford
Compare hotels and apartments in Chelmsford for your event dates – rooms near popular venues go first on show nights.
Popular in Chelmsford
May28FriComedyThomas Green: Brainstorm
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
Apr3SatComedyAurie Styla: Maverick
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
Apr10SatComedyJulian Clary - Fully Dilated
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
Mar12FriComedyMike Wozniak: The Bench
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
Jun25FriComedyMC Hammersmith - Ice Ice Nepo Baby
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
May29SatComedyJohn Kearns - Tilting At Windmills
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
May5WedConcertsWard Thomas
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
Comedy in Chelmsford
Oct29ThuComedyChristopher Hall: Pizazz
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre
Oct9SatComedyRiona O'Connor & Olga Thompson - Middle Rage
19:00 · Chelmsford Theatre
Oct31SatComedyPaul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre
Feb4ThuComedyThe Comedy Store Players
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre
Festivals in Chelmsford
Oct31SatFestivalsRun Away Halloween 2026 - Chelmsford Racecourse Essex
12:00 · Chelmsford Racecourse
Nov1SunFestivalsfrom £31.50Run Away Halloween '26 - Day 2 - Max Dean & Luke Dean - Essex
12:00 · Chelmsford Racecourse
Sept11SatFestivalsStreet Eat N Beats Festival 2027
12:00 · Central Park, Chelmsford
Jun17ThuFestivalsState Fayre 2027 - Campervan Pass
Hylands Park Chelmsford
Nightlife in Chelmsford
Mar13SatNightlifefrom £17.50Smiley Culture: 7th Birthday Bash
20:00 · Acanteen
Oct30FriNightlifefrom £5JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Fri 30 October - ESSEX
18:00 · Mettle Works
Oct31SatNightlifefrom £15Run Away x LoveJuice Halloween After Party: 44 Moulsham St
12:00 · 44 Moulsham Street
Nov6FriNightlifefrom £15EAZEE's BIRTHDAY BASH
19:00 · Hot Box Live Events Chelmsford
All events in Chelmsford
44 events · sorted by date
Oct22ThuComedyComedy Club Live - Ben Norris, Rudi Lickwood, Blank Peng
21:00 · The Lion Inn. · Chelmsford
Oct23FriNightlifefrom £5Nightshiftz
20:00 · The Courtyard Chelmsford · Chelmsford
Oct24SatComedyJoe Wells: Daddy Autism
19:30 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
- Oct29ThuComedy
Christopher Hall: Pizazz
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
- Oct30FriNightlifefrom £5
JUVY Under 18s - Halloween Tour - Fri 30 October - ESSEX
18:00 · Mettle Works · Chelmsford
Oct30FriThings to Dofrom £20Speed Dating in Chelmsford @ The Courtyard | 40s-50s
19:30 · The Courtyard · Chelmsford
Oct30FriNightlifefrom £7.50Wonderland Haunted House @ Courtyard, Chelmsford
21:00 · Courtyard Baddow · Chelmsford
- Oct31SatFestivals
Run Away Halloween 2026 - Chelmsford Racecourse Essex
12:00 · Chelmsford Racecourse · Chelmsford
- Oct31SatNightlifefrom £15
Run Away x LoveJuice Halloween After Party: 44 Moulsham St
12:00 · 44 Moulsham Street · Chelmsford
Oct31SatNightlifefrom £14Run Away Halloween After Party: Mettle Works Chelmsford
12:00 · Mettle Works · Chelmsford
Oct31SatFestivalsfrom £10Run Away Halloween - Paid Buses & Car Park Tickets
12:00 · Chelmsford City Racecourse · Chelmsford
- Oct31SatComedy
Paul Merton & Suki Webster's Improv Show
20:00 · Chelmsford Theatre · Chelmsford
- Nov1SunFestivalsfrom £31.50
Run Away Halloween '26 - Day 2 - Max Dean & Luke Dean - Essex
12:00 · Chelmsford Racecourse · Chelmsford
- Nov6FriNightlifefrom £15
EAZEE's BIRTHDAY BASH
19:00 · Hot Box Live Events Chelmsford · Chelmsford
Nov7SatNightlifefrom £16Soul Daze - Essex's 80's Soul, Jazz funk & Disco Day Party
15:00 · Bar And Beyond · Chelmsford
Nov13FriThings to Dofrom £20Singles Party in Chelmsford @ Be At One | 30s-40s
20:00 · Be At One · Chelmsford
Nov14SatConcertsfrom £26Beneath The Arches 2026
12:00 · Radio City Social · Chelmsford
Nov21SatFestivalsfrom £35POSHFUNK - The Winter Ball
13:00 · Chelmsford Racecourse · Chelmsford
Nov27FriThings to Dofrom £18Speed Dating in Chelmsford @ The Courtyard | 40s-50s
19:30 · The Courtyard · Chelmsford
Nov28SatNightlifefrom £15Chicago's Chelmsford Day Party Reunion for over 30's
15:00 · Bar And Beyond Chelmsford · Chelmsford
Nov29SunArts & CultureGreat Baddow Christmas Market
11:00 · Great Baddow Millenium Centre · Chelmsford
Dec7MonComedyfrom £8Christmas Comedy Party Night | Top Comedians Live
21:00 · The Lion Inn. · Chelmsford
Dec8TueComedyfrom £10Festive Stand-Up Night with Kevin McCarthy, Michael Akadir
21:00 · The Lion Inn. · Chelmsford
Dec19SatThings to Dofrom £10.95Christmas at 44
18:00 · 44 Moulsham Street · Chelmsford
Venues in Chelmsford
- Chelmsford TheatreChelmsford · 13 events
- Chelmsford RacecourseChelmsford · 4 events
- The Lion Inn.Chelmsford · 3 events
- Hylands Park ChelmsfordChelmsford · 2 events
- The CourtyardChelmsford · 2 events
- 44 Moulsham StreetChelmsford · 2 events
- Mettle WorksChelmsford · 2 events
- AcanteenChelmsford · 2 events
- Wheelers Farm Chelmsford · 2 events
Coming to Chelmsford
Cities near Chelmsford
Frequently asked questions
What's on in Chelmsford this weekend?
There are 2 events in Chelmsford this weekend (23 – 25 Oct). See the weekend list for concerts, sports and shows.
Are there any events in Chelmsford today?
Nothing is listed for today yet. Try this weekend's events instead.
What are the busiest venues in Chelmsford?
By number of upcoming events: Chelmsford Theatre (13), Chelmsford Racecourse (4), The Lion Inn. (3), Hylands Park Chelmsford (2), and The Courtyard (2).
How many concerts are coming to Chelmsford?
3 concerts listed in Chelmsford, with face-value tickets from about £10.