Saffron Walden · Large

Audley End

Q: What genres does Audley End book?

Audley End books Rock, Pop, DJ / Electronic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

Q: What is the capacity of Audley End?

Audley End has a standing capacity of approximately 15000, classed as a large venue. See all Chelmsford venues for size comparisons.

Heritage estate with outdoor concerts.

Venue at a glance Audley End · Chelmsford

~15000

Capacity

standinglarge

Varies

Live music

flexibleper week

–

Start time

doorsnightly

BYO

Backline

bring owngear

Rock

Books

originals+2 more

Verified

Directory status

openGX directory

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Last updated: 3 June 2026

Audley End — Quick Facts

Heritage estate with outdoor concerts.

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The Details

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Capacity~15000 standing

Live nightsContact venue

Curfew–

Sound limiter–

Outdoor stageYes

OriginalsYes

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Where

Audley End Audley Rd
Saffron Walden
Chelmsford CB11 4JF

Genres

Rock Pop DJ / Electronic

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About Audley End

Audley End is a grassroots music venue in Saffron Walden, Chelmsford with a standing capacity of approximately 15000. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

Audley End books Rock, Pop, DJ / Electronic acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chelmsford venue directory.

Audley End House & Gardens, near Saffron Walden in north Essex, transforms each August into one of England's grandest outdoor concert sites. The Heritage Live series sets a 15,000-capacity stage in a natural amphitheatre that slopes down towards the floodlit Jacobean mansion, drawing headline rock, pop and soul names across a run of summer nights. It is a major open-air heritage venue rather than a grassroots room, but a genuine and spectacular live-music destination.

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Audley Rd, Saffron Walden, Chelmsford, CB11 4JF

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What equipment does Audley End provide?

BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Chelmsford venue directory.

What genres does Audley End book?

Audley End books Rock, Pop, DJ / Electronic. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.

How do I book a gig at Audley End?

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What is the capacity of Audley End?

Audley End has a standing capacity of approximately 15000, classed as a large venue. See all Chelmsford venues for size comparisons.

Does Audley End have open mic nights?

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Where is Audley End?

Audley Rd, Saffron Walden, Chelmsford, CB11 4JF. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chelmsford venues nearby.

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