Chelmsford · 13 venues · 1 with a PA

Grassroots Venues in Chelmsford

Every grassroots room in Chelmsford - capacity, backline, who books it.

By size: 2 mid-size (150 to 499), 1 large (500+), 10 with no size listed. 12 of the 13 open rooms are verified. 0 with full backline, 0 with a sound engineer.

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Updated 12 November 2026

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Chelmsford

Grassroots
venues

in Chelmsford

In detail

House PA	1 venue
Full backline	0 venues
In-house engineer	0 venues
Venue Score	32 /100

01 — Find a venue

13 rooms

Pick your room

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Photo: Google 150 cap BassmentChelmsfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet

Ditto Cocktail BarChelmsfordHouse PANo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Hot BoxChelmsfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Hylands Park ChelmsfordWidford · ChelmsfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet 30,000Cap

Madison HeightsMaldonKit not listedSat 28 Nov Elvis Tribute Night - Maldon Essex 200Cap

Mettle Works Warehouse6 Russell Way · ChelmsfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Promenade Park, MaldonMaldonKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

Radio City SocialChelmsfordKit not listedSat 14 Nov Beneath The Arches 2026 Cap tbc

The CompassesChelmsfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

The Orange TreeChelmsfordKit not listedNo gigs listed yet Cap tbc

02 — The scene

Venue Score

Out of
100

Growing — a small but real Chelmsford venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

How it adds up (0-100)

Choice	33
Coverage	50
Backline	0
PA	8
Engineer	0
Genres	100

03 — Rooms + kit

Live data

What Chelmsford has

By size

Small under 150	0 0%
Medium 150-499	2 67%
Large 500+	1 33%
Size not listed	10

Rooms with no size listed show under every size in 01.

Kit

Bring your own	12 92%
PA only	1 8%
Full backline	0 0%

This month

Added	0
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Verified	0
Re-verified	0

04 — More of Chelmsford

Beyond the rooms

Gigs, mics + hire

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Private hire

1 Chelmsford venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Hot BoxPrivate hire

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York48

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Chelmsford Venues

Grassroots Venues in Chelmsford

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Chelmsford?

GigXchange lists 13 grassroots music venues in Chelmsford, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Q: Which Chelmsford venues provide full backline?

0 of 13 Chelmsford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 1 provides at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

13 grassroots music venues across Chelmsford. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Re-verified on a rolling cycle.

32/ 100

Chelmsford Venue Score

GrowingA small but real Chelmsford venue circuit led by genres. Room for more rooms to come online.

Choice33

Coverage50

Backline0

PA8

Engineer0

Genres100

Capacity, backline and booking info for every Chelmsford venue

13 venues, from back rooms to big stages
1 provides a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
Booking contact for signed-up artists
Re-verified on a rolling cycle

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Last updated: 12 November 2026

13 Venues in Chelmsford

Chelmsford has 13 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange, from a 150-capacity room to 30,000. Listings show the capacity, backline and PA where we hold them, plus opening times, so artists, agents and bookers can shortlist the right room before getting in touch.

Of the 13 Chelmsford venues, 1 provides a PA system; none lists full backline or an in-house engineer yet. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

grassroots venues hosting live music in Chelmsford

1 provide a PA system · 0 offer full backline
0 have an in-house sound engineer included
Booking contact, fee range and submission process available to signed-up artists

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With PA: 0
Full backline: 0
In-house engineer: 12 Nov
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Browse Chelmsford Venues

Search all 13 Chelmsford music venues by area, capacity, backline, PA, sound engineer or private hire. Every card shows the room size, what is on stage and the opening times we hold, and opens the venue’s own page with its booking information.

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Intimate basement bar near the train station.No gigs listed yet

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Chelmsford cocktail bar with live music and a monthly open micNo gigs listed yet

Backline2 of 7

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2 vocal mics
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Sun12:00–19:00

Chelmsford's not-for-profit grassroots music venueNo gigs listed yet

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Sat14:00–01:30
Sun14:00–21:00

Hylands Park Chelmsford

Chelmsford › Widford★★★★★ (—)

Historic Chelmsford estate and festival parkland hosting major outdoor concertsNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Maldon family entertainment centre with Saturday tribute nights.Sat 28 Nov Elvis Tribute Night - Maldon Essex

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Fri09:30–22:30
Sat09:30–22:00
Sun09:30–18:00

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Mettle Works Warehouse

Chelmsford › 6 Russell Way★★★★★ (—)

Creative warehouse venue for the cultural industries of ChelmsfordNo gigs listed yet

BacklineTBC

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Promenade Park, Maldon

Maldon★★★★★ (—)

Waterfront park for soul and R&B events.No gigs listed yet

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Craft beer taproom and rock & metal live music venue under the railway archesSat 14 Nov Beneath The Arches 2026

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Sun14:00–21:00

Country pub with a monthly open mic folk night at Littley GreenNo gigs listed yet

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CAMRA-listed pub with a beginner-friendly open mic folk sessionNo gigs listed yet

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Moulsham real ale pub with open mic folk sessionsNo gigs listed yet

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Little Totham › Maldon★★★★★ (—)

The Swan in Little Totham hosts an open mic on the last Thursday at 8pm.No gigs listed yet

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Award-winning Chelmsford pub with free live music most nightsNo gigs listed yet

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Venues You Can Hire in Chelmsford

1 Chelmsford venue says on its own website that it takes private hire - parties, weddings and work events. Each card opens the venue’s rooms, capacities and how to enquire.

Chelmsford Venue Scene in Numbers

Chelmsford’s 13 grassroots venues in one picture: how big the rooms are, what kit is on stage and how many take private hire. Use it to judge whether to bring your own backline and which size of room suits your draw before you start booking.

Grassroots venues · Chelmsford

From the
GigXchange venue directory

Room sizeof the 3 with a known capacity

2Medium · 150–499

1Large · 500+

What's on stageall 13 venues

1PA only

12Bring your own gear

1provides a PA

0have an in-house engineer

1takes private hire

Folk · Rockmost-booked genres

How many grassroots music venues are in Chelmsford? GigXchange lists 13 grassroots music venues across Chelmsford. 8% provide a PA system.

Do Chelmsford venues provide equipment? The majority of Chelmsford venues are medium (150–499). Data from GigXchange’s verified Chelmsford venue directory.

Chelmsford Venue FAQs

10 answers about grassroots venues in Chelmsford, from how many there are and how big the rooms are to the kit they provide, booking a gig and listing your venue free - each answered from the venues listed here.

How many grassroots music venues are in Chelmsford?

GigXchange lists 13 grassroots music venues in Chelmsford, from small pub back rooms to mid-size standing rooms. Each listing includes capacity, backline provision, genres booked, and verification status. Browse the full national directory at UK Venue Directory.

Which Chelmsford venues provide full backline?

0 of 13 Chelmsford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 1 provides at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

Which Chelmsford venues can you hire for a private event?

1 Chelmsford venue states on its own website that it takes private hire for parties, weddings and work events, among them Hot Box. Each venue page has a Private hire tab with its rooms, capacities and a link to enquire with the venue directly. Use the Private hire filter above to list them all.

What size are Chelmsford's grassroots venues?

Of the 3 Chelmsford venues with known capacity: 0 are small (under 150), 2 are medium (150–499), and 1 is large (500+). The majority of Chelmsford’s grassroots scene is mid-size standing rooms.

How do I book a gig at a Chelmsford venue?

Sign up free on GigXchange to view booking contacts, fee ranges, and submission processes for every Chelmsford venue. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music, EPK, or social profiles. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.

Are there open mics in Chelmsford?

Yes. GigXchange also runs the UK Open Mic Finder for Chelmsford, which lists weekly open mic nights with backline, day, and fee filters. Open mics are the main pathway from bedroom to stage for most grassroots artists. See also our guide on getting gigs in the UK.

What's on at Chelmsford venues this month?

The What’s On in Chelmsford page lists every gig we hold across these 13 venues over the next four weeks — dates, times, entry and ticket links, refreshed daily. For everything beyond that window, browse the Chelmsford gig directory.

What genres do Chelmsford venues book?

The most commonly booked genres across Chelmsford’s 13 grassroots venues are folk, rock, americana, Soul, acoustic. Many venues accept both original music and covers. Browse artist profiles by genre to find acts for your venue.

What are typical fees at Chelmsford venues?

Fees vary by venue size and event type. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current percentiles for Chelmsford by band size and venue type. Door splits are common at smaller venues; flat fees are more typical at mid-size rooms. The Musicians’ Union publishes recommended minimums.

Can I list my Chelmsford venue for free?

Yes. Listing is free. If your venue is already in the directory, open its page and press Claim this venue (or create a free venue account) to self-edit your profile and manage bookings; if it is missing, email support@gigxchange.app and we will take a look. Venues with TheMusicLicence from PPL PRS can also list their music policy.

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The rooms. Of the 3 rooms with a listed capacity, the middle one holds about 200; the largest listed is Madison Heights at 200.

What they book. In what Chelmsford venues say they book, folk, rock and acoustic come up most often, out of 21 genres listed. If your act fits, pitch best with a recent clip and a clear fee.

Next steps. To see which of these rooms are booking now, use the Chelmsford gig directory; new acts get stage time at the Chelmsford open mics, and the GX Index sets out the going rates. Hiring acts for one? See live music for pubs, clubs and hotels.

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