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Grassroots Venues in Chelmsford

Q: How many grassroots music venues are in Chelmsford?

GigXchange lists 9 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 9 Chelmsford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 0 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

9 grassroots music venues across Chelmsford. Capacity, backline, genres, booking info. Updated weekly.

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

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9 venues, from back rooms to big stages
0 provide a PA in-house
0 offer full backline
0 include a sound engineer
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Last updated: 14 August 2026

9 Venues in Chelmsford

grassroots venues hosting live music in Chelmsford

0 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

Chelmsford has 9 grassroots music venues listed on GigXchange. 0 provide a PA system, 0 offer full backline, and 0 include an in-house sound engineer. See what these rooms have on over the next four weeks. Sign up free to view booking contacts and fee ranges.

9 Venues 0 With PA 0 Full Backline 0 In-House Engineer Updated 14 Aug 2026

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Chelmsford Venue Scene in Numbers

Live statistics from 9 grassroots venues across Chelmsford. Updated daily.

Total Venues

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0 venues provide a PA system

Full Backline

0 venues offer full backline

In-House Engineer

0 venues include an engineer

Capacity Breakdown

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67%

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33%

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How many grassroots music venues are in Chelmsford? GigXchange lists 9 grassroots music venues across Chelmsford. Most venues expect artists to bring their own gear.

Do Chelmsford venues provide equipment? The majority of Chelmsford venues are medium (150–500). Data from GigXchange’s verified Chelmsford venue directory, updated daily.

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Intimate basement bar near the train station.

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PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

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Wed22:00–03:00
Thu22:00–03:00
Fri22:00–04:00
Sat22:00–04:00
SunClosed

Chelmsford cocktail bar with live music and a monthly open mic

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Guitar amp
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Keys / keyboard
2 vocal mics
In-house engineer

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Wed16:00–23:30
Thu16:00–23:30
Fri15:00–00:30
Sat15:00–00:30
Sun12:00–19:00

Chelmsford's not-for-profit grassroots music venue

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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon17:00–23:00
Tue17:00–23:00
Wed17:00–00:00
Thu17:00–00:00
Fri16:00–01:00
Sat14:00–01:30
Sun14:00–21:00

Hylands Park Chelmsford

Chelmsford › Widford★★★★★ (—)

Historic Chelmsford estate and festival parkland hosting major outdoor concerts

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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon07:30–20:00
Tue07:30–20:00
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Fri07:30–20:00
Sat07:30–20:00
Sun07:30–20:00

Venue with tribute act entertainment.

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Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:30–18:00
Tue09:30–18:00
Wed09:30–22:00
Thu09:30–22:00
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 Chelmsford

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Drum kit
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In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon09:00–01:00
Tue09:00–01:00
Wed09:00–01:00
Thu09:00–03:00
Fri09:00–05:00
Sat09:00–05:00
Sun09:00–01:00

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Promenade Park, Maldon

Maldon★★★★★ (—)

Waterfront park for soul and R&B events.

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Craft beer taproom and rock & metal live music venue under the railway arches

Backline0 of 7

PA system
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

MonClosed
Tue15:00–23:00
Wed15:00–23:00
Thu15:00–23:00
Fri15:00–02:00
Sat12:00–02:00
Sun14:00–21:00

Award-winning Chelmsford pub with free live music most nights

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Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

Opening times7 of 7

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
Wed12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–23:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–23:00

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Chelmsford Venue FAQs

How many grassroots music venues are in Chelmsford?

GigXchange lists 9 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 9 Chelmsford venues offer full backline (drums, guitar amp, bass amp, PA). 0 provide at least a PA system. Most expect artists to bring their own gear. Use the filters above to show only venues with backline.

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 are 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 9 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 9 grassroots venues are rock, folk, americana, indie, electronic. 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. Submissions are free, take 2 minutes, and are verified within 48 hours. Once approved, claim your listing to self-edit your profile and manage bookings. Venues with a PRS licence can also list their music policy.

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