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The Queens Head

Moulsham real ale pub with open mic folk sessions

Venue at a glance The Queens Head · Chelmsford
Capacity
standinggrassroots
1 night
Live music
Tueper week
20:30
Start time
doorsnightly
BYO
Backline
bring owngear
Folk
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originalslive acts
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Last updated: 20 August 2026

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Moulsham real ale pub with open mic folk sessions

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Live nightsTue
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Outdoor stageNo
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Where

The Queens Head Lower Anchor Street
Chelmsford
Chelmsford CM2 0AS

Genres

Folk

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About The Queens Head

The Queens Head is a grassroots music venue in Chelmsford, Chelmsford. Bring your own PA, mics and instruments.

The Queens Head books Folk acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Chelmsford venue directory.

Real ‌​‌​‍ale pub on Lower Anchor Street in the Moulsham area of Chelmsford. Hosts folk sessions listed by the Essex Folk Association, with the main session from 8.30pm on Tuesday evenings. The Orange Tree on the same street runs a beginner-friendly slow session earlier the same evening.

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Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM2 0AS

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The Chelmsford League

The Queens Head is #11 of 12 Chelmsford venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

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BYO all equipment — PA, mics, and instruments. For venues with gear provided, see the Chelmsford venue directory.
The Queens Head books Folk. Both original music and covers are welcome. Browse artist profiles by genre on GigXchange.
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Yes — The Queens Head hosts open mic nights. Check the listing for day, time, and signup details on the Chelmsford Open Mic Finder.
Lower Anchor Street, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM2 0AS. See the map below for directions. Browse more Chelmsford venues nearby.
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