Music, food and fun: Festival season is coming to Chelmsford
23 April 2026
Corporate Communications
From foody favourites to music concerts, family fun days and other celebrations – Chelmsford has got a busy few months of festivals ahead.
A wickedly magical adventure is coming to Riverside this April
The annual ice show returns to Riverside Ice Rink this April as Chelmsford Riverside Ice Skating Club presents The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Celebrate Bonfire Night 2025 at one of Chelmsford’s public displays
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New cycling facility officially opens in central Chelmsford
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Chelmsford Market’s Family Fun Day returns this summer
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Incredible summer of festivals incoming for Chelmsford
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Innovative learn-to-ride cycling facility to open in Tower Gardens
A new, free to use, family-friendly Cycle Skills Circuit will be opening at Tower Gardens in Admirals Park this summer.
