Chelmsford's Skills Fest welcomes over 1500 local students
27 June 2025
Claire Snewin
Pupils from nine local secondary schools attended a festival-inspired careers event to help them explore the many job options open to them.
Incredible summer of festivals incoming for Chelmsford
Chelmsford is getting ready for a bustling summer of hosting festivals, music concerts and celebrations around the district!
Hylands Park to host Radio 2 in the Park 2025
Radio 2 in the Park will take place in Hylands Park this year, from Friday 5 – Sunday 7 September.
Country Calling festival coming to Hylands Estate this summer
Hylands Estate in Chelmsford will be hosting a country music festival in the park this summer.
Council supports new grassroots music festival coming to Chelmsford
Chelmsford’s dedicated grassroots music venue, Hot Box Live, is bringing a brand-new music festival to the city centre this September.
Skills Festival for Chelmsford students returned for 2024
Over 1,200 Year 8 pupils from Chelmsford secondary schools attended a festival-style careers fair organised by Chelmsford City Council.
Chelmsford Science Festival returns this October
Chelmsford Science Festival returns from 18–24 October with an outstanding programme of learning, discovery, and entertainment.
Student Skills Festival returns to Chelmsford
Over 1,000 Year 8 pupils from Chelmsford secondary schools recently attended an outdoor festival to learn more about their career options.
New Radio Drama Festival debuts in Chelmsford
The Radio Drama Festival, running from 5 to 17 June 2023, will showcase local talent and acknowledge the city’s rich broadcasting history.
Essex Book Festival launches in Chelmsford this June
The Essex Book Festival will be returning in June this year with over 100 events planned across the month.
