Radio 2 in the Park delivers £4 million boost to Chelmsford economy
3 March 2026
Corporate Communications
A new BBC-commissioned report shows that Radio 2 in the Park boosted Chelmsford’s economy in 2025 by an estimated £4 million
Hylands Park set to host more global music acts at new 2026 festival
A brand-new Americana-inspired music and BBQ festival is coming to Hylands Estate in 2026.
Radio 2 to broadcast shows from Chelmsford in the run up to Radio 2 in the Park
As Hylands Park prepares to host Radio 2 in the Park, several BBC Radio 2 events are set to broadcast live from Chelmsford this September.
Chelmsford's Skills Fest welcomes over 1500 local students
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.
