An outdoor event space with large striped tents, picnic tables, and festival lighting at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An outdoor concert venue with a large stage, blue lighting, giant screens, and a crowd at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An outdoor concert ground with a large stage, crowd, tents, and stadium lighting at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An outdoor event venue with a large red and white tent, white fencing, and open grassy grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
An outdoor event space with illuminated grandstands and floodlit racecourse at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
A versatile event space with manicured lawns, white fencing, and trackside pavilions at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
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Concert Grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse

Outdoor Space at a Stadium
·
Private space
City Racecourse, Chelmsford, Chelmsford, CM3 1QP –
Great and Little Leighs, Chelmsford
Up to 9999
standing
Venue offers catering
External catering not allowed

About this space

The Concert Grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse offer a spacious, versatile outdoor event space set within one of Essex’s most iconic venues. Located within the racecourse’s expansive 150-acre site, this open-air setting provides an exceptional backdrop for large-scale music events, outdoor festivals, branded experiences, corporate functions, and private celebrations. With large onsite parking and excellent transport links via the A131, A120 and M11, the Concert Grounds are easily accessible for attendees, while the surrounding countryside adds a relaxed yet dramatic atmosphere to any occasion.

Designed to be fully customisable, the space can be adapted with designated areas for stages, food and drink vendors, seating zones, and entertainment activations, giving you creative freedom to shape your event exactly how you want.

Whether you’re planning a headline concert, community festival, or open-air showcase, the Concert Grounds at Chelmsford City Racecourse combine flexible outdoor space, on-site facilities, and a scenic rural setting — making them a compelling choice for standout outdoor events in the heart of Essex.

Prices

Monday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Friday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Per session
6:00 – 0:00
from £2500 min. spend
Alcohol licence until 1:00. Extension available. All prices include VAT.
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Pricing updated by venue 9 months ago

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 9999

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Kosher menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
Complimentary water Complimentary refreshments (such as water, tea, or coffee) for guests at no extra cost
Complimentary tea and coffee
British cuisine
No external catering allowed
Venue provides alcohol Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • Wi-Fi available
  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Free parking is available on-site
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Photo equipment
  • Unavailable: Video equipment
  • Unavailable: Lighting equipment
  • Unavailable: Greenscreen
  • Unavailable: Backdrops
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Dance floor
  • Unavailable: Soundproof
  • Unavailable: Mirrors
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • No noise restrictions

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Unavailable: Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available
  • No wedding licence

About Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chelmsford City Racecourse is a Tagvenue Partner. This business has registered with Tagvenue and agreed to our venue partner standards.

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Location

Location map

Meet your host

Rhiannon Ditchburn
Member of Tagvenue since November 2015
2 Reviews
4.9 Rating
3h Response time
85% Response rate

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