About The City Brief Chelmsford
Your Personal Newsletter For All Local Events in Chelmsford
The City Brief keeps you informed about local events in Chelmsford and surrounding neighbourhoods every week. Chelmsford always has something happening. Whether you live in Old and South Moulsham, work near Baddow Road, or commute through the city centre, there's usually something worth knowing. Our weekly coverage highlights festivals, markets, exhibitions, and community gatherings, from the annual Chelmsford Festival at Hylands House and Park to smaller events you might otherwise miss. We know Chelmsford residents and workers have busy lives. You might be planning a family outing, looking for evening activities, or simply wanting to stay connected to your local community. That's why we publish a regular digest of events, helping you discover what’s on without endless searching. We focus on genuine local happenings, cultural festivals, seasonal shows, community activities, and one-off occasions. We cover events across the city, whether it’s around Duke Street, the quieter residential area of Writtle, or the lively atmosphere along Springfield Road. Chelmsford has deep roots; a city with Roman heritage, Victorian neighbourhoods, and ongoing cultural development. This mix of history and modernity shapes what happens here. Staying informed about local events strengthens your connection to the area and helps you enjoy all Chelmsford offers. Each week, The City Brief delivers a curated overview of events worth your time. It's a simple way to stay connected to your city.
What we Cover
Each week The City Brief highlights events happening across Chelmsford – live music, theatre, food, family activities, markets and more.
Have a look at what's happening this week and this coming weekend.
About The City Brief
The City Brief is a global network of local newsletters. We succeed in sending the best of local information to local people. To learn more, visit our main website.
About the editor
The City Brief Chelmsford is edited by Dean Withey, founder of The City Brief. A former RAF pilot turned founder and investor, Dean has built and sold two technology companies, including ubisend, a conversational AI platform used by the NHS and BAE Systems, and has shipped more than thirty enterprise AI systems over twenty years in tech. He is based in Norwich, England.
Why this site exists, in Dean's words: "In an AI-powered world, you can no longer trust what you see and hear online. The future is local: trusting only what you can see for yourself. The City Brief is the trusted brief for what's happening in your city."
Listings are gathered from venue websites, official box offices and event platforms, then checked and curated before publishing. AI tools assist with drafting; every published page follows our editorial policy.
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