Getting Here
Located in the heart of Chelmsford's West End, we are only a 10-minute walk from Chelmsford train station and a short distance from many of the city's car parks.
In the Air Tonight: A Tribute To Phil Collins and Genesis
Saturday 25 July 2026
Music
This is In The Air Tonight - the ultimate live tribute to the one and only Phil Collins.
From the epic drum breaks to the soul-stirring ballads, this show brings the sound of a generation roaring back to life. Relive the magic of Phil’s greatest moments – from his Genesis roots to his incredible solo career - in a concert that will have you singing, swaying, and dancing all night long.
Starring an electrifying live band, powerhouse vocals, and a stellar cast of musicians, In The Air Tonight captures the unmistakable energy, emotion, and drive of Phil Collins like never before.
Featuring all the classics, including: You Can’t Hurry Love, Take Me Home, I Wish It Would Rain Down, One More Night and the explosive In the Air Tonight - with that drum solo performed live and louder than ever.
Don’t miss your chance to experience the sound, the soul, and the sheer brilliance of Phil Collins - live on stage!
Members get priority booking and save money on bookings.
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Planning Your Visit
By Train
Chelmsford Train Station is a short walk from the Theatre. You can look at Greater Anglia to check which trains stop at Chelmsford Station.
By Bus
Chelmsford Bus Station is just around the corner from the Theatre. You can look at First Essex to check which buses stop at the Chelmsford Bus Station.
By Car
The closest parking to the Theatre can be found at Townfield Street car park (open till 11pm Mon to Sat but closes at 6pm on Sun), Coval Lane car park (entrance via Rainsford Lane, open all hours) and Fairfield Road car park, (entrance via Coval Lane, open all hours but there are restrictions in place Mon to Fri before 5pm, Fairfield Road car park is also used extensively by people visiting the city in general and travelling to London on the train so can be very busy at all times).
Visit www.chelmsford.gov.uk/car-parks for information on all carparks before your visit. Charges apply at all times.
All Chelmsford City Council car parks are now cashless. You can still pay by card, contactless payment or the MiPermit app.
Our café and box office are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 3pm. The Box Office is closed on bank holidays unless there is a performance.
Outside of the times above the building will open 90 minutes before an event.
Our Address
Chelmsford Theatre
Fairfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1JG
Box Office: 01245 606505
Email: boxoffice@chelmsford.gov.uk
Become a Member
Enjoy priority booking, exclusive discounts and more
Standard
£35/year- You get priority booking on all shows so you never miss out
- You don't pay the standard £2 booking fee and get £1.50 off all tickets that do not have the old standard £2 booking fee, plus free ticket postage
- Members newsletter
Premium
£55/year- All Standard benefits
- You get an exclusive membership card that unlocks 20% off snacks and drinks in the Theatre café and 10% discount in the Theatre bars at performances'
- You get peace of mind with the benefit of exchanging tickets or credit them to your account for free, up to 24 hours before the performance