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.
The Upbeat Beatles
Sunday 19 July 2026
Music
Music Tribute
Step back in time and experience the magic of The Beatles with The Upbeat Beatles — one of the UK’s leading and longest-running Beatles tribute shows.
Having performed together for over 25 years, The Upbeat Beatles have earned a reputation as one of the most authentic and entertaining tributes to the Fab Four on the theatre circuit. Using period-correct instruments, vintage amplification and detailed costume changes, the band recreates the unmistakable sights and sounds of the greatest band in pop history.
From the early days of Beatlemania — complete with matching suits and mop-top hair — through to the psychedelic era of Sgt. Pepper and the later studio years, this high-energy show takes audiences on a journey through the remarkable career of the Liverpool legends.
Expect faithful performances of classic hits such as She Loves You, A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Hey Jude, Come Together and many more — all delivered with stunning musicianship, attention to detail and the infectious fun that made The Beatles a worldwide phenomenon.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering the music for the first time, The Upbeat Beatles promise an unforgettable night of nostalgia, energy and timeless songs that changed music forever.
Come together and relive the soundtrack of the 1960s with The Upbeat Beatles.
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Time & Tickets
Sun 19 Jul 2026
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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
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