Hot Box

Small, lively music spot in Chelmsford town centre. Live bands, folk nights and blues jams most weeks. Regular open mic and guitar club for players. Electronica and comedy appear too. Pub nights, community feel and varied line-up.

Hot Box is a compact live-music venue in Chelmsford that programs a mix of concerts, jams and club nights. You’ll find folk and acoustic sets, regular blues and guitar jams, plus singer-songwriter shows and touring indie names. Line-ups also include electronic open mic sessions, comedy and even retro gaming nights. The place feels like a local hub: players swap tunes at the guitar club, comedians try new material and chess meets pop up on the calendar. It’s the kind of spot where you can drop in for a quiet acoustic set or stay late for a lively party night.