Five headline Chelmsford Summer Series at Central Park on Friday 27 August 2027. Adult tickets are listed at £48 and £52, and VIP at £99 and £125.
Five will headline Chelmsford Summer Series at Central Park on Friday 27 August 2027, the Friday of the August bank holiday weekend.
They are the first act named for the second year of the series. The organiser says all five members will play, in the band’s 30th anniversary year. Five formed in 1997.
Further acts and the rest of the 2027 programme will be announced later, according to the organiser’s event listing on Skiddle, the official ticket seller. The series is presented with Heart.
Times, ages and tickets
The listing sets out:
- Times: 3pm to 10pm, with last entry at 7pm.
- Age: 16 and over. 16 and 17 year olds must buy their own labelled ticket and come with an adult.
- Carers: a free PA or carer ticket. Buy the standard ticket first, then email Skiddle with the order reference.
These are the prices the listing showed on 12 November.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard, second release | £48 |
| Standard, final release | £52 |
| VIP, first release | £99 |
| VIP, final release | £125 |
The listing showed a first-release ticket only for 16 and 17 year olds, at £44. It did not show one for adults.
The first year
The series began in 2026. Sugababes, McFly and Craig David presents TS5 played the park over three days, according to the organiser.
The listing describes the site as 35 acres of parkland beside the river and the railway viaduct.
About the band
The organiser says Five have sold more than 20 million records worldwide. All 11 of their singles reached the UK top 10, including three number ones. Their debut album went to number one in 1998.
Their 2025 reunion tour, Keep On Movin’, was the first time all five members had shared a stage in more than 25 years. The organiser says it grew from 12 dates to 25 arena shows across the UK and Ireland.
What it means for you
If you want to go, buy through Skiddle. The organiser’s contact for other questions is enquiries@louderuk.com.
If you live near Central Park, expect an evening concert on Friday 27 August 2027 that runs until 10pm. The organiser says the series returns for the whole bank holiday weekend, but it has named only the Friday so far.
Frequently asked questions
When are Five playing in Chelmsford?
Five headline Chelmsford Summer Series at Central Park on Friday 27 August 2027. Gates open at 3pm, last entry is 7pm and the event finishes at 10pm.
How much are Five tickets for Chelmsford Summer Series?
Skiddle’s listing on 12 November 2026 showed adult standard tickets at £48 (second release) and £52 (final release), and VIP tickets at £99 and £125. A free ticket is available for a carer or personal assistant.
Can under 18s go to Five at Central Park?
It is a 16+ event. 16 and 17 year olds need their own labelled ticket and must be with an adult. Under 16s cannot attend.
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