Bay Days Festival 2026

Bay Days Festival 2026 lands at Radio City Social in Chelmsford on Saturday 1 August, bringing a full-throttle day of live music to Essex. If you love heavy riffs, big choruses and a crowd that lives for the pit, this is the date to lock in now.

Expect the biggest heavy music event in Essex with three stages and over 30 acts across the day and into the night. Headliners and standouts include RAGING SPEEDHORN, MOTHER VULTURE, TAYNE and PENGSHUI, plus loads more bands bringing metal, hardcore and noise-driven energy. With so many sets to catch, you can build your own schedule—dip between stages, discover new favourites, and be front and centre for the bands you’ve been waiting to see. Arrive early for the full festival feel and stay late for the peak-time clashes.

Radio City Social is a central Chelmsford venue known for loud shows and great atmosphere, with easy access from the town centre. Chelmsford station and local parking options make it simple to travel in from across Essex.