We're delighted to welcome Concerts by Candlelight. Here is some information about the event from their website:
Motown By Candlelight comes to Chelmsford Cathedral
Friday 24th April 2026 at 6:15pm & 8:30pm
1st Sitting: Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm
Calling all Motown music maniacs… I heard it through the grapevine, that Motown by Candlelight is finally here and guaranteed to have you dancing in the street!
Featuring a spectacular cast of world-class singers and stunning live band, we’ll be serving up the biggest and best Motown hits, all night long, live by candlelight!
Expect to hear the soulful sounds of your favourite artists, from The Supremes, The Temptations and Diana Ross to Stevie Wonder, The Commodores, Marvin Gaye and many more!
So, put of your dancing shoes, grab your Baby Love and get ready to experience the Rhythm Of The Night, at the ultimate Motown celebration!
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, to keep you from getting these tickets! Signed, sealed, delivered… they’re yours!
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VIP Tickets
£40.00* - The first 3 rows of seats, directly in front of the stage.
Premium Tickets
£35.00* - The next block of seats, directly behind VIP.
Band A Tickets
£30.00* - The section of seats behind Premium, at the rear of the main nave.
Band B North (Side Facing)
£25.00* - Located in the far North Aisle. These seats are side facing.
Band C North - Restricted View
£20.00* - Located in the North Aisle. Restricted View Of The Stage.
Band C South (Side Facing) - Restricted View
£20.00* - Located in the front South Aisle. These seats are side facing. Restricted View Of The Stage.
No View South
£10.00* - Located in the rear South Aisle. No View Of The Stage.
Access Tickets
£35.00** - Located in Premium seating. (Includes free companion ticket - please select when booking)*
*subject to booking fee
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This venue has a fully licensed bar.
1st Sitting: Doors 6:00pm / Show 6:15pm - 7:30pm
2nd Sitting: Doors 8:00pm / Show 8:30pm - 9:45pm
TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-EXCHANGEABLE
Access Ticket + Essential Companion - Anyone who needs support because of a disability or health condition can purchase an access ticket. This allows a complimentary ticket for an accompanying registered carer. See below for eligibility criteria.*
*Access Ticket Eligibility Criteria
Proof of eligibility documents we can accept (upon entry) include:
The Access Card from Nimbus Disability
Hynt Card
CEA Card
UK Disabled ID Card / DID Card
National Rail Disabled Persons Railcard
Disabled Person’s Freedom Pass
Local travel pass for disabled customers
Blue Badge (both sides)
Certificate of Visual Impairment or Dual Sensory Impairment
Official confirmation in writing that you are Deaf or use a hearing aid, such as a battery prescription
Assistance Dog ID Book
Evidence of receipt of government benefits for reasons of disability, which could include:
Front page of Disability Living Allowance at any rate
Front page of Personal Independence Payments (PIP) at any rate
War Disablement Pension or War Pensioner’s Mobility Allowance
AFIP (Armed Forces Independence Payment)
Continuing Healthcare Package letter
Employment and Support Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance letter
Attendance Allowance letter
Direct Payments award for reasons of disability
Social Care Package award for reasons of disability
An official, signed document or letter from a GP, social worker, nurse or other medical professional confirming a disability as defined by the Equality Act (2010)
An equivalent international document or ID card.
Essential Companion Criteria
Please note this is not a buy one get one free scheme but a reasonable adjustment to enable you to attend events you would otherwise not be able to.
The support needed must be due to disability-related needs, significant and in excess of what could be reasonably expected of family or friends already accompanying you.
To book Essential Companion tickets you must provide (upon entry):
Nimbus Disability / CredAbility Access Card with the +1 symbol
Wheelchairs can be accommodated in access seating. Chairs can be provided for those who are ambulant or who are able to transfer.