Run.Away Essex returns to Chelmsford on May 23-24, 2026, bringing together 83 artists for a two-day electronic music celebration. The festival features headliners including house music legend Armand van Helden, UK garage pioneer DJ EZ, and renowned house DJs Kerri Chandler and Franky Rizardo. The lineup spans house, electronic, garage house, techno, and pop genres, with performances from rising stars like Prospa and Sammy Porter alongside established acts such as K-Klass and Slipmatt. This comprehensive electronic music festival offers fans a diverse range of dance music styles across multiple stages over the Memorial Day weekend.

Run.Away Essex is a two-day standalone music festival.