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✈️How to get to Live At Chelsea
Planning your trip to Live At Chelsea? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: London City Airport (LCY), about 15 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 21 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 21 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for London or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Live At Chelsea
Accommodation near the Live At Chelsea site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around London, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around London.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🗺️Things to do near Live At Chelsea
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Live At Chelsea. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, London and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Live At Chelsea 2026: Classic Rock at Royal Hospital Chelsea
Live At Chelsea transforms the historic gardens of Royal Hospital Chelsea from June 9 to 13, 2026 into a stage for Anglo-American rock and pop legends. This prestigious festival celebrates the heritage of classic rock, new wave and synth-pop from the 70s-80s in a unique royal setting in the heart of London.
The lineup brings together intergenerational icons: The Beach Boys embody the golden age of California surf rock and sunshine pop. Blue Öyster Cult bring their cult hard rock and heavy metal. British duo Sparks represents experimental art pop and glam rock.
The British new wave scene is illustrated with Heaven 17 and their elegant synth-pop, Holly Johnson (Frankie Goes to Hollywood) and his dance-rock, and Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) for new romantic. The Proclaimers complete the bill with their anthemic Scottish pop rock.
Live At Chelsea offers a refined nostalgic experience, celebrating 50 years of rock and pop culture in London's royal gardens. The event blends art rock, baroque pop, psychedelic rock and sophisti-pop. A concert series to relive the golden age of British and American rock.
