What's On in Chester this Christmas

Chester Zoo's much loved Lanterns event returns for another magical year, where you can see the zoo turned into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and cheer!

Come and visit Chester Christmas Market, with unique, locally made products and handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers, you’re sure to find the perfect presents for everyone!

Santa will be in his Enchanted Grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre so don't forget to come along and see him and tell him what you would like for Christmas.

Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family favourite the Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra or pop along to Storyhouse for Cinderella, a family favourite!

Not forgetting Chester's infamous parades. The first one is the 12 Days of Christmas Parade that kicks off the festive season on 23rd November, followed by hundreds of school children parading through the city on 30th November for the Lanterns Parade. The Winter Watch Parade returns twice, once on 7th December and another time alongside the Saturnalia Parade on 14th December. No one does Parades quite like Chester!

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Christmas on the Rows

From the 17th of November enjoy the sounds of Christmas in the city centre with pop-up choirs on the Rows every weekend until 21st December.
Chester Christmas Market

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.
1. 17 Nov 202419 Dec 2024
Where to see Santa in Cheshire this Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.
Christmas Light Trails
Pantomimes and Christmas Performances
New Year's Eve

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Making Tracks 2024

Chester

Due to popular demand, and after three successful years at the Cathedral, Pete Waterman and the Railnuts return with another year of Making Tracks.

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From:

1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
Murder 57 Presents - The Hunted

Christleton

It's the time of the year where the Kirk-Moulding family host the local event. Welcoming the community onto the grounds for a long traditional "get together". The kids love it and the parents enjoy the atmosphere. But it's not just the event going…

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From:
8 Nov 2024
Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

Chester

Returning for 2024, get ready to experience the Magic of Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo.
15 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
Tickets from just £12, On sale April 2024

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From:

15 Nov 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00
Chester Christmas Market

Chester

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.

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From:

17 Nov 2024to19 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Sleeping Beauty

Chester

The Christmas show you’ve been dreaming of!
Join us for a dreamy Christmas show: Sleeping Beauty at Storyhouse! This Christmas, we invite you to embark on an enchanting journey into the land of dreams with our spellbinding production of Sleeping…

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From:

5 Dec 2024to29 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Family Fun Market from JDL

Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel for a day filled with Christmas fun for the whole family. Craft activities and workshops plus delicious food and local stallholders.

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From:
8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30
Murder 57 Presents - Twas the Night Before Christmas

Christleton

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy's CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops.

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From:
19 Dec 2024
Christmas at the Crimson

Chester

Christmas at the Crimson - Christmas Special Escape Room Opens

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Christmas Chaos

Chester

Christmas Chaos - Christmas Special Escape Room Opens

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Fine Dining with Wild Garlic

Chester

Wild Garlic are enormously proud to be able to showcase their award-winning food and service in the spectacular surroundings of Chester Cathedral.
Join them for an extraordinary evening… Chef has carefully selected five courses for the event,…

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Cinderella

Chester, Chester

Let Storyhouse whisk you away to the ball this Christmas with a seasonal spectacular which celebrates the most famous fairy-tale of them all – Cinderella.

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Christmas Tree Festival: Lights Switch On

Chester

Our annual Christmas Tree Festival returns for its 10th fabulous year in 2022.

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Choirs on the Rows

Chester

Led by Musical Director, Matt Baker, local choirs will pop up on The Rows filling the streets with Christmas carols and your hearts with Christmas cheer!

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Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade

Chester

The Winter Watch parade joins forces with the Roman Saturnalia parade taking the city from the 1400's back to its Roman occupation in 47/48 AD.

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Christmas Day Lunch

Chester

Make your Christmas Day truly merry and bright, as we take away the hassle.

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New Year's Eve - Dine and Stay

Chester

Welcome 2024 in style with an overnight stay and New Year celebrations in the Westminster Suite!

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The Snowman Tour

Chester

Including Shaun The Sheep – The Flight Before Christmas.
Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family-favourite The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra.

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All Inclusive Christmas Party

Christleton

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas party and enjoy a delicious three-course meal with the finest festive flavours before our DJ gets everyone on the dance floor.
Arrival at 7.30 pm with free-flowing bucks fizz. Dinner is served at 8 pm with…

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Christmas Stall Party

Christleton

Experience the festive spirit in our Christleton Suite, where Christmas market stalls await.
Enjoy 6 vouchers per guest for delicious food and drinks, and dance the night away with our disco and festive drink specials.

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Christmas by Candlelight

Chester

Join us for Christmas classics performed by candlelight in the Cathedral.

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