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.
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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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IDMC Gospel Soul Choir

Chester

Award winning and Croydon based resident John fisher, has been in the music business for over 40 years and has shared his gift, playing for some of the biggest names in gospel and soul music.

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Festive Pop-Up Market

St John Street, Chester

Don't miss this exciting Festive Pop-Up Market, just off Eastgate Street, the main shopping street in Chester. It's free entry and there's lots to choose from amongst stalls to make your Christmas special.

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Chester Castle Christmas in the Castle

Chester

English Heritage look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly "Christmas at the Castle" event.

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The Gold in Your Own Backyard with Elizabeth Garner and Dr Tim Campbell-Green

Chester

Go back in time through folklore and the streets of Chester with an afternoon of readings, discussion and demonstrations

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Santa's Enchanted Grotto Invites you to Alice in Winterland

Chester

Chester BID will once again bring an enchanting family Christmas experience to Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre this year!

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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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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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A Christmas Carol

Chester

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to bring you Charles Dickens' timeless tale of hope and redemption this Christmas.

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Chester Cathedral’s Annual Christmas Carol Concert

Chester

Get yourself in the festive spirit at our annual Christmas Carol Concert. Expect to be filled with joy and merriment, an inspiration for the season!

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Lantern Parade

Chester

Hundreds of school children parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns. Starting from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square.

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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 including Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

Chester

Make it a Christmas to remember with a very special performance featuring two of the UK’s best-loved and iconic animated films, The Snowman and Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers, with live accompaniment from an outstanding professional orchestra.

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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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Chester Cathedral Choir present Handel's Messiah with London Concertante

Chester

With an ensemble of 15 musicians from London Concertante, the Chester Cathedral choir, conducted by our Director of Music Philip Rushforth, this concert, part of Handel's Messiah - The Christmas Story will sure to be a sell out.

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New Year's Eve Gala Dinner

Chester

Fabulous food, friends (old and new) all together and a sparkling toast to welcome in a New Year.

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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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Christmas Day Lunch

Chester

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

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