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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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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New Year's Eve Grand Masquerade Ball

Ashton-under-Lyne, Chester

End 2022 in style with Champagne and canapés on arrival.

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Chester Santa Dash

Chester

Join one of Chester’s most anticipated events in the December calendar and support two great local charities, The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the Countess Charity.

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Winter Watch Parade

Chester

Watch the Lord of Misrule and his ghoulish friends hit the cobbles for a riotous romp with a mischievous coterie of fire breathers, devils, skeletons, ice queens, Jack Frosts as the procession dances through the city centre.

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Christmas with Belle Voci

Chester

The UK's favourite opera duo, Belle Voci, return to Chester this Christmas to perform well-loved Christmas songs and festive favourites.

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Christmas Wreath Making

Chester

After the annual 12 Days of Christmas parade has made its’ way through the city, come into the warm and join us in The Flower Cup for an evening of festive wreath making.

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Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival

Chester

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people; a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.

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12 Days of Christmas Parade

Chester

Kick off the festive season in Chester with the fantastic ‘12 Days of Christmas’ parade as it travels through the streets. Full of music, lights, elves, real snow, and a few surprises!

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The Benedictine Way – a workshop led by Esther de Waal

Chester

‘Listen carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions and attend to them with the ear of your heart’.
(Prologue to the Rule of St Benedict)

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Christmas Dinner Murder Mystery

Chester

The Murder Mystery Experience returns to The Live Rooms in Chester on Friday 9th December for a Christmas detective experience like you have never had before!

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Matilda the Musical & Elf the Musical

Christleton, Chester

Following on from our successes with Godspell, The Addams Family and Whistle Down the Wind, we are proud to present TWO musicals for December 2022.

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Christmas Masquerade Ball

Chester

Join us this Christmas in the wonderful world of Masquerade!

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Beer & Carols

Raymond Street, Chester

Beer & Carols is back with bells on!
The riotous and much loved festive singalong returns to Telford's Warehouse for TWO NIGHTS.

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Cathedral Carol Concert: Handel’s Messiah

Chester

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

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Cathedral Christmas Party

Chester

Need a spectacular venue to party the night away?
Join us for our inaugural Christmas Party at Chester Cathedral. Enjoy an evening of award-winning entertainment, a feast of seasonal street food from across the globe and partying until midnight.

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Spa by Kasia Christmas Pamper & Shop Event

Pulford, Chester

Get truly into the festive spirit with our upcoming Christmas spa event!
Thursday 16th November (6pm-9pm) | £10 per person (redeemable against purchases on the evening).

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New Years Eve Party

Christleton

Ring in the new year in style with us! Let the bubbles flow as we count down to 2024. You can enjoy a four-course meal and dance with our disco and resident DJ the night away.

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G4 Christmas

Chester

Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic festive setting…

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Christmas Through the Ages

Chester

Join us for an afternoon of Christmases past! Take a look at our real and replica objects and make some Christmas pudding potpourri to take home. Fully accessible, dementia inclusive event.

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Rows' Flash Fiction

Chester

A chance to meet and chat with like-minded fellow flash fans at this informal flash get-together.

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