What's on in Cheshire

Looking to experience something unique during your visit? Find out what's on in Cheshire here.The county is a hive of activity throughout the year, playing host to events for all.

Whatever time you plan on visiting Cheshire, there is sure to be something happening for you to enjoy and get involved with.

Visit Cheshire and be part of centuries old traditions with re enactments and historic parades, celebrate music from the the coolest decade, experience an outdoor adventure for the whole family or delight at unique pieces of art at one of the many events taking place at Cheshire's historic houses throughout the year.

There are plenty of musical delights to enjoy from folk to opera, jazz to classical, there is something for all musical tastes. Keep the family entertained with hands on activities and workshops at some of Cheshire's favourite attractions throughout the school holidays or come and immerse yourself in rural life at one of the many county shows.

Our county is rich in natural and scientific assets, which have shaped a unique and innovative cultural offering staged in intriguing venues across the county’s urban and rural landscape. Choose from the inspiring ideas in our three itineraries to craft an unforgettable experience you’ll only find in Cheshire.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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Salt-making demonstration

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Cheshire, Nantwich

Did you know that Nantwich was famous for its salt production? Come and visit Nantwich Museum on the Town Square, Nantwich, on Thursday 9 May to see how salt was made during the medieval period using brine from the Old Biot, the salt pit which for…

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9 May 2024Open 09:00 - 15:00

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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

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Performance

Crewe

TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival and his most personal show to date to Crewe!

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Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

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9 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

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Gandeys Circus Hollywood

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Performance

Chester

Lights, Camera, CIRCUS!
Get Ready for Gandeys Hollywood Spectacular!

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9 May 2024to19 May 2024Open 12:00 - 20:00

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Foraging and Cookery Course

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Northwich

Our main goal is to excite people with the amazing flavours to be found in the wild and to make foraging as accessible to as many people as possible.
On our Foraging Courses you'll see that wild food is everywhere and our team is constantly…

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Delamere Forest, Northwich

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Josh Jones

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Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Brand-new show from everyone’s favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Newcomer nominee.

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Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

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9 May 2024

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Race Day Bottomless Brunch

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Competition / Game

Chester

Our ultimate Race Day Bottomless Brunch includes a glass of juice, croissant basket, overnight oats or fruit pot, plus, one cooked brunch option served with unlimited prosecco or draught beer for 90 minutes.

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Wood or Human Bone? - Talk

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Talk

Cheshire, Nantwich

Since the discovery in 1982, it has been believed that the contents of a Roman urn on display in the Museum to be wood and rubble. On closer inspection, suspicions arose suggesting that the urn instead contains cremated human remains. Analysis has…

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Nantwich Museum, Nantwich

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8 May 2024Open 19:00 - 20:00

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Boodles May Festival

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Sporting Event

Chester

The start of an exciting new racing season at Chester kicks off with the iconic Boodles May Festival, where fashion meets the finishing line. This prestigious three-day event attracts some of the best in racing and features the running of the…

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Chester Racecourse, Chester Outskirts

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8 May 2024Open 11:30 -

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An Evening with Liverpool Legends

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Talk

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

The Ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with Peter Beardsley and Ray Houghton on stage together hosted by Jed Stone. The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy!

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Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

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7 May 2024

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Michael starring Ben

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Runcorn

Michael starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK's ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he's honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are…

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The Brindley Theatre, Halton

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7 May 2024

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Concert

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm. See www.wesleychester.co.uk for performer and programme details. Retiring collection

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All Our Yesterdays

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Runcorn

Enjoy this slick, fast moving and vibrant show, bringing you some of the greatest songs ever written, performed by a cast of world class singers and dancers. Re-live the fantastic sounds of Abba, Frankie Valli, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, Cliff…

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The Brindley Theatre, Halton

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7 May 2024

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Bluebell Walk

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Scholar Green, Scholar Green

Experience one of the finest Bluebell Walks in the North West at Rode Hall & Gardens in Cheshire. A magical stroll for all the family, it is one of the finest times to visit Rode's Grade II listed park and gardens, designed by Humphry Repton, and…

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Rode Hall & Gardens, Congleton

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6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Princess and Pirate Weekend

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Family Friendly

Old Hall, Warrington

Princesses and Pirates are taking over Gulliver's World across the May Bank Holiday Weekend!
There will be treasure treats, fancy dress events, themed activities and so much more.

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6 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Giant Bubble Display and Interactions

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Outdoors

Northwich

Free Giant Bubble Display and Interactions at Blakemere Village.

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Blakemere Village, Northwich

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6 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Llandudno Transport Festival

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Show / Display

Llandudno, Llandudno

The Llandudno Transport Fesitval is said to be one of the Largest Festivals of Transport in Wales held annually on the Bodafon Fields Seafront Show ground at the Little Orme end of the Glorious Llandudno Promenade.

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6 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30

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Steeleye Span

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Concert

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

British folk rock stalwarts Steeleye Span will be performing to mark an incredible 55 years together.

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Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

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6 May 2024

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Engineering Wonders of the Steam Age

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Demonstration

Ellesmere Port

Meet the Cheshire Live Steamers and see their incredible miniature, replica engines on the move. Stop by our Power Hall to see the museum's own engines in action. A free steam trail and other children's activities will be available throughout the…

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

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4 May 2024to6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Kinky Boots

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Theatre

Chester

EVERYBODY SAY YEAH!
book by Harvey Fierstein, score by Cyndi Lauper
based on Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth

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Storyhouse, Chester Centre

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3 May 2024to18 May 2024

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Challengers

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Film

Chester

From acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.

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Storyhouse, Chester Centre

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3 May 2024to9 May 2024

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