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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Saturday Night at the Movies

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Concert

Ellesmere Port

Join Chester Wind Band and Mold Town Concert Band for our Saturday Night at the Movies concert.
Enjoy an evening of iconic film tracks including Mary Poppins, Star Wars, Harry Potter and La La Land

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From:
4 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

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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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4 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
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5 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00
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6 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Chester Makers Market

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Sale

Chester

Each market will showcase a range of incredible art, craft, food, drink, jewellery, fragrances and so much more from an abundance of the North West's finest artisans.

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4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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1 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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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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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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4 May 2024Open 09:00 - 19:30
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5 May 2024Open 09:00 - 19:30
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6 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30

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Cheshire Print Fair

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Cheshire Print Fair is a brand new event celebrating the best of print design and paper-based crafts.

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Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

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From:
4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30

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Knutsford Makers Market

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Local Producers

Knutsford

Join us on the 1st Sunday of every month for an abundance of the North Wests finest makers, bakers and creators.

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5 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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2 June 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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7 July 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
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Science Museum Live

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Theatre

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Brand New for 2024.
This year join London’s world-renowned Science Museum as they bring you this brand-new stage production aimed at igniting your curiosity, fuelling your imagination, and inspiring you in new and exciting ways.

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Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

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From:
5 May 2024

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Paint at Sip with Mercure Chester

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Workshop

Christleton

Unleash your inner artist with Paint and Sip!
Join us for an unforgettable experience where creativity meets relaxation.

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From:
5 May 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Merry Hell Concert

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Music

Heswall, Wirral

The wonderful 'Merry Hell' masters of all things folk, acoustic and rock perform meaningful self-penned ballads and all those songs you have learned over thee years, both traditional and contemporary.

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From:
5 May 2024Open 20:30 - 22:40

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Giant Bubble Display and Interactions

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Outdoors

Northwich

Free Giant Bubble Display and Interactions at Blakemere Village.

Venue

Blakemere Village, Northwich

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From:
6 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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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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From:
6 May 2024

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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!

Venue

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

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From:
7 May 2024

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All Our Yesterdays

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Event

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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From:
7 May 2024

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Michael starring Ben

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Event

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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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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From:
8 May 2024Open 19:00 - 20:00

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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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8 May 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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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…

Venue

Chester Racecourse, Chester Outskirts

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From:
8 May 2024Open 11:30 -

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LOVELL LECTURE - "Osiris Rex: The Journey to Bennu and Back" with Dr Sarah Crowther

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Indoor

Macclesfield

OSIRIS-REx, NASA's first sample return mission to an asteroid, launched in September 2016 on a 7 year round trip to collect a sample from asteroid Bennu and return it to Earth for detailed analysis.

Venue

Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

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From:
9 May 2024Open 19:30 - 21:00

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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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From:

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

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