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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Summer Plant Hunters Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Summer Plant Hunters Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens offering a special HALF PRICE ENTRY to the lovely Gardens and Plant Fair of just £4.00 for this day only.

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Summer of Play

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Outdoors

Altrincham

The North Park Play Hub, brimming with colour and activity, brings an opportunity to share games and challenges amongst ancient trees and nature. Catch special events like crafts and storytelling, and bring a picnic to enjoy under dappled shade or…

Venue

Dunham Massey (NT), Cheshire

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to8 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Summer Camp 2024

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Celebration

Hawarden

Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape.

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19 July 2024to22 July 2024

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26 July 2024to29 July 2024

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2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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Street Food Weekend

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Family Friendly

Chester

Join us to kick off the summer season with two FREE days of food, drink and sunshine at Grosvenor Park.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

13 July 2024to14 July 2024Open 12:00 - 18:00

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Stone Age Times

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

Step back in time to explore how people lived in the Stone, Bronze and Iron Ages.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2024

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Sting - Forest Live

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Concert

Northwich

Watch Sting perform at Delamere Forest Live presented by Forestry England.

Venue

Delamere Forest, Northwich

Dates

From:
14 June 2024

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Steve Wickham Fiddle Workshop

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Participatory Event

Nantwich

Steve Wickham is a celebrated Irish violinist who as a member of the Waterboys created and played the iconic fiddle line on
"Fisherman's Blues"

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From:
19 May 2024Open 16:30 - 17:40

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Steve Wickham & Ray Coen at Nantwich Roots

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Concert

Nantwich

Steve Wickham is a revered Irish musician, best known as a member of the Waterboys, having made major contributions to many of their most famous tracks including "Fishermans Blues" "A Man Is In Love" and "The Pan Within".
Ray Coen is a guitarist /…

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From:
19 May 2024Open 13:30 - 16:00

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Steptoe and Son Live!

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Event

Chester

You wouldn’t think it was possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are!
Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious…

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
18 Jan 2025Open 19:30 -

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Steampunk Lift Off!

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Festival

Northwich

All aboard for a weekend of stunning Steampunk exhibits, stalls, games, music and live entertainment.

Venue

Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich

Dates

From:

28 Sept 2024to29 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Steam at the Lift Festival

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History & Heritage

Anderton, Northwich

Around three dozen historic steamboats and traction engines are travelling from all over the country to congregate at Anderton Boat Lift, Cheshire’s historic ‘Cathedral of the Canals’ near Northwich, on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 May, for its biggest…

Venue

Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich

Dates

From:

11 May 2024to12 May 2024Various Opening Times

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Steam at the Lift (Anderton Boat Lift)

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Show / Display

Northwich

A mighty fleet of vintage engines meets a flotilla of steamboats at Anderton Boat Lift's annual steam spectacular.

Venue

Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich

Dates

From:

11 May 2024to12 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Stanley Palace Ghost Hunt

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Participatory Event

Chester

Dragonfly Paranormal are back in the Historic City of Chester at Stanley Palace.
Finally our long awaited return to this incredible location since our first investigation there back in 2018.

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From:

22 June 2024to23 June 2024Open 19:00 - 03:00

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Spring Plant Hunters' Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

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Siddington, Macclesfield

Brilliant Spring Plant Hunters' Fair at Capesthorne Hall and Gardens with entry to the Plant Fair and Gardens at the special HALF PRICE rate of just £4.00!

Dates

From:
12 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Spring Floral Workshop with North and Flower

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Workshop

Knutsford

Join us to make a late spring floral arrangement in a vase to take home using beautiful local, seasonal floral ingredients. You’ll also learn about growing flowers for cutting and how to condition and care for your blooms.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
12 May 2024

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Sportsman's Dinner

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Sporting Event

Glazebury

Score big at our Sportsman's Dinner Event – an evening that blends culinary excellence with the thrill of a football legend! Join us for a scrumptious 2-course meal, perfectly crafted to fuel your appetite for both fine dining and sports excitement.

Venue

Bents Garden & Home, Warrington

Dates

From:
16 May 2024Open 17:30 - 21:00

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Speed of Change

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Exhibition

Chester

Mobile phones have become a feature of our everyday lives. From maths to music, mapping to photo snapping, banking to gaming, micro-chip technology has transformed our lives in a few decades

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

3 Feb 2024to23 June 2024

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Soprano Georgie Malcolm & Nico de Villiers - Warrington Concert Series

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Concert

Warrington

Join us on Sunday evening at Warrington Concert Series for a Soprano Solo recital. Georgie Malcolm (soprano) and Nico De Villiers (piano) will perform an exciting programme, entitled Strange Bedfollows. Whether you're a seasoned classical music…

Dates

From:
2 June 2024

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Sophie Rosa & Ian Buckle at Sandbach Concert Series

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Concert

Sandbach

We are delighted that violinist Sophie Rosa and pianist Ian Buckle will bring our season to a close with a programme full of sunshine, including Vaughan Williams' evergreen The Lark Ascending, Rebecca Clarke's Midsummer Moon and concluding with…

Dates

From:
26 June 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Soapbox Derby

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Family Friendly

Crewe

Soapbox Derby comes to town: Krazy Races Crewe Day Celebrations.

Dates

From:
14 July 2024

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