What's on in Chester

This is the place to find out what's on in Chester. Time your visit to see one of Chester’s many events and festivals for an extra special treat.

Come and experience Storyhouse, with it's multi award-winning theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. With a varied programme of events throughout the year you are sure to find something that's right up your street.

There are plenty of outdoor events throughout the year too including open air theatre performances in Grosvenor Park and Moonlight flicks, an outdoor cinematic experience. Not forgetting the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival and the thrill of the races at the oldest racecourse in Britain and other sporting events such as the Regatta and marathon, once voted the UK’s number 1 road marathon.

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MALUDI

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Music

Malpas

Our mini music festival. For 2 days we convert the Lion carpark into a mini music festival featuring back-to-back bands and musicians on the big stage, all day BBQ, gin bar, ice cream stand and face painting.

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to21 July 2024

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Making Tracks 2024

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Demonstration

Chester

Due to popular demand, and after three successful years at the Cathedral, Pete Waterman and the Railnuts return with another year of Making Tracks.

Dates

From:

1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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Macbeth: Ralph Fiennes & Indira Varma

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Film

Chester

Tony and BAFTA Award winner Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra, Schindler’s List, Coriolanus) and Olivier Award winner Indira Varma (Present Laughter, Game of Thrones, Luther) star in a brand-new ‘full-voltage visceral’ (★★★★ Daily Telegraph)…

Dates

From:
5 May 2024

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Liverpool Legends: An Audience with John Barnes and Peter Beardsley

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Talk

Chester

The Ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with John Barnes and Peter Beardsley 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!

Dates

From:
13 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Live music from Whitley Jones

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Event

Malpas

Come and enjoy a 2 piece piano based duo singing hits from through the years.

Dates

From:
31 May 2024

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Libera in Concert

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Concert

Chester

"I Like them so much, they sang at my wedding" - Aled Jones
The internationally acclaimed boys' choir LIBERA will be returning to Chester Cathedral on 27th July. This concert forms part of Libera's 2024 UK Cathedrals tour.

Dates

From:
27 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

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Outdoors

Chester

Returning for 2024, get ready to experience the Magic of Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo.
15 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
Tickets from just £12, On sale April 2024

Dates

From:

15 Nov 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00

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Ladies Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Elegance is in full stride for the Powells Jewellery sponsored Ladies Day, allowing you to up the fashion stakes for your chance to win prizes in Chester’s renowned Best Dressed competition. There’s also a celebrity DJ set to round off a stunning…

Dates

From:
31 Aug 2024Open 11:30 -

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KVN Dance Company: Coppelia

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Dance

Chester

See Coppelia as you’ve never seen her before!
Following sold-out performances in London, KVN Dance Company returns with Kevan Allen’s magical reimaging of the beloved classical ballet, Coppelia.

Dates

From:
21 June 2024

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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

Dates

From:

3 May 2024to18 May 2024

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Kids Rule!

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Join us in the grounds of Beeston Castle for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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John Nichol: The Unknown Warrior

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Event

Chester

John Nichol, a former RAF Tornado Navigator and Gulf War POW, embarks on a poignant journey to uncover the emotional tale of the Unknown Warrior interred in Westminster Abbey, emphasising our enduring need to honour and mourn the fallen.

Dates

From:
7 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

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Event

Chester

The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good.
In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is touring the UK. He will talk about how he…

Dates

From:
22 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

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Event

Chester

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny’.

Dates

From:
14 June 2024Open 19:00 -
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14 June 2024Open 21:30 -

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Jazz and All That

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Event

Chester

What happened to New Orleans jazz?
Tonight, we’ll take you on the journey from ragtime to big band, from swing to rock n’ roll, from jazz-rap to jazztronica.

Dates

From:
31 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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In The Night Garden

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Performance

Chester

In the Night Garden Live is coming to Storyhouse in 2024!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following…

Dates

From:

10 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024

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Ibiza Classics Evening & Soul Sunset Racing

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Type:

Music

Chester

Move to the rhythm of racing and summer beats at Chester’s Summer Music Weekend, featuring an Ibiza Classics Evening on the Friday and Soul Sunset Racing on the Saturday. Get into the groove for two fabulous occasions, with racing on the Saturday…

Dates

From:

12 July 2024to13 July 2024

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How to get away with Murder

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Event

Christleton

Can you plan the perfect murder and get away with it?
Many people think they can, and in this event, we look at forensic and other evidence that Police use in their investigation of murders.

Dates

From:
19 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 23:00

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Heathers The Musical

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Event

Chester

Following a smash hit in London’s West End, two record-breaking national tours and sell out runs at London’s The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, Heathers the Musical is coming to Storyhouse.

Dates

From:

17 Sept 2024to21 Sept 2024

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Handbridge Summer Festival

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Type:

Festival

Chester

Handbridge Association is pleased to be running another Summer Festival this year on the High Street between the Bridge Inn and The Handbridge Public House.

Dates

From:
23 June 2024Open 11:00 -

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