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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The Beloved Son

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Theatre

Chester

A remarkable new play by MURRAY WATTS, performed by ANDREW HARRISON, about the life of Henri Nouwen. Performance commences at 3pm and lasts 80 minutes. Refreshments available from the Wesley Cafe before and after the play.

Dates

From:
11 May 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30

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Country and Western Night

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Celebration

Christleton

Y'all get ready for a boot-scootin' good time at our Country & Western Night.

Dates

From:
11 May 2024Open 19:00 - 23:30

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Waking Day Live in Chester

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Music

Chester

Expect a great evening of live original music from Country Rock band Waking Day and special guest Gerard Starkie (The Jesus Bolt, ex-Witness, Blue Aeroplanes).

Dates

From:
12 May 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Training dig open afternoon

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Demonstration

Chester

West Cheshire Museums in partnership with the University of Chester will be excavating again in Grosvenor Park, Chester; providing training in excavation skills for archaeology students and finding out more about the past of this beautiful area of…

Dates

From:
14 May 2024Open 13:30 - 16:30

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Assemble at Chester Cathedral

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Lecture

Chester

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people and we want to be a place where people gather to discuss the BIG topics.

Dates

From:
16 May 2024Open 18:30 - 20:00
From:
4 July 2024Open 18:30 -

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Murder 57 Presents - A Darker Shade of Murder

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Theatre

Christleton

You are welcomed here tonight for the official launch of JH Enterprises, headed by the wife of Brendan Hawthorne. Hawthorne Industries previously owned by Brendan ceased trading and is now under investigation. With pensions pots running dry…

Dates

From:
17 May 2024

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Ria Lina: Riawakening

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Event

Chester

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal,…

Dates

From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Craft Beer Festival

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Festival

Chester

Join us for the 6th year of Chester's finest craft beer festival. With around 100 different beers from the best breweries in the UK and beyond, plus awesome street food, music, cocktails and gin bars.

Dates

From:
18 May 2024Various Opening Times

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Chester Music Society Choir Concert

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Event

Chester

Crowning Glory
Mozart: Coronation Mass Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major
Handel: Coronation Anthems
Soloists from RNCM
Chester Music Society Choir
Liverpool Sinfonia 
Graham Jordan Ellis conductor

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From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Essar Chester Half Marathon

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Sporting Event

Chester

The Chester Half is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester. Enter early to enjoy our discounted prices.

Dates

From:
19 May 2024Open 09:00 -

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Royal Opera House Live: The Winter's Tale (Screening)

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Event

Chester

Shakespeare’s profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, celebrates its tenth anniversary.

Dates

From:
22 May 2024Open 19:15 -

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Montecristo Cigar & Whisky Night

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Food & Drink

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

.We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Cuban Cigar and Whisky night here at The Forge Restaurant.

Dates

From:
23 May 2024

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Tina Turner by Candlelight

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Event

Chester

Let’s Stay Together’ for this euphoric night of ‘The Best’ Tina Turner hits performed by Dixie Daye and her incredible live band at the beautiful Chester Cathedral by candlelight.

Dates

From:
24 May 2024Open 19:30 -
From:
25 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Folk Festival

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Type:

Festival

Kelsall, Chester

Annual celebration of folk music held in the village of Kelsall.

Dates

From:

24 May 2024to27 May 2024

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Roman Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Take a race through history at Chester’s ever-popular Roman Day fixture, celebrating the city's historic roots. Immerse yourself in all the educational and fun activities for families alongside the day's thrilling racing.

Dates

From:
25 May 2024Open 11:30 -

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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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Chester Tribute Festival

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Concert

Chester

Get ready for a bank holiday weekend of incredible performances as the Chester Tribute Festival comes to Carriage Shed for the first time on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.

Dates

From:

25 May 2024to26 May 2024

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Photo-tastic

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Participatory Event

Chester

Explore the fabulous world of photography with us and take part by making your own crafts and entering our photo competition!

Dates

From:
28 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
29 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
30 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Royal Opera Live: Message in a Bottle (Screening)

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Event

Chester

Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, has been filmed for cinema release in partnership with Sadler’s Wells and Universal…

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From:
30 May 2024Open 19:20 -

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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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