What's On in Chester this Christmas

Chester Zoo's much loved Lanterns event returns for another magical year, where you can see the zoo turned into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and cheer!

Come and visit Chester Christmas Market, with unique, locally made products and handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers, you’re sure to find the perfect presents for everyone!

Santa will be in his Enchanted Grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre so don't forget to come along and see him and tell him what you would like for Christmas.

Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family favourite the Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra or pop along to Storyhouse for Cinderella, a family favourite!

Not forgetting Chester's infamous parades. The first one is the 12 Days of Christmas Parade that kicks off the festive season on 23rd November, followed by hundreds of school children parading through the city on 30th November for the Lanterns Parade. The Winter Watch Parade returns twice, once on 7th December and another time alongside the Saturnalia Parade on 14th December. No one does Parades quite like Chester!

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Christmas on the Rows

From the 17th of November enjoy the sounds of Christmas in the city centre with pop-up choirs on the Rows every weekend until 21st December.
Chester Christmas Market

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.
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Where to see Santa in Cheshire this Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.
Christmas Light Trails
Pantomimes and Christmas Performances
New Year's Eve

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Chester Castle Christmas in the Castle

Chester

English Heritage look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly "Christmas at the Castle" event.

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IDMC Gospel Soul Choir

Chester

Award winning and Croydon based resident John fisher, has been in the music business for over 40 years and has shared his gift, playing for some of the biggest names in gospel and soul music.

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Santa's Enchanted Grotto

Chester

Experience Santa’s Enchanted Grotto this Christmas! With surprises around every corner, you’ll be immersed in a magical journey though a wintry woodland. Follow the path to discover Santa’s Grotto where you’ll have an unforgettable visit with the…

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Lantern Parade

Chester

Hundreds of school children parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns. Starting from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square.

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Chester Cathedral’s Annual Christmas Carol Concert

Chester

Get yourself in the festive spirit at our annual Christmas Carol Concert. Expect to be filled with joy and merriment, an inspiration for the season!

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Christmas Tree Festival: Lights Switch On

Chester

Our annual Christmas Tree Festival returns for its 10th fabulous year in 2022.

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Choirs on the Rows

Chester

Led by Musical Director, Matt Baker, local choirs will pop up on The Rows filling the streets with Christmas carols and your hearts with Christmas cheer!

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Christmas Stall Party

Christleton

Experience the festive spirit in our Christleton Suite, where Christmas market stalls await.
Enjoy 6 vouchers per guest for delicious food and drinks, and dance the night away with our disco and festive drink specials.

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Christmas Day Lunch

Chester

Make your Christmas Day truly merry and bright, as we take away the hassle.

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All Inclusive Christmas Party

Christleton

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas party and enjoy a delicious three-course meal with the finest festive flavours before our DJ gets everyone on the dance floor.
Arrival at 7.30 pm with free-flowing bucks fizz. Dinner is served at 8 pm with…

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Christmas by Candlelight

Chester

Join us for Christmas classics performed by candlelight in the Cathedral.

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New Year's Eve Gala Dinner

Chester

Fabulous food, friends (old and new) all together and a sparkling toast to welcome in a New Year.

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Chester Cathedral Choir present Handel's Messiah with London Concertante

Chester

With an ensemble of 15 musicians from London Concertante, the Chester Cathedral choir, conducted by our Director of Music Philip Rushforth, this concert, part of Handel's Messiah - The Christmas Story will sure to be a sell out.

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Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade

Chester

The Winter Watch parade joins forces with the Roman Saturnalia parade taking the city from the 1400's back to its Roman occupation in 47/48 AD.

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The Snowman Tour

Chester

Including Shaun The Sheep – The Flight Before Christmas.
Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family-favourite The Snowman, accompanied by a live orchestra.

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New Year's Eve Grand Masquerade Ball

Ashton-under-Lyne, Chester

End 2022 in style with Champagne and canapés on arrival.

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Winter Watch Parade

Chester

Watch the Lord of Misrule and his ghoulish friends hit the cobbles for a riotous romp with a mischievous coterie of fire breathers, devils, skeletons, ice queens, Jack Frosts as the procession dances through the city centre.

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Christmas at Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet

Ellesmere Port

The centre's iconic and much-loved Christmas tree, which stands at over 100ft tall, is currently under construction in readiness for this year's festivities to be officially kickstarted on November 3.

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Christmas Lunch

Upton-by-Chester, Chester

Start your festive countdown in the stunning surroundings of The Oakfield at Chester Zoo by treating yourself to a delicious Christmas lunch with your nearest and dearest.

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Chester Santa Dash

Chester

Join one of Chester’s most anticipated events in the December calendar and support two great local charities, The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the Countess Charity.

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