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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Archaeological excavation

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Outdoors

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…

Venue

Grosvenor Park, Chester Centre

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22 Apr 2024to17 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30

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Challengers

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Film

Chester

From acclaimed filmmaker Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name) Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no apologies for her game on and off the court.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

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3 May 2024to9 May 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

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

3 May 2024to18 May 2024

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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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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…

Venue

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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Foraging and Cookery Course

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Outdoors

Northwich

Our main goal is to excite people with the amazing flavours to be found in the wild and to make foraging as accessible to as many people as possible.
On our Foraging Courses you'll see that wild food is everywhere and our team is constantly…

Venue

Delamere Forest, Northwich

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9 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time

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Performance

Crewe

TV favourite Ed Byrne brings his Best Reviewed Show at the 2023 Edinburgh Festival and his most personal show to date to Crewe!

Venue

Crewe Lyceum Theatre, Crewe

Dates

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

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

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Josh Jones

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Theatre

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Brand-new show from everyone’s favourite gobby Manc Princess and Edinburgh Comedy Awards’ Best Newcomer nominee.

Venue

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
9 May 2024

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Salt-making demonstration

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Event

Cheshire, Nantwich

Did you know that Nantwich was famous for its salt production? Come and visit Nantwich Museum on the Town Square, Nantwich, on Thursday 9 May to see how salt was made during the medieval period using brine from the Old Biot, the salt pit which for…

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From:
9 May 2024Open 09:00 - 15:00

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Alexander O'Neal: Time To Say Goodbye

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Music

Warrington

After almost half a century in show business, legendary singer-songwriter Alexander O’Neal is heading out across the globe one last time.

Venue

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

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From:
9 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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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

Dates

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

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Sunset Sessions

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Participatory Event

Cheshire Oaks Way, Ellesmere Port

Every Friday & Saturday evening 6-8pm Freedome Trampoline Park Cheshire Oak turns into the bounciest dancefloor in Cheshire. Experience trampolining fun in a night club atmosphere with the music turned up and the disco lights switched on.

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10 May 2024to11 May 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

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31 May 2024to1 June 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

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14 June 2024to15 June 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

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Foraging and Cookery Course

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Outdoors

Thurstaston

Our main goal is to excite people with the amazing flavours to be found in the wild and to make foraging as accessible to as many people as possible.
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Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

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Event

Chester

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band, join Chester Cathedral for a ‘landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

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10 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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11 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Needle Felting Workshop - Cocktails on the Corner

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Workshop

Congleton

Relax and enjoy learning how to create felted goodies. Choose your project, sip your chilled prosecco and when you're finished - tuck in to a delightful grazing table!

Dates

From:
10 May 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Bollington Festival

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Festival

Bollington

The first Bollington Festival, led by Dr John Coope, was held in 1964. Events included a “Dance to the two Beat Groups” in the marquee (tickets 4 shillings), a bowls tournament and a horticultural show.

Dates

From:

10 May 2024to27 May 2024

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RunThrough Tatton 5K & 10K

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Sporting Event

Knutsford

This fast, undulating, road closed 10k race set at the beautiful Tatton Park in Cheshire is a perfect opportunity to set yourself a personal best over the 5k or 10k distance in support of The Christie Charity.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

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11 May 2024
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27 July 2024
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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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