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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Cheshire inflatable 5km

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Type:

Family Friendly

Flittogate Lane, Knutsford

Get ready to bounce your way through The World's BIGGEST and most EPIC Inflatable 5K Obstacle Course!

Dates

From:
3 Aug 2024Open 09:00 - 14:00

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Cheshire Half Marathon

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Outdoors

Siddington, Macclesfield

Returning to Capesthorne Hall, this notoriously flat and fast course provides the perfect opportunity to get a personal best over the half marathon distance in 2024.

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
8 Sept 2024Open 09:00 - 12:00

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Cheshire Game and Country Fair

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Type:

Festival

Nr Knutsford

A Game and Country Fair with a main show arena and a host of smaller country sports arenas and workshops, and the very best in countryside activities and entertainment, we can offer you an unbeatable family day out.

Dates

From:

25 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Cheshire Fest

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Concert

Macclesfield

Introducing Cheshire Fest 2024…
Guests can indulge in the unparalleled ambiance of Cheshire's No.1 premium boutique festival nestled in the lush green countryside.

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
31 Aug 2024

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Cheshire Cats Vintage Motorbikes

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Outdoors

Stretton, Nr Farndon

The annual opportunity to see this impressive array of vintage motorbikes from all periods.

Venue

Stretton Watermill, Chester Rural / Welsh Borders

Dates

From:
23 June 2024Open 11:30 - 15:00

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Change in Fashion from 1066 - 1980s

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Exhibition

Chester

A catwalk of dolls model hand-sewn costumes, showing how fashions have changed through the centuries.

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

2 Mar 2024to30 June 2024

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2024 at The Fishpool Inn

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Type:

Food & Drink

Delamere

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day date idea? Romance your loved one in the cosy charm and comfort of The Fishpool Inn, Cheshire’s finest countryside inn and gastropub.

Dates

From:
14 Feb 2025

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Catalyst for Creativity Exhibition

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Type:

Exhibition

Widnes,

A fantastic new exhibition has been opened at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre in Widnes.

Venue

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum, Widnes

Dates

From:

8 May 2024to5 June 2024

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Castle Park Arts Centre new exhibitions

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Type:

Exhibition

Frodsham

Journey by Eddisbury Artists. The Eddisbury Artists are a group of local artists who meet to paint and develop their artistic interests.

Dates

From:

14 May 2024to22 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Carol Vorderman Live! Out of Order!

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Event

Chester

Sharing stories about her unlikely pivot from daytime television’s queen of mental arithmetic to one of the country’s most fearless political activists, don’t miss this opportunity to see one of Britain’s most cherished broadcasters live on stage.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
14 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -

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Canal Town and Hourseboating

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Type:

Show / Display

Ellesmere Port

A unique opportunity to watch a LIVE horse boating display when 'Flower' pulls historic narrowboat GIFFORD.

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

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Canal Town and Chocolate Day

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Type:

Open Day

Ellesmere Port

Today (World Chocolate Day) we're celebrating all things chocolate ... but most of all Mendip; the traditional narrowboat that Charlie 'chocolate' Atkins used to transport chocolate crumb between the Cadbury factories at Knighton and Bournville.

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

From:
7 July 2024Open 10:00 - 04:00

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Camp Good Life

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Type:

Festival

Hawarden

This Summer, at the end of a long-awaited festival season, comes an event that sits apart from all that it follows.

Dates

From:

2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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Café crafts

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Type:

Indoor

Chester

Join us in the history hub for an afternoon of craft and chat. Bring along your own project or feel free to join in with one of our

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

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13 June 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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Business Class Afternoon Tea

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Type:

Food & Drink

Tattenhall, Chester

Served onboard our fully complete B747-400 Upper Deck Cabin.
Including a glass of champagne, this will be an Afternoon Tea experience with a difference.

Venue

744 Experience, Chester Outskirts

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8 June 2024
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20 July 2024

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Bunbury Village Day - Aqua Fest

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Type:

Fete / Fair

Bunbury

Bunbury Village Day will take place on Saturday 8 June 2024 and this year will be celebrating the wonders of water in Aqua Fest!

Dates

From:
8 June 2024Open 12:30 -

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Buffy - Revamped

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Type:

Event

Chester

James Seabright presents Buffy – Revamped
This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
27 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -

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Bryan Adams - Forest Live

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Type:

Concert

Northwich

Bryan Adams will perform hits from his career spanning more than 40 years, at Delamere Forest Live presented by Forestry England.

Venue

Delamere Forest, Northwich

Dates

From:
16 June 2024

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Bruce Foxton from The Jam

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Type:

Concert

Palmyra Square South, Warrington

Bruce Foxton will be bringing his band ‘From The Jam’ to Warrington to celebrate the legacy of ‘Setting Sons’.

Venue

Pyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
21 Mar 2025

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Broadway - a night of glitz and glamour

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Type:

Performance

Christleton

Get ready for a mind-blowing night at BROADWAY!

Dates

From:
9 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 23:30

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