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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The Dark Side of the Moon: 50th Anniversary Spectacular

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Lower Withington, Macclesfield

Join us in celebrating Pink Floyd's 50th anniversary of 'The Dark Side Of The Moon' with an unforgettable experience at Jodrell Bank!

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Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

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Live & Local

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Concert

Mottram St Andrew, Macclesfield

A series of live music concert on Saturday evenings throughout the year.

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4 May 2024Open 19:10 - 22:30

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Foraging and Cookery Course

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Tytherington

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…

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Engineering Wonders of the Steam Age

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Demonstration

Ellesmere Port

Meet the Cheshire Live Steamers and see their incredible miniature, replica engines on the move. Stop by our Power Hall to see the museum's own engines in action. A free steam trail and other children's activities will be available throughout the…

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National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

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4 May 2024to6 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Chester Castle 'Ghost Hunt'

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lee Green Lane, Church Minshull, Nantwich

We are a paranormal events company who work exclusively with Chester Castle to arrange events from 8pm till 2pm.

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4 May 2024Open 08:00 - 14:00
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14 Dec 2024Open 08:00 - 14:00

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Fire Dancers in Frodsham

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Food & Drink

Frodsham

At 5pm there will be fire dancers and live music all free in our beer garden. There will also be a BBQ.
Come and join us at this free event.

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4 May 2024Open 12:00 - 23:00

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Northern Girls: Spring into fresh colour with the Northern Girls

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Exhibition

Swettenham Heath, Swettenham

The Northern Girls, are delighted to announce their first exhibition of the year; the Spring show is happening 3rd / 4th & 5th May. This dynamic group of talented, professional female artists, are exciting the art scene in the North West. They are…

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3 May 2024to5 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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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

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Storyhouse, Chester Centre

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3 May 2024to18 May 2024

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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.

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Storyhouse, Chester Centre

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3 May 2024to9 May 2024

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The Spring Art Exhibition Of British Modern & Contemporary Art

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Show / Display

Cholmondeley

British Art Portfolio will be displaying a high quality selection of new and exciting artworks by British & Contemporary Artists.
Paintings in all mediums, drawings, hand-coloured engravings, sculptures and ceramics.

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26 Apr 2024to5 May 2024

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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…

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Grosvenor Park, Chester Centre

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

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Another View: Landscapes by Women Artists

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Exhibition

Wirral

A new exhibition at Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight, Wirral, will present a different perspective on British landscape art, focusing on work by women artists. Another View: Landscapes by Women Artists (20 April to 18 August 2024) will also…

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Port Sunlight Museum & Garden Village, Cheshire

Lady Lever Art Gallery, Cheshire

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20 Apr 2024to18 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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Earth's Murmurs exhibition at the LAKE gallery

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Exhibition

West KIrby

Two artists, working with very different media, explore their emotional connection to the landscape
Bridget Greenwood
Valerie Wartelle

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11 Apr 2024to11 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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The Geology of Cheshire Salt

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Exhibition

Chester

Harry Young, BSc Geography & Natural Hazards, was joint national winner of the Museum + Heritage Award for volunteering, following his work at the Lion Salt Works during the pandemic.

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Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

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2 Apr 2024to14 July 2024

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Waterways Exhibition

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Exhibition

Ellesmere Port

A visual response to the National Waterways Museum by Cheshire Artists Network. An exhibition of work made by artists from Cheshire in response to the artefacts, buildings and landscapes at the museum. Featured image is Ghosts of the Past by Tony…

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National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

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29 Mar 2024to27 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Shaun the Sheep - Find the Flock

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

A ewe-nique arts trail is coming to Tatton Park’s 50-acre gardens in collaboration with Academy Award® award-winning studio, Aardman, and global art producer, Wild in Art, to bring one of Aardman’s much loved characters, and star of film and…

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Tatton Park, Knutsford

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29 Mar 2024to23 June 2024

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Journey through blossom at Quarry Bank

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Outdoors

Styal

Discover the beauty of blossom at Quarry Bank and excite your senses by following the blossom trail.

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Quarry Bank (NT), Wilmslow

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21 Mar 2024to12 May 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Visit Quarry Bank House

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Indoor

Styal

Visit the comfortable home of the Greg family: funded by the mill and right next to it, but far away from the world of its workers

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13 Mar 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30

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Apprentice House Tours at Quarry Bank

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Guided Tour

Styal

Explore the home of the child workers of Quarry Bank on a unique tour.
Child workers lived in the Apprentice House, often sent from workhouses far away. They laboured for long hours in the Mill, before returning to chores including gardening and…

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13 Mar 2024to31 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:20

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Lāsma Poiša’s I Became A Mother

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Exhibition

Warrington

A bold, uncompromising and thought-provoking exhibition exploring an unfiltered and often unseen side of motherhood is at Warrington Museum and Art Gallery from 8th March - 19th May.

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8 Mar 2024to19 May 2024

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