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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Vintage Vehicle Weekend

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Festival

Ellesmere Port

We welcome you to our first two-day Vintage Vehicle Weekend where you'll see cars and motorcycles dating from the 1920s up to the early 1990s on show across the site.
Enjoy a rummage through some autojumble stalls... or simply admire the…

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

From:

29 June 2024to30 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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The Not So Big Bad Wolf - Outdoor Theatre at National Trust Quarry Bank

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Outdoors

Styal

Join Wrongsemble theatre company as they reveal the truth behind fairy tales' most infamous villain - The Big Bad Wolf.

Venue

Quarry Bank (NT), Wilmslow

Dates

From:
29 June 2024Open 14:00 - 14:50
From:
29 June 2024Open 16:30 - 17:20

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Chester Philharmonic Orchestra: Postcard from Danube

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Event

Chester

Join us as we travel along the Danube, presenting a programme of local Viennese, Czech and Hungarian music conducted by Stephen Threlfall and featuring viola soloist, Duncan Anderson.

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
29 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Audlem Party on the Park

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Festival

Audlem

Audlem's famous Party on the Park will take place on Saturday the 29th June, 2024.

Dates

From:
29 June 2024

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Arley Garden Festival

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Festival

Northwich

Talks and demonstrations by The professional Gardeners Guild, children's play area and activities, craft traders and food stalls.

Venue

Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich

Dates

From:

29 June 2024to30 June 2024

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Classic Ibiza

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Music

Knutsford

Classic Ibiza returns to Tatton Park next Summer
An open-air celebration of White Isle-inspired house music, reinvented by a 32-piece orchestra, headline DJs and live vocalists. Touring some of the UK's most stunning stately homes, this isn’t just…

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
29 June 2024

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Wedding Fayre @ Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa

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Type:

Exhibition

Chester

Are you ready for the most gorgeous fayre of the year? Because we certainly are! Welcome to our stunning location, nestled in 27 acres of enchanting Cheshire woodland on The Wirral.

Dates

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

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Chester Raft Race

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Type:

Fete / Fair

Chester

The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee. The rafts race against the clock over an approximate 400 metre course starting just upriver of the Royal Chester Rowing Club, passing under the…

Dates

From:
30 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Festival of Ideas

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Talk

Chester

The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners.
These events may include;…

Dates

From:

4 July 2024to7 July 2024

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AlderFest

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Festival

Whitchurch

Join us for a day of summer family fun!
Dance the night away with an incredible line-up!

Dates

From:

5 July 2024to6 July 2024

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Hamlet: Tragedies Under the Trees Summer Season 2024

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Event

Manor Park, Runcorn

Continuing their summer of 'Tragedies Under the Trees', A Place for Us Theatre in association with Cronton College, proudly presents Hamlet, arguably Shakespeare's most famous play.

Venue

Norton Priory Museum & Gardens, Runcorn

Dates

From:
5 July 2024

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Chester Art Beat

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Type:

Outdoors

Chester

A live art event throughout the city, featuring 40 artists at 20 venues. Artists will be exhibiting, selling and running events workshops and encouraging visitors to have a go at an artwork!

Dates

From:

5 July 2024to7 July 2024Various Opening Times

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The Brit Fest

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Event

Hale, Altrincham

Organisers of Cheshire’s brand new Summer 2024 music festival, The Brit Fest have announced a special Christmas treat as they bring us another sensational act to add to the impressive line of British music acts over three days.

Dates

From:

5 July 2024to7 July 2024

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UK Bungee Club – 300ft Jump

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Outdoors

Knutsford

Our 300ft bungee jump is a special event and happens on selective dates throughout the year and is the highest regular jump you will find anywhere in the UK

Venue

Tatton Estate, Knutsford

Dates

From:

6 July 2024to7 July 2024

From:

12 Oct 2024to13 Oct 2024

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USA Wine Tasting

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Type:

Food & Drink

Christleton, Chester

THURSDAY • 6th July • 7.30PM - £30 PER PERSON (includes tasting courses & wines)

Dates

From:
6 July 2024

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Hide & Seek Festival

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Concert

Siddington, Macclesfield

Hide & Seek is one of the first festivals in the surrounding areas of Manchester to offer underground minimal house and techno music, alongside disco.

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
6 July 2024

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The Classic American's Stars and Stripes Car Show

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Type:

Exhibition

Knutsford

The Classic American‘s Stars & Stripes Car Show, which has been running for more than 30 years, returns to Tatton Park again this summer. Celebrating all things American, from Mustangs to Corvettes and Cadillacs to American motorhomes.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:

6 July 2024to7 July 2024

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Womanifest

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Type:

Festival

Oakmere, Northwich

An empowerment and wellbeing festival for women and teen girls.

Dates

From:

6 July 2024to7 July 2024

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90's and 00's Party Night

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Type:

Celebration

Christleton

Get ready to party like it's the 90s and 2000s!

Dates

From:
6 July 2024Open 19:00 - 23:30

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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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