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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Home front at Play

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Performance

Ellesmere Port

We're thrilled to welcome 'V for Victory'; the award-winning living history group recreating day to day life from 1939 to 1945. So, dust off your dancing shoes ready for a one-hour Lindy hop lesson followed by the chance to try out your new moves in…

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

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

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Soapbox Derby

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Family Friendly

Crewe

Soapbox Derby comes to town: Krazy Races Crewe Day Celebrations.

Dates

From:
14 July 2024

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well this Summer for a fun filled day for all the family.

Dates

From:
14 July 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30

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RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

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Show / Display

Knutsford

A fabulous day out bursting with colourful gardening inspiration, fun family activities, have-a-go workshops and boutique shopping

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
17 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00
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18 July 2024to21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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D&S Productions present Ghost: The Musical

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Event

For the first time community theatre company, D&S Productions, are bringing their own magical production of Ghost: The Musical to Storyhouse!
Adapted from the hit film by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost:The Musical…

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

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17 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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18 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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19 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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20 July 2024Open 19:30 -

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Summer Camp 2024

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Celebration

Hawarden

Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape.

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to22 July 2024

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26 July 2024to29 July 2024

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2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

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Festival

Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to31 Aug 2024

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27 July 2024to22 Aug 2024

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9 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024

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Macclesfield Festival

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Festival

Macclesfield

Macclesfield Festival has been established since 2017 and is regarded as Cheshire’s No1 Family Friendly Festival.

Dates

From:
20 July 2024Open 12:00 - 22:30

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Congleton Pride

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Festival

Congleton

Join us for a Spectacular 5th Birthday Bash!

Dates

From:
20 July 2024

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MALUDI

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Music

Malpas

Our mini music festival. For 2 days we convert the Lion carpark into a mini music festival featuring back-to-back bands and musicians on the big stage, all day BBQ, gin bar, ice cream stand and face painting.

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to21 July 2024

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The Castle Halton Ghost Hunt w/ Haunted Rooms UK

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Guided Walk

Runcorn

Join Haunted Rooms as we investigate the historic Castle pub that adjoins the ruins of Halton Castle in Runcorn.

Dates

From:

20 July 2024to21 July 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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28 Sept 2024to29 Sept 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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26 Oct 2024to27 Oct 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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31 Oct 2024to1 Nov 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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Nantwich Pride

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Celebration

Nantwich

The 5th Nantwich Pride , will be at the Civic Hall Nantwich this year {formerly at the Railway hotel Nantwich) .

Dates

From:
20 July 2024Open 12:00 - 00:00

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Traditional Village Fete and Fun Dog Show

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Competition / Game

Ellesmere Port

Enjoy some old-fashioned fun at our Village Fete with traditional skills games including Hook-a-Duck, Hoopla and Coconut Shy. Don't miss a classic experience in our Vintage Arcade using real old pennies to work coin-operated novelties dating from…

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

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

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Classic Car & Motorcycle Show

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Exhibition

Siddington, Macclesfield

Classic Shows are delighted to return for the Cheshire Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, taking place on Sunday 21st July 2024 at Capesthorne Hall, a stunning location to house a fantastic vehicle display.

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
21 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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The Ronnie Scotts’ All Stars Present The Ronnie Scott’s Story

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Theatre

Chester

Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club return to Storyhouse with a stunning new collection of music, narration and projected archive images and footage, celebrating Ronnie Scott’s ‘Soho Songbook’.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
25 July 2024Open 19:30 -

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Dubbed Out Festival

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Type:

Festival

Nr Knutsford

A weekend family festival with big top tents, live bands, top DJ's, fine food, bars, stalls and more.

Dates

From:

25 July 2024to28 July 2024

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Zoo School

Reaseheath, Nantwich

Have you or someone you know ever wondered what it’s really like to be a zookeeper? If so, then why not join us at Zoo School and learn all about how we look after animals at Reaseheath’s Mini Zoo.

Dates

From:

25 July 2024to29 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Medieval Life at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

See Beeston Castle’s medieval history brought to life as we step back in time!

Venue

Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Tarporley

Beeston Castle Roundhouse, Tarporley

Dates

From:

27 July 2024to28 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Living History: World War I

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Performance

Ellesmere Port

Visit the Cheshire Pals at their rest station in France (at Porters Row) and meet some soldiers enjoying a short break. Have a chat with 'Tommy' (historian, Rob Moss) who'll be patrolling the site talking to visitors about his uniform, weapons, kit…

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

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

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The Tale of Peter Rabbit

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Family Friendly

Knutsford

Explore the Gardens on a delightful storytelling tour, based on 'The Tale of Peter Rabbit.'

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
30 July 2024

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