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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Beauty and the Beast at Quarry Bank

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Type:

Theatre

Cheshire, SK9 4HP, Wilmslow

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer for a brand-new telling of this classic fairy tale.

Venue

Quarry Bank (NT), Wilmslow

Dates

From:
10 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Pirate Weekender at Anderton Boat Lift

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Type:

Festival

Northwich

Ahoy me hearties!
The Conwy Pirates will be storming Anderton this summer.

Venue

Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich

Dates

From:

10 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Summer Plant Hunters Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens

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Type:

Event

Siddington, Macclesfield

Summer Plant Hunters Fair at Capesthorne Hall & Gardens offering a special HALF PRICE ENTRY to the lovely Gardens and Plant Fair of just £4.00 for this day only.

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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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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Paint at Sip with Mercure Chester

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Type:

Workshop

Christleton

Unleash your inner artist with Paint and Sip!
Join us for an unforgettable experience where creativity meets relaxation.

Dates

From:
11 Aug 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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After Glow at Chester Zoo

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Type:

Participatory Event

Upton-by-Chester

A brand new summer evening experience.

Venue

Chester Zoo, Chester Outskirts

Dates

From:

13 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024

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Tatton's Fairytale Postman

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Type:

Workshop

Knutsford

Our lovable (but forgetful!) Tatton Postman has got his letters muddled up.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

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13 Aug 2024
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22 Aug 2024

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Traditonal Tales: Cinderella

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Type:

Workshop

Knutsford

Visit the Mansion to step inside the magical story of Cinderella.

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
14 Aug 2024

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Just So Festival

Type

Type:

Festival

Scholar Green

Just So Festival is an imaginative outdoor adventure for children and their families.

Venue

Rode Hall & Gardens, Congleton

Dates

From:

16 Aug 2024to18 Aug 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Togas and Tiaras

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Type:

Event

Christleton

It is 125AD.
Baccus has just been appointed Proconsul of Britain and Baccus is hosting this party to celebrate.

Dates

From:
16 Aug 2024

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Chester Pride

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Type:

Festival

Chester

Celebrating diversity and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + community and is a free event celebrating equality and diversity in the heart of Chester.

Dates

From:
17 Aug 2024

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Passion for Power Classic Motor Show

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Type:

Show / Display

Knutsford

Tatton Park Passion for Power Classic Motor Show & Cheshire Autojumble has been running for more than 30 years and returns to Tatton Park this summer. The show is famous for the unique and eclectic mix of powerful performance and retro cars with…

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:

17 Aug 2024to18 Aug 2024

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An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck

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Type:

Performance

Chester

After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
18 Aug 2024

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National Waterways Yarn fest

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Type:

Demonstration

Ellesmere Port

A yarn themed festival led by our very own National Waterways Crochet Group.

Venue

National Waterways Museum, Cheshire

Dates

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

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Victorian Times

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Type:

Family Friendly

Knutsford

Join Tatton's Housekeeping team to find out what life was like for people living in Victorian times.
Assist the servants with some of their important daily jobs, before touring the Mansion to find out what life was like for the wealthy family who…

Venue

Tatton Park, Knutsford

Dates

From:
21 Aug 2024

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Cinch presents Creamfields

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Type:

Festival

Daresbury

The original and the best is back, this August Bank Holiday, here in Cheshire.

Dates

From:

22 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024

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Country Roads Music festival

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Type:

Festival

Farndon, Chester

The event is a country and western music festival ran over the August bank holiday weekend with a variety of country music; live performances from British country award winning artists, a DJ who will also be providing different genres of country…

Dates

From:
22 Aug 2024Open 12:00 - 23:50
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23 Aug 2024Open 18:00 - 23:50
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24 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 23:50
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25 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 23:50
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26 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 23:50

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Geronimo Family Festival

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Type:

Festival

Northwich

Geronimo Family Festival is back this summer!

Venue

Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich

Dates

From:

23 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024

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Cheshire Balloon Fiesta

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Type:

Festival

Cheshire

Expect a weekend of amazing family entertainment, incredible musical performances and hot air balloon mass launches, tethers and night glows.

Venue

Bolesworth Estate, Chester Outskirts

Dates

From:

23 Aug 2024to26 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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Northgate Folk Festival 2024

Type

Type:

Festival

Chester

Northgate Folk Festival, the North West's leading experimental and contemporary folk all-dayer returns on 24.8.24. Nestled within the city's Roman Walls, the festival will once again play host to the new wave of artists forging their own paths in…

Dates

From:
24 Aug 2024Open 12:00 - 23:00

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