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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Art School

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Indoor

Chester

Monthly Art School Sessions
Join local artist and heritage worker India Hackett for a fun and informal evening of creativity.
From August to January, enjoy Art School sessions inspired by "The Romance of Ruins – the Etchings of George Cuitt"…

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
20 Feb 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20
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27 Mar 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20
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24 Apr 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20
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22 May 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20

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Drop-in Penguin themed craft activity at Weaver Hall Museum

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Event

Northwich

Join us at Weaver Hall Museum and Workhouse and make your own Rocking paper plate penguin craft.

Venue

Weaver Hall Museum, Northwich

Dates

From:
20 Feb 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30
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21 Feb 2025Open 10:30 - 03:30

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The Merry Hell Concert

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Concert

Whitby Road, Ellesmere Port

Venue is a modern church with chairs not pews, is unlicensed, therefore bring your own. We are delighted that 'Merry Hell' are with us again. They appear at many sell-out concerts. Advance booking advised.

Dates

From:
20 Feb 2025Open 20:00 - 22:30

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Northwich Explorers - Moving cam toys

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Workshop

Northwich

Northwich Explorers: 1hr Nature, Art, Science and Technology-based Activities: Make a moving cam toy.

Venue

Lion Salt Works, Northwich

Dates

From:
21 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 12:00
From:
21 Feb 2025Open 12:00 - 01:00

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An Evening with Paul Scholes

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Talk

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Manchester United and England icon Paul Scholes is coming to Parr Hall next year to share tales from his glory days with the Red Devils.
Paul will tell fascinating stories from his time on and off the pitch in an illustrious career spanning 18…

Venue

Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
21 Feb 2025

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Crewe//Makes 2025 - Lithograph Printing Workshop

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Workshop

Crewe

Lithograph Printing Workshop – Saturday Session
Join printmaker Victoria Turner for a hands-on Lithograph Relief Printing Workshop designed for adults of all skill levels. Explore the unique process of relief printing using lithographic techniques,…

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From:

22 Feb 2025to23 Feb 2025Various Opening Times

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Crewe//Makes 2025 - Sneaker Studio

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Workshop

Crewe

Sneaker Studio Family Drop-In Workshop. Upcycle your old trainers with acrylic paints and pens and turn them into art pieces!
Graphic designer Shruti Sharma will lead people by the hand, or foot, into decorating trainers to become a pair the envy…

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From:
22 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
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22 Feb 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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23 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 13:00
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23 Feb 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Crewe//Makes 2025 – Gizmobots

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Exhibition

Crewe

Crewe//Makes: Artspace
Family Workshop – Gizmobots
The Robot-building artist behind Gizmobots leads a workshop to imagine your own robot.
Please note that we have three bookable sessions each day: 11am – 12.30pm, 12.30 – 2pm, 2.30 – 4pm

Dates

From:
22 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00
From:
23 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Crewe//Makes 2025 - Printmaking

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Workshop

Crewe

It's always been fun to make prints and specialist artist, Victoria Turner, will be at Crewe's own town centre pop-up print foundry to introduce young and old to the power of pressing new designs.

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From:

22 Feb 2025to23 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Crewe//Makes 2025 – Jewellery making Workshop

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Workshop

Crewe

Try your hand at a new skill as local artist Golnaz Shahrestani introduces you to the world of jewellery making.
This workshop has limited spaces and is for people aged 16 and over.

Dates

From:
22 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Illegal Eagles

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Event

Warrington

There's a reason this exceptional band have been on the road for more than 25 years on countless UK and European tours. Extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail are at the heart of what The Illegal Eagles do.

Venue

Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
22 Feb 2025Open 19:30 -

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Crewe//Makes 2025 - Creative Collage

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Workshop

Crewe

Creative Collage
DROP-IN FAMILY WORKSHOP
Explore fun collage techniques with Anna Lau and make something new with recycled materials.

Dates

From:
23 Feb 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Concertina Book Making with Patty Callaghan

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Workshop

Macclesfield

Join us for this one-day workshop and learn how to make your own simple concertina book combining new paper for the pages with recycled materials for the covers. We will use basic materials and equipment (including Patty's famous homemade flour and…

Venue

Silk Museum, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
23 Feb 2025Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Providence and Proof

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Food & Drink

Chester

Step into Chester's past and present through the doors of Providence Gin at this free event.

Dates

From:
26 Feb 2025Open 19:00 -

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Step into Astrophotography

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Participatory Event

Lower Withington, Macclesfield

Returning in 2025, book a Jodrell Bank Astrophotography class and see the stars in a whole new way.

Venue

Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

Dates

From:
26 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00
From:
19 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Austin Powers Murder Mystery Comedy Dining Experience

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Performance

Northwich

He's back, baby! In this ultimate parody tribute to everyone's favourite man of mystery!
Become a secret agent and travel back to the swinging 60s for a groovy evening with Austin, Dr Evil, and other zany characters inspired by the classic comedy…

Dates

From:
28 Feb 2025Various Opening Times

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Peaky Blinder Exhibition

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Exhibition

Northwich

Iconic rooms in The Hall, as used in Peaky Blinders will be open and dressed in the style they were for filming.

Venue

Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich

Dates

From:

28 Feb 2025to3 Mar 2025Open 10:00 - 16:30

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I Do... or Do I?

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Event

Chester

This event is raising money for Clatterbridge Cancer Charity and being held by 4 university students.
A wedding day which is supposed to be the best day of a couples lives... although Eric & Elena's turned out to change their whole entire live!

Dates

From:
28 Feb 2025Open 12:00 - 13:40
From:
28 Feb 2025Open 14:40 - 16:20
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28 Feb 2025Open 17:20 - 19:00

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Jimeoin: Who’s Your Man?!

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Theatre

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Internationally acclaimed comedian Jimeoin is returning to Parr Hall.
Internationally acclaimed comedian Jimeoin is retuFans of stand-up may have seen the award-winning comic on the likes of The Royal Variety Performance, Live at the Apollo,…

Venue

Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
28 Feb 2025Open 19:00 -

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Astro Night - Kids!

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Family Friendly

Lower Withington, Macclesfield

The Lovell Telescope has been looking up and learning about the universe for almost 70 years, and this winter you can too, at Astro Night – Kids!

Venue

Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

Dates

From:
1 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00

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