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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Chester Music Society Celebrity Concert

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Type:

Performance

Chester

The Bracken Trio

Dates

From:
13 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:40

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Beer & Carols

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Type:

Concert

Raymond Street, Chester

Beer & Carols is back with bells on!
The riotous and much loved festive singalong returns to Telford's Warehouse for TWO NIGHTS.

Dates

From:
13 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 22:00
From:
14 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Corporate Christmas Celebration

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Type:

Event

Siddington, Macclesfield

Treat your team to a well-deserved festive dining experience this Christmas at Capesthorne Hall!

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2023

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A Festive Tale with Emma the Elf

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Type:

Show / Display

Chester

Come and hear the newest enchanting tale of 'Awesome Anselm' this Christmas.

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 10:30
From:
20 Dec 2023Open 10:00 - 10:30

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G4 Christmas

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Type:

Music

Chester

Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting...
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2023 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date!

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2023

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Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade

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Parade

Chester

The Winter Watch parade joins forces with the Roman Saturnalia parade taking the city from the 1400's back to its Roman occupation in 47/48 AD.

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2023Open 18:30 - 20:00

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Santa's Christmas Wish

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Type:

Pantomime

Runcorn

Join a fun, festive, musical adventure to give Santa the very best Christmas. Every child will receive a special present from Father Christmas after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever!

Venue

The Brindley Theatre, Halton

Dates

From:

15 Dec 2023to20 Dec 2023

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Winter Solstice Season

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Festival

Macclesfield

Join us as we celebrate Winter Solstice Season at Jodrell Bank. Over 8 nights this December, we bring you exhibitions, dome shows, crafts and incredible projections illuminating the front of the First Light Pavilion; this is Jodrell Bank as you've…

Venue

Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

Dates

From:

15 Dec 2023to22 Dec 2023Open 16:30 - 19:00

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Winter Wonderland Party Night

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Type:

Celebration

ELLESMERE PORT

We will welcome you to our Winter Wonderland Party Nights with fizz on arrival.

Dates

From:
15 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 00:00

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SoundBox presents: Jackie Oates & John Spiers

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Event

Handbridge, Chester

Multi award-winning contemporary folk artists JACKIE OATES and JOHN SPIERS meld their shared love of English traditional folk tunes and songs with their fine voices and expertly played acoustic instruments.

Dates

From:
15 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 22:30

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Pete Waterman's Making Tracks for Christmas

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Type:

Exhibition

Sandiway, Northwich

Remember a magical childhood Christmas when you woke to find Santa had left you a toy train set?

Venue

Blakemere Village, Northwich

Cheshire Outdoors, Northwich

Dates

From:

16 Dec 2023to7 Jan 2024

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Metal Embossed Decorations

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Type:

Workshop

Macclesfield

Work with local artist Hannah Wooll to make vintage, folk art inspired, Christmas Decorations. You will be using metal sheets and enamel paints.

Venue

Silk Museum, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023Open 13:30 - 16:00

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Northern Chamber Orchestra Presents a Choral Christmas

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Type:

Music

Prestbury, Macclesfield

The Northern Chamber Orchestra is thrilled to announce a spectacular Christmas concert that promises to warm hearts and usher in the festive season with resplendent music.

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023Open 19:30 -

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Stanley Palace Ghost Hunt & Chester Ghost Tour

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Type:

Guided Walk

Chester

Join the Haunted Rooms team as we brave Chester's most haunted home with you. Before that though, you'll take a quick ghost and history tour of Chester City Centre, and upon your arrival back at Stanley Palace, our team will be waiting there to…

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023Open 20:00 - 02:00

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Chester Cathedral Choir present Handel's Messiah with London Concertante

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Performance

Chester

With an ensemble of 15 musicians from London Concertante, the Chester Cathedral choir, conducted by our Director of Music Philip Rushforth, this concert, part of Handel's Messiah - The Christmas Story will sure to be a sell out.

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023Open 19:30 - 21:00

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Gloria in Excelsis Deo

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Type:

Music

Prestbury, Macclesfield

A concert with Christmas themes.

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023

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Take That Tribute

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Type:

Food & Drink

Tarporley

The Swanderland finale - Totally Take That!
Tickets £60pp

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023Open 19:00 - 01:00

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Visit the REAL Santa at The Hotel Chester

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Type:

Event

Chester

Visit Santa at The Hotel Chester on December 16th 2023 between 12-4pm.

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Cathedral Carol Concert: Handel’s Messiah

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Type:

Concert

Chester

With an ensemble of 15 musicians from London Concertante, the Chester Cathedral choir, conducted by our Director of Music Philip Rushforth, this concert of Handel’s Messiah will sure to be a sell out.

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
16 Dec 2023

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Bottomless Breakfast with Santa

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Type:

Family Friendly

Chester

Take a seat at your festive table at Sticky Paws where each guest will receive one cooked breakfast plate, as well as bottomless drinks for 60 minutes.
Choose from; squash, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and fruit juices. Santa will be making his way…

Venue

The Ice Cream Farm, Chester Rural / Welsh Borders

Dates

From:

16 Dec 2023to17 Dec 2023

From:

23 Dec 2023to24 Dec 2023

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