What's on in Chester

This is the place to find out what's on in Chester. Time your visit to see one of Chester’s many events and festivals for an extra special treat.

Come and experience Storyhouse, with it's multi award-winning theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. With a varied programme of events throughout the year you are sure to find something that's right up your street.

There are plenty of outdoor events throughout the year too including open air theatre performances in Grosvenor Park and Moonlight flicks, an outdoor cinematic experience. Not forgetting the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival and the thrill of the races at the oldest racecourse in Britain and other sporting events such as the Regatta and marathon, once voted the UK’s number 1 road marathon.

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. You can also book your tickets to some of Chester's top events and attractions here including Chester Zoo, the UK's number one zoo.

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Whats On in Chester: July

July is a month full of comedy and live music with a bit of outdoor cinema thrown in for good measure.
Whats On in Chester: August

This August enjoy outdoor theatre, foodie fests and markets, the races and even Pootopia at the zoo.
Whats On in Chester: September

Come and cheer on marathon runners and race horses then settle down with a nice pint at the Craft Beer Festival this September.
Cheshire Festivals & Events

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

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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.

Dates

From:

29 May 2021to30 Aug 2021

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The Jungle Book - Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

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Theatre

Chester

This summer swinging into Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre: The Jungle Book!
This vivid new version features all your favourite characters including Baloo, Bagheera and Shere Khan as they guide man-cub Mowgli through the laws of the jungle.

Dates

From:

29 May 2021to30 Aug 2021

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Moonlight Flicks at Dean's Field

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Outdoors

Chester

Storyhouse’s Moonlight Flicks returns this summer with the largest and longest open-air season of cinema to date.

Dates

From:

29 May 2021to6 Aug 2021

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Merry Wives of Windsor - Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

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Type:

Theatre

Chester

Come, gentlemen, I hope we shall drink down all unkindness

Dates

From:

4 June 2021to30 Aug 2021

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Love it Longer Exhibition

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Family Friendly

Upton-by-Chester

Chester Zoo has unveiled a new exhibition that is made entirely out of rubbish and waste.

Dates

From:

11 June 2021to17 Oct 2021

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Pride and Prejudice - Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

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Theatre

Chester

The glorious world of Jane Austen is brought to life in Grosvenor Park in full technicolour in this major new costume drama. Possibly the greatest love story in the English language and a tale of comedy, unbearable passion, and endless dancing…

Dates

From:

9 July 2021to30 Aug 2021

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Making Tracks – Discover the West Coast mainline

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Demonstration

Chester

An exciting model railway event chugs into the Cathedral this summer.

Dates

From:

17 July 2021to3 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Curated Closet Exhibition

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Exhibition

Chester

Chester’s Grosvenor Museum in Grosvenor Street is holding a fascinating ‘Curated Closet’ exhibition from 24 July to 5 December.

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From:

24 July 2021to5 Dec 2021

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90s to Now Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

We’re sailing through the biggest hits of last 3 decades – a nostalgia fest for the download generation!

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30 July 2021to31 July 2021Open 19:30 -

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7 Aug 2021Open 19:30 -
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4 Sept 2021Open 19:30 -
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9 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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30 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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13 Nov 2021Open 19:30 -

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NGHTWRK Open Air 003

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Music

Chester

After the roaring success of Open Air 001 and Open Air 002, and after a short hiatus due to this crazy past year, Nghtwrk return with a bang to Carriage Shed for the third instalment of their brilliant outdoor electronic music event.

Dates

From:
31 July 2021Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Family Funday

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Sporting Event

Chester

Kick start the Summer Holidays with a day of family fun at Chester Racecourse.

Dates

From:
1 Aug 2021Open 11:30 -

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Fish & Chip Friday Cruises

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Family Friendly

Souters Lane, Chester

You can’t beat a chippy tea – unless it’s a chippy tea on the river – and it’s on a Friday! Perfection.

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2021Open 19:00 - 21:00
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20 Aug 2021Open 19:00 - 21:00
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3 Sept 2021Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Fish & Chips Fridays

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Touring the stunning Cheshire countryside by river cruise whilst indulging in fish and chips - what could be better?

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2021
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3 Sept 2021

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Great Balloon Race

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Type:

Concert

Chester

3 days of hot air balloons, Paramotor displays, Aerial Acrobatics, Symphonic Ibiza featuring guests; Sonique, Rozalla and Angie Brown.

Dates

From:

6 Aug 2021to8 Aug 2021Open 16:00 - 22:30

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Chester Makers Market

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Sale

City Road, Chester

Chester Makers Market returns to The Carriage Shed, and will be taking place every first Saturday of the month for the rest of the year.

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From:
7 Aug 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
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4 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
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2 Oct 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
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6 Nov 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00
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4 Dec 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Document 'Repair Shop'

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History & Heritage

Forum Shopping Centre, Chester

Live demo with conservators Angela and Rachel - come in for a chat while they work on preserving old, damaged documents from the archives. Perhaps you'd like to find out how to care for your treasured items. Just ask!

Dates

From:
7 Aug 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00

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80s Pop Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

They call this the decade that taste forgot, but that’s not true in our book (apart from the leg warmers).

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From:
13 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
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16 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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9 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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11 June 2022Open 19:30 -
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3 Sept 2022Open 19:30 -

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The Chester Kilo

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Sale

Chester

★ Hey Chester! Come and shop TONNES of sustainable, vintage, retro & branded fashion for just £15 per kilo at Northgate Church, Upper Northgate St, Chester CH1 4EF.
★ You will need to choose a ticketed time slot to help us maintain social…

Dates

From:
14 Aug 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Sounds of the 70s & 80s Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

It’s retro time! Our DJ has a big box of glam, disco, electro-pop and eighties gloss, so step aboard the Love Boat for some classic floor-fillers. As ever, fancy dress is optional but encouraged!

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14 Aug 2021Open 19:30 -
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2 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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30 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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2 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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20 Aug 2022Open 19:30 -
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29 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships

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Competition / Game

Chester

Building on the successes of last year’s event, Al Shira’aa remain as title sponsors for the 2021 British Young Horse Championships at Bolesworth.

Dates

From:

18 Aug 2021to22 Aug 2021

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