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.

Please follow the latest COVID guidelines and check the gov website for up to date restrictions before you visit. Some venues may have their own individual rules so please check directly with the venue before you visit.

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts

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Type:

Concert

Chester

Chester City Centre Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts of Classical Music run from early September to mid July each year, from 12.45 to 13.35pm

Dates

From:

22 Feb 2022to12 July 2022Open 12:20 - 14:30

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My Haunted Hotel

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Type:

Event

Chester

My Haunted Hotel is the ultimate overnight, ghost hunting adventure that challenges you to spend the night in Britain's most haunted hotel!

Dates

From:

4 Apr 2022to8 Dec 2022Open 20:00 - 00:00

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Social SUP

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Type:

Participatory Event

Chester

A relaxed social paddle on the River Dee

Dates

From:

4 May 2022to4 Oct 2022

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Social Kayaking

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Type:

Participatory Event

Chester

A beautiful paddle through the middle of Chester. Open Social Session.

Dates

From:

4 May 2022to4 Oct 2022

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Wedding Open Evening

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Type:

Fete / Fair

Pulford, Chester

Discover the perfect venue for your perfect wedding at our free wedding open evening on Thursday 19th May!

Dates

From:
19 May 2022Open 18:00 - 20:00

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Alice's Adventure

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Type:

Outdoors

Chester

This May half-term and Jubilee weekend: join us for a family storytelling trail through Grosvenor Park!

Dates

From:

25 May 2022to10 June 2022Various Opening Times

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Beer & Banksy Painting Workshop

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Type:

Workshop

Chester

The painting will be of Banksy's Balloon Girl…plus your own expression. No previous painting experience or artistic ability required. This event is a social, beginners painting class that will give you step by step instructions on how to create your…

Dates

From:
27 May 2022Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Chester Folk Festival

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Type:

Festival

Kelsall, Chester

Annual celebration of folk music held in the village of Kelsall.

Dates

From:

27 May 2022to29 May 2022

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Kids Rule!

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Get ready for a right royal knees-up at our Kids Rule events this May half-term.

Dates

From:

28 May 2022to5 June 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Cosmic Cape Festival

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Type:

Festival

Capenhurst, Chester

Brand new music festival Cosmic Cape coming to Capenhurst, Chester
On Saturday the 28th May, Capenhurst Chester will be welcoming Cosmic Cape Festival. Hosted by Dave Monks from BBC Music Introducing, the one-day event will be championing…

Dates

From:
28 May 2022Open 12:00 - 23:00

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Roman Day

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Type:

Sporting Event

Chester

Celebrate heritage and history at the world's oldest racecourse.

Dates

From:
28 May 2022Open 11:30 -

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Mowtown Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

River deep, mountain high… Miracles and Wonders on the Dee as we pay our tribute to the Motor City and the best dance music ever made.

Dates

From:
28 May 2022Open 19:30 -
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30 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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1 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Sam Carter at Chester Folk Festival

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Type:

Festival

Chester

Midlands-born guitarist and songwriter Sam Carter has earned a reputation for vivid, narrative-driven songwriting and captivating live performances.

Dates

From:
28 May 2022Open 12:00 - 23:00

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Northern Chamber Orchestra Concert

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Type:

Concert

Chester

Musicians from the Northern Chamber Orchestra (NCO) bring four string quartet concerts to Chester in February and May 2022.

Dates

From:
29 May 2022Open 13:30 -

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Young Zoo Keeper Careers Day

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Type:

Indoor

Chester

Join us for a exciting day filled with skill building, hands-on experience and talks from our experts. It’s not every day you get the chance to shadow a keeper for the day!

Dates

From:
30 May 2022Open 08:30 - 16:00

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May Holiday Club

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Type:

Indoor

Chester

Do you have a future conservationist in primary school years 4-6? Our Junior Ranger Holiday Clubs are the PERFECT opportunity to have fun and learn in the exciting setting of Chester Zoo!

Dates

From:

31 May 2022to2 June 2022Open 09:00 - 16:00

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Children’s Jubilee Tea Party

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Type:

Celebration

Malpas

Gardens open as usual. On this day you also have the option of joining Belinda and team in the Cafe in the Gardens for a children’s Jubilee Tea Party, during this 2 hour party you will get royally involved in crafting jubilee celebration decorations!

Dates

From:
1 June 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Mini Gardeners Kids Workshop

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Type:

Celebration

Malpas

Gardens open as usual. On this day you also have the option of joining Belinda and team in the Cafe in the Gardens where you will decorate and plant a flower to take home, this workshop also includes a children’s lunch of a sandwich and juice.

Dates

From:
2 June 2022Open 10:00 - 17:00

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The Lord Mayor of Chester’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations

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Type:

Celebration

Chester

The Lord Mayor of Chester and the City of Chester Charter Trustees will be celebrating Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee with a variety of activities: City Centre sing-along; lighting of a Beacon; Military Parade and a schools competition. More details…

Dates

From:
2 June 2022

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Ibiza Classics

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Type:

Music

Chester

On Thursday 2nd and Friday 3rd June Ibiza Classics returns, bringing two days of Ibiza house classics to The Carriage Shed.

Dates

From:

2 June 2022to3 June 2022Open 15:00 - 21:00

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