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.

Event organisers are working hard to ensure festivals comply with the most up to date guidance on COVID-19 safety. Everyone attending an event in 2021 needs to play a part in keeping each other safe and minimising the risks from COVID-19. Remember Hands - Face - Space.

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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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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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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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Unicorn & Pony Trails

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Outdoors

Chester

Ride a pony or unicorn around our Garden Wildlife trail collecting goodies along the way.
1-4 children ages 2-8
An hour/hour and a quarter of pony fun with either a pony or unicorn.
All our bookings are private bookings so you're the only visitors…

Dates

From:

29 July 2021to30 Sept 2021Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Nature and Climate Change Exhibition

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Family Friendly

Chester

Designed to challenge mind-sets, the Grosvenor Museum is hosting an exhibition by Henry McGhie of Curating Tomorrow that explores how nature is both affected by climate change but is also one of humanity’s greatest allies in facing the challenges of…

Dates

From:

6 Aug 2021to14 Nov 2021

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Chester Food & Drink Month

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Festival

Chester

Chester Food & Drink Month launches for a second year to support the city’s growing Hospitality sector

Dates

From:

1 Sept 2021to30 Sept 2021

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Nomansland

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Exhibition

Chester

Have you ever wondered what being a woman entails? This is Brigitte Watkinson's main question and driving force.

Dates

From:
16 Sept 2021Open 19:00 - 21:00
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18 Sept 2021
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25 Sept 2021
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2 Oct 2021

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Rum, Gin & Sea Shanties Night at The Chester Fields

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Food & Drink

Chester

Enjoy a night of Rum, Great Food and an epic live performance from The Old Time Sailors in Chester

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From:
16 Sept 2021Open 18:00 - 23:00

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Shrek The Musical

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Theatre

Chester

Following their sell-out performances of Oliver! and Bugsy Malone, Castaway Theatre return to the Storyhouse stage with the Tony award-winning Shrek The Musical.
Based on the hit film, the stage musical brings back everyone's favourite green…

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From:
16 Sept 2021Open 19:00 - 19:00
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17 Sept 2021Open 19:00 - 19:00
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18 Sept 2021Open 14:00 - 14:00
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18 Sept 2021Open 19:00 - 19:00
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19 Sept 2021Open 11:00 - 11:00

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The Chester Decorative Antiques & Art Fair

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Fete / Fair

Chester

High quality fine art and antiques fair featuring specialist dealers from across the UK, including many decorative and designer pieces, collector's items and objets d'art.

Dates

From:

17 Sept 2021to19 Sept 2021Open 11:00 - 17:00

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The Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

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Type:

Food & Drink

Chester

Taste Cheshire’s Monthly Farmer’s Market is back and proud to be part of Chester Food & Drink Month.

Dates

From:
18 Sept 2021Open 09:30 - 16:30
From:
16 Oct 2021Open 09:30 - 16:30

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Wildlife Connections Festival

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Type:

Event

Chester

Popular children’s TV presenter Naomi Wilkinson is to star at a family festival celebrating precious UK wildlife at Chester Zoo this September.

Dates

From:

18 Sept 2021to19 Sept 2021

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Hits of the 90s Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Jump around with the Britpoppers and Barbie Girls to some of your favourite – and perhaps forgotten – anthems from the decade when Dance Music was king.

Dates

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18 Sept 2021
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5 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -
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7 May 2022Open 19:30 -
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9 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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10 Sept 2022Open 19:30 -
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5 Nov 2022Open 19:30 -

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Essar Chester Half Marathon

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Sporting Event

Chester

The Chester Half is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester.

Dates

From:
19 Sept 2021Open 09:00 -

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Oktoberfest at The Townhouse Secret Garden

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Type:

Food & Drink

Chester

You won’t want to miss these Epic Oktoberfest events at The Townhouse Secret Garden in Chester city centre, with unlimited beer or gin and sausages, plus games, a live host and plenty of entertainment.

Dates

From:

24 Sept 2021to16 Oct 2021Various Opening Times

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Mamma Mia Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Here we go again … partying is the name of the game for dancing queens (and kings) on this super trouper of a cruise.

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From:

24 Sept 2021to25 Sept 2021Open 19:30 -

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19 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -
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16 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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14 May 2022Open 19:30 -
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18 June 2022Open 19:30 -
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16 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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17 Sept 2022Open 19:30 -
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15 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -
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12 Nov 2022Open 19:30 -

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Clothes Swap

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Participatory Event

Chester

Fancy a new outfit without spending a single penny? We're hosting a clothes swap to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition, 'Curated Closet'. Bring the clothes you no longer wear and trade them for new and exciting pieces!

Dates

From:
25 Sept 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Cheshire Day

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Type:

Sporting Event

Chester

Don’t miss this unmissable experience to be had on the Roodee.

Dates

From:
25 Sept 2021Open 11:30 -

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Chester Craft Beer Festival

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Type:

Food & Drink

Chester

- Over 100 Awesome Craft Beers - Gin, Prosecco and Cocktail Bars - Live Music along with our resident DJ - Brewery announcements coming soon.

Dates

From:
25 Sept 2021Open 11:30 - 21:30

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Chester Castle Open Weekend Event

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Type:

Open Day

Chester

English Heritage will be opening Chester Castle on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 October, 11am-3pm each day.

Dates

From:

2 Oct 2021to3 Oct 2021Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Chester Makers Market

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Type:

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.

Dates

From:
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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