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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Curious About Chester - Quirky heritage walks for the Curious!

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Guided Walk

Castle Drive, Chester

Explore, Discover & Enjoy Chester with two quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.

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3 Dec 2020to27 Mar 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Fizz 'N' Flappers 1920's themed charity Champagne tasting evening

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Food & Drink

Chester

Come along to the Chester Grosvenor for a Fizz 'N' Flappers 1920's themed charity Champagne tasting evening, from 7pm on Saturday 21st March 2020.

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20 Mar 2021to21 Mar 2021Various Opening Times

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Easter Pony/Unicorn Trails

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Outdoors

Oscroft, Tarvin, Chester

*Brand new for Easter* Ride a pony or unicorn around our Easter trail collecting goodies along the way.

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29 Mar 2021to18 Apr 2021Open 10:00 - 16:30

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Croquet Taster Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Come along to Chester Croquet Club's taster session to learn all about the sport and be introduced to one of the friendliest clubs in the North West based in Westminster Park.

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From:
17 Apr 2021

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The Good Life Experience Festival

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Festival

Hawarden, Flintshire

A weekend of discovery & adventure - Music - Food - Books - Ideas - Workshops - The Great Outdoors. Founded by Cerys Matthews, Steve 'Abbo' Abbostt and Charlie & Caroline Gladstone.

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29 Apr 2021to2 May 2021Various Opening Times

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Fish & Chips Fridays

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

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

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4 July 2021
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6 Aug 2021
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3 Sept 2021

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Making Tracks - Trains Through the Ages

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Exhibition

Chester

An exciting model railway event chugs into the Cathedral this summer.
Created by railway enthusiast Pete Waterman OBE, and from the builders of 'Leamington Spa' this event will present a bespoke model railway that demonstrates the history of trains…

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From:

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

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Jason Manford: Like me

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Performance

Chester, Chester

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

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21 July 2021to22 July 2021Open 19:30 -

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CarFest North

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Festival

Tattenhall

Bolesworth Castle is the venue for CarFest North 2019. CarFest presents a fabulous weekend of music, cars and family fun!

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23 July 2021to25 July 2021Open 12:00 - 22:30

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