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 – the year round programme includes music festivals to suit all tastes, food festivals, sporting events, film & literature festivals and family friendly events not to mention the races and parades – nobody quite does parades like Chester.

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.

Annual favourites return, with Chester Heritage Festival taking place in June with over 60 events bringing the history of Chester alive, after the roaring success of the inaugral event in 2017, Chester Comedy Festival returns in July when stars of comedy from around the world descend on the city for 8 days of laughter and in August Chester bursts with Pride as we celebrate diversity and the LGBTQ+ community.

Discover SLANT, Cheshire's angle on Arts & Culture. Visit festivals, exhibitions and performances across Cheshire and Warrington in new settings and experience culture from a new slant.

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.

For more inspiration download your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to Chester and Cheshire here.

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Unexpected Elegance: Female Fashion from the 1970s

Chester

The 1970s are often called 'the decade that taste forgot', but the dresses in this small exhibition show that this was far from true.

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From:

1 Aug 2018to1 July 2019Open 10:30 - 17:00
Dead Normal: Death in Everyday Life

Chester

This exhibition explores the ways different cultures and communities have tried to make sense of the end of life, mourned their loved ones, and chosen to remember them.

Dates

From:

27 Oct 2018to22 Apr 2019Open 10:30 - 17:00
Big Cats: Made with LEGO Bricks

Chester

This February discover the world’s biggest felines as you’ve never seen them before. Chester Zoo is bringing you an incredible collection of BIG CATS, made completely out of LEGO® bricks.

Dates

From:

13 Feb 2019to30 Apr 2019
ChesterBoat Sightseeing River Cruises

Souters Lane, Chester

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and set sail on the River Dee. Choose a Half-Hour City Cruise to see Chester's stunning riverside houses and hear about our rich Roman, medieval, and industrial heritage.

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From:

16 Feb 2019to29 Mar 2019Open 11:00 - 16:00

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30 Mar 2019to3 Nov 2019Open 11:00 - 17:00
Annie

Chester

Direct from the West End, Annie returns in 2019! This 'glorious revival' (The Times) comes to Chester for one week only!
Set in the 1930's New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery as Miss Hannigan's...

Dates

From:

25 Mar 2019to30 Mar 2019Open 14:30 - 19:30
Pamper and Prosecco Evening - Mothers Day Special!

Chester

Treat your Mum to an early Mothers Day present and an evening of indulgence!

Dates

From:
28 Mar 2019Open 18:00 - 21:00
The Roaring Twenties, Music from the 1920s

Chester

Join CBS as they don their tap shoes, feather boas and pearls to enjoy music from the Roaring Twenties as CBS returns to the Storyhouse Studio.

Dates

From:
30 Mar 2019Open 15:30 - 17:30
Easter Eggsplorer

Chester

Bring the Family into the City Centre this Easter to go on an free Egg-splorer Egg trail finding the coloured eggs in our diverse City Centre Businesses.

Dates

From:

30 Mar 2019to28 Apr 2019
The Chester Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair

Chester

The Northgate Arena has hosted an established and respected Antiques & Collectors Fair for many years now, a favourite with traders from across the UK.

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30 Mar 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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27 Apr 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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25 May 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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29 June 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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27 July 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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31 Aug 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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28 Sept 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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26 Oct 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
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30 Nov 2019Open 09:00 - 15:30
Wine Dinner - Volcanic Wines

Chester

Join the Abode for an exclusive, five-course menu and paired wine flight. Fine wines, from some of the world’s leading boutique wineries, have been expertly selected by award-winning importer Hallgarten Wines.

Dates

From:
2 Apr 2019Open 19:00 - 22:00
Alice in Wonderland - Free Film Screening

Chester

Lewis Carroll's beloved fantasy tale is brought to life in this original Disney animated classic.

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From:
2 Apr 2019Open 11:00 - 12:15
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6 Apr 2019Open 11:00 - 12:15
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11 Apr 2019Open 11:00 - 12:15
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14 Apr 2019Open 14:00 - 15:30
Pinocchio - Free Film Screening

Chester

Lewis Carroll's beloved fantasy tale is brought to life in this original Disney animated classic.

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From:
4 Apr 2019Open 11:00 - 12:15
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7 Apr 2019Open 14:00 - 15:30
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10 Apr 2019Open 11:00 - 12:15
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13 Apr 2019Open 11:00 - 12:15
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Chester

Bill Kenwright's 'Amazing', 'Superb', 'Wonderful' and 'Brilliant' production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's sparking family musical continues on its record breaking tour having sold to date an estimated 15 million tickets.
Retelling the...

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From:

15 Apr 2019to20 Apr 2019Open 14:00 - 20:00
Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival

Chester

Chester Food Drink & Lifestyle Festival is the biggest event of its type to take place anywhere in the UK this Easter. Over 150 exhibitors highlighting the best the county, region and country has to offer and means that for you, the visitor it is...

Dates

From:

20 Apr 2019to22 Apr 2019
Live Music - Ben Haenow

Chester

Visit the Brasserie Abode Chester for an exclusive evening and see Ben perform a special line up of his hit singles in an intimate setting, with the opportunity to enjoy a meet and greet with a VIP ticket! When the live music ends, party until the...

Dates

From:
20 Apr 2019Various Opening Times
Live Music - Tom Seals

Chester

Tom Seals is 24 years old and a fresh musical powerhouse of the piano. His virtuoso solo-ing, excellent improvisation skills as well as a distinctive voice have left top industry officials haling him as one of the UK’s finest Blues/Boogie-Woogie...

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From:
3 May 2019Open 19:00 - 23:00
Chester Races - Boodles May Festival - City Day

Chester

The 2019 season opener is City Day, the inaugural day of the Boodles May Festival and an exciting one at that..

Dates

From:
8 May 2019Open 11:30 - 18:00
Chester Races - Boodles May Festival - Ladies Day

Chester

A day of competitive handicaps and top-class Group races, contrasting with the vibrancy, colour and atmosphere of Ladies Day.

Dates

From:
9 May 2019Open 11:30 - 18:30
Little Shop of Horrors

Chester

Little Shop of Horrors is the latest show to be produced by Storyhouse and will feature the creative talent of Olivier award-winning director and choreographer Stephen Mear (Gypsy, starring Imelda Staunton, West End’s Mary Poppins with Sir Matthew...

Dates

From:

10 May 2019to2 June 2019Open 19:30 -
Chester Races - Boodles May Festival - Chester Cup Day

Chester

The final day of the Boodles May Festival culminates with the highest profile race of the three days, the Chester Cup - the most valuable race in Chester’s calendar of fixtures.

Dates

From:
10 May 2019Open 11:30 - 18:30