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.

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Secret Life of the Zoo Tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

EXPLORE the zoo like never before! Our BRAND NEW experience will give you the chance to start your day in a truly UNIQUE way, before we open to the public!

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From:

27 Dec 2022to24 Dec 2023

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Soldier School

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History & Heritage

Off Bridge Street, Chester

The Roman Legion needs you! Come and join the Roman Army and learn what it was like living as a soldier in the Roman city of DEVA almost 2000 years ago!

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From:

18 Feb 2023to31 Oct 2023Various Opening Times

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The Blessington Dolls Virtual Storybook Trail

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Trail

Chester

Welcome to The Evelyn Winters Adventure virtual storybook trails.

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From:

12 Mar 2023to1 May 2024

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Planet Shark: Predator or Prey at Chester Zoo

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Indoor

Upton-by-Chester

Sink your teeth into an amazing 'out of water' shark experience at Chester Zoo!

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From:

25 May 2023to1 Oct 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Chester Contemporary

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Art Installation

Chester

Chester Contemporary will show the work of international and Chester-based contemporary artists, including emerging artists and a creative programme with communities and schools in the city.

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From:

22 Sept 2023to1 Dec 2023

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Picturehouse Cinema at Chester Market

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Film

Northgate Street, Chester

Picturehouse Cinemas confirm Chester Northgate opening

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Hero & Leander (Or, I Love You, But Everything's Under Water )

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Concert

Kingsway, Chester

Sing, dance and cry with us in this bittersweet outdoor gig theatre show. Six multi-instrumentalists tell an epic seaside tale through songs encompassing folk, indie, sea shanties and choral music

Dates

From:
28 Sept 2023Open 19:30 - 21:20

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Macmillan Coffee Morning at Palm Court

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Food & Drink

Pulford

We look forward to welcoming you into Palm Court restaurant for the return of our Macmillan Coffee Morning in aid of the leading cancer support charity, Macmillan.

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From:
29 Sept 2023Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Oktoberfest Themed Raceday

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Event

Chester

Oktoberfest is coming to Chester Racecourse, with the world-renowned celebration of Bavarian culture providing a specially themed twist to raceday on Saturday 30 September.

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From:
30 Sept 2023

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Chester Male Choir Autumn Festival Concert

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Concert

Chester

Chester Male Voice Choir returns to the Town Hall for its Autumn Festival Concert with special guest artist, Chester's brilliant violinist, Philip Chidell.

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From:
30 Sept 2023

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SoundBox presents: BROOKS WILLIAMS

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Concert

Handbridge, Chester

Event info updated to: **Congratulations to Brooks Williams on being short listed for Instrumentalist of the Year in the 2023 Fatea Magazine Awards!**
Brooks Williams is "quite simply one of the most unassuming, natural performers on the circuit,…

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From:
30 Sept 2023Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Mamma Mia Party Cruise

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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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30 Sept 2023Open 19:30 -
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28 Oct 2023Open 19:30 -

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Café crafts

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Participatory Event

Chester

Join us in the history hub for an afternoon of craft and chat.

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From:
5 Oct 2023Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Robin Dunbar - "How many friends can one person have?"

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Lecture

Castle Drive, Chester

Robin Dunbar FBA FRAI is a British anthropologist, evolutionary psychologist and world-leading thinker on human behaviour.

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From:
5 Oct 2023Open 18:00 - 19:20

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Palm Court Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show with Abi Fisher

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Exhibition

Pulford

Join us in the stunning Palm Court restaurant as we welcome back Abi Fisher to showcase her Autumn/Winter collection during our ever-popular Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show event.

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From:
5 Oct 2023Open 12:00 - 15:00

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'Object of the Month' Talks

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Talk

Chester

Chester’s Grosvenor Museum continues its year-long series of ‘Object of the Month’ talks

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From:
5 Oct 2023Open 13:00 - 13:30

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Lights, Camera, Action!

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Concert

Chester

Join Chester Operatic for a fantastic movie themed concert!

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From:

6 Oct 2023to7 Oct 2023Open 19:30 - 19:30

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Oktoberfest at The Architect

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Concert

Chester

Here at the Architect we will be celebrating Oktoberfest over two days on the 6th and 7th October. There will be some fantastic German beers, authentic German snacks and to top it all, a brilliant German style oompah band!

Dates

From:

6 Oct 2023to7 Oct 2023

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60s, 70s & 80s Rewind Party Cruise

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Type:

Celebration

The Groves, Chester

Just like a lovely big box of chocs, there’s something for everyone on a Rewind night. Floor-fillers from Motown to Funky Town, with plenty of glam, disco, soul and pop along the way. Dance yourself dizzy on board with us – you know you want to!

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From:
7 Oct 2023Open 19:30 -

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An Afternoon with Clare Balding

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Event

Chester

Join much-loved TV presenter, broadcaster and author Clare Balding for a canine adventure around Britain as she talks about her new book Isle of Dogs.

Dates

From:
7 Oct 2023Open 14:00 -

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