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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Unicorn Halloween Trail

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Outdoors

Tarvin, Chester

*BRAND NEW FOR OCTOBER HALF TERM*
Bring your little ones for halloween themed fun with either our pony witch, "Miss Bewitched" OR one of our unicorns. Groom then ride your pony witch /unicorn around our obstacle course collecting halloween goodies…

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From:

24 Oct 2020to1 Nov 2020Open 09:30 - 17:30

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Half Term Family Chocolate Experience with Cheshire Chocolate Studio

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Food & Drink

Tarvin, Chester

A fun hour and a half of chocolate making here in our 'Bake Off' marquee in the orchard
Open to families of 4 or more (max 2 households for socially distancing at the moment). Min age 4. Max 8 people
AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT HALF TERM, VARIOUS TIMES.
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From:

24 Oct 2020to1 Nov 2020Open 09:30 - 17:30

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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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From:

25 Oct 2020to27 Mar 2021Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Halloween Ghost Tours

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Guided Tour

Northgate Street, Chester

Come and enjoy a Chester Ghost Tour, featuring a frightfully good evening of fun and phantoms.

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From:
31 Oct 2020Various Opening Times

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The Tiger Who Came to Tea at the Grosvenor Museum

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Exhibition

Chester

From early November until the beginning of January 2021, Chester’s Grosvenor Museum is hosting a family friendly exhibition celebrating the much-loved children’s book, The Tiger Who Came To Tea by author and illustrator, Judith Kerr

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From:

4 Nov 2020to4 Jan 2021

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A Christmas Carol

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Event

Chester

Christmas is officially happening in Chester as Storyhouse launches its Christmas show A Christmas Carol. The producer, which sold over 5,000 tickets in the space of just two weeks for A Comedy of Errors in August, will be one of only a tiny handful…

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From:

7 Nov 2020to17 Jan 2021

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Taste Cheshire Market at Chester Cathedral

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Food & Drink

Chester

For the first time in over 100 years the Nave of Chester Cathedral will play host to a stunning array of Cheshire produced goods, featuring the traders of Taste Cheshire.

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From:
13 Nov 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Chester Zoo Lanterns

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Outdoors

Chester

Tickets now on sale for much-loved event, featuring illuminated wildlife and enchanting animal characters. Funds raised from the event will support the zoo’s crucial work as a wildlife conservation charity.

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From:

13 Nov 2020to23 Dec 2020

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Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

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Sale

Chester

Every third Saturday outside Chester Town Hall it is the Taste Cheshire Farmer's Market. Bringing up to 25 great Cheshire based companies together to offer you some of the best local produce. Including: sausages, pies, cheese, preserves, crafts and…

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From:

14 Nov 2020to15 Nov 2020Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Chester Christmas Market

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Sale

Chester

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester for 2020!

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From:

26 Nov 2020to22 Dec 2020

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Christmas Party Nights

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Food & Drink

Pulford, Chester

Featuring a merry blend of entertainment, delicious Christmas food, music and laughter, you’ll be set for an unforgettable evening at the Cheshire venue.

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From:

27 Nov 2020to19 Dec 2020

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Christmas Tree Festival

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Exhibition

Chester

The Christmas Tree Festival will return this year for it’s eighth year of twinkling, sparking and shining

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From:

28 Nov 2020to3 Jan 2021

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Brunch with Santa

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Food & Drink

Chester

Start your family's Christmas celebrations in style at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa's magical Brunch with Santa from 10am on various dates!

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From:
29 Nov 2020Open 10:00 - 14:00
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6 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 14:00
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13 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 14:00
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20 Dec 2020Open 10:00 - 14:00

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The Snowman

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Event

Chester

The highly-acclaimed sell-out tour of The Snowman will return to Chester to enchant audiences of all ages this December.

Dates

From:
21 Dec 2020

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Christmas Day Lunch

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Food & Drink

Pulford, Chester

Treat yourself and the family to an unforgettable Cheshire Christmas Day lunch at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel and Spa on Friday 25 December 2020.

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From:
25 Dec 2020

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Boxing Day Lunch & Dinner

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Food & Drink

Pulford, Chester

Served in the uniquely stunning Palm Court restaurant, make Boxing Day 2020 extra special with a delicious carvery lunch or dinner at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel.

Dates

From:
26 Dec 2020

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New Year's Eve Party

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Food & Drink

Pulford, Chester

See 2021 in style with a New Year's Eve Party at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa in Chester!

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From:

31 Dec 2020to1 Jan 2021

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Cheshire & Chester Valentine's Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Hosting up to 40 popular & friendly wedding suppliers! Come and chat about your wedding ideas and plans, receive lots of advice, special offers, goodies and freebies! You will certainly shop until you drop!!

Dates

From:
14 Feb 2021Open 12:00 - 15:00

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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.

Dates

From:

20 Mar 2021to21 Mar 2021Various Opening Times

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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.

Dates

From:

29 Apr 2021to2 May 2021Various Opening Times

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