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.

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Ria Lina: Riawakening

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Chester

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal,…

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From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Music Society Choir Concert

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Chester

Crowning Glory
Mozart: Coronation Mass Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major
Handel: Coronation Anthems
Soloists from RNCM
Chester Music Society Choir
Liverpool Sinfonia 
Graham Jordan Ellis conductor

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From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

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Sale

Chester

On the third Saturday of each month, the Taste Cheshire team can be found outside Chester Town Hall for the monthly Taste Cheshire Farmers Market.

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From:
18 May 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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15 June 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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20 July 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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17 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recitals

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Concert

Chester

Saturday lunchtime organ recitals: 12.45 to 13.30hrs at the Wesley Church Centre.

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From:
18 May 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00
From:
15 June 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00

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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. Enter early to enjoy our discounted prices.

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From:
19 May 2024Open 09:00 -

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Royal Opera House Live: The Winter's Tale (Screening)

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Chester

Shakespeare’s profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, celebrates its tenth anniversary.

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From:
22 May 2024Open 19:15 -

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Montecristo Cigar & Whisky Night

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Food & Drink

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

.We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Cuban Cigar and Whisky night here at The Forge Restaurant.

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From:
23 May 2024

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Tina Turner by Candlelight

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Chester

Let’s Stay Together’ for this euphoric night of ‘The Best’ Tina Turner hits performed by Dixie Daye and her incredible live band at the beautiful Chester Cathedral by candlelight.

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24 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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25 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Folk Festival

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Festival

Kelsall, Chester

Annual celebration of folk music held in the village of Kelsall.

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From:

24 May 2024to27 May 2024

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Kids Rule!

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Join us in the grounds of Beeston Castle for hands-on activities and fresh-air family fun.

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From:

25 May 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Chester Tribute Festival

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Concert

Chester

Get ready for a bank holiday weekend of incredible performances as the Chester Tribute Festival comes to Carriage Shed for the first time on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.

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From:

25 May 2024to26 May 2024

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Roman Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Take a race through history at Chester’s ever-popular Roman Day fixture, celebrating the city's historic roots. Immerse yourself in all the educational and fun activities for families alongside the day's thrilling racing.

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From:
25 May 2024Open 11:30 -

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Photo-tastic

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Participatory Event

Chester

Explore the fabulous world of photography with us and take part by making your own crafts and entering our photo competition!

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From:
28 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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29 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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30 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Royal Opera Live: Message in a Bottle (Screening)

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Chester

Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, has been filmed for cinema release in partnership with Sadler’s Wells and Universal…

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From:
30 May 2024Open 19:20 -

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Jazz and All That

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Chester

What happened to New Orleans jazz?
Tonight, we’ll take you on the journey from ragtime to big band, from swing to rock n’ roll, from jazz-rap to jazztronica.

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From:
31 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Big Band

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Chester

Following the success of last year’s sell-out show and their subsequent victory at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod competition, Chester Big Band and their musical director Jan Modelski return to Storyhouse to present another evening of…

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From:
1 June 2024Open 19:00 -

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An Evening with Dame Shirley Bassey performed by Julia Martin

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chester

Experience the magic of ‘An Evening with Dame Shirley Bassey’, an exclusive immersive candlelit concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin.

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From:
1 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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The Ed Show Live - a tribute by Daniel East

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Music

Christleton

Join Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel on 1st June 2024 and listen to Daniel performing crowd pleasing favorites from Ed Sheeran.

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From:
1 June 2024Open 20:30 - 23:30

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Northern Chamber Orchestra at StoryHouse - Peter and The Wolf

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Chester

A fun and educational concert for all the family!

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From:
2 June 2024Open 15:00 -

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Chester Regatta - Annual Rowing Competition

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Competition / Game

Chester

Rowing competition attracting crews from all over the North West and beyond, competing on the stunning River Dee since 1733.

Dates

From:

8 June 2024to9 June 2024Various Opening Times

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