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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Santa Special at ChesterBoat

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Participatory Event

Souters Lane, Chester

It's the most magical time of year to be on the River Dee! On this family-friendly cruise children will have chance to meet Santa, who will bring them each a festive book to read over the holidays.

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From:
1 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 16:00
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7 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
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14 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
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21 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Brunch with Santa at Chester Cathedral

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Indoor

Chester

For you, a special invitation from Santa to join him for a wonderful Sunday Brunch in the Cathedral Refectory - the beautiful thirteenth century monks dining hall.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
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8 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
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15 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
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22 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
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24 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30

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Afternoon Tea with Santa at Chester Cathedral

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Family Friendly

Chester

For you, a special invitation from Santa to join him for a festive afternoon tea in the Cathedral Refectory - the beautiful thirteenth century monks dining hall.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
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8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
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15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
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22 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00

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Chester Santa Dash

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Competition / Game

Chester

Join one of Chester’s most anticipated events in the December calendar and support two great local charities, The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the Countess Charity.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Breakfast with Santa

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Celebration

Pulford, Chester

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

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30

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Cheshire Constabulary Christmas Carol Concert

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Concert

Chester

Chief Constable Mark Roberts on behalf of Cheshire Constabulary invites you to a fantastic evening to get us all in the festive spirit.

Dates

From:
2 Dec 2024

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G4 Christmas

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Music

Chester

Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4.

Dates

From:
3 Dec 2024

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Winter Watch Parade

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Parade

Chester

Watch the Lord of Misrule and his ghoulish friends hit the cobbles for a riotous romp with a mischievous coterie of devils, skeletons, ice queens, Jack Frosts as the procession dances through the city centre from 7pm.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 20:00

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Festive Musical Bingo at North Light

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Type:

Participatory Event

North Gate Street, Chester

Know your Wham from your Mariah? 'Tis the season for getting together with loved ones and dancing the night away, so join us at the bar on the 5th of December from 7.30pm for a special Christmas edition of musical bingo.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Santa's Grotto

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Family Friendly

Chester

Join us this festive season for a traditional Christmas Grotto experience at Chester Town Hall!

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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13 Dec 2024to14 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

From:
21 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular

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Concert

Chester

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at this spectacular concert!

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024

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A Celebration of Adele - Christmas Special

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Concert

Chester

An extraordinary candlelight event
Experience an evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we present ‘The Songs of Adele’, an exclusive Christmas Special Concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin.

Dates

From:
7 Dec 2024

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Family Sunday Lunch with Santa

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Family Friendly

Chester

Enjoy a delicious family lunch with Santa as our special guest in a spectacular festive setting.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:00

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Christmas Quiz at North Light

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Type:

Participatory Event

North Gate Street, Chester

'Tis the season for getting together with friends for festive cheer and friendly competition.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel for a day filled with Christmas fun for the whole family. Craft activities and workshops plus delicious food and local stallholders.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30

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Dickensian Grotto at Stanley Palace

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Type:

Participatory Event

Chester

Come and join the 'Live History' team at Stanley Palace over the festive period, where we will be hosting the original Father Christmas and Mother Christmas.

Dates

From:
8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00
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15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00
From:
22 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00

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Dear Santa

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Theatre

Chester

Santa is determined to deliver the most fantastic Christmas present to Sarah, but he doesn’t get it right straight away! With the help of his cheeky Elf, he finally settles on something ‘perfect’, just in time for Christmas Eve.

Dates

From:

9 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024

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Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade

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Type:

Parade

Chester

The Winter Watch parade joins forces with the Roman Saturnalia parade taking the city from the 1400's back to its Roman occupation in 47/48 AD.

Dates

From:
12 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 20:00

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Traditional Christmas Concert

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Type:

Concert

Chester

In association with the Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the Lord Mayor of Chester, Chester Town Hall present an evening of Christmas favourites performed by Rhos Male Voice Choir, Chester Brass Band & the Hammond School.

Dates

From:
12 Dec 2024

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Nadia Eide Presents Winter Light

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Type:

Concert

Chester

Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages.

Dates

From:
13 Dec 2024

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