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.

Please follow the latest COVID guidelines and check the gov website for up to date restrictions before you visit. Some venues may have their own individual rules so please check directly with the venue before you visit.

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On Another Level: Exploring the Unique Rows of Chester

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Exhibition

Chester

Chester’s unique and innovative medieval Rows are explored in a dynamic, free new exhibition at the Grosvenor Museum from 15 October – 30 April

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From:

15 Oct 2022to30 Apr 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!

Dates

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.

Dates

From:

12 Mar 2023to1 May 2024

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Cheshire Weekend

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Food & Drink

Chester

As part of the Cheshire Day celebration on 30 March, Chester Market will be holding a Cheshire Weekend from Friday 31 March to 2 April, where the goods and food traders will be highlighting their fantastic local suppliers and producers.

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31 Mar 2023to2 Apr 2023

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English Touring Opera - Spring 23 Tour

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Music

Chester

English Touring Opera returns to Chester with two operas never before performed by the company, featuring love, comedy and epic tragedy. Both operas are performed on period instruments in partnership with the much-praised Old Street Band.

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31 Mar 2023to1 Apr 2023Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Easter Adventure Quest at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Beeston Castle this Easter holiday.

Dates

From:

1 Apr 2023to6 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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11 Apr 2023to16 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Chester BID’s Easter Eggsplorer Trail

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Trail

Chester

Are you ready to eggslpore Chester’s City Centre businesses? Chester BID’s Easter hunt will be held from 1st – 17th April 2023.

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From:

1 Apr 2023to17 Apr 2023

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Claire House Presents Handel's Messiah

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Concert

Chester

Join Claire House at the beautiful Chester Cathedral to hear the Vale of Clwyd Singers performing Handel's Messiah.

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From:
1 Apr 2023Open 18:30 - 21:30

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The Really Wild Egg Trail

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Participatory Event

Chester

Calling all eggs-plorers! Join us this Easter for a trail like no other. Will you be able to find our giant flamingo egg? Uncover the hidden world of seahorse eggs? And discover how a butterfly hatches?

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From:

1 Apr 2023to16 Apr 2023

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Easter Unicorn Trail

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Outdoors

Oscroft, Tarvin, Chester

Ride a pony or unicorn around our Easter themed obstacle trail collecting Easter goodies along the way

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From:

1 Apr 2023to16 Apr 2023Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Sounds of the 70s & 80s Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

It’s retro time! Our DJ has a big box of glam, disco, electro-pop and eighties gloss, so step aboard the Love Boat for some classic floor-fillers. As ever, fancy dress is optional but encouraged!

Dates

From:
1 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -
From:
5 Aug 2023Open 19:30 -

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Easter Crafts

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Workshop

Chester

Join us for some colourful Easter crafts, including making your own Easter basket and spring-inspired stained glass window!

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From:

4 Apr 2023to6 Apr 2023Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts

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Music

Chester

Weekly Lunchtime Concerts of classical chamber music from September to July. 12.45 to 13.30 hrs. No booking required. Donations in aid of church funds

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From:

4 Apr 2023to18 July 2023Various Opening Times

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Easter Chocolate Experience

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Indoor

Oscroft, Tarvin,Chester

An hour and a quarter of fun and delicious chocolate making in a marquee.

Dates

From:

5 Apr 2023to8 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 16:00

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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:
6 Apr 2023Open 13:00 - 13:30

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Easter Extravaganza

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Family Friendly

Christleton, Chester

Brunch with the Easter Bunny! From 9am until 11am. £15 per adult with refillable tea and filter coffee. £9 per child includes a gift and chocolates.

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From:
7 Apr 2023Open 09:00 - 11:00

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Easter Escapades at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Join our performers at Beeston Castle for four days of Easter fun. There’ll be plenty of opportunity for the whole family to get involved in traditional games, activities and challenges

Dates

From:

7 Apr 2023to10 Apr 2023Various Opening Times

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Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival

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Type:

Food & Drink

Queens Park Road, Chester

The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival is returning to it's usual Easter weekend dates for 2023, from 8th - 10th April at Chester racecourse.

Dates

From:

8 Apr 2023to10 Apr 2023Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Hits of the 90s Party Cruise

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Jump around with the Britpoppers and Barbie Girls to some of your favourite – and perhaps forgotten – anthems from the decade when Dance Music was king.

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8 Apr 2023Open 19:30 -
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10 June 2023Open 19:30 -
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8 July 2023Open 19:30 -
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12 Aug 2023Open 19:30 -
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9 Sept 2023Open 19:30 -
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14 Oct 2023Open 19:30 -

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Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)

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Performance

Chester

Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s most iconic love story.

Dates

From:

11 Apr 2023to15 Apr 2023Various Opening Times

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