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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SoundBox Spring Thing presents: Tim Edey (Dan Walsh support)

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Concert

Off Castle St, Chester

Delighted to have Tim with us as part of the SoundBox 2024 Spring Thing, playing a set including music from a brand-new album of songs and instrumental dexterity (due out Spring 2024 - perfect timing!), as well as popular favourites from his…

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26 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 22:10

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Cocktail Dinner with Rémy Cointreau

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Food & Drink

Chester

Indulge in a five-course meal, tailored to five exquisite cocktails from the Remy-Cointreau family. Join an expert representative on the evening and discover the secrets behind the classic spirits.

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26 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 23:00

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Disco for Grown ups

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Event

Chester

Join us for a pop-up disco party at Chester Town Hall. Get glittered up for a fun, fab and feel-good night of dancing with people your own age to the best ever 70s disco, 80s pop and 90s dance floor classics!
It’s going to be a boogie night to…

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27 Apr 2024Open 19:15 - 23:30

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SoundBox Spring Thing 2024 presents: Nancy Kerr & James Fagan

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Concert

Off Castle St, Chester

NANCY KERR and JAMES FAGAN are one of the best-known and most experienced folk duos on the British circuit today. Outstanding musicianship, a lifelong grounding in traditional singing and instrumental playing, acclaimed original compositions but…

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27 Apr 2024Open 19:10 - 22:10

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An Evening with The Big Beat

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Concert

Pulford

Join us as we welcome back renowned local band The Big Beat for an evening of live music.

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27 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00

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Chester Castle in the Great War

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Family Friendly

Chester

Chester Castle in the Great War Living History Event Come and join us for our family friendly event on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, 10 am- 3pm
English Heritage will be telling the stories of Chester Castle during World War One

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27 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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28 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00

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Fish & Chip Fridays

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Touring the stunning Cheshire countryside by river cruise whilst indulging in fish and chips - what could be better?

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3 May 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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7 June 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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5 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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6 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Kinky Boots

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Theatre

Chester

EVERYBODY SAY YEAH!
book by Harvey Fierstein, score by Cyndi Lauper
based on Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth

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3 May 2024to18 May 2024

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Chester Makers Market

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Sale

Chester

Each market will showcase a range of incredible art, craft, food, drink, jewellery, fragrances and so much more from an abundance of the North West's finest artisans.

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4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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Cheshire Print Fair

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Cheshire Print Fair is a brand new event celebrating the best of print design and paper-based crafts.

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From:
4 May 2024Open 10:00 - 15:30

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Paint at Sip with Mercure Chester

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Workshop

Christleton

Unleash your inner artist with Paint and Sip!
Join us for an unforgettable experience where creativity meets relaxation.

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From:
5 May 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Race Day Bottomless Brunch

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Competition / Game

Chester

Our ultimate Race Day Bottomless Brunch includes a glass of juice, croissant basket, overnight oats or fruit pot, plus, one cooked brunch option served with unlimited prosecco or draught beer for 90 minutes.

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8 May 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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Boodles May Festival

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Sporting Event

Chester

The start of an exciting new racing season at Chester kicks off with the iconic Boodles May Festival, where fashion meets the finishing line. This prestigious three-day event attracts some of the best in racing and features the running of the…

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8 May 2024Open 11:30 -

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Gandeys Circus Hollywood

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Performance

Chester

Lights, Camera, CIRCUS!
Get Ready for Gandeys Hollywood Spectacular!

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9 May 2024to19 May 2024Open 12:00 - 20:00

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Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight

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Event

Chester

Featuring a cast of West End Singers and a live band, join Chester Cathedral for a ‘landslide’ concert, jam packed with Fleetwood Mac hits as you have never heard them before!

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From:
10 May 2024Open 19:30 -
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11 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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The Beloved Son

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Theatre

Chester

A remarkable new play by MURRAY WATTS, performed by ANDREW HARRISON, about the life of Henri Nouwen. Performance commences at 3pm and lasts 80 minutes. Refreshments available from the Wesley Cafe before and after the play.

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From:
11 May 2024Open 14:00 - 16:30

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Country and Western Night

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Celebration

Christleton

Y'all get ready for a boot-scootin' good time at our Country & Western Night.

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From:
11 May 2024Open 19:00 - 23:30

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Waking Day Live in Chester

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Music

Chester

Expect a great evening of live original music from Country Rock band Waking Day and special guest Gerard Starkie (The Jesus Bolt, ex-Witness, Blue Aeroplanes).

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From:
12 May 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Training dig open afternoon

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Demonstration

Chester

West Cheshire Museums in partnership with the University of Chester will be excavating again in Grosvenor Park, Chester; providing training in excavation skills for archaeology students and finding out more about the past of this beautiful area of…

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14 May 2024Open 13:30 - 16:30

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Assemble at Chester Cathedral

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Lecture

Chester

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people and we want to be a place where people gather to discuss the BIG topics.

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From:
16 May 2024Open 18:30 - 20:00
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4 July 2024Open 18:30 -

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