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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Chester Castle Soldiers & Citizens Event

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Demonstration

Chester

As part of Chester Heritage week, come and join us for our family friendly event on Saturday 22 June (10 -4 pm) and Sunday 23 June 2024 (11 am- 4pm) Entry is free.

Dates

From:
22 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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23 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Stanley Palace Ghost Hunt

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Participatory Event

Chester

Dragonfly Paranormal are back in the Historic City of Chester at Stanley Palace.
Finally our long awaited return to this incredible location since our first investigation there back in 2018.

Dates

From:

22 June 2024to23 June 2024Open 19:00 - 03:00

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John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right

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Event

Chester

The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good.
In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is touring the UK. He will talk about how he…

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From:
22 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Midsummer Watch Parade

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Carnival

Chester

More than 500 years in the making, Chester’s Midsummer Watch is the oldest and most colourful parade in the UK. Since its first outing in 1498, the Watch has become a major part of Chester’s cultural heritage.

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From:

22 June 2024to23 June 2024Open 14:00 -

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Handbridge Summer Festival

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Festival

Chester

Handbridge Association is pleased to be running another Summer Festival this year on the High Street between the Bridge Inn and The Handbridge Public House.

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From:
23 June 2024Open 11:00 -

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General Election Hustings

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Lecture

Chester

Join us for a general election hustings for the Chester North and Neston constituency ahead of polls opening on Thursday 4 July.
Meet the candidates standing in your area, ask them your questions, and have your voice heard.

Dates

From:
24 June 2024Open 18:40 - 20:00

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Wedding Showcase Evening at Chester Zoo

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Event

Upton-by-Chester

We'd like to invite you to attend an evening of inspiration at our Wedding Showcase evening on Monday 24 June.
Join us at The Square, our brand-new wedding venue which will be dressed as it would be for a wedding ceremony, allowing you to see how…

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From:
24 June 2024Open 17:30 - 20:30

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Sister Act: A Divine Musical Comedy

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Theatre

Chester

Brace yourselves sisters - the habit is coming to Storyhouse!
The brand new production of the Broadway and UK award-winning musical is coming to Storyhouse, direct from the West End!

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From:

24 June 2024to29 June 2024Various Opening Times

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Under the Grass

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Outdoors

Chester

Come and find out what the archaeologists have found this year under the grass in Grosvenor Park and from 1.30 meet the Finds Liaison Officer for Cheshire, Greater Manchester & Merseyside and find out about the work of the Portable Antiquities…

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From:
25 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Summer Saturdays

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Sporting Event

Chester

Glorious Summer Saturdays at Chester Racecourse bring out the very best in a day at the races. There’s the Edinburgh Gin sponsored Summer Saturday on 15 June, the Matthew Clark sponsored Summer Style Race Day on 29 June and a Midsummer Meeting on…

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From:
29 June 2024
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27 July 2024

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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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29 June 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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13 July 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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4 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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13 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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21 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Chester Philharmonic Orchestra: Postcard from Danube

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Event

Chester

Join us as we travel along the Danube, presenting a programme of local Viennese, Czech and Hungarian music conducted by Stephen Threlfall and featuring viola soloist, Duncan Anderson.

Dates

From:
29 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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A German Requiem

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Concert

Chester

Brahms German requiem performed by musicians from Chester and Manchester and with four-hand piano accompaniment.

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From:
30 June 2024

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Chester Raft Race

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Fete / Fair

Chester

The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee. The rafts race against the clock over an approximate 400 metre course starting just upriver of the Royal Chester Rowing Club, passing under the…

Dates

From:
30 June 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Wedding Fayre @ Craxton Wood Hotel and Spa

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Type:

Exhibition

Chester

Are you ready for the most gorgeous fayre of the year? Because we certainly are! Welcome to our stunning location, nestled in 27 acres of enchanting Cheshire woodland on The Wirral.

Dates

From:
30 June 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Chester Male Voice Choir International Concert

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Concert

Chester

Chester Male Voice Choir are delighted to welcome, from Australia, The Perth Male Voice Choir, who will perform in concert before setting off on a tour of North Wales.

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From:
3 July 2024

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Assemble: AI good or bad for humanity?

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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. Assemble is an invitation to come and hear engaging speakers on relevant topics in our modern world.

Dates

From:
4 July 2024Open 18:40 - 20:00

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Festival of Ideas

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Type:

Talk

Chester

The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners.
These events may include;…

Dates

From:

4 July 2024to7 July 2024

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Assemble at Chester Cathedral

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Type:

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.

Dates

From:
4 July 2024Open 18:30 -

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Fish & Chip Fridays

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Type:

Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

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

Dates

From:
5 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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2 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
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6 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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