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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Outdoors

Upton-by-Chester

Discover a Halloween like no other at CHESTER ZOO this autumn! Marvel at the GIANT PUMPKIN sculptures, complete the trail challenge and collect a sweet treat! Plus, BRAND NEW BEASTS legendary digital experience.

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From:

28 Sept 2024to3 Nov 2024

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Deadly Museum Trail

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Trail

Chester

Discover the deadly things at the Grosvenor Museum this October with our special trail.

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From:

1 Oct 2024to31 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Trena Cox: Reflections 100

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Chester

Trena Cox: Reflections 100 is an exploration through exhibition and art of the legacy of one of Chester’s unsung heroines.

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7 Oct 2024to8 Nov 2024

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Lake District Adventure- Sightseeing day tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to The Lake District from Chester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Ok our drivers know most things but not…

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22 Oct 2024to30 Dec 2025Open 08:30 - 19:30

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North Wales Adventure- Sightseeing Day Tour

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Chester

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to North Wales from Chester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Every passenger receives special attention and is…

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22 Oct 2024to30 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 17:30

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Blind Tasting Menu

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Food & Drink

Chester

Join us on the last Friday of every month at The Forge Restaurant in Chester for an exciting culinary adventure with our new Blind Tasting Menu.

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25 Oct 2024
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29 Nov 2024

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Festival of Diwali

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Festival

Chester

Chester welcomes the festival of Diwali on Saturday 26th October.

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From:
26 Oct 2024Open 12:00 -

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WayWord Festival

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Event

Chester

Celebrating the power of words to ignite imaginations, There will be children’s authors and illustrators live on stage, enchanting theatre performances ,workshops and much more!

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26 Oct 2024to4 Nov 2024

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The Chester Haunted Hotel City Trail

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Guided Walk

Chester

Mischievous ghouls have escaped from Chester’s Haunted Hotel, The Dee, and are hiding in local businesses! Are you brave enough to help us capture them?

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From:

26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024

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The Chester Halloween Ball

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Music

Chester

80s/90s pop culture fancy dress we’re expecting outfits from The Lost Boys to Scream, all the way to Madonna!
25+ ONLY event.

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From:
26 Oct 2024

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Halloween Family Rave

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Family Friendly

Chester

Family friendly, all ages welcome and a great way to kick off the Halloween celebrations with Terry 'Mista Tee' Samuels and Friends
Spooky decor, parachute game, Big balloons and glow sticks. Fancy dress encouraged!

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From:
26 Oct 2024

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Halloween Half Term at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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From:

26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Sins & Sanctuaries Halloween Party

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Celebration

Chester

Chester's Biggest Halloween Event! Dj's, Scare actors, performers, fire acts, confetti cannons & more!

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From:
26 Oct 2024Open 20:00 - 02:00

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Family Friendly Halloween Party

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Get ready for a spooktacular Kids Halloween Party, filled with ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and monstrous munchies!

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From:
27 Oct 2024Open 13:00 - 17:00

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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Masterclass

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Participatory Event

Pulford, Chester

Discover beauty secrets and makeup gems from the team at cult-favourite beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury, returning to Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Sunday 27th October 2024 (12pm).

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From:
27 Oct 2024Open 12:00 - 15:00

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Children’s Ghost Tours

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Family Friendly

Chester

Let your little ones enjoy a spooky walk around old Chester this October half term with a fun Children’s Ghost Tour.

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From:

28 Oct 2024to31 Oct 2024Various Opening Times

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Chester Zoo Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

Upton, Chester

A fun, unique and unexpected wedding venue. A place for small intimate weddings, dance through the night celebrations and everything in-between. With two ceremony rooms to choose from, this venue offers a unique experience, with access to the zoo…

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From:
28 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Children's Ghost Walk

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Guided Walk

Chester

Join guide Ann Coward for a family friendly Children's Ghost Walk for primary school children. Not a scary tour!

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From:
29 Oct 2024Open 17:30 - 19:00

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Music

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm

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29 Oct 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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5 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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19 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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26 Nov 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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3 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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10 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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17 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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Frankenstein's Museum

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Family Friendly

Chester

Create your own creature inspired by Frankenstein's monster using 'body parts' from the museum's collections!

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From:
29 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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30 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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31 Oct 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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