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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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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Secret Life of the Zoo Tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

EXPLORE the zoo like never before! Our BRAND NEW experience will give you the chance to start your day in a truly UNIQUE way, before we open to the public!

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From:

27 Dec 2023to24 Dec 2024

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recitals

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Concert

Chester

Saturday lunchtime organ recitals: 12.45 to 13.30hrs at the Wesley Church Centre.

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From:
18 May 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00
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15 June 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00

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Royal Opera Live: Message in a Bottle (Screening)

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Event

Chester

Message In A Bottle, the acclaimed dance theatre production by Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Kate Prince, set to the music of Grammy Award-winning artist Sting, has been filmed for cinema release in partnership with Sadler’s Wells and Universal…

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From:
30 May 2024Open 19:20 -

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Royal Opera House Live: The Winter's Tale (Screening)

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Event

Chester

Shakespeare’s profound story of love and loss, artfully adapted into a contemporary three-act narrative ballet by Artistic Associate Christopher Wheeldon, celebrates its tenth anniversary.

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From:
22 May 2024Open 19:15 -

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Royal Opera House Live: Andrea Chenier (Screening)

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Event

Chester

Jonas Kaufmann headlines David McVicar’s spectacular staging of Giordano’s epic historical drama, conducted by long-time collaborator Antonio Pappano.
At a glittering party in 18th-century Paris, the poet Andréa Chenier delivers an impassioned…

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From:
11 June 2024Open 19:15 -

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Roman Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Take a race through history at Chester’s ever-popular Roman Day fixture, celebrating the city's historic roots. Immerse yourself in all the educational and fun activities for families alongside the day's thrilling racing.

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From:
25 May 2024Open 11:30 -

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Ria Lina: Riawakening

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Event

Chester

In the aftermath of a global pandemic, comedian and scientist, Ria Lina has had a Riawakening and sees the world differently. In this, her highly anticipated debut tour, Ria tackles the issues of coming out of a global pandemic, the new normal,…

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From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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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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Porsche Chester Cheshire Fashion Week

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Festival

Chester

Cheshire Fashion Week returns to Chester in 2024 for 3 nights as Porsche Chester Cheshire Fashion Week #PCCFW24.

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From:

13 June 2024to15 June 2024Open 19:00 - 23:00

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Photo-tastic

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Participatory Event

Chester

Explore the fabulous world of photography with us and take part by making your own crafts and entering our photo competition!

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From:
28 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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29 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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30 May 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Peaky Blinders Murder Mystery Evening

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Event

Pulford, Chester

Join us for an evening of intrigue at our Murder Mystery Event on Friday 21st June 2024 (7pm).

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From:
21 June 2024Open 19:00 -

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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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Paint at Sip with Mercure Chester

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Type:

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:
11 Aug 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Paint at Sip with Mercure Chester

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Type:

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:
10 Nov 2024Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Oysterband: A Long Long Goodbye

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Event

Chester

From their earliest days as a noisy, politicised ceilidh band in the late Seventies, Oysterband have never stopped evolving or providing soundtrack to the changing times.

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From:
5 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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Oktoberfest Season Finale

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Event

Chester

From Bavarian beer to bratwurst, raise a stein to the season when Oktoberfest returns for Chester’s final race fixture of 2024.

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From:
21 Sept 2024

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Oktoberfest at Mercure Chester

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Celebration

Christleton

Ice cold beers, salty pretzels, entertainment and more.

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From:
28 Sept 2024Open 14:00 - 22:00

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Northern Chamber Orchestra at StoryHouse - Peter and The Wolf

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Type:

Event

Chester

A fun and educational concert for all the family!

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From:
2 June 2024Open 15:00 -

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Native - a brand new immersive experience at Chester Zoo

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Type:

Exhibition

Upton-by-Chester

A breath-taking 360° immersive experience, showcasing some of the most iconic species in the British Isles.

Dates

From:

1 Jan 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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