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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Murder 57 Presents - Twas the Night Before Christmas

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Theatre

Christleton

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy's CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops.

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From:
19 Dec 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Togas and Tiaras

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Christleton

It is 125AD.
Baccus has just been appointed Proconsul of Britain and Baccus is hosting this party to celebrate.

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From:
16 Aug 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - The Fashion House

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Christleton

It is 1926.
The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight.

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From:
20 Sept 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Midsummer Murder

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Christleton

A strange circle of stones has been found on land belonging to Killinton resident, Amos Wheatley.

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From:
12 July 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Game, Set & Match

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Christleton

Lorna Davis was the shock winner of the latest ATP ranking event, beating her arch rival Sky Sommerville in the final, which Sky did not take well as she was the clear favourite to win

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From:
21 June 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Bart's Billions

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Christleton

Your presence has been personally requested by Mr. Bartholomew Caffrey; reclusive billionaire, as he has an important announcement to make. It is unclear as to what the announcement will be, nor why he has called this event; however, there are…

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11 Oct 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - A Darker Shade of Murder

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Theatre

Christleton

You are welcomed here tonight for the official launch of JH Enterprises, headed by the wife of Brendan Hawthorne. Hawthorne Industries previously owned by Brendan ceased trading and is now under investigation. With pensions pots running dry…

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17 May 2024

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Moonlight Flicks

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Outdoors

Chester

Moonlight Flicks open air cinema finds a brand new home for summer 2024: Grosvenor Park!

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13 July 2024to26 Aug 2024

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Montecristo Cigar & Whisky Night

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Food & Drink

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

.We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Cuban Cigar and Whisky night here at The Forge Restaurant.

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23 May 2024

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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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22 June 2024to23 June 2024Open 14:00 -

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Medieval Life at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

See Beeston Castle’s medieval history brought to life as we step back in time!

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27 July 2024to28 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

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Performance

Chester

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’, and social media phenomenon MARK SIMMONS brings his sell-out tour show ‘Quip Off the Mark’.

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From:
6 Oct 2024

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MALUDI

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Music

Malpas

Our mini music festival. For 2 days we convert the Lion carpark into a mini music festival featuring back-to-back bands and musicians on the big stage, all day BBQ, gin bar, ice cream stand and face painting.

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20 July 2024to21 July 2024

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Making Tracks 2024

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Demonstration

Chester

Due to popular demand, and after three successful years at the Cathedral, Pete Waterman and the Railnuts return with another year of Making Tracks.

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1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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Liverpool Legends: An Audience with John Barnes and Peter Beardsley

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Talk

Chester

The Ultimate evening of Liverpool legends with John Barnes and Peter Beardsley on stage together hosted by Jed Stone.
The evening will be full of entertainment and banter as you can well expect, so sit back and enjoy!

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From:
13 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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Live music from Whitley Jones

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Event

Malpas

Come and enjoy a 2 piece piano based duo singing hits from through the years.

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From:
31 May 2024

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Libera in Concert

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Concert

Chester

"I Like them so much, they sang at my wedding" - Aled Jones
The internationally acclaimed boys' choir LIBERA will be returning to Chester Cathedral on 27th July. This concert forms part of Libera's 2024 UK Cathedrals tour.

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From:
27 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

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Outdoors

Chester

Returning for 2024, get ready to experience the Magic of Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo.
15 November 2024 – 1 January 2025
Tickets from just £12, On sale April 2024

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15 Nov 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00

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Ladies Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Elegance is in full stride for the Powells Jewellery sponsored Ladies Day, allowing you to up the fashion stakes for your chance to win prizes in Chester’s renowned Best Dressed competition. There’s also a celebrity DJ set to round off a stunning…

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From:
31 Aug 2024Open 11:30 -

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KVN Dance Company: Coppelia

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Dance

Chester

See Coppelia as you’ve never seen her before!
Following sold-out performances in London, KVN Dance Company returns with Kevan Allen’s magical reimaging of the beloved classical ballet, Coppelia.

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From:
21 June 2024

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