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.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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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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27 Dec 2023to24 Dec 2024

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Native - a brand new immersive experience at Chester Zoo

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Exhibition

Upton-by-Chester

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

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

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Speed of Change

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Exhibition

Chester

Mobile phones have become a feature of our everyday lives. From maths to music, mapping to photo snapping, banking to gaming, micro-chip technology has transformed our lives in a few decades

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3 Feb 2024to23 June 2024

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Chester in the English Civil War

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Exhibition

Chester

Third-Year archaeology students from the University of Chester will research, interpret and present fascinating finds from the West Cheshire Museum’s collections to explore this turbulent episode in our city’s history.

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24 Feb 2024to2 June 2024

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Change in Fashion from 1066 - 1980s

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Exhibition

Chester

A catwalk of dolls model hand-sewn costumes, showing how fashions have changed through the centuries.

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2 Mar 2024to30 June 2024

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The World as I See It

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Exhibition

Chester

We all see the world from our own perspective, and the photographs featured in this exhibition offer a glimpse of how members of Chester Photographic Society experience it.

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2 Mar 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:30 - 16:00

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The Geology of Cheshire Salt

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Exhibition

Chester

Harry Young, BSc Geography & Natural Hazards, was joint national winner of the Museum + Heritage Award for volunteering, following his work at the Lion Salt Works during the pandemic.

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2 Apr 2024to14 July 2024

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Archaeological excavation

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Outdoors

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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22 Apr 2024to17 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30

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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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From:
27 Apr 2024Open 19:15 - 23:30

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

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Nos Galan Mai (A May Day Eve Feast)

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Celebration

Hawarden

Join us for the first of our annual spirit night celebrations of 2024.

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From:
27 Apr 2024

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An Evening with The Big Beat

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Event

Pulford, Chester

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

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From:
27 Apr 2024

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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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From:
27 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00

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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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From:
27 Apr 2024Open 19:10 - 22:10

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Spring Plant Fair

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Outdoors

Malpas

April is just the right time to pick up some spring plants and bulbs to perk up your beds and borders to fill your garden with colour. Expert folk will be on hand for gardening and plant advice as well as lots of different catering options on the…

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From:
28 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Gospel @ Opera

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Concert

Chester

Join us for our infamous Gospel Sunday experience with Sing Out Music.

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Concert

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm. See www.wesleychester.co.uk for performer and programme details. Retiring collection

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30 Apr 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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16 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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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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2 Aug 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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From:

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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1 June 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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6 July 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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