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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Greyscale Landscapes

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Indoor

Chester

Make a beautiful monochrome collage inspired by your favourite landscapes.
Will you add a pop of colour, too?

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30 July 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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31 July 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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1 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Green Expo 2024

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Outdoors

Chester

Green Expo highlights and showcases what has been achieved in the region on progress to Net Zero and climate change and how it will impact on the way we live, work and play.

Dates

From:

15 June 2024to16 June 2024Various Opening Times

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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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19 May 2024
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16 June 2024
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23 June 2024
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30 June 2024

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Gorgeous Georgian Pockets and Purses

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Indoor

Chester

Make like the gorgeous Georgians and decorate your own pocket or purse with embroidery.

Dates

From:
6 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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7 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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8 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Gin and Beer Festival

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Outdoors

Christleton

Get ready for a boozy extravaganza at the Gin and Beer Festival.

Dates

From:
25 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 22:00

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Georgian Chester

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Indoor

Chester

An introduction to Chester in the fashionable Georgian period, exploring the architecture, notable people, fashion and places to be seen using the West Cheshire Museums' art, archaeology and costume collections.

Dates

From:
5 July 2024Open 13:30 - 14:30

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Gandeys Circus Hollywood

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Performance

Chester

Lights, Camera, CIRCUS!
Get Ready for Gandeys Hollywood Spectacular!

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From:

9 May 2024to19 May 2024Open 12:00 - 20:00

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Friday Night Social

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Sporting Event

Chester

Start your weekend early at The Friday Social, providing a relaxed setting to socialise with friends, family and colleagues at the world's oldest racecourse. An opportunity to catch up, have fun and watch all the racing action at this Friday…

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From:
14 June 2024Open 16:30 -

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Four Seasons & Lark Ascending by Candlelight

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Event

Chester

London Concertante are delighted to announce the return of their sell-out Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by Candlelight concert series.
Experience astounding music by one of classical music’s greatest composers performed by some of the country's best…

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From:
21 June 2024Open 19:30 -

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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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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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Festival of Ideas

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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;…

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From:

4 July 2024to7 July 2024

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well this Summer for a fun filled day for all the family.

Dates

From:
14 July 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel for a day filled with summer fun for the whole family. Craft activities and workshops plus delicious food and local stallholders.

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From:
15 Sept 2024Open 11:30 - 15:30

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel for a day filled with Christmas fun for the whole family. Craft activities and workshops plus delicious food and local stallholders.

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From:
8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30

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Family Fun Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Racing and smiles run side by side at Family Fun Day, Chester’s second family-focused fixture of 2024. The Open Course is transformed into a hive of activity for children, with fun games and inflatables adding to the excitement of a day at the races…

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From:
4 Aug 2024

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Family Friendly Halloween Party

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Type:

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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Explore the River Dee

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Indoor

Chester

The River Dee has had a big impact on the people of Chester dating back to the Roman times, all the way to present day! Join in with some fun activities to get to know the river and the people of the past.

Dates

From:
14 Sept 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Essar Chester Half Marathon

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Sporting Event

Chester

The Chester Half is one of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in the historic Roman/Medieval international destination city of Chester. Enter early to enjoy our discounted prices.

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From:
19 May 2024Open 09:00 -

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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

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Event

Chester

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

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From:
30 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -

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Drag-a-Licious Throwback Bingo!!

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Type:

Event

Chester

Join Us For Drag, Bingo, Throwback Hits and Amazing Prizes!!
Grab your friends, put your dancing shoes on and prepare yourself for a night of fabulous fun, with Drag hosted prize bingo and dancing, whilst helping raise funds for Chester Pride!

Dates

From:
21 June 2024Open 19:00 -

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