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 - 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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Heathers The Musical

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Chester

Following a smash hit in London’s West End, two record-breaking national tours and sell out runs at London’s The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, Heathers the Musical is coming to Storyhouse.

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17 Sept 2024to21 Sept 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 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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Carol Vorderman Live! Out of Order!

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Chester

Sharing stories about her unlikely pivot from daytime television’s queen of mental arithmetic to one of the country’s most fearless political activists, don’t miss this opportunity to see one of Britain’s most cherished broadcasters live on stage.

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From:
14 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -

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The Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival

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Sporting Event

Chester

Autumn Racing and Culinary Delights take centre stage for the Autumn Racing Food & Drink Festival in mid-September. Experience the excitement of the races between perusing the local vendors for tasty treats and brews.

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13 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

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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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Gin and Beer Festival

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Outdoors

Christleton

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

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

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An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck

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Performance

Chester

After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.

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From:
18 Aug 2024

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Chester Pride

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Festival

Chester

Celebrating diversity and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender + community and is a free event celebrating equality and diversity in the heart of Chester.

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From:
17 Aug 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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After Glow at Chester Zoo

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Participatory Event

Upton-by-Chester

A brand new summer evening experience.

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From:

13 Aug 2024to25 Aug 2024

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

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In The Night Garden

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Performance

Chester

In the Night Garden Live is coming to Storyhouse in 2024!
Igglepiggle, Upsy Daisy, Makka Pakka and friends are back in their fun-filled live show Igglepiggle’s Busy Day! Join Igglepiggle as he looks for his friends in the Night Garden by following…

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From:

10 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024

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Deva Fest

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Music

Malpas

Deva Fest is BACK from the 8th – 11th of August at the beautiful Cholmondeley Castle Gardens in Cheshire.   

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8 Aug 2024to11 Aug 2024

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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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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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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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From:

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

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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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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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From:

20 July 2024to21 July 2024

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Summer Camp 2024

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Celebration

Hawarden

Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape.

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From:

19 July 2024to22 July 2024

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26 July 2024to29 July 2024

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2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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