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.

Event organisers are working hard to ensure festivals comply with the most up to date guidance on COVID-19 safety. Everyone attending an event in 2021 needs to play a part in keeping each other safe and minimising the risks from COVID-19. Remember Hands - Face - Space.

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Whats On in Chester: July

July is a month full of comedy and live music with a bit of outdoor cinema thrown in for good measure.
Whats On in Chester: August

This August enjoy outdoor theatre, foodie fests and markets, the races and even Pootopia at the zoo.
Whats On in Chester: September

Come and cheer on marathon runners and race horses then settle down with a nice pint at the Craft Beer Festival this September.
Cheshire Festivals & Events

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80s Pop Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

They call this the decade that taste forgot, but that’s not true in our book (apart from the leg warmers).

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16 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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9 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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11 June 2022Open 19:30 -
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3 Sept 2022Open 19:30 -

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Benjamin Haycock plus special guest Alx Green

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Music

Chester, Waverton, Chester

As recently seen on
THE VOICE UK 2021
BENJAMIN HAYCOCK
"The real deal"
Will.i.am
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After seeing Benjamin Haycock's jaw dropping original song performance on the recent The Voice UK 2021, Aardvarker, who like…

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21 Oct 2021Open 19:30 - 23:30

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Mowtown Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

River deep, mountain high… Miracles and Wonders on the Dee as we pay our tribute to the Motor City and the best dance music ever made.

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23 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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12 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -
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28 May 2022Open 19:30 -
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30 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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1 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Chester Wizard School

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Participatory Event

Chester

If you've got a wannabe Witch or Wizard then Chester Wizard School is the event for your family this Halloween.

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23 Oct 2021to25 Oct 2021Various Opening Times

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Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

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Theatre

Chester

The political godfather of comedy brings his latest show back on the road!
In his new show 50 Things About Us, Mark Thomas combines his trademark mix of storytelling, stand-up, mischief and really, really well researched material to examine how we…

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29 Oct 2021Open 20:00 - 22:30

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Scared to Death

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History & Heritage

Chester

This October prepare yourselves for a journey into the dark, demonic and disease spattered experience that is Sick to Death's Halloween special opening!

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29 Oct 2021to31 Oct 2021Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Kids Halloween Party

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Family Friendly

Pulford, Chester

Your little monsters are invited to a spook-tacular kids Halloween party at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa.

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31 Oct 2021Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Cheshire Fashion Week

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Show / Display

Chester

It is known as the Northwest of England's biggest Fashion Week". This year, it has teamed up with the region's largest car manufacturer, Inchcape Jaguar Land Rover Chester, to bring a stellar line up of local and international fashion designers.

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5 Nov 2021Open 19:00 - 22:00
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6 Nov 2021Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Chester Zoo Lanterns

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Outdoors

Chester

Tickets now on sale for much-loved event, featuring illuminated wildlife and enchanting animal characters. Funds raised from the event will support the zoo’s crucial work as a wildlife conservation charity.

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12 Nov 2021to23 Dec 2021

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Chester Christmas Market

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Sale

Chester

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester for 2020!

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18 Nov 2021to22 Dec 2021

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Hits of the 90s Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Jump around with the Britpoppers and Barbie Girls to some of your favourite – and perhaps forgotten – anthems from the decade when Dance Music was king.

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5 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -
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7 May 2022Open 19:30 -
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9 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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10 Sept 2022Open 19:30 -
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5 Nov 2022Open 19:30 -

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60s, 70s & 80s Rewind Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Just like a lovely big box of chocs, there’s something for everyone on a Rewind night. Floor-fillers from Motown to Funky Town, with plenty of glam, disco, soul and pop along the way. Dance yourself dizzy on board with us – you know you want to!

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2 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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4 June 2022Open 19:30 -
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6 Aug 2022Open 19:30 -
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8 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Chester Art Beat

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Outdoors

Chester

Artists-in-residence walking trail!

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1 July 2022to3 July 2022

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Deva Fest

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Music

Chester

**Deva Fest have rescheduled the event for the same venue and the dates of Friday 12th to Sunday 14th August 2022.**
Deva Fest is Cheshire’s great value family friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink from…

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12 Aug 2022to14 Aug 2022

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