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. You can also book your tickets to some of Chester's top events and attractions here including Chester Zoo, the UK's number one zoo.

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Jason Manford: Like me

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Performance

Chester, Chester

He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit.

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21 July 2021to22 July 2021Open 19:30 -

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CarFest North

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Festival

Tattenhall

CarFest is the UK's Biggest Family Fundraising Festival, with a mission to bring the true spirit of family to life.

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23 July 2021to25 July 2021Open 12:00 - 22:30

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The Benedictine Way – a workshop led by Esther de Waal

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Workshop

Chester

‘Listen carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions and attend to them with the ear of your heart’.
(Prologue to the Rule of St Benedict)

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24 July 2021Open 10:00 - 15:30

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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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24 July 2021Open 19:30 -
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13 Aug 2021Various Opening Times
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16 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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Curated Closet Exhibition

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Exhibition

Chester

Chester’s Grosvenor Museum in Grosvenor Street is holding a fascinating ‘Curated Closet’ exhibition from 24 July to 5 December.

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24 July 2021to5 Dec 2021

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NGHTWRK Open Air 003

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Music

Chester

After the roaring success of Open Air 001 and Open Air 002, and after a short hiatus due to this crazy past year, Nghtwrk return with a bang to Carriage Shed for the third instalment of their brilliant outdoor electronic music event.

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From:
31 July 2021Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Family Funday

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Sporting Event

Chester

Kick start the Summer Holidays with a day of family fun at Chester Racecourse.

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From:
1 Aug 2021Open 11:30 -

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Sounds of the 70s & 80s Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

It’s retro time! Our DJ has a big box of glam, disco, electro-pop and eighties gloss, so step aboard the Love Boat for some classic floor-fillers. As ever, fancy dress is optional but encouraged!

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14 Aug 2021Open 19:30 -
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2 Oct 2021Open 19:30 -
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30 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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29 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Al Shira’aa Bolesworth Young Horse Championships

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Competition / Game

Chester

Building on the successes of last year’s event, Al Shira’aa remain as title sponsors for the 2021 British Young Horse Championships at Bolesworth.

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18 Aug 2021to22 Aug 2021

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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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21 Aug 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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Ladies Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

There’s an atmosphere of unbridled excitement, where eye-catching fashion meets the thrill of an afternoon’s racing.

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21 Aug 2021Open 11:30 -

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Cheshire Disco Festival

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Music

Chester

After a year stuck at home, it's time to dust off your dancing shoes for Cheshire Disco Festival!

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From:
28 Aug 2021Open 13:00 - 21:30

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Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival

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Food & Drink

Chester

Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival is the biggest event of its type to take place anywhere in the UK this Bank Holiday. Over 150 exhibitors highlighting the best the county, region and country has to offer and means that for you, the visitor it is…

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28 Aug 2021to30 Aug 2021Various Opening Times

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Autumn Festival Friday

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Sporting Event

Chester

Get your weekend off to a bang with a visit to Autumn Festival at Chester Racecourse, what better excuse for a four-day working week!

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From:
10 Sept 2021Open 11:30 -

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Autumn Festival Saturday

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Sporting Event

Chester

A day of top-class racing as the Stand Cup takes centre stage.

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11 Sept 2021Open 11:30 -

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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.

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19 Sept 2021Open 09:00 -

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Cheshire Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

Don’t miss this unmissable experience to be had on the Roodee.

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From:
25 Sept 2021Open 11:30 -

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Season Finale

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Sporting Event

Chester

This is it, the last hurrah. Join us in toasting the end to another fabulous season of racing on the Roodee.

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2 Oct 2021Open 11:30 -

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MBNA Chester Marathon

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Sporting Event

Chester

After leaving Chester Racecourse the Marathon course will pass through Chester City Centre, heading out through Eccleston and Pulford before entering Wales at Rossett.

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3 Oct 2021Open 09:00 -

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Chester Art Beat

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Outdoors

Chester

Artists-in-residence walking trail!

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From:

1 July 2022to3 July 2022

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