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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Clothes Swap and Repair Cafe

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Eco-Friendly

Chester

Fancy a new outfit without spending a single penny? The Grosvenor Museum is hosting a clothes swap on 4th December. Bring the clothes you no longer wear and trade them for new and exciting pieces!
From 11am – 4pm, drop off your old clothes and…

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From:
4 Dec 2021Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Oliver Twist!

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Theatre

Chester, Chester

Storyhouse have announced that a stage packed with kids, dogs and feelgood songs is going be the main feature of Christmas this year in Chester.

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4 Dec 2021to16 Jan 2022

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The Snowman and We're Going on a Bear Hunt

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Event

Chester

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family favourite The Snowman accompanied by a magnificent live orchestra.

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From:
18 Dec 2021Various Opening Times

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New Year's Eve

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Participatory Event

Tattenhall, Chester

See in 2022 in style at The Pheasant Inn in Tattenhall, where we are planning a New Year’s Eve to remember!

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31 Dec 2021

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Half Term Explorer Quest at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

With spring just around the corner, get out and about this February half term on this brand new explorer quest.

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19 Feb 2022to27 Feb 2022Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Dragons and Mythical Beasts

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Theatre

Chester, Chester

Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new interactive show for all the family.

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26 Feb 2022to27 Feb 2022Open 11:30 -

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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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Stanley Place Ghost Hunt

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Chester

Join Blackgate Paranormal Team and explore one of Chester's oldest buildings after dark .

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5 Mar 2022Open 20:00 - 02:00

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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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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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Mamma Mia Party Cruise

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Here we go again … partying is the name of the game for dancing queens (and kings) on this super trouper of a cruise.

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19 Mar 2022Open 19:30 -
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15 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -
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12 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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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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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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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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30 Apr 2022Open 19:30 -
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2 July 2022Open 19:30 -
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20 Aug 2022Open 19:30 -
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29 Oct 2022Open 19:30 -

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Chester Heritage Festival

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Festival

Chester

Between 17th - 27th June, Chester Heritage Festival tells the story of our city and its people.

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17 June 2022to27 June 2022

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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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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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From:

12 Aug 2022to14 Aug 2022

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