What's On in Chester this Christmas

Chester Zoo's much loved Lanterns event returns for another magical year, where you can see the zoo turned into a spectacular wonderland, full of sparkle, illumination and cheer!

Come and visit Chester Christmas Market, with unique, locally made products and handmade crafts, jewellery, accessories and stocking fillers, you’re sure to find the perfect presents for everyone!

Santa will be in his Enchanted Grotto in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre so don't forget to come along and see him and tell him what you would like for Christmas.

Make it a Christmas to remember with a special screening of family favourite the Snowman accompanied by a live orchestra or pop along to Storyhouse for Cinderella, a family favourite!

Not forgetting Chester's infamous parades. The first one is the 12 Days of Christmas Parade that kicks off the festive season on 23rd November, followed by hundreds of school children parading through the city on 30th November for the Lanterns Parade. The Winter Watch Parade returns twice, once on 7th December and another time alongside the Saturnalia Parade on 14th December. No one does Parades quite like Chester!

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Christmas on the Rows

From the 17th of November enjoy the sounds of Christmas in the city centre with pop-up choirs on the Rows every weekend until 21st December.
Chester Christmas Market

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.
1. 15 Nov 202422 Dec 2024
Where to see Santa in Cheshire this Christmas

Santa and his elf helpers will be popping up at various locations throughout Cheshire this festive season.
Christmas Light Trails
Pantomimes and Christmas Performances
New Year's Eve

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Festive Dining

Christleton

We warmly welcome you to join us in our restaurant for a festive lunch or dinner throughout the months of November and December. Indulge in delicious food, great company, and a joyful atmosphere.

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1 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 22:00
Murder 57 Presents - The Hunted

Christleton

It's the time of the year where the Kirk-Moulding family host the local event. Welcoming the community onto the grounds for a long traditional "get together". The kids love it and the parents enjoy the atmosphere. But it's not just the event going…

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8 Nov 2024
Chester Christmas Market

Chester

A magical Christmas all wrapped up! Chester Christmas Market will be back in the heart of Chester this year.

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15 Nov 2024to22 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo

Chester

Returning for 2024, get ready to experience the Magic of Lanterns and Light at Chester Zoo.

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15 Nov 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 17:00 - 21:00
All Inclusive Christmas Party

Christleton

Have a sparkling Christmas at Mercure Chester, whether it's with colleagues, friends, or family, we've got the ultimate Christmas party for you!

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29 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
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30 Nov 2024to30 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00

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6 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
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13 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
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20 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
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21 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
Sleeping Beauty

Chester

The Christmas show you’ve been dreaming of!
Join us for a dreamy Christmas show: Sleeping Beauty at Storyhouse! This Christmas, we invite you to embark on an enchanting journey into the land of dreams with our spellbinding production of Sleeping…

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5 Dec 2024to29 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
Family Fun Market from JDL

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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8 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 15:30
A Merry 'Who' Christmas

Christleton

Deck the halls with a Merry 'Who' Christmas! Join us for a delightfully quirky holiday celebration that'll have your heart grow three sizes.

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15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:30
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22 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:30
Murder 57 Presents - Twas the Night Before Christmas

Christleton

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy's CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops.

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19 Dec 2024
Let's Party like it's £19.99

Christleton

Get ready to party like it's £19.99! Join our house DJ with his incredible collection of Christmas hits and 90s classics! Kick-start your holiday celebrations with a night that's sure to get you in the festive spirit.

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22 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
'The Snowman' film with live orchestra

Chester

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family-favourite 'The Snowman' accompanied by a live orchestra.
Presented by Carrot Productions – the world's leading performers of 'The Snowman' film with orchestra – the award-winning…

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23 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00
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23 Dec 2024Open 16:00 - 17:00
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23 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 19:30
Christmas Day Lunch

Christleton

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with an exqusitive Christmas Day lunch. Gather fiends and family, and let us do the cooking this Christmas so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

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From:
25 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 17:00
Chester Castle Christmas in the Castle

Chester

English Heritage look forward to welcoming you to our family friendly "Christmas at the Castle" event.

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Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival

Chester

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people; a vibrant community of worship, an ancient abbey, an archaeological treasure, a cultural hub, a centre of musical excellence and a unique blend of medieval and modern history.

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Lantern Parade

Chester

Hundreds of school children parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns. Starting from the Christmas Market in Town Hall Square.

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Cathedral Carol Concert: Handel’s Messiah

Chester

With an ensemble of 15 musicians from London Concertante, the Chester Cathedral choir, conducted by our Director of Music Philip Rushforth, this concert of Handel’s Messiah will sure to be a sell out.

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The Final Spirit of Christmas

Chester

A truly magical evening that awaits you at the Cathedral, ensuring the festive season starts with a sparkle for the great and good of Cheshire.
Matthew Kelly invites you to NeuroMuscular Centre’s Final Spirit of Christmas, the festive celebration…

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Dine with Santa at Chester Zoo

Upton-by-Chester.

You're invited to join Santa and his elves for a magical meal at The Oakfield!

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All Inclusive Christmas Party

Christleton

Join us for an unforgettable Christmas party and enjoy a delicious three-course meal with the finest festive flavours before our DJ gets everyone on the dance floor.
Arrival at 7.30 pm with free-flowing bucks fizz. Dinner is served at 8 pm with…

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G4 Christmas

Chester

Experience sumptuous harmonies in an idyllic, festive setting...
Selling out every year, G4 will be back on the road in 2023 with their biggest and best Christmas tour to date!

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