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 Sleeping Beauty, 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 21st November, followed by hundreds of school children parading through the city on 28th November for the Lanterns Parade. The Winter Watch Parade returns twice, once on 5th December and another time alongside the Saturnalia Parade on 12th December. No one does Parades quite like Chester!

See what's on in Chester this Christmas below:

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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

Chester

Featuring a live big band and the UK's number one Michael Bublé tribute act. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé.

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From:
20 Dec 2024
Christmas by Candlelight

Chester

Join us for Christmas classics performed by candlelight in the Cathedral.

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From:
21 Dec 2024
Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas

Chester

A traditional service of music sung by the Cathedral choir, carols for the congregation, readings and prayers as we prepare to greet the birth of Jesus Christ.

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22 Dec 2024
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24 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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From:
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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From:
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 Lunch

Chester

Christmas Lunch
Get ready for a quirky Christmas Day lunch at Oddfellows Chester! Dive into a 7-course festive feast bursting with delicious surprises and all your favorite trimmings, served in our uniquely charming setting.

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From:
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Lunch

Chester

Make your Christmas day truly merry and bright as we take away the hassle.
Enjoy the company of family and friends, whilst we provide the joyful atmosphere and a delicious five-course menu filled with festive
favourites and wine specifically chosen…

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From:
25 Dec 2024
Christmas Day Lunch

Chester

Experience a stress-free Christmas Day celebration with no clean-up in sight. Our exclusive Christmas Day Lunch begins with a welcoming glass of Nyetimber and an exquisite five-course meal meticulously crafted to perfection.

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From:
25 Dec 2024
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
Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

Chester

Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with our Christmas at the Movies concert! Join us as we embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films. It’s a festive celebration that will fill…

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From:
27 Dec 2024
New Year's Eve Ball

Chester

Ring in the end of 2024! Start the evening with Champagne and canapés upon arrival, followed by a delicious five course dinner in the magnificent Kings Suite.

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From:
31 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 01:00
New Year's Eve Hogmanay Gala Dinner

Chester

Fabulous food, friends (old and new) all together and a sparkling toast to welcome in a New Year.

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From:
31 Dec 2024Open 19:30 -
New Years Eve Party

Christleton

Step in to the magic of New Year's Eve at our venue. Enjoy a night of glamour and celebration as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Sip on bubbly and enjoy delicious canapes. Indulge in our 4 course menu and then dance the night away…

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From:
31 Dec 2024Open 20:00 - 01:00
New Year's Eve Gala with Stay

Chester

Welcome 2025 in style with an overnight stay and New Year celebrations in the Westminster Suite!

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From:
31 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 01:00
New Year's Eve in the Stables Bar & Grill Restaurant

Chester

An exceptional opportunity to gather the entire family and welcome the new year in the relaxed ambiance of Stables Bar and Grill.

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From:
31 Dec 2024Open 17:30 -
Moulin Rouge Gala Ball

Chester

Step back in time and join us for a very French affair - our sensational New Year Gala Dinner and Dance!

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From:
31 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 01:00
ELEMIS Christmas Shopping Event

Chester

Find the perfect gift and get into the Christmas spirit at the ELEMIS festive shopping event.

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Hoole Christmas Lights Switch On

Chester

Christmas comes to Hoole on Saturday 16 November celebrating the start of the festive season.

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Dreamcoat Stars : A Musical Christmas

Chester

Christmas carols, festive favourites and a sprinkling of musical hits showcased by the stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in this seasonal family concert.

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