Cheshire's arts and culture festivals have a character all of their own. Intimate or exhilarating, thought-provoking or purely joyful, they reflect a county that takes creativity seriously and celebrates it with real enthusiasm.
Across Cheshire and Warrington you'll find festivals that bring stories to life under open skies, fill galleries and parks with new work, and invite everyone to take part, not just watch. Whether you're drawn to outdoor theatre, film, visual art, community celebrations or something altogether more unexpected, the calendar has something worth clearing your diary for.
Take a look at what's coming up and find your next cultural moment in Cheshire.
Art & Culture Events
Moonlight Flicks at Rooftop Social Club
Dates: 2nd Jul - 3rd Sept 2026
This year, Moonlight Flicks kicks off the summer as Rooftop Social Club brings some of the most loved and cult classic films to the heights of the city centre.
Storyhouse in the Park
Dates: 27th Jun - 6th Sept 2026
Chester's magical theatre-in-the-round returns to the heart of the picturesque Grosvenor Park.
Warrington Arts Festival
Dates: 18th Jul - 25th Jul 2026
Save the dates because this vibrant, inclusive, multi-venue festival which celebrates creativity in all its forms is back with bells on.
Moonlight Flicks
Dates: 9th Aug - 31st Aug 2026
Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema is back this summer at Grosvenor Park in Chester!
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