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.
Chester Festival of Ideas
Dates: 1st Jul - 4th Jul 2027
The award-winning, four-day annual festival is returning in the summer for the forth time, after proving a success with thousands of visitors enjoying its near-to-100 events held each year since its launch.
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.
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