Chester Festival of Ideas

The award-winning, four-day annual festival is returning in the summer for the third time, after proving a success with thousands of visitors enjoying its near-to-100 events held each year since its launch.

Created by the University of Chester in collaboration with partners, the festival offers a programme of free and accessible public events on a wide range of themes, for all ages and interests, at venues across the city.

The city calendar highlight celebrates imagination, inspiration, learning and culture, including talks, exhibitions, performances, and hands-on workshops, and takes place from July 1 to July 4.