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From Festivals to Family Fun: Exciting Events in Chester

This is the place to find out what's on in Chester. Time your visit to see one of Chester’s many events and Festivals for an extra special treat.

Come and experience Storyhouse, with it's multi award-winning theatre, library, restaurant and cinema. With a varied programme of events throughout the year you are sure to find something that's right up your street.

There are plenty of outdoor events throughout the year too including open air theatre performances in Grosvenor Park and Moonlight Flicks, an outdoor cinematic experience. Not forgetting the Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival and the thrill of the races at the oldest racecourse in Britain and other sporting events such as the Regatta and marathon, once voted the UK’s number 1 road marathon.

This is just a taster!

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Oktoberfest Chester Races

Dates: 20th Sept - 20th Sept 2025

Dust off your lederhosen and prost to good times at the Oktoberfest Season Finale on Saturday 20th September.

Midsummer Meeting

Dates: 12th Sept - 13th Sept 2025

Dust off your tweed and join us on Friday 12th September as we welcome the first day of our Autumn Festival.

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Dates: 4th Jul - 31st Aug 2025

Chester's magical theatre-in-the-round returns to the heart of the picturesque Grosvenor Park.

Ladies Day Chester Races

Dates: 30th Aug - 30th Aug 2025

On Saturday 30th August, the racecourse will transform into a hive of thrilling racing, fabulous fashions and live music for our infamous Ladies Day.

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