What's on in Cheshire

Looking to experience something unique during your visit? Find out what's on in Cheshire here.The county is a hive of activity throughout the year, playing host to events for all.

Whatever time you plan on visiting Cheshire, there is sure to be something happening for you to enjoy and get involved with.

Visit Cheshire and be part of centuries old traditions with re enactments and historic parades, celebrate music from the the coolest decade, experience an outdoor adventure for the whole family or delight at unique pieces of art at one of the many events taking place at Cheshire's historic houses throughout the year.

There are plenty of musical delights to enjoy from folk to opera, jazz to classical, there is something for all musical tastes. Keep the family entertained with hands on activities and workshops at some of Cheshire's favourite attractions throughout the school holidays or come and immerse yourself in rural life at one of the many county shows.

Our county is rich in natural and scientific assets, which have shaped a unique and innovative cultural offering staged in intriguing venues across the county’s urban and rural landscape. Choose from the inspiring ideas in our three itineraries to craft an unforgettable experience you’ll only find in Cheshire.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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Christmas @ The Works

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Type:

Participatory Event

Northwich

Free, drop in. Some activities are paid and require pre-booking.

Venue

Lion Salt Works, Northwich

Dates

From:
2 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Tiny Tots Christmas Party

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Type:

Family Friendly

Glazebury

Father Christmas and the Christmas Elf have managed to pencil some time in their diary, especially for the little ones, for our Tiny Tots Christmas Party on Tuesday 3rd, 10th and 17th December for festive fun!

Venue

Bents Garden & Home, Warrington

Dates

From:
3 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
From:
10 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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17 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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G4 Christmas

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Type:

Music

Chester

Get ready for a spectacular Christmas celebration with G4.

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
3 Dec 2024

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Pete Waterman's Making Tracks

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Type:

Exhibition

Sandiway, Northwich

New for 2024, interactive model railway.

Venue

Blakemere Village, Northwich

Dates

From:

4 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025

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Tennessee Country Christmas

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Type:

Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Crewe

For the first time ever, a "Tennessee Country Christmas" is coming to celebrate the festive season here in the UK!

Venue

Crewe Lyceum Theatre

Dates

From:
4 Dec 2024Open 19:30 -

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Christmas Market Night with Friends

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Type:

Fete / Fair

Macclesfield

Join us at the Periwinkle and Clay Creative Studio from 5 pm on 4th December for a beautiful shopping night with festive cheer.

Dates

From:
4 Dec 2024Open 17:00 -

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Jonathan Moseley Floral Demonstrations

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Type:

Event

Northwich

Jonathan will be returning to Arley, in our Olympia barn, as part of our Christmas Festival at Arley.

Venue

Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich

Dates

From:
4 Dec 2024

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Aladdin

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Type:

Theatre

Runcorn

Our fantastic festive pantomime is presented by New Pantomime Productions. Starring Amanda Lovett from the hit TV show The Traitors as The Empress, Rebecca Lake as Yasmin, Matt Dallen as Wishee, Alexander J Smith as Abanazar and Sean Luckham as…

Venue

The Brindley Theatre, Halton

Dates

From:

5 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025

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Festive Musical Bingo at North Light

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Type:

Participatory Event

North Gate Street, Chester

Know your Wham from your Mariah? 'Tis the season for getting together with loved ones and dancing the night away, so join us at the bar on the 5th of December from 7.30pm for a special Christmas edition of musical bingo.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Winter Watch Parade

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Type:

Parade

Chester

Watch the Lord of Misrule and his ghoulish friends hit the cobbles for a riotous romp with a mischievous coterie of devils, skeletons, ice queens, Jack Frosts as the procession dances through the city centre from 7pm.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 20:00

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Sleeping Beauty

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Type:

Theatre

Chester

The Christmas show you’ve been dreaming of!
Join us for a dreamy Christmas show: Sleeping Beauty at Storyhouse! This Christmas, we invite you to embark on an enchanting journey into the land of dreams with our spellbinding production of Sleeping…

Venue

Storyhouse, Chester Centre

Dates

From:

5 Dec 2024to29 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Horse Hound & Hunter's First Annual Charity Black Tie Dinner

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Type:

Food & Drink

Northwich

Join Horse Hound and Hunter for their first annual black Tie Dinner, raising much needed funds for RSPCA Warrington, Halton and St Helens.
Enjoy an evening of fizz and fun, with fantastic food and entertainment.

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024Open 18:40 - 00:00
From:
5 Dec 2024Open 18:40 - 00:00

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Sounds Familiar Music Quiz

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Type:

Event

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Let's get quizzical! From chart classics to guilty pleasures, from golden oldies to present day, from bangers to ballads, and from Adele to ZZ Top, it's time to dust off your music knowledge and round up your top team!

Venue

Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 19:30 -

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Santa's Grotto

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Type:

Family Friendly

Chester

Join us this festive season for a traditional Christmas Grotto experience at Chester Town Hall!

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Various Opening Times
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13 Dec 2024to14 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

From:
21 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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Viennese Christmas Spectacular

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Type:

Concert

Chester

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at this spectacular concert!

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024

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Storytime with Santa

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Type:

Family Friendly

Newton Lane, Tattenhall

Santa will be hosting a magical morning - reading his favourite Christmas storybook whilst little ones enjoy a snack box

Venue

The Ice Cream Farm, Chester Rural / Welsh Borders

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 11:00 -
From:
13 Dec 2024Open 11:00 -

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Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve Elf Hunt

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Type:

Guided Walk

Brereton, Congleton

The Elves are on the loose in the park! Can you find them all and collect their names?

Venue

Brereton Heath Local Nature Reserve, Congleton

Dates

From:

7 Dec 2024to29 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 16:00

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Festive Breakfast with Father Christmas

Type

Type:

Celebration

Glazebury

Father Christmas will be joining us here every Saturday morning in December from 9.30am to 11.30am to enjoy a festive experience with his friends.

Venue

Bents Garden & Home, Warrington

Dates

From:
7 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 11:30
From:
14 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 11:30
From:
21 Dec 2024Open 09:30 - 11:30

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A Celebration of Adele - Christmas Special

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Type:

Concert

Chester

An extraordinary candlelight event
Experience an evening of soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics as we present ‘The Songs of Adele’, an exclusive Christmas Special Concert performed by the multi-award winning Miss Julia Martin.

Venue

Chester Cathedral, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
7 Dec 2024

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Peter Pan

Type

Type:

Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Hartford, Northwich

Join Wendy, Hook, Tink and Peter as this timeless classic flies into the Grange Theatre!

Dates

From:

7 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

From:

21 Dec 2024to5 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

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