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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Caring for Quarry Bank's archive collection

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History & Heritage

Wilmslow

Discover how the archive collection at Quarry Bank is cared for.
The Collections and House team are delighted to bring you a unique opportunity to experience the historic archives of Quarry Bank.

Venue

Quarry Bank (NT), Wilmslow

Dates

From:
4 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30
From:
13 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30

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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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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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Christmas Candle Making Workshop

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Type:

Participatory Event

Siddington, Macclesfield

Join us at Capesthorne Hall this December for a fun and unique candle making masterclass with Ma Lumiere!

Venue

Capesthorne Hall & Gardens, Macclesfield

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024

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Object of the Month

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Talk

Chester

Monthly talks at the Grosvenor Museum.

Venue

Grosvenor Museum, Chester Centre

Dates

From:
5 Dec 2024
From:
9 Jan 2025

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Aladdin

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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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Sleeping Beauty

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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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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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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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Christmas Party Nights

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Type:

Celebration

Childer Thornton, Wirral

Celebrate your Christmas party at Brook Hall.
Festive 3 course meal
DJ
7pm until late

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00
From:
7 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00
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13 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00
From:
14 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00
From:
20 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 00:00

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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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'Deck the Hall' at Little Moreton Hall

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Type:

Indoor

Congleton

Deck the Hall at Little Moreton Hall
Join the National Trust team this Christmas at Little Moreton Hall, as they step back in to the past and celebrate traditions old and new. Staff and volunteers have decorated different rooms of the hall to…

Venue

Little Moreton Hall (NT), Congleton

Dates

From:

6 Dec 2024to8 Dec 2024Open 10:30 - 16:00

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13 Dec 2024to15 Dec 2024Open 10:30 - 16:00

From:

20 Dec 2024to22 Dec 2024Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Festive Charity Lunch

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Type:

Food & Drink

Chester

Fundraising for Tomorrow's Women Chester.

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 11:30 - 16:00

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Sandbach Christmas Market

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Family Friendly

Sandbach

Situated throughout thw town on the Cobbles, High Sgtreet, Little Common & Indoor Market with Olive and Stitch inside the Town Hall. Over 100 festive stalls.

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 20:00

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Sounds Familiar Music Quiz

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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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Christmas Corporate Film Nights

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Type:

Event

Macclesfield

Celebrate Christmas in style with a private showing of Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon 3D Experience
Enjoy an exclusive showing of this legendary album in the breath-taking Space Dome planetarium; an audio-visual masterpiece like no other…

Venue

Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chapel

Dates

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00
From:
11 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 22:00
From:
12 Dec 2024Open 17:00 - 22:00
From:
13 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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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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The Last Days of Disco

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Concert

Cultural Quarter, Warrington

Ready to party with So Diva? The sassy, soulful trio, who were famously championed by Sir Tom Jones on ITV's The Voice, are back!

Venue

Parr Hall, Warrington

Dates

From:
7 Dec 2024Open 19:30 -

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Brunch with Santa

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Type:

Celebration

Weston, Crewe

The White Lion Weston is preparing to host a festive family event this December, marking the start of the Christmas season with its highly anticipated "Brunch with Santa".
Held on two Saturdays, the 7th and 14th of December, the event promises a…

Dates

From:
7 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
From:
14 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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