What's on 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.

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2025

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back this summer! An unforgettable experience with every visit: Chester's magical theatre-in-the-round returns to the heart of the picturesque Grosvenor Park.
1. 25 Jul 202530 Aug 2025
2. 18 Jul 202531 Aug 2025
3. 4 Jul 202531 Aug 2025
Moonlight Flicks

Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema is back this summer at Grosvenor Park in Chester!
1. 10 Jul 202525 Aug 2025

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Lake District Adventure- Sightseeing day tour

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Chester

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to The Lake District from Chester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Ok our drivers know most things but not…

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22 Oct 2024to30 Dec 2025Open 08:30 - 19:30

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North Wales Adventure- Sightseeing Day Tour

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Chester

Your Sightseeing Day Tour to North Wales from Chester is fully escorted and narrated with a jolly driver and knowledgeable escort who, invariably, will become more of a friend than a tour guide! Every passenger receives special attention and is…

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22 Oct 2024to30 Dec 2025Open 09:30 - 17:30

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Murder Mystery Experience

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Competition / Game

Chester

Get ready to immerse yourself in an exciting and exclusive adventure.
Explore the city like never before with our cutting-edge mobile app as your trusty guide. Trek through the town, crack codes, and interrogate virtual suspects to gather crucial…

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21 Jan 2025to31 Dec 2025

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Andean Adventure Trail

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Trail

Chester

Chester's marmalade-loving bear is moving from Foregate Street and heading on an adventure around Chester City Centre, visiting a different location every month whilst meeting new friends along the way.

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1 Feb 2025to31 July 2025

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Open Art Exhibition

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Exhibition

Chester

The Grosvenor Museum’s Open Art Exhibition returns for its 15th year presenting the best in contemporary art in the region.

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9 Feb 2025to31 Aug 2025

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Illuminated: Trena Cox in Chester

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Exhibition

Chester

Trena Cox’s artwork adorns churches across Chester, the northwest, north Wales and beyond.

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15 Feb 2025to15 May 2025

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition

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Exhibition

Chester

For the first time ever in Cheshire, you can explore this amazing photography exhibition showcasing world-class photographer's work right here, in the heart of Chester Zoo.

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17 Feb 2025to6 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing day tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

This is our award-winning Full-Day / 190-mile Sightseeing Day Tour to Yorkshire from Chester.
We will take you to places in Yorkshire you thought didn't (or couldn't) exist and your driver and tour escort will keep you fully informed and advised as…

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1 Mar 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 08:30 - 19:30

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Dear Evan Hansen (Musical)

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Chester

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.
The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth.

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18 Mar 2025to22 Mar 2025

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Ladies' Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show in Palm Court with Abi Fisher

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Indoor

Pulford, Chester

Join us in the stunning Palm Court restaurant as we welcome back Abi Fisher to showcase her Spring/Summer collection during our ever-popular Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show event.

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20 Mar 2025Open 12:00 - 14:30

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Café crafts

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Indoor

Chester

Join us in the history hub for an afternoon of craft and chat. Bring along your own project or feel free to join in with one of ours. Everyone welcome, whether you're a master or a beginner.

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20 Mar 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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29 May 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Chester International Film Festival

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Film

Chester

Welcome to the biggest festival yet!

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21 Mar 2025to3 Apr 2025

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Battle Lines

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Theatre

Stanney Lane, Ellesmere Port,

Battle Lines is a play about working class struggle historically and today. Many of the issues workers face today - low pay, zero hours, bogus self-employment, have arisen because of past Governments' efforts to break and restrict organised labour…

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22 Mar 2025Open 12:30 - 13:00

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Clothes Swap

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Indoor

Chester

Fancy a new outfit without spending a single penny? Bring the clothes you no longer wear and trade them for new and exciting pieces!
From 10.30am – 4pm, drop off your old clothes and exchange them for something new. Clothes for all ages, shapes,…

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22 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concerts

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Concert

Chester

Concert from 12.45pm to 1.40pm. See www.wesleychester.co.uk for performer and programme details.

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25 Mar 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40
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The Intrusion

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Performance

Chester

Bric à Brac Theatre and Told by an Idiot are joining forces to present an unmissable dark comedy, The Intrusion. The newly announced cast is set to bring this Kafka-inspired tale on a UK tour, which follows a group of survivors navigating the end of…

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25 Mar 2025to27 Mar 2025Open 20:00 - 21:00

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Art School

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Indoor

Chester

Monthly Art School Sessions
Join local artist and heritage worker India Hackett for a fun and informal evening of creativity.
From August to January, enjoy Art School sessions inspired by "The Romance of Ruins – the Etchings of George Cuitt"…

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27 Mar 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20
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24 Apr 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20
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22 May 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20

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Sketchbook Session with Aleta Doran

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Indoor

Chester

This workshop encourages drawing to support your wellbeing. Come and enjoy some mindful sketching using the work of Trena Cox as inspiration. Each participant will receive a free pocket sized A6 sketchbook and drawing pencil to continue their…

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27 Mar 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Boeing 747 Upper Deck Dining Experiences

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Food & Drink

Tattenhall, Chester

Ever wondered what it was like to climb the stairs and travel in Business Class on the Queen of the skies?
This Boeing 747 Upper Deck dining experience includes a short visit to the fully operational cockpit whilst en-route to our destination.

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Business Class ‘in-flight’ experience - Mother's Day Afternoon Tea

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Food & Drink

Tattenhall, Chester

Enjoy an afternoon tea with a difference onboard 744 Experience!
£85 per person
12pm & 3.30pm

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From:
29 Mar 2025

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