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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Lake District Adventure- Sightseeing day tour

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Family Friendly

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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Event

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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Poo in the Zoo

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Family Friendly

Chester

From 14 February - 16 March, Chester Zoo invites you to a “poo-pendous Adventure” at our Poo in the Zoo event

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14 Feb 2025to16 Mar 2025

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Valentine's Day at The Forge

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Celebration

Chester

Make this Valentine’s Day truly special with an unforgettable dining experience at The Forge Restaurant in Chester.
Nestled in the heart of Chester, The Forge offers the perfect setting to celebrate love – whether you’re marking the beginning of a…

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14 Feb 2025to15 Feb 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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The Chester Family Foodie Tour

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Food & Drink

Chester

The Family Foodie Experience is designed with families in mind, making it an engaging and interactive journey through the culinary delights of the city. Here's what you can look forward to:
Family-Friendly Stops: With four unique venue stops,…

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15 Feb 2025to21 Feb 2025Open 10:00 - 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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14 June 2025

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recitals

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Music

Chester

Organ Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm.
See www.wesleychester.co.uk for performer and programme details.

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15 Feb 2025Open 12:30 - 13:40
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15 Mar 2025Open 12:30 - 13:40
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26 Apr 2025Open 12:30 - 13:40
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17 May 2025Open 12:30 - 13:40
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21 June 2025Open 12:30 - 13:40

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The Parent Agency - The Musical

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Music

Chester

A brand new British musical based on David Baddiel’s bestselling book, with music by Dan Gillespie-Sells (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), premiering at Storyhouse in February.

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15 Feb 2025to2 Mar 2025Various Opening Times

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Business Class ‘in-flight’ experience - Valentine's 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:
15 Feb 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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Introduction to Free Improvisation

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Participatory Event

Chester

Join Joanna Gaggero for an Introduction to Free Improvisation
Free improvisation's roots are in music, specifically improvised jazz from the 1950s. It has now extended beyond music to multiple disciplines.
Participants are encouraged to focus on…

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18 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
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4 Mar 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00
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1 Apr 2025Open 19:30 - 21:00

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Free, Drop-in craft activities - Mixed up Masterpieces

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Indoor

Chester

Mixed up Masterpieces - inspired by Open Art 2025. Create a collage of ideas using a variety of colours and textures.

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18 Feb 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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19 Feb 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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20 Feb 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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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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18 Feb 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40
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25 Feb 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40
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29 Apr 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40
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1 July 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40
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8 July 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40
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15 July 2025Open 12:20 - 13:40

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The Paint Republic Paint Party - Indoor event

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Event

Chester

New 2025 Paint and Sip Chester dates and paintings now launched! See events and book now at https://thepaintrepublic.com/chester-events/
Telfords Warehouse, fortnightly on Tuesday's 7-9pm.
We paint, we party- This is not a paint class as you know…

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18 Feb 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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4 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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18 Mar 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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1 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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15 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 21:00
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29 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 19:00

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Poppy Fields by Luxmuralis

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Indoor

Chester

Chester Cathedral is delighted to welcome Luxmuralis back to the Cathedral in 2025 with a brand-new show for Chester - Poppy Fields.
Poppy Fields will be a poignant and moving sound and light show that will take you on an immersive journey through…

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18 Feb 2025Open 17:30 - 21:00
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19 Feb 2025Open 17:30 - 21:00
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20 Feb 2025Open 17:30 - 21:00
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21 Feb 2025Open 17:30 - 21:00
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22 Feb 2025Open 17:30 - 21:00

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Children's Ghost Walk

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Guided Walk

Chester

£10 per adult Two Children free.
Join Tour guide Ann Coward for a family friendly Ghost Walk on Thursday 20 February 5.30pm-7pm. Meet at Chester Town Hall steps.

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From:
20 Feb 2025Open 17:30 - 19:00

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