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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Festival of Ideas

The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners. These events may include; speakers, discussion panels, theatre, pop-up exhibitions, interactive events, music, readings, guided walks and many more!
Chester Raft Race

The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee.
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.
1. 9 Aug 20241 Sep 2024
2. 19 Jul 202431 Aug 2024
3. 27 Jul 202422 Aug 2024
Moonlight Flicks

Moonlight Flicks open air cinema finds a brand new home for summer 2024: Grosvenor Park!
1. 13 Jul 202426 Aug 2024

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Native: The Incredible World of British Wildlife

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Exhibition

Upton-by-Chester

A breath-taking 360° immersive experience, showcasing some of the most iconic species in the British Isles.

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1 May 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Moonlight Flicks

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Outdoors

Chester

Moonlight Flicks open air cinema finds a brand new home for summer 2024: Grosvenor Park!

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13 July 2024to26 Aug 2024

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Concert

Chester

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

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From:
16 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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D&S Productions present Ghost: The Musical

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Event

For the first time community theatre company, D&S Productions, are bringing their own magical production of Ghost: The Musical to Storyhouse!
Adapted from the hit film by the Academy Award-winning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost:The Musical…

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17 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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18 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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19 July 2024Open 19:30 -
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20 July 2024Open 19:30 -

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

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Festival

Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

Dates

From:

19 July 2024to31 Aug 2024

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27 July 2024to22 Aug 2024

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9 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024

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Summer Camp 2024

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Celebration

Hawarden

Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape.

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From:

19 July 2024to22 July 2024

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26 July 2024to29 July 2024

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2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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SoundBox presents: Igloo Hearts

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Performance

Off Castle St, Chester

Katie and James' musical journey began 15 years ago at an open mic in Wrexham, where they instantly connected over their shared love for music (and the TV series 'The Office'!). Fast forward 7 years, and they tied the knot, solidifying their bond…

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From:
19 July 2024Open 19:00 - 22:10

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Westminster Park Summer Fun Day

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Join us at this year's Westminster Park Summer Fun Day taking place on Saturday 20th July from 1pm to 6pm at Westminster Park Community Centre and Belgrave School field.

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From:
20 July 2024Open 13:00 - 18:00

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50% off Entry Tickets

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Outdoors

Tattenhall

End National Ice Cream Month and kick off Summer with a sweet deal at The Ice Cream Farm with 50% off Entry Tickets* between 20th and 31st July.

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From:

20 July 2024to31 July 2024

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The Great Zoo Games at Chester Zoo

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Outdoors

Upton-by-Chester

Who can run the fastest? Lift the most? Jump the furthest?
Test your agility and go head-to-head with a cheetah, with animal inspired activities and games.

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From:

20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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MALUDI

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Music

Malpas

Our mini music festival. For 2 days we convert the Lion carpark into a mini music festival featuring back-to-back bands and musicians on the big stage, all day BBQ, gin bar, ice cream stand and face painting.

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From:

20 July 2024to21 July 2024

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Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

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Sale

Chester

On the third Saturday of each month, the Taste Cheshire team can be found outside Chester Town Hall for the monthly Taste Cheshire Farmers Market.

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From:
20 July 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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17 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30

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Business Class Afternoon Tea

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Food & Drink

Tattenhall, Chester

Served onboard our fully complete B747-400 Upper Deck Cabin.
Including a glass of champagne, this will be an Afternoon Tea experience with a difference.

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From:
20 July 2024

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Libera in Concert

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Concert

Chester

"I Like them so much, they sang at my wedding" - Aled Jones
The internationally acclaimed boys' choir LIBERA will be returning to Chester Cathedral on 27th July. This concert forms part of Libera's 2024 UK Cathedrals tour.

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From:
27 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Summer Saturdays

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Sporting Event

Chester

Glorious Summer Saturdays at Chester Racecourse bring out the very best in a day at the races. There’s the Edinburgh Gin sponsored Summer Saturday on 15 June, the Matthew Clark sponsored Summer Style Race Day on 29 June and a Midsummer Meeting on…

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From:
27 July 2024

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Medieval Life at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

See Beeston Castle’s medieval history brought to life as we step back in time!

Dates

From:

27 July 2024to28 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Circus Skills Workshops

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Indoor

Tattenhall

Roll up, Roll up and join a Circus Skills Workshop!

Dates

From:
27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 13:30
From:
28 July 2024Open 10:00 - 13:30

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Race Day Bottomless Brunch

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Competition / Game

Chester

Our ultimate Race Day Bottomless Brunch includes a glass of juice, croissant basket, overnight oats or fruit pot, plus, one cooked brunch option served with unlimited prosecco or draught beer for 90 minutes.

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From:
27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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4 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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13 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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21 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Summer Celebration

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History & Heritage

Chester

Join us on Sunday 28th July for the first ever Chester Heritage Festival Summer Celebration in partnership with Picturehouse Chester.

Dates

From:
28 July 2024Open 11:00 - 18:00

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Greyscale Landscapes

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Type:

Indoor

Chester

Make a beautiful monochrome collage inspired by your favourite landscapes.
Will you add a pop of colour, too?

Dates

From:
30 July 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
31 July 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
From:
1 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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