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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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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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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The Littlest Yak

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Chester

This musical adaptation of the award-winning children’s book will delight audiences young and old with beautiful puppets, catchy tunes and an uplifting tale of self-acceptance for all the family.

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18 Jan 2025to19 Jan 2025Various Opening Times

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recitals

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Music

Chester

Organ Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm.
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Steptoe and Son Live!

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Chester

You wouldn’t think it was possible for this ‘rag and boning’ duo to still be at it after all this time, but here they are!
Albert is still a dirty old man and Harold is as pretentious as ever! Come and join Steptoe & Son for all the hilarious…

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18 Jan 2025Open 19:30 -

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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.
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The Paint Republic Paint Party - Indoor event

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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.
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'Mapping the Past: From Ordnance Survey to Time Team' with Stewart Ainsworth

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Lecture

Castle Drive, Chester

Stewart Ainsworth is a very familiar face to all fans of Channel 4's 'Time Team'. For over 20 years, he has been the programme's resident landscape archaeologist, affectionately known as their 'lumps and bumps' man.

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21 Jan 2025Open 18:00 - 19:30

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Café crafts

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Workshop

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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23 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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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.

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23 Jan 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20

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Chester Craft Beer Expo

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Food & Drink

Chester

Following the massive success of this year’s event, we’re thrilled to bring you the second annual Chester Craft Beer Expo in Storyhouse’s Garret Bar and Theatre.

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24 Jan 2025to25 Jan 2025Open 13:00 - 22:00

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Burns Night

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Celebration

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

Celebrate Burns Night in Chester at The Forge Restaurant on Friday 24th January 2025, as we honour the life and legacy of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.
Born in 1759, Robert Burns was a poet and lyricist whose works have become a…

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24 Jan 2025

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North West Cancer Research - Ladies' Lunch

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Food & Drink

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

Indulge in a delectable 3-course feast prepared by renowned chefs with sustainable local ingredients, showcasing culinary delights to tantalize your taste buds. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot for an afternoon of fabulous food and…

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24 Jan 2025

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Chester Record Fair

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Join us on Sunday 26th Jan for the return of our record fairs at Storyhouse in Chester with a full house of great traders selling quality new and preloved vinyl and CDs.

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26 Jan 2025Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Watercolour workshop inspired by Louise Rayner

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Participatory Event

Chester

Celebrating Female and Historic Artist Louise Rayner
Watercolour workshop with Anchen Bamford
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Guided Walking Tour (45 minutes): Explore Chester's historic Watergate Street, capturing its beauty through photos and sketches…

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26 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 17:00

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Women’s Prize Book Club: Sarah Waters

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Talk

Chester

The Women’s Prize Trust is partnering with Storyhouse to bring you a series of book club events like no other.

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28 Jan 2025Open 19:30 -

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Storyhouse Queer

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Chester

A week celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in Chester and beyond with film, performances, workshops and more!

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28 Jan 2025to2 Feb 2025

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Queenz: Drag me to the Disco

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Chester

Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime

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30 Jan 2025Open 19:30 -

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Murder Mystery Evening

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Indoor

Pulford

Play detective for the night and figure out "Whodunnit?" during an evening of intrigue at our ever-popular Murder Mystery event!
Arrive from 7pm to begin an evening of mystery and enigma. A crime is about to unfold, so pay close attention those…

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31 Jan 2025Open 19:00 -

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