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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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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29 Mar 2025
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31 May 2025
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14 June 2025

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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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ENIGMA

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Concert

Chester

Chester's NEW Alternative Club Night
DJ's bringing you the best of:
Metal, Nu-Metal, Emo, Rock, Grunge, Alt, Pop-Punk and more!

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From:
29 Mar 2025Open 20:00 - 02:00

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Pride of Lions Dinner with Alun Wyn Jones OBE

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Performance

Chester

We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to join us for a very special Lions dinner with Wales and Lions rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones OBE.
The dinner hosted by the highly regarded and popular presenter Ross Harries will be held at the 4* Crowne…

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From:
3 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

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Stretton Watermill opens for the season

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Event

Stretton, Farndon

The millers have woken up the mill after some winter maintenance work and a nice rest. Come and meet the millers as we set the wheels in motion for the first grind of 2024.

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From:
5 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 17:00
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6 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 18:00

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Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley

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Event

Chester

The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the ‘Mark and Lard Show’ come to an end with a resounding: ‘STOP…!’
Now fully twenty-one years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: ‘…CARRY ON!’

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From:
6 Apr 2025Open 19:30 -

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Free, Drop-in craft activities

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Indoor

Chester

Inspired by the Trina Cox exhibition, create a stained glass-style lantern with a Spring theme.

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From:
8 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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9 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Trena Cox: Telling the Stories of the City in Stained Glass

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Talk

Chester

This illustrated talk will explore Trena Cox's depictions of the people and places of Chester in her stained glass installed at locations around the city, including Stanley Palace, Chester Castle and local churches.

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From:
10 Apr 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Object of the Month - Tazze

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Indoor

Chester

This talk will discuss a pair of early 18th century silver tazze (or dishes) by Richard Richardson I of Chester.

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From:
10 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 13:30

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A Night Out with Madonna Tribute Evening

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Indoor

Pulford, Chester

Tasha Leaper's unmissable tribute to the Queen of Pop comes to Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Friday 11th April 2025 (7pm).
Enjoy all of Madonna's famed hits during a night out to remember in the Grosvenor Suite, featuring electric live…

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From:
11 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00

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Foamtastic Colour Blast 2025

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Outdoors

Chester

The only event where you can expect to be covered in coloured powder and blasted with foamy bubbles as you make your way around the route of Chester's famous Racecourse.

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From:
13 Apr 2025Open 12:00 - 10:00

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Free, Drop-in craft activities - Butterflies and Bugs

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Indoor

Chester

Drop in - Butterflies and Bugs. Come and see some of our wonderful bugs and butterflies, then create your own finger puppets.

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From:
15 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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16 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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17 Apr 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Taste Cheshire Food & Drink Festival

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Food & Drink

Queens Park Road, Chester

The Taste Cheshire Food and Drink Festival 2025 will be back THIS Easter Weekend brought to you by Style Joinery AND will be bigger and better than ever for our 25th year.
We can’t wait to see you at this year’s event!
This is our 25th year so…

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19 Apr 2025to21 Apr 2025Open 10:00 - 18:00

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Croquet taster sessions

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Sporting Event

Chester

Enjoy a three hour introduction to the great sport of croquet.

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From:
19 Apr 2025Open 09:30 - 16:30

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Jersey Boys Live Tribute Evening

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Indoor

Pulford, Chester

Filled with singalong hits, Big Men In Town is a world class tribute telling the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Friday 25th April 2025.

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25 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 00:00

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Paint and Sip at Mercure Chester

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Workshop

Christleton

Unleash your inner artist with Paint and Sip! Join us for an unforgettable experience where creativity meets relaxation. Gather your friends and sip on a glass of Prosecco as our talented instructors guide you step-by-step through creating your very…

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27 Apr 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
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20 July 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
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12 Oct 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00
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7 Dec 2025Open 13:00 - 16:00

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Cafe Mambo Ibiza Classics

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Festival

City Rd, Chester

On Saturday 3rd May Mambo Ibiza returns to Carriage Shed for an open air day party of Ibiza anthems.

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From:
3 May 2025Open 14:00 - 21:00

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Gok Wan at Carriage Shed

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Concert

City Rd, Chester

Gok Wan is making his Carriage Shed debut this May bank holiday!
On Sunday 4th May, Gok Wan is coming to Carriage Shed for a HUGE Bank Holiday open air party!

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From:
4 May 2025Open 02:00 - 21:00

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Boodles May Festival

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Sporting Event

Chester

Mark your card for potential superstars of the future.
Boodles May Festival is returning to Chester Racecourse on the 7th, 8th and 9th of May and the three day celebration of renowned racing kicks off with Trials Day. This is your chance to hear…

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7 May 2025to9 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits

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Event

Chester

The Badger Parade is back on!
Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!

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From:
8 May 2025Open 19:30 -

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