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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Storyhouse Women Weekend

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Chester

A weekend of events at Storyhouse celebrating women and girls.

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10 May 2025to11 May 2025

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Chester Craft Beer Festival

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Festival

Chester

Join us at Chester Craft Beer Fest for a day filled with delicious brews, great music, and good times with friends!

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From:
17 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Training dig open afternoon

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Chester

What lies under the grass? Come and see what the archaeologists have been finding on this year's excavation in Grosvenor Park, Chester. There will be site tours and a finds display.

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From:
20 May 2025Open 14:00 - 16:30

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Chester Folk Festival

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Festival

Kelsall, Chester

Annual celebration of folk music held in the village of Kelsall.

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23 May 2025to26 May 2025

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Chester Heritage Festival

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Festival

Chester

Chester Heritage Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year! Bringing the city’s exciting and varied history to life through a series of unique events and experiences for all ages.

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From:

24 May 2025to8 June 2025

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The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt

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History & Heritage

Chester

Unearth the Supernatural at The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt
Step Into Chester's Haunted Past
Welcome to The Old King's Head, Chester's most haunted pub, a historical treasure dating back to 1208. This iconic establishment serves as a portal…

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24 May 2025to25 May 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00

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Free, Drop-in craft activities - Wild and Wacky Birdhouses

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Indoor

Chester

Wild and Wacky Birdhouses - have a look at some of the weird and wonderful bird species we have in our collections. Then create your own wacky birdhouse to take home.

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From:
27 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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28 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30
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29 May 2025Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Roman Day

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Sporting Event

Chester

RACE THROUGH HISTORY AT OUR FAMILY FRIENDLY ROMAN DAY
It wouldn’t be a season at Chester without our famous Roman Day!
Gather the troops and canter on down to the racecourse on Saturday 31st May to experience an action- packed historic family fun…

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31 May 2025

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The White Oak UK Friday Social 2025

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Sporting Event

Chester

The White Oak UK Friday Social will take place at Chester Racecourse on Friday 13th June and it’s going to be one to remember.
If you didn’t know, racing on a Friday takes on a different atmosphere so grab your work colleagues, friends and family…

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13 June 2025

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Business Class ‘in-flight’ experience - Father'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:
14 June 2025

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Chester 7s Festival 2025

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Sporting Event

Northwich, Chester

The Chester7s sports and music festival is one of the fastest growing festivals in the UK. Based in Cheshire, we provide a fun, exciting, and competitive weekend for party-loving sports and music fans. The 2025 festival is our 13th festival, and…

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27 June 2025to28 June 2025

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Summer Saturday 2025

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Sporting Event

Chester

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A SUMMER FULL OF THRILLS
We’ve got your summer plans sorted whether you’re an avid racegoer or a social butterfly!
There’ll be something to suit everyone at our Summer Saturday on Saturday 28th June, whether it’s getting stuck…

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From:
28 June 2025

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Chester Festival of Ideas

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Festival

Chester

Chester Festival of Ideas is returning after its inaugural success in 2024 with guests for this year including a Paralympian champion and trailblazing journalist.
The Festival offers a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events, in…

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From:

3 July 2025to6 July 2025

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2025

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Festival

Chester

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.

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From:

4 July 2025to31 Aug 2025

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18 July 2025to31 Aug 2025

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25 July 2025to30 Aug 2025

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USA Wine Tasting

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Food & Drink

Christleton, Chester

THURSDAY • 6th July • 7.30PM - £30 PER PERSON (includes tasting courses & wines)

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6 July 2025

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Moonlight Flicks

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Outdoors

Chester

Moonlight Flicks Open Air Cinema is back this summer at Grosvenor Park in Chester!

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From:

10 July 2025to25 Aug 2025

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Ibiza Classics Evening

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Sporting Event

Chester

GALLOPING AND GROOVING INTO OUR IBIZA CLASSICS EVENING
It’s party time – whoop whoop! Due to popular demand, we are bringing back our Ibiza Classics Evening on Friday 11th July.
This is your chance to witness racing at its best in the day but when…

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From:
11 July 2025

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Supersonic Saturday

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Sporting Event

Chester

GET READY TO ROCK AND ROLL AT CHESTER RACES
We know you love a sing-song so don’t worry we’ll be carrying on the tunes for the second day of our Music Weekend, Supersonic Saturday!
You’ll be truly spoilt on this fixture as we’ll start the day with…

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12 July 2025

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Midsummer Meeting

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Sporting Event

Chester

SIP, STYLE AND STRIDE INTO SUMMER
It’s that time of year when the sun finally makes it’s appearance so why not celebrate with a day at the races!
Join us on Saturday 26th July for a perfect summers day with all your usual favourites including…

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From:
26 July 2025

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Family Fun Day 2025

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Sporting Event

Chester

FAMILY FUN AT FULL GALLOP
Move aside grown ups, it’s time for the little racegoers to have some fun!
Our much-loved Family Fun Day will take place on Sunday 3rd August and as always, promises to be filled with exciting entertainment from start to…

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From:
3 Aug 2025

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