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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New Year's Eve Gala Dinner

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Food & Drink

Chester

Nowhere throws a party quite like Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel and this is set to be our best year yet.

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31 Dec 2024Open 19:00 -

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New Years Eve Party

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Celebration

Christleton

Step in to the magic of New Year's Eve at our venue. Enjoy a night of glamour and celebration as we bid farewell to the old and welcome the new. Sip on bubbly and enjoy delicious canapes. Indulge in our 4 course menu and then dance the night away…

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31 Dec 2024Open 20:00 - 01:00

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New Year's Eve at Nelsons

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Fete / Fair

Pulford, Chester

Enjoy a New Year's Eve to remember at Nelson's. Guests can look forward to an electric countdown to the New Year with live music, drinks on arrival and a delicious 3-course buffet.

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31 Dec 2024to1 Jan 2025Open 19:00 - 01:00

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New Year's Eve 2024 Party

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Celebration

Chester Road, Chester

See the New Year with us Prohibition style. With arrival cocktails, Individual table bootleg banquets, live music, DJ and Midnight Hog Roast, you will have the time of your life!

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31 Dec 2024Various Opening Times

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New Year's Eve in the Stables Bar & Grill Restaurant

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Food & Drink

Chester

An exceptional opportunity to gather the entire family and welcome the new year in the relaxed ambiance of Stables Bar and Grill.

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31 Dec 2024Open 17:30 -

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North Light's All Night NYE Party

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Indoor

North Gate Street, Chester

Join North Light for our biggest bash of the year!
With 2 great options to book from what are you waiting for?
Dine, drink and dance
Celebrate the final feast of the year with us. Join us from 7pm ‘til late and enjoy a welcome cocktail on arrival,…

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31 Dec 2024

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Pyjama Party and Brunch

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Food & Drink

Chester

After a night out of revelry and new year celebrations, join us for outr New Years revival brunch. For those that need that new year refresh and recharge, or maybe even that hair of the dog straightner, we've got you covered.

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1 Jan 2025

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An Evening with The Big Beat

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Food & Drink

Pulford

Join us as we welcome back renowned local band The Big Beat for an evening of live music.
Enjoy a night of live music from house favourites The Big Beat, as they perform a selection of popular classics and up-tempo contemporary hits from 7pm!

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4 Jan 2025Open 19:00 -

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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.
We paint, we party- This is not a paint class as you know…

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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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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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Object of the Month

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Talk

Chester

Monthly talks at the Grosvenor Museum.

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9 Jan 2025

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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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9 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00
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23 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Focus on: Georgian Collections

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Lecture

Chester

Join us for a special behind the scenes look at some of West Cheshire Museums' fabulous Georgian items. Get up close with costume, social history, art and archaeology in this 2 hour study session.

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11 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Mamma Mia! Bottomless Brunch

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Food & Drink

Pulford, Chester

Turn up the volume and enjoy an afternoon to remember at our popular bottomless brunch event, featuring live musical tribute to ABBA from talented vocal duo Harmony on Saturday 11th January 2025 (12pm)
Let us welcome you into the Grosvenor Suite at…

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11 Jan 2025Open 12:00 - 15:00

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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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The Littlest Yak

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Music

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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21 June 2025Open 12:30 - 13:40

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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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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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From:
23 Jan 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20

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