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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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 gem dating back to 1208. This iconic building is a gateway to the past,…

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15 Mar 2025to16 Mar 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00

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Dear Evan Hansen (Musical)

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Event

Chester

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.
The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth.

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18 Mar 2025to22 Mar 2025

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Ladies' Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show in Palm Court with Abi Fisher

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Pulford, Chester

Join us in the stunning Palm Court restaurant as we welcome back Abi Fisher to showcase her Spring/Summer collection during our ever-popular Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show event.

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From:
20 Mar 2025Open 12:00 - 14:30

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Clothes Swap

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Indoor

Chester

Fancy a new outfit without spending a single penny? Bring the clothes you no longer wear and trade them for new and exciting pieces!
From 10.30am – 4pm, drop off your old clothes and exchange them for something new. Clothes for all ages, shapes,…

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22 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Sketchbook Session with Aleta Doran

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Indoor

Chester

This workshop encourages drawing to support your wellbeing. Come and enjoy some mindful sketching using the work of Trena Cox as inspiration. Each participant will receive a free pocket sized A6 sketchbook and drawing pencil to continue their…

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27 Mar 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Outdoors

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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The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt

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Type:

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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From:

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

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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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From:
13 June 2025

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