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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Focus on: Georgian Collections

Type

Type:

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.

Dates

From:
21 Nov 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
From:
11 Jan 2025Open 14:00 - 16:00

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Art School

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Type:

Indoor

Chester

Monthly Art School Sessions
Join local artist and heritage worker India Hackett for a fun and informal evening of creativity.

Dates

From:
21 Nov 2024Open 19:10 - 20:20
From:
19 Dec 2024Open 19:20 - 20:20
From:
23 Jan 2025Open 19:10 - 20:20

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12 Days of Christmas Parade

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Type:

Parade

Chester

The parade includes community groups and local artists which will travel across the city centre from 7pm. Come along to see if there will be a surprise visit from Father Christmas.

Dates

From:
21 Nov 2024Open 19:00 -

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Santa's Enchanted Grotto

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Type:

Family Friendly

Chester

Chester BID will once again bring an enchanting family Christmas experience to Chester’s Grosvenor Shopping Centre!

Dates

From:

22 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024

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Chester Cathedral Christmas Tree Festival

Type

Type:

Festival

Chester

Explore our forest of locally sourced Christmas trees decorated by local schools and businesses. This year's theme is 'Discover what Christmas means to you'. 

Dates

From:

22 Nov 2024to5 Jan 2025Open 09:30 - 18:00

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Disco for Grown Ups

Type

Type:

Dance

Chester

More feel good dancing! Spinning tracks from the 60s all the way through to modern age, it’s a great night out with the gang.
Sold out in March in record time, so get tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

Dates

From:
22 Nov 2024

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A Gala Night at the Opera

Type

Type:

Concert

Chester

A Gala opera performance with international opera stars;
Anita Watson - soprano
Charne Rochford - tenor

Dates

From:
23 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 22:00

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Christmas Wreath Making

Type

Type:

Workshop

Hoole, Chester

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas Wreath Making at DoubleTree by Hilton Chester presented by the
fantastic local experts Thistle & Thyme.

Dates

From:
27 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 22:30

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Lantern Parade

Type

Type:

Carnival

Chester

Hundreds of school children parade through the city centre with their hand made lanterns.

Dates

From:
28 Nov 2024Open 19:00 -

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Blind Tasting Menu

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Type:

Food & Drink

Chester

Join us on the last Friday of every month at The Forge Restaurant in Chester for an exciting culinary adventure with our new Blind Tasting Menu.

Dates

From:
29 Nov 2024

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All Inclusive Christmas Party

Type

Type:

Celebration

Christleton

Have a sparkling Christmas at Mercure Chester, whether it's with colleagues, friends, or family, we've got the ultimate Christmas party for you!

Dates

From:
29 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
From:

30 Nov 2024to30 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00

From:
6 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
From:
13 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
From:
20 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00
From:
21 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00

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Dickensian Grotto

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Type:

Family Friendly

Chester

Remember what Christmas used to be like? We do!
Experience the sights and smells of a Victorian Christmas, set within one of Chester's hidden gems.
Join us over the festive period, where we'll be hosting the original Father Christmas and Mother…

Dates

From:
30 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
From:
7 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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SoundBox presents: Duo Niepold-Cutting

Type

Type:

Concert

Off Castle St, Chester

The Niepold-Cutting duo brings together two great musicians and friends. Two strong personalities in the small world of the diatonic accordion. A meeting to challenge, to be inspired. To bring together two very particular musical universes with…

Dates

From:
30 Nov 2024Open 19:20 - 19:20

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Christmas Parties at Chester Racecourse

Type

Type:

Celebration

New Crane St, Chester

This Christmas, Chester Racecourse will be bringing you our magical Christmas Party nights all over again! Our Christmas party night is sure to get your family, friends and colleagues up out their seat and onto the dancefloor.

Dates

From:

30 Nov 2024to21 Dec 2024

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Dickensian Grotto at the Grosvenor Museum

Type

Type:

Participatory Event

Chester

Come and join the 'Live History' team at the Grosvenor Museum over the festive period, where we will be hosting the original

Dates

From:
30 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00
From:
7 Dec 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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Breakfast with Santa

Type

Type:

Celebration

Pulford, Chester

Start your family's Christmas celebrations in style at the Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa's magical Breakfast with Santa from 10am on various dates!

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:30

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Santa Special at ChesterBoat

Type

Type:

Participatory Event

Souters Lane, Chester

It's the most magical time of year to be on the River Dee! On this family-friendly cruise children will have chance to meet Santa, who will bring them each a festive book to read over the holidays.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 15:00 - 16:00
From:
7 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
From:
14 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00
From:
21 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 16:00

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Chester Santa Dash

Type

Type:

Competition / Game

Chester

Join one of Chester’s most anticipated events in the December calendar and support two great local charities, The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and the Countess Charity.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Brunch with Santa at Chester Cathedral

Type

Type:

Indoor

Chester

For you, a special invitation from Santa to join him for a wonderful Sunday Brunch in the Cathedral Refectory - the beautiful thirteenth century monks dining hall.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
From:
8 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
From:
22 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30
From:
24 Dec 2024Open 09:00 - 11:30

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Afternoon Tea with Santa at Chester Cathedral

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Type:

Family Friendly

Chester

For you, a special invitation from Santa to join him for a festive afternoon tea in the Cathedral Refectory - the beautiful thirteenth century monks dining hall.

Dates

From:
1 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
From:
8 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
From:
15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00
From:
22 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:00

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