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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Festival of Ideas

The Festival of Ideas is a programme of free, inclusive and accessible public events on a wide range of themes in and around Chester, co-created by the University of Chester and external stakeholders and city partners. These events may include; speakers, discussion panels, theatre, pop-up exhibitions, interactive events, music, readings, guided walks and many more!
Chester Raft Race

The Chester Raft Race is an annual charity event taking place every July in the Groves on the River Dee.
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.
1. 9 Aug 20241 Sep 2024
2. 19 Jul 202431 Aug 2024
3. 27 Jul 202422 Aug 2024
Moonlight Flicks

Moonlight Flicks open air cinema finds a brand new home for summer 2024: Grosvenor Park!
1. 13 Jul 202426 Aug 2024

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Native: The Incredible World of British Wildlife

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Exhibition

Upton-by-Chester

A breath-taking 360° immersive experience, showcasing some of the most iconic species in the British Isles.

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1 May 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Moonlight Flicks

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Outdoors

Chester

Moonlight Flicks open air cinema finds a brand new home for summer 2024: Grosvenor Park!

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13 July 2024to26 Aug 2024

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Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre 2024

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Festival

Chester

Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre is back! Pop the prosecco and come together again, finally, for an extended summer of joyful theatre in the park.

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19 July 2024to31 Aug 2024

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27 July 2024to22 Aug 2024

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9 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024

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50% off Entry Tickets

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Outdoors

Tattenhall

End National Ice Cream Month and kick off Summer with a sweet deal at The Ice Cream Farm with 50% off Entry Tickets* between 20th and 31st July.

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From:

20 July 2024to31 July 2024

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The Great Zoo Games at Chester Zoo

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Outdoors

Upton-by-Chester

Who can run the fastest? Lift the most? Jump the furthest?
Test your agility and go head-to-head with a cheetah, with animal inspired activities and games.

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From:

20 July 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Summer Camp 2024

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Celebration

Hawarden

Running for three long weekends in July and August, Summer Camp is a chance to escape.

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26 July 2024to29 July 2024

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2 Aug 2024to5 Aug 2024

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Libera in Concert

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Concert

Chester

"I Like them so much, they sang at my wedding" - Aled Jones
The internationally acclaimed boys' choir LIBERA will be returning to Chester Cathedral on 27th July. This concert forms part of Libera's 2024 UK Cathedrals tour.

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From:
27 July 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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Medieval Life at Beeston Castle

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Outdoors

Beeston,

See Beeston Castle’s medieval history brought to life as we step back in time!

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From:

27 July 2024to28 July 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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Race Day Bottomless Brunch

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Competition / Game

Chester

Our ultimate Race Day Bottomless Brunch includes a glass of juice, croissant basket, overnight oats or fruit pot, plus, one cooked brunch option served with unlimited prosecco or draught beer for 90 minutes.

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27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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4 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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13 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00
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21 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Circus Skills Workshops

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Indoor

Tattenhall

Roll up, Roll up and join a Circus Skills Workshop!

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From:
27 July 2024Open 10:00 - 13:30
From:
28 July 2024Open 10:00 - 13:30

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Summer Saturdays

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Sporting Event

Chester

Glorious Summer Saturdays at Chester Racecourse bring out the very best in a day at the races. There’s the Edinburgh Gin sponsored Summer Saturday on 15 June, the Matthew Clark sponsored Summer Style Race Day on 29 June and a Midsummer Meeting on…

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From:
27 July 2024

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Summer Celebration

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History & Heritage

Chester

Join us on Sunday 28th July for the first ever Chester Heritage Festival Summer Celebration in partnership with Picturehouse Chester.

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From:
28 July 2024Open 11:00 - 18:00

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Greyscale Landscapes

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Indoor

Chester

Make a beautiful monochrome collage inspired by your favourite landscapes.
Will you add a pop of colour, too?

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From:
30 July 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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31 July 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30
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1 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Making Tracks IV

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Exhibition

Chester

After popular demand, Pete Waterman and the Railnuts will be returning with another year of Making Tracks.

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1 Aug 2024to2 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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5 Aug 2024to9 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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10 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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12 Aug 2024to15 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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17 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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19 Aug 2024to23 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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24 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
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26 Aug 2024to30 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 17:00

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31 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Your Kaleidoscope

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Exhibition

Chester

British artist Liz West returns to Chester Cathedral with two stunning installations: 'Presence' and 'Hymn to the Big Wheel'.

Dates

From:

1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 18:00

From:

1 Aug 2024to31 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 18:00

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Fish & Chip Fridays

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Food & Drink

The Groves, Chester

Touring the stunning Cheshire countryside by river cruise whilst indulging in fish and chips - what could be better?

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From:
2 Aug 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00
From:
6 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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Deva After Dark Summer Chills

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History & Heritage

Off Bridge Street, Chester

Escape the summer sun and step into the shadows as you embark on a fright-filled voyage back 2000 years to the ancient Roman fortress of Deva Victrix!

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From:
2 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
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16 Aug 2024Various Opening Times
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30 Aug 2024Various Opening Times

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Chester Makers Market

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Sale

Chester

Each market will showcase a range of incredible art, craft, food, drink, jewellery, fragrances and so much more from an abundance of the North West's finest artisans.

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From:
3 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00
From:
7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Unicorn Trail Event

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Outdoors

Tarvin

If you have a unicorn mad child then they'll absolutely love Cheshire Pony Parties' Unicorn Trail Events.

Dates

From:
3 Aug 2024Open 14:00 - 15:30
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17 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 11:30
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26 Aug 2024Open 10:00 - 11:30

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Roman Zumba

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Outdoors

Chester

This summer, come and experience the world's most EPIC work out class!
ROMAN ZUMBA!

Dates

From:
3 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 11:00
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17 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 11:00
From:
31 Aug 2024Open 10:30 - 11:00

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