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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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm

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Rivers Trail

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Chester

Meander around the Grosvenor Museum with our new Rivers trail!.

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6 Sept 2024Open 10:30 - 17:00

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Chester Racecourse Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

New Crane St, Chester

We're incredibly excited to be back at the prestigious Chester Racecourse for our ever so popular wedding fayre. This is our biggest event with more suppliers than any other show. You'll be sure to be onto a winner with this one!

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8 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Object of the Month

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Indoor

Chester

September's talk will discuss a watercolour of Dolwyddelan Castle by Moses Griffith, and explore depictions of North Wales and the rise of picturesque tourism in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

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12 Sept 2024Open 13:00 - 13:30

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The Autumn Racing Food & Drink Weekend

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Sporting Event

Chester

Friday 13 September:
The best of both worlds, this weekend will see thrilling racing PLUS fantastic food and drink. The perfect raceday combo, won’t you agree?

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13 Sept 2024to14 Sept 2024Various Opening Times

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Explore the River Dee

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Indoor

Chester

The River Dee has had a big impact on the people of Chester dating back to the Roman times, all the way to present day! Join in with some fun activities to get to know the river and the people of the past.

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14 Sept 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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Carol Vorderman Live! Out of Order!

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Chester

Sharing stories about her unlikely pivot from daytime television’s queen of mental arithmetic to one of the country’s most fearless political activists, don’t miss this opportunity to see one of Britain’s most cherished broadcasters live on stage.

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14 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -

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Family Fun Market from JDL

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Christleton

Join JDL Mini Markets at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel for a day filled with summer fun for the whole family. Craft activities and workshops plus delicious food and local stallholders.

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15 Sept 2024Open 11:30 - 15:30

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Heathers The Musical

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Chester

Following a smash hit in London’s West End, two record-breaking national tours and sell out runs at London’s The Other Palace, the WhatsOnStage ‘BEST NEW MUSICAL’ winner, Heathers the Musical is coming to Storyhouse.

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17 Sept 2024to21 Sept 2024

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Chris Kent: Back At It

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Chester

Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand new show “Back At It”. After a dose of the real world (having gone back to the day job as an electrician), Chris found himself with two jobs and the ridiculous notion of trying to buy a house. It turns out…

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18 Sept 2024Open 20:00 -

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Murder 57 Presents - The Fashion House

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Christleton

It is 1926.
The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and cat walk at your hotel tonight.

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20 Sept 2024

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Oktoberfest Season Finale

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Chester

From Bavarian beer to bratwurst, raise a stein to the season when Oktoberfest returns for Chester’s final race fixture of 2024.

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21 Sept 2024

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Old Palace Chester Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Step into the grandeur and oh so opulent Georgian building that is Old Palace Chester. With views across to the River Dee this exceptional wedding venue is the perfect backdrop for Cheshire's most stylish wedding fayre (that's us).

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22 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Buffy - Revamped

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Chester

James Seabright presents Buffy – Revamped
This fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike.

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27 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recital

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Music

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm.

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28 Sept 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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Oktoberfest at Mercure Chester

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Celebration

Christleton

Ice cold beers, salty pretzels, entertainment and more.

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28 Sept 2024Open 14:00 - 22:00

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Chester Town Hall Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

Chester

Based in the heart of the bustling historic town centre. The Chester Town Hall wedding fayre provides a cosy, intimate experience, where you can discover a variety of reputable suppliers under the Grade II listed roof.

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29 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Tom Stade

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Theatre

Chester

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).

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2 Oct 2024

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Tip Top at The Musicals

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Chester

Tip Top Productions have been producing musicals across the region for thirty five years. In this, their fourth visit to Storyhouse they present the best of Broadway and the West End. This compilation of  musical theatre songs is sure to include…

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2 Oct 2024to3 Oct 2024

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Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

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Performance

Chester

As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’, and social media phenomenon MARK SIMMONS brings his sell-out tour show ‘Quip Off the Mark’.

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6 Oct 2024

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