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
Moonlight Flicks

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

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

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Bottomless Brunch at Palm Court

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Celebration

Pulford, Chester

Toast to your next special occasion with a bottomless brunch experience to remember at Palm Court restaurant!

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2 Aug 2024to30 Nov 2024Open 10:30 - 02:00

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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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9 Aug 2024to1 Sept 2024

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Music

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm

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3 Sept 2024Open 12:20 - 14:40
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17 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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Rivers Trail

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Indoor

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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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:
6 Sept 2024Open 19:00 - 21:00

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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:
7 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Exclusive Meet the Civil War Soldier Tours at Chester Castle

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Guided Walk

Chester

As part of Heritage open days, English Heritage volunteers will be offering a series of themed guided tours. Tours last approximately 1.5 hours and free. Suitable for ages 12 and upwards.

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7 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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7 Sept 2024Open 13:30 - 15:00

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Exclusive Jacobite Chester Castle Tours at Chester Castle

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History & Heritage

Chester

Exclusive Jacobites at Chester Castle Tour, Sunday 8th and Monday 9th September, 11am and 1.30pm. The tours are suitable for ages 12 and above.

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8 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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8 Sept 2024Open 13:30 - 15:00
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9 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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9 Sept 2024Open 13:30 - 15:00

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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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Meet the Medieval Wall Painter Tour at Chester Castle

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History & Heritage

Chester

Meet the Medieval Wall Painter Free Guided Tour, Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th September- 11am- 1.30pm

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10 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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10 Sept 2024Open 13:30 - 15:00
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12 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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12 Sept 2024Open 13:30 - 15:00

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Meet the First World War Soldier Chester CastleTour

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History & Heritage

Chester

Meet the First World War Soldier Tour, Wednesday 10th September - 11am and 1.30pm
The tours are suitable for ages 12 and above.

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11 Sept 2024Open 11:00 - 12:30
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11 Sept 2024Open 13:30 - 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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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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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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Chester Castle Civil War Event

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Festival

Chester

As part of the 2024 Heritage Open Days Festival , English Heritage will be opening the gates to Chester Castle and telling the stories of the castle during the Civil War. Meet our soldiers, the Calvary horses and learn how women supported the war…

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14 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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15 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00

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Carol Vorderman Live! Out of Order!

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Event

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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From:
14 Sept 2024Open 19:30 -

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SoundBox presents: Ben Walker & Kirsty Merryn

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Concert

Handbridge, Chester

Award-winning guitarist Ben Walker & super songstress Kirsty Merryn play their first gig as a duo for SoundBox. We're delighted to host their concert at St Mary's Handbridge Centre, Chester and know that (folk fans in particular – but don't turn off…

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14 Sept 2024Open 19:20 - 22:20

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Chifundo UK Celebration of 30 yrs Fair Trade

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Event

Plas Newton, Chester

Sustainable Fashion Show, illustrated presentation, stalls with products from Malawi and clothing for sale, refreshments.

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From:
14 Sept 2024Open 15:00 - 16:30

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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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From:
14 Sept 2024Open 10:30 - 12:30

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