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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Ladies Afternoon Tea & Fashion Show at Palm Court with Abi Fisher

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Show / Display

Chester

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

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3 Oct 2024Open 12:00 -

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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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Trena Cox: Reflections 100

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Chester

Chester Cathedral is one of twenty-five successful applicants to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The £27k of funding will be used to bring to life an exhibition and programme of activities sharing and celebrating the life of Trena Cox, a…

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7 Oct 2024to8 Nov 2024

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SoundBox presents: The Wilderness Yet

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Concert

Handbridge, Chester

Deep-rooted in a lifetime love of traditional music, The Wilderness Yet continue to grow with the seasons as they explore the many branches of song from the British Isles.

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From:
11 Oct 2024Open 19:20 - 22:20

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SoundBox presents: Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne

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Concert

Off Castle St, Chester

Described in The Living Tradition as 'captivating, bold and striking', Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne is at the forefront of his generation of English folk musicians as both a powerful and commanding singer and a masterful player of the Anglo concertina…

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11 Oct 2024Open 19:20 - 22:20

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Murder 57 Presents - Bart's Billions

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Christleton

Your presence has been personally requested by Mr. Bartholomew Caffrey; reclusive billionaire, as he has an important announcement to make. It is unclear as to what the announcement will be, nor why he has called this event; however, there are…

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11 Oct 2024

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Will Young

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Event

Chester

To celebrate the new album, Will is embarking on his most intimate tour yet – taking shape as an up close and personal evening of acoustic performances, stories and conversation.

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13 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -

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How to get away with Murder

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Event

Christleton

Can you plan the perfect murder and get away with it?
Many people think they can, and in this event, we look at forensic and other evidence that Police use in their investigation of murders.

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From:
19 Oct 2024Open 19:00 - 23:00

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WayWord Festival

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Event

Chester

Celebrating the power of words to ignite imaginations, There will be children’s authors and illustrators live on stage, enchanting theatre performances ,workshops and much more!

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26 Oct 2024to4 Nov 2024

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Halloween Half Term

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Outdoors

Beeston,

Gather your little monsters for a ghoulishly good day out at Beeston Castle this half term. Follow the quest to solve creepy clues and gather round to listen to spooky stories.

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26 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Family Friendly Halloween Party

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Family Friendly

Christleton

Get ready for a spooktacular Kids Halloween Party, filled with ghoulish games, creepy crafts, and monstrous munchies!

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From:
27 Oct 2024Open 13:00 - 17:00

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Charlotte Tilbury Magic Masterclass

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Participatory Event

Pulford, Chester

Discover beauty secrets and makeup gems from the team at cult-favourite beauty brand Charlotte Tilbury, returning to Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Sunday 27th October 2024 (12pm).

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27 Oct 2024Open 12:00 - 15:00

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Chester Zoo Wedding Fayre

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Fete / Fair

Upton, Chester

A fun, unique and unexpected wedding venue. A place for small intimate weddings, dance through the night celebrations and everything in-between. With two ceremony rooms to choose from, this venue offers a unique experience, with access to the zoo…

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28 Oct 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Kids Halloween Party

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Celebration

Pulford, Chester

Treat your little spooks to our Kids' Halloween Party, where a spooktacular time will be had by all this Halloween!

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30 Oct 2024Open 16:00 - 18:30
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31 Oct 2024Open 16:00 - 18:30

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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

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Event

Chester

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

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30 Oct 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Wizard School

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Chester

Chester Wizard School is the sell out family Halloween event of the North-West. Now in its 8th year we have seen over 6000 people through our doors, many of whom come back every year

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31 Oct 2024to3 Nov 2024

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Festive Dining

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Celebration

Christleton

We warmly welcome you to join us in our restaurant for a festive lunch or dinner throughout the months of November and December. Indulge in delicious food, great company, and a joyful atmosphere.

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From:

1 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024Open 12:00 - 22:00

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Madonna Tribute Evening

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Concert

Pulford, Chester

Tasha Leaper's unmissable tribute to the Queen of Pop comes to Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa on Saturday 2nd November 2024 (7pm).

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From:
2 Nov 2024Open 19:00 -

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Wedding Fayre @ Mercure Chester

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Exhibition

Chrisleton, Chester

Welcome to the **Wedding Fayre @ Mercure Chester**! Join us on Sunday, November 3rd at 11:00 AM for an unforgettable day packed with wedding inspiration and planning.

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From:
3 Nov 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Oysterband: A Long Long Goodbye

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Event

Chester

From their earliest days as a noisy, politicised ceilidh band in the late Seventies, Oysterband have never stopped evolving or providing soundtrack to the changing times.

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From:
5 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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