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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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recital

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Type:

Music

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm.

Dates

From:
16 Nov 2024Open 10:30 - 14:00
From:
21 Dec 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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SoundBox presents: Chris Foster

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Concert

Handbridge, Chester

Chris Foster is a master of his trade, described as "one of the finest singers and most thoughtful, inventive guitar accompanists of English folk songs."
We're honoured to welcome him back to play a SoundBox gig, and to be one of a select few venues…

Dates

From:
16 Nov 2024Open 19:20 - 22:20

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Shaparak Khorsandi: Scatterbrain

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Type:

Event

Chester

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year’s funny and moving memoir, one of Britain’s most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it’s cluttered in there).

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From:
16 Nov 2024Open 19:30 -

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ELEMIS Christmas Shopping Event

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Sale

Chester

Find the perfect gift and get into the Christmas spirit at the ELEMIS festive shopping event.

Dates

From:
18 Nov 2024Open 18:00 - 20:00

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Christmas at North Light

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Indoor

North Gate Street, Chester

Celebrate together at North Light this festive season!

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From:

18 Nov 2024to24 Dec 2024Open 10:00 - 23:50

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Dreamcoat Stars : A Musical Christmas

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Type:

Concert

Chester

Christmas carols, festive favourites and a sprinkling of musical hits showcased by the stars of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in this seasonal family concert.

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From:
19 Nov 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

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An Evening with Martin Clunes

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Literary Events

Chester

Much loved actor and TV presenter Martin Clunes talks 'in conversation' about his new book Meetings with Remarkable Animals.

Dates

From:
20 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 20:30

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Festive Wreath Making at North Light

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Workshop

North Gate Street, Chester

Get festive with us and craft your own natural Christmas wreath.

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From:
20 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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27 Nov 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30
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4 Dec 2024Open 19:00 - 21:30

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12 Days of Christmas Parade

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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.

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From:
21 Nov 2024Open 19:00 -

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Art School

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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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Focus on: Georgian Collections

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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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Santa's Enchanted Grotto

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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

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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'. 

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From:

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

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Disco for Grown Ups

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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

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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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Lantern Parade

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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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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

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

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

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Dickensian Grotto at the Grosvenor Museum

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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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SoundBox presents: Duo Niepold-Cutting

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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…

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

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