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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Winter Watch and Saturnalia Parade

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Parade

Chester

The Winter Watch parade joins forces with the Roman Saturnalia parade taking the city from the 1400's back to its Roman occupation in 47/48 AD.

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From:
12 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 20:00

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Nadia Eide Presents Winter Light

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Concert

Chester

Chart topping soprano and star of The Voice UK, Nadia Eide, presents a spectacular Christmas concert for all ages.

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From:
13 Dec 2024

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Boeing 747 Upper Deck Dining Experiences

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Food & Drink

Tattenhall, Chester

Ever wondered what it was like to climb the stairs and travel in Business Class on the Queen of the skies?
This Boeing 747 Upper Deck dining experience includes a short visit to the fully operational cockpit whilst en-route to our destination.

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14 Dec 2024
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31 May 2025
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14 June 2025

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Storytime with Mother Christmas

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Family Friendly

Chester

Meet Mother Christmas at the Grosvenor Museum this December, and listen to her stories before making some crafts to take home. This is a free event, but please book in advance.

Dates

From:
14 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00
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21 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 16:00

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A Merry 'Who' Christmas

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Event

Christleton

Deck the halls with a Merry 'Who' Christmas! Join us for a delightfully quirky holiday celebration that'll have your heart grow three sizes.

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From:
15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:30
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22 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 14:30

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Marie Curie: Lights to Remember

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Concert

Chester

. Marie Curie are inviting the local community to join in their service to remember loved ones that we have lost. There will be a service with carols, poems and readings, and an opportunity to light a candle in their memory and tie a message to the…

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From:
15 Dec 2024

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Lunch with Father Christmas

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Food & Drink

Chester

Create an extra special Christmas for your little ones this year with a magical buffet lunch alongside Father Christmas!

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From:
15 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 15:30

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GreenMatthews: Gaudete!

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Concert

Chester

Following on from GreenMatthews' 13 years years of successful touring Christmas shows, Gaudete! is an expanded lineup playing new and exciting arrangements of Chris and Sophie's popular festive fare. Featuring Emily Baines on early woodwinds and…

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From:
16 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 21:30

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CMS Choir Concert: Christmas Cracker

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Concert

Chester

Chester Music Society Choir perform popular Christmas carols, orchestral delights and readings

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From:
16 Dec 2024

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The XXL Christmas Carol Concert

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Concert

Chester

The holidays are coming, so get ready for a Christmas event like no other!
Imagine 100+ voices in perfect harmony, filling the air with your favourite pop songs and timeless Christmas carols. This is the ultimate festive celebration you won’t want…

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From:
17 Dec 2024

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Murder 57 Presents - Twas the Night Before Christmas

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Pantomime/Christmas Performance

Christleton

It is Christmas Eve 1987 and you are part of Smartoys staff Christmas party. This year, Fiona Smartley-Price (Smartoy's CEO) has extra cause to celebrate because the company have achieved having the Christmas Number 1 toy in the shops.

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From:
19 Dec 2024

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The Magic of Motown

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Concert

Chester

Seen by over a million people, now in its 19th year!
It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

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From:
19 Dec 2024

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Bublé Christmas by Candlelight

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Music

Chester

Featuring a live big band and the UK's number one Michael Bublé tribute act. Join us for an unforgettable evening of Christmas hits made famous by the one and only Michael Bublé.

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From:
20 Dec 2024

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Christmas by Candlelight

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Music

Chester

Join us for Christmas classics performed by candlelight in the Cathedral.

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From:
21 Dec 2024

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Let's Party like it's £19.99

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Celebration

Christleton

Get ready to party like it's £19.99! Join our house DJ with his incredible collection of Christmas hits and 90s classics! Kick-start your holiday celebrations with a night that's sure to get you in the festive spirit.

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From:
22 Dec 2024Open 19:30 - 00:00

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Festival of Lessons and Carols for Christmas

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Music

Chester

A traditional service of music sung by the Cathedral choir, carols for the congregation, readings and prayers as we prepare to greet the birth of Jesus Christ.

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22 Dec 2024
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24 Dec 2024

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'The Snowman' film with live orchestra

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Family Friendly

Chester

Make it a Christmas to remember, with a special screening of family-favourite 'The Snowman' accompanied by a live orchestra.
Presented by Carrot Productions – the world's leading performers of 'The Snowman' film with orchestra – the award-winning…

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23 Dec 2024Open 14:00 - 15:00
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23 Dec 2024Open 16:00 - 17:00
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23 Dec 2024Open 18:30 - 19:30

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Christmas Day Lunch

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Celebration

Christleton

Celebrate the joy of Christmas with an exqusitive Christmas Day lunch. Gather fiends and family, and let us do the cooking this Christmas so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the day.

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From:
25 Dec 2024Open 13:00 - 17:00

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Christmas at the Movies by Candlelight

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Music

Chester

Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with our Christmas at the Movies concert! Join us as we embark on a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films. It’s a festive celebration that will fill…

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From:
27 Dec 2024

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New Year's Eve Hogmanay Gala Dinner

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Type:

Celebration

Chester

Fabulous food, friends (old and new) all together and a sparkling toast to welcome in a New Year.

Dates

From:
31 Dec 2024Open 19:30 -

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