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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Burns Night

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Celebration

Grosvenor Park Road, Chester

Celebrate Burns Night in Chester at The Forge Restaurant on Friday 24th January 2025, as we honour the life and legacy of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns.
Born in 1759, Robert Burns was a poet and lyricist whose works have become a…

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From:
24 Jan 2025

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Chester Craft Beer Expo

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Food & Drink

Chester

Following the massive success of this year’s event, we’re thrilled to bring you the second annual Chester Craft Beer Expo in Storyhouse’s Garret Bar and Theatre.

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24 Jan 2025to25 Jan 2025Open 13:00 - 22:00

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Women’s Prize Book Club: Sarah Waters

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Talk

Chester

The Women’s Prize Trust is partnering with Storyhouse to bring you a series of book club events like no other.

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From:
28 Jan 2025Open 19:30 -

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Storyhouse Queer

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Event

Chester

A week celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community in Chester and beyond with film, performances, workshops and more!

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28 Jan 2025to2 Feb 2025

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Queenz: Drag me to the Disco

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Event

Chester

Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime

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From:
30 Jan 2025Open 19:30 -

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Murder Mystery Evening

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Indoor

Pulford

Play detective for the night and figure out "Whodunnit?" during an evening of intrigue at our ever-popular Murder Mystery event!
Arrive from 7pm to begin an evening of mystery and enigma. A crime is about to unfold, so pay close attention those…

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From:
31 Jan 2025Open 19:00 -

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St John's Festival Orchestra Concert

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Concert

Chester

Orchestral Concert at 7.30pm, conducted by Philip Sharp. Programme includes Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 27 in B flat major K595 (with Brian Heald as soloist) and Beethoven's 2nd Symphony.

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From:
2 Feb 2025Open 19:30 - 21:30

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The Parent Agency - The Musical

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Music

Chester

A brand new British musical based on David Baddiel’s bestselling book, with music by Dan Gillespie-Sells (Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), premiering at Storyhouse in February.

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From:

15 Feb 2025to2 Mar 2025Various Opening Times

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Yorkshire Adventure - Sightseeing day tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

This is our award-winning Full-Day / 190-mile Sightseeing Day Tour to Yorkshire from Chester.
We will take you to places in Yorkshire you thought didn't (or couldn't) exist and your driver and tour escort will keep you fully informed and advised as…

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1 Mar 2025to30 Oct 2025Open 08:30 - 19:30

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Ben Fogle: Wild

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Talk

Chester

“Adventures, expeditions, and journeys have helped shape and mould me. They have strengthened me emotionally, physically, and mentally and armed me with the skills for life.” Ben Fogle
Ben Fogle’s theatre show WILD brings to life on stage, stories…

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From:
11 Mar 2025Open 19:30 -

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The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt

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History & Heritage

Chester

Unearth the Supernatural at The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt
Step Into Chester's Haunted Past
Welcome to The Old King's Head, Chester's most haunted pub, a historical gem dating back to 1208. This iconic building is a gateway to the past,…

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15 Mar 2025to16 Mar 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00

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Dear Evan Hansen (Musical)

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Event

Chester

Meet Evan: an anxious high school kid who wants nothing more than to fit in.
The thing is, on his way to fitting in, he didn’t tell the whole truth.

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18 Mar 2025to22 Mar 2025

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Clothes Swap

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Indoor

Chester

Fancy a new outfit without spending a single penny? Bring the clothes you no longer wear and trade them for new and exciting pieces!
From 10.30am – 4pm, drop off your old clothes and exchange them for something new. Clothes for all ages, shapes,…

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From:
22 Mar 2025Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Pride of Lions Dinner with Alun Wyn Jones OBE

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Performance

Chester

We are delighted to offer you the opportunity to join us for a very special Lions dinner with Wales and Lions rugby legend Alun Wyn Jones OBE.
The dinner hosted by the highly regarded and popular presenter Ross Harries will be held at the 4* Crowne…

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From:
3 Apr 2025Open 19:00 - 23:00

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Mark Radcliffe and Marc Riley

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Event

Chester

The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the ‘Mark and Lard Show’ come to an end with a resounding: ‘STOP…!’
Now fully twenty-one years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: ‘…CARRY ON!’

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From:
6 Apr 2025Open 19:30 -

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Boodles May Festival

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Sporting Event

Chester

Mark your card for potential superstars of the future.
Boodles May Festival is returning to Chester Racecourse on the 7th, 8th and 9th of May and the three day celebration of renowned racing kicks off with Trials Day. This is your chance to hear…

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From:

7 May 2025to9 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits

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Event

Chester

The Badger Parade is back on!
Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!

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From:
8 May 2025Open 19:30 -

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Chester Craft Beer Festival

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Festival

Chester

Join us at Chester Craft Beer Fest for a day filled with delicious brews, great music, and good times with friends!

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From:
17 May 2025Various Opening Times

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Chester Folk Festival

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Festival

Kelsall, Chester

Annual celebration of folk music held in the village of Kelsall.

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From:

23 May 2025to26 May 2025

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The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt

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Type:

History & Heritage

Chester

Unearth the Supernatural at The Old King's Head Chester Ghost Hunt
Step Into Chester's Haunted Past
Welcome to The Old King's Head, Chester's most haunted pub, a historical treasure dating back to 1208. This iconic establishment serves as a portal…

Dates

From:

24 May 2025to25 May 2025Open 20:30 - 02:00

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