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.

This is just a taster! Use the search function on this page to search for events by date, location or type or see the list below for inspiration.

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Secret Life of the Zoo Tour

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Family Friendly

Chester

EXPLORE the zoo like never before! Our BRAND NEW experience will give you the chance to start your day in a truly UNIQUE way, before we open to the public!

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27 Dec 2023to24 Dec 2024

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Native - a brand new immersive experience at Chester Zoo

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Exhibition

Upton-by-Chester

A breath-taking 360° immersive experience, showcasing some of the most iconic species in the British Isles.

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1 Jan 2024to1 Sept 2024Open 10:00 - 16:00

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Speed of Change

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Exhibition

Chester

Mobile phones have become a feature of our everyday lives. From maths to music, mapping to photo snapping, banking to gaming, micro-chip technology has transformed our lives in a few decades

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3 Feb 2024to23 June 2024

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Chester in the English Civil War

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Exhibition

Chester

Third-Year archaeology students from the University of Chester will research, interpret and present fascinating finds from the West Cheshire Museum’s collections to explore this turbulent episode in our city’s history.

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24 Feb 2024to2 June 2024

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The World as I See It

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Exhibition

Chester

We all see the world from our own perspective, and the photographs featured in this exhibition offer a glimpse of how members of Chester Photographic Society experience it.

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2 Mar 2024to2 June 2024Open 10:30 - 16:00

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Concert

Chester

Recital from 12.45pm to 1.35pm. See www.wesleychester.co.uk for performer and programme details. Retiring collection

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16 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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Chicago + Live Score Presented by Northern Silents

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Chester

Seventy-five years before Bob Fosse’s Broadway musical, the true story of jazz-loving murderess Roxie Hart was brought to the screen by Cecil B. DeMille. Accompanied by a three-piece band playing a specially created 1920s-style musical score.

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17 Apr 2024Open 19:30 -

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Laura Ramoso: The Sit Up Straight Tour

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Event

Chester

Character comedian Laura Ramoso invites you over for dinner with German Mom, Italian Dad, and more in this fast-paced, laugh-out-loud, tour de force.
Just remember to keep your elbows off the table.

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From:
18 Apr 2024Open 19:30 -

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Handel Messiah: A Special Fundraising Concert

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Event

Chester

Final rehearsals are underway for the staging of a special fundraising
concert in Chester which organisers hope will help to make classical
music more accessible for all.
The concert, set to be staged by Chester Bach Singers at St Werburgh's
Church…

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From:
20 Apr 2024Open 19:30 -

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Chester Castle

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History & Heritage

Chester

Chester Castle will be open every Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (depending on volunteer availability ) from April to October. Free Entry, dogs welcome on leads. Learn all about this fascinating site and the people who lived there during its…

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20 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00
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21 Apr 2024Open 11:00 - 15:00

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Taste Cheshire Farmers Market

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Sale

Chester

On the third Saturday of each month, the Taste Cheshire team can be found outside Chester Town Hall for the monthly Taste Cheshire Farmers Market.

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20 Apr 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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15 June 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30
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17 Aug 2024Open 09:30 - 16:30

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recitals

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Concert

Chester

Saturday lunchtime organ recitals: 12.45 to 13.30hrs at the Wesley Church Centre.

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20 Apr 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00
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18 May 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00
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15 June 2024Open 12:20 - 14:00

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Six Chick Flicks

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Performance

Chester

Two actors. Six beloved films. One hilarious parody!
Fresh from a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this smash hit comedy parodies your favourite chick flicks in one hysterical, fast-paced show.

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20 Apr 2024

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Gospel @ Opera

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Concert

Chester

Join us for our infamous Gospel Sunday experience with Sing Out Music.

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Jo Caulfield - Here Comes Trouble at StoryHouse

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Event

Chester

Voted Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2021/2022, Jo Caulfield is quite simply one of the most consistently funny and creative comics in the country.
Hot on the heels of her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Here Comes Trouble is packed with brilliant…

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From:
21 Apr 2024Open 19:30 -

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Foamtastic Colour Blast 2024

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Participatory Event

Chester

It's Back, It's Better and Brighter than ever before!!! The only event where you can expect to be covered in coloured powder and blasted with foamy bubbles as you make your way around the route of Chester's famous Racecourse.

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21 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 12:00

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Archaeological excavation

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Outdoors

Chester

West Cheshire Museums in partnership with the University of Chester will be excavating again in Grosvenor Park, Chester; providing training in excavation skills for archaeology students and finding out more about the past of this beautiful area of…

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22 Apr 2024to17 May 2024Open 09:00 - 16:30

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Club Claritee presents Chester Social

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Event

Chester

With live DJ, entertainment, games, prizes and more.

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From:
25 Apr 2024

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SoundBox Spring Thing 2024 presents: Joe Topping

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Concert

Off Castle St, Chester

"Joe is a charismatic and accomplished singer songwriter effortlessly switching between his own thoughtful, melodic compositions and raucous standards!" - Steve Knightley (Show of Hands)
His charismatic stage presence and engaging stories have…

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From:
25 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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John Robb: Do You Believe in the Power of Rock n Roll

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Talk

Chester

John Robb talks about a life in music, his best selling book The Art Of Darkness – the History Of Goth, being the first person to interview Nirvana, inventing the word britpop and adventures on the post punk frontline…

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26 Apr 2024Open 20:00 -

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