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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From:

24 Feb 2024to2 June 2024

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Change in Fashion from 1066 - 1980s

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Exhibition

Chester

A catwalk of dolls model hand-sewn costumes, showing how fashions have changed through the centuries.

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From:

2 Mar 2024to30 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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The Geology of Cheshire Salt

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Exhibition

Chester

Harry Young, BSc Geography & Natural Hazards, was joint national winner of the Museum + Heritage Award for volunteering, following his work at the Lion Salt Works during the pandemic.

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2 Apr 2024to14 July 2024

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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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St George's Day Celebrations

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Parade

Chester

Chester will be celebrating St George’s Day with a tournament to pick a brave knight to slay the Dragon and save the princess in a street performance with local school children.

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From:
23 Apr 2024

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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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23 Apr 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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16 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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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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Tunde of Lighthouse Family Live

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Concert

Chester

Get ready for a night of soulful music and unforgettable melodies as Tunde Baiyewu of Lighthouse Family takes the stage.

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From:
26 Apr 2024Open 19:30 -

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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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From:
26 Apr 2024Open 20:00 -

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Live music from Whitley Jones

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Event

Malpas

Come and enjoy a 2 piece piano based duo singing hits from through the years.

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26 Apr 2024
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31 May 2024

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SoundBox Spring Thing presents: Tim Edey (Dan Walsh support)

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Concert

Off Castle St, Chester

Delighted to have Tim with us as part of the SoundBox 2024 Spring Thing, playing a set including music from a brand-new album of songs and instrumental dexterity (due out Spring 2024 - perfect timing!), as well as popular favourites from his…

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From:
26 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 22:10

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Cocktail Dinner with Rémy Cointreau

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Food & Drink

Chester

Indulge in a five-course meal, tailored to five exquisite cocktails from the Remy-Cointreau family. Join an expert representative on the evening and discover the secrets behind the classic spirits.

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From:
26 Apr 2024Open 19:00 - 23:00

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An Evening with The Big Beat

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Event

Pulford, Chester

Join us as we welcome back renowned local band The Big Beat for an evening of live music.

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From:
27 Apr 2024

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Nos Galan Mai (A May Day Eve Feast)

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Type:

Celebration

Hawarden

Join us for the first of our annual spirit night celebrations of 2024.

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From:
27 Apr 2024

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Chester Castle in the Great War

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Family Friendly

Chester

Chester Castle in the Great War Living History Event Come and join us for our family friendly event on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 April 2024, 10 am- 3pm
English Heritage will be telling the stories of Chester Castle during World War One

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From:
27 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00
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28 Apr 2024Open 10:00 - 15:00

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