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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From:

27 Dec 2023to24 Dec 2024

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Native - a brand new immersive experience at Chester Zoo

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Type:

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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From:

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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From:

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.

Dates

From:

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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From:

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

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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 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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From:

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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From:

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

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Kinky Boots

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Theatre

Chester

EVERYBODY SAY YEAH!
book by Harvey Fierstein, score by Cyndi Lauper
based on Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth

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From:

3 May 2024to18 May 2024

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What a Mess! at the Cheshire Military Museum

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Type:

Exhibition

Chester

Cheshire Military Museum in Castle Square, Chester has a new temporary exhibition looking at life surrounding the Officers’ Mess (and that of the Sergeants and Corporals too) which provides meals, recreational facilities and sometimes accommodation…

Dates

From:

8 May 2024to1 July 2024Various Opening Times

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Gandeys Circus Hollywood

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Performance

Chester

Lights, Camera, CIRCUS!
Get Ready for Gandeys Hollywood Spectacular!

Dates

From:

9 May 2024to19 May 2024Open 12:00 - 20:00

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Chester Castle Medieval Living History Weekend

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Demonstration

Chester

Medieval Mischief at Chester Castle Event
Come and join us for our family friendly event on Saturday 11 May and Sunday 12 May 2024, 11 am- 4 pm. Entry is free.

Dates

From:
12 May 2024Open 11:00 - 16:00

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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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Waking Day Live in Chester

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Music

Chester

Expect a great evening of live original music from Country Rock band Waking Day and special guest Gerard Starkie (The Jesus Bolt, ex-Witness, Blue Aeroplanes).

Dates

From:
12 May 2024Open 19:00 - 22:00

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Training dig open afternoon

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Type:

Demonstration

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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From:
14 May 2024Open 13:30 - 16:30

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Tuesday Lunchtime Concert

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Type:

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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14 May 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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21 May 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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28 May 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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2 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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9 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40
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16 July 2024Open 12:20 - 13:40

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Assemble at Chester Cathedral

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Lecture

Chester

Chester Cathedral is many things to many people and we want to be a place where people gather to discuss the BIG topics.

Dates

From:
16 May 2024Open 18:30 - 20:00
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4 July 2024Open 18:30 -

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Murder 57 Presents - A Darker Shade of Murder

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Type:

Theatre

Christleton

You are welcomed here tonight for the official launch of JH Enterprises, headed by the wife of Brendan Hawthorne. Hawthorne Industries previously owned by Brendan ceased trading and is now under investigation. With pensions pots running dry…

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From:
17 May 2024

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Saturday Lunchtime Organ Recitals

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Type:

Concert

Chester

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

Dates

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

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Chester Music Society Choir Concert

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Type:

Event

Chester

Crowning Glory
Mozart: Coronation Mass Mozart: Horn Concerto No. 4 in E flat major
Handel: Coronation Anthems
Soloists from RNCM
Chester Music Society Choir
Liverpool Sinfonia 
Graham Jordan Ellis conductor

Dates

From:
18 May 2024Open 19:30 -

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