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January
1st January 2026
New Year’s Day Bank Holiday
To 4th January 2026
Christmas Tree Festival
Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester
Over 50 Christmas trees will sparkle and shimmer throughout the Cathedral.
https://chestercathedral.com/
24th January 2026
Holly Holy Day
Nantwich
Spectacular ‘Sealed Knot’ re-enactment of the 1644 Civil War Battle of Nantwich – 50th Anniversary.
https://www.battleofnantwich.org/
February
Feb-Oct
Warrington Wolves
Engage Super League XVI
https://warringtonwolves.com
Feb-March
Snowdrop Walks
Rode Hall & Gardens, Congleton
Discover over 40 varieties of snowdrops.
https://www.rodehall.co.uk
6th February 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
7th-8th February 2026
Cheshire Crime Writers Festival
Frodsham
https://thecuriouscatbookshop.co.uk/
10th– 17th February 2026
Storyhouse Queer 2026
Storyhouse, Hunter Street
A bold, joyful and community-powered celebration of LGBTQIA+ stories,
creativity and connection, created with local communities in partnership with Chester Pride.
https://www.storyhouse.com/seasons/storyhouse-queer/
16th-22nd February 2026
Various locations
Chester Restaurant Week
https://walkingfoodtoursuk.co.uk/chester-restaurant-week-2026/
21st February 2026, 11.00am
Chinese New Year Celebrations – Year of The Fire Horse
Eastgate Street & Town Hall
25th February 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
March
March-October
Motor Racing
Oulton Park, near Tarporley
https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/calendar
17th February 2026
Shrove Tuesday – National Pancake Day
20th-22nd February 2026
The Cheshire Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
http://www.cooperevents.com
13th– 22nd March 2026
Chester lnternational Film Festival
Storyhouse
https://www.chesterfilmsociety.co.uk
21st March 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
31st March 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
April
2nd- 6th April 2026
Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival
https://www.nantwichjazz.com
3rd April 2026
Good Friday Bank Holiday
3rd– 5th April 2026
Cheshire & North Wales Food and Drink Festival
Chester Racecourse,
https://www.cnwfoodanddrinkfestival.com/
6th April 2026
Easter Monday Bank Holiday
18th April 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
25th– 26th April 2026
Sandbach Transport Festival
https://www.sandbachtransportfestival.com/
End April-late May
Bluebell Festival
Capesthorne Hall
Explore the six-acre Woodland Walk.
https://www.capesthorne.com/
April & May
Bluebell Festival
Cheshire’s Gardens of Distinction –
Bluebell Cottage Gardens,
Capesthorne Hall, Norton
Priory Museum & Gardens,
Adlington Hall, Quarry Bank
Mill, Arley Hall and Gardens
https://www.visitcheshire.com/things-to-do/things-to-do-in-cheshire/gardens/glorious-gardens
May
2nd-4th May 2026
Victorian Extravaganza Llandudno
https://www.facebook.com/victorian.extravaganza/?locale=en_GB
4th May 2026
Early May Bank Holiday
6th-8th May 2026
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
16th May 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
17th May 2026
Essar Chester Half Marathon
Chester Racecourse
https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon/route
12th May-14th June 2026
Chester Literature Festival
Storyhouse
https://www.storyhouse.com/chester-literature-festival
23rd May 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
22nd – 25th May 2026
Chester Folk Festival
Kelsall, Nr Chester
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops sing-arounds, sessions, displays, craft
fair, family events & children’s entertainment.
https://www.chesterfolk.org.uk/
25th May 2026
Spring Bank Holiday
30th May 2026
Chester Races Roman Day
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
June
June-August
Chester Town Crier public proclamations
The High Cross, Chester
12 noon Tues-Sat, June-August (11am on race days)
https://chestertowncriers.com/chester-cross-proclamation/
12th– 13th June 2026
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
16th-17th June 2026
Royal Cheshire County Show
Tabley, Knutsford
Large equestrian section, farm livestock classes, dog shows, flowers, a superb
food hall, cheese, crafts, shoppers mews and country pursuits.
https://www.royalcheshireshow.org/
17th June 2026, 17.00
Forest Live: The Kooks
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
18th June 2026, 19.00
Forest Live: Skunk Anansie & Garbage
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
19th– 20th June 2025 (tbc)
Midsummer Watch Parade
Chester City Centre
A colourful re-enactment of a traditional medieval celebration marking the summer
solstice featuring a colourful cavalcade of characters including the Family of Giants.
http://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/
19th June 2026, 19.00
Forest Live: UB40 featuring Ali Campbell
Delamere Fores
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
19th June 2026
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
Walton Hall, Warrington
https://waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/could-be-real/
20th June 2026, 19.00
Forest Live: Fatboy Slim
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
21st June 2026, 19.00
Forest Live: McFly
Delamere Forest
0300 068 0400
https://www.forestlive.com/delamereforest
20th-21st June 2026
Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally
Ashton, Nr. Chester, CH3 8BH
One of the largest displays of commercial vehicles in the country including classic,
vintage and modern trucks.
https://www.kelsallsteamrally.co.uk
20th June 2026
Daresbury Festival
A boutique festival of House, Disco and Happiness
https://waltonhallgardens.co.uk/events/
26th June 2026 (eve)
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
27th June 2026
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
July
July-August
Open Air Theatre
Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield
Outdoor entertainment takes centre stage in the grounds of the stately home
featuring the best from the world of comedy and music.
https://gawsworthhall.com/events/
2nd-5th July 2026
The Britfest Cheshire 2026
Ashley Hall, Altrincham
ABC, Holly Johnson, Happy Mondays, Wet Wet Wet, Jason Donovan,
Eternal, Peter Hook & The Light, Cast and many more artistes!
Plus: Special Thursday Night Show- Symphonic Ibiza
www.thebritfest.co.uk
3rd July – 31st August 2025
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
3rd July – 23rd August: Outlaws A Robin Hood story
10th July – 23rd August: Let the Sunshine!
28th July – 8th August: Peter Pan (a walkabout adventure)
21st August – 6th September: Nell Gwynn
7th– 12th July 2026
Llangollen International Eisteddfod
Llangollen, North Wales
Featuring dancers, musicians and choirs from across the world in friendly
competition plus concerts by well-known artistes.
https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/:
24th June; Rick Astley
25th June: Pete Tong Ibiza Classics
26th June: David Gray
27th June: Billy Ocean with very special guest, Marty Pellow
28th June: Alex James’ Britpop Classical
2nd July: Super Furry Animals
3rd July: Bowling for Soup, Frank Turner & Sleeping Souls
4th July: Deacon Blue
5th July: Tom Grennan
7th July: Uniting Nations: One World
8th July: Global Rhythms: Made in Wales
9th July: Orchestral Qawwali Project
10th July: Emily Sande
11th July: Michael Ball
10th-12th July 2026
The Foodies Festival
Tatton Park
https://foodiesfestival.com/events/cheshire-2/
10th-11th July 2026
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
Ibiza Classics (10th eve)
Music Weekend (11th)
https://www.chester-races.com/
24th– 26th July 2026
Together Again Festival
Bolesworth Castle
with Becky Hill, James Arthur, Ministry of Sound Classical,
Jax Jones, Scouting for Girls, The Fratellis, Heather Small and many more!
https://www.togetheragainfestival.co.uk
25th July 2026
Chester Races Midsummer Meeting
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
29th July 2026
Nantwich Show
Reaseheath Old Hall, Nantwich
https://nantwichshow.org/
July-August
Open Air Theatre
Gawsworth Hall, near Macclesfield
Outdoor entertainment takes centre stage in
the grounds of the stately home featuring the
best from the world of comedy and music.
https://gawsworthhall.com/theatre/
August
2nd August 2026
Chester Races Family Fun Day
Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
6th– 9th August 2026
Devafest
Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas
three days of the finest
entertainment, fairground rides and the most
sumptuous food.
https://devafest.co.uk/
14th August 2026, 4.30pm
Tom Jones and Nile Rogers & Chic
Chester Racecourse
https://www.chester-races.com/whats-on/tom-jones-nile-rodgers-with-chic/
15th-16th August 2026
Passion for Power Classic Motor Show
Tatton Park
https://www.tattonpassionforpower.com/
22nd August 2026
Chester Races Ladies Day
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
27th – 30th August 2026
Creamfields North – 20th Anniversary Year
Daresbury, Warrington
https://creamfields.com/
31st August 2026
Summer Bank Holiday
September
8th September 2026
Bangor on Dee races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
11th-12th September 2026
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com/
12th -13th September 2026
Malpas Yesteryear Rally
Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN.
Featuring a host of vintage vehicles and steam engines.
and lots more including historic fairground.
https://malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk/
19th September 2026
Chester Races
Chester Racecourse, Chester
https://www.chester-races.com
20th September 2026
New Balance English Half Marathon
Warrington
https://www.warringtonrunningfestival.com/
October
11th October 2025
MBNA Chester Marathon
https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon
16th-18th October 2026
The Cheshire Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair
Chester Racecourse
http://www.cooperevents.com
26th– 31st October 2026
Halloween Ghost Tours
Chester
Exploring the haunted heritage of the city
https://chesterghosttour.co.uk/
27th October 2026
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
November
11th November 2026
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
19th November 2025, 19.00hrs (tbc)
Christmas Lights Switch-On
plus Chester 12 Days of Christmas Parade
Town Hall
https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas
26th November 2025, 19.00hrs (tbc)
Lantern Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas
28th November 2026
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
December
3rd December 2026, 19.00 (tbc)
Winter Watch Parade
Chester Town Hall Square
Re-enactment of traditional celebrations
dating from the Middle Ages,
orchestrated by the Lord of Misrule!
https://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/winter-watch-parade/
10th December 2026, 19.00 (tbc)
Winter Watch Parade & Feast of Saturnalia
Chester Town Hall Square
Re-enactment of traditional celebrations
dating from the Middle Ages,
orchestrated by the Lord of Misrule
and Roman Torch-Lit Procession featuring legionaries in full battle-gear
https://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/winter-watch-parade/
11th December 2026
Bangor on Dee Races
https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/
25th December 2026
Christmas Day (Friday)
28th December 2026
Boxing Day (Monday)
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