What's on in Chester

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Hawarden Estate Calendar

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Thu 23 JulHawarden Farm Shop Campsite(3.3mi)

via Hawarden Farm Shop CampsiteLocal gem

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Ideas Clinic

Thursdays, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Thu 23 Jul11:30The Old Chapel Cafe(0.7mi)

via The Old Chapel CafeCurated

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Join-in Singing

Every Thursday, 11:00 AM – 12 NOON

Thu 23 Jul12:00The Old Chapel Cafe(0.7mi)

via The Old Chapel CafeCurated

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Music Jam

Every Thursday, 12:00 NOON – 2:00 PM

Thu 23 Jul15:00The Old Chapel Cafe(0.7mi)

via The Old Chapel CafeCurated

Dance

Around £5

Dance Able Chester (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)

Dance sessions at Blacon Enterprise Centre for young people with learning disabilities age 11+, exploring dance, choreography, improvisation and creation! Come and join us, Thursdays, 5-6pm from January 7th 2026. Everyone welcome- pay £5 on the day. No need to book! For any questions or a friendly chat

Thu 23 Jul18:00Blacon Libary(2.2mi)

via Blacon Libary

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Anonymous Boys Dance Class Ages 7-11 (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)

A brand new class for boys and young males ages 7 to 11 years old. This class will begin in January 2026 at the Parade Enterprise Centre, Blacon. Thursdays 6pm till 7pm and is FREE. Visit the NEXUS website here for more information on the whole programme, proudly funded by The Westminster Foundation.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Blacon Libary(2.2mi)

via Blacon Libary

Cinema

Around £13.50

Rooftop Cinema Club

For over a decade, Storyhouse has brought unforgettable open-air cinema experiences to unique locations across Chester, from the historic Roman Gardens to the scenic Dean’s Field at Chester Cathedral.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Dollycrafts(1.9mi)

via Dollycrafts

Cinema

Moonlight Flicks x Rooftop Cinema Club - Jurassic Park

Storyhouse presents Moonlight Flicks at Rooftop Social Club! Welcome to Jurassic Park… where science, spectacle and seriously big teeth collide. When a group of visitors are invited to preview a revolutionary dinosaur theme park, things quickly go from awe-inspiring to absolutely terrifying. A true blockbuster classic packed with adventure, suspense and one very iconic T. rex.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Rooftop Social Club(2mi)

via Rooftop Social Club

DanceWorkshops & Classes

Anonymous Boys Dance Class Ages 12+ (Cheshire Dance's NEXUS Programme)

A brand new class for boys and young males ages 12 to 18 years old. This class will begin in January 2026 at the Blacon Enterprise Centre, Blacon. Thursdays 7pm till 8pm and is FREE. Visit the NEXUS website here for more information on the whole programme, proudly funded by The Westminster Foundation.

Thu 23 Jul20:00Blacon Libary(2.2mi)

via Blacon Libary

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Autism Friendly Sessions Chester

We are also excited to announce our 2026 sessions:

Fri 24 JulThe Hole In Wand Chester(1.9mi)

via The Hole In Wand ChesterLocal gem

Live Music

TRND

Chester’s BIGGEST Friday Night at Rosies! There’s only one place to be when the weekend lands and that’s Rosies Chester, home to the BIGGEST Friday night party in the city. Whether you're out with friends, celebrating something special, or just need to let loose after a long week, we’ve got everything you need to kickstart your weekend in style. Two floors. One Unforgettable Night. Booths Available: Party like a VIP with private booths and bottle service. Popworld and R&B anthems: From floor-fillers to classic singalongs, we’re bringing the heat all night long! ROOM 1: Popworld Get ready to sing your heart out and dance like nobody’s watching. DJ Croggy takes over with a high-energy mix of pop anthems and singalongs guaranteed to get the whole room moving. ROOM 2: Dao Dive into the freshest R&B, Hip-Hop and Urban Anthems with Brent Ashton & Keem bringing the vibes and keeping them flowing all night long! ROOM 3: Karaoke with Wanda THE Friday night ritual you won’t want to miss. So gather the gang, lock in your booth, and prepare to step into Chester’s biggest weekly party. The energy’s HIGH. The music is BIG. The weekend starts HERE.

Fri 24 JulRosies - Chester(2mi)

via Rosies - ChesterLocal gem

Live Music

Around £4

Sleeping Together

Tickets £4 (See Link Above)

Fri 24 Jul21:00Telford's Warehouse(1.8mi)

via Telford's Warehouse

Food & DrinkMarkets & Fairs

Table Top Sale & Afternoon Tea

Table Top Sale & Afternoon Tea — brought to you by Café Connect at St Marks and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 25 JulCafé Connect at St Marks(0.6mi)

via Café Connect at St MarksLocal gem

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Midsummer Meeting

Midsummer Meeting — brought to you by Pavilion Chester Race Course and surfaced by us. A beautiful collaboration, if we do say so ourselves.

Sat 25 JulPavilion Chester Race Course(1.6mi)

via Pavilion Chester Race CourseLocal gem

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Racing

It’s that time of year when the sun finally makes it’s appearance so why not celebrate with a day at the races?

Sat 25 JulPavilion Chester Race Course(1.6mi)

via Pavilion Chester Race CourseLocal gem

Food & DrinkLive Music

Karaoke Bottomless Brunch

Join us at Rosie's Chester in Chester for our weekly Bottomless Brunch with Karaoke event! Every Saturday starting at 4pm, kick off your night out with unlimited drinks, pizza, and singing fun! What's included: 90 minutes of bottomless drinks Unlimited hot pizza Karaoke until 8pm Entry to the rest of the venue after brunch Your 90-minute session starts when you arrive between 4pm-6:30pm. Be sure to get there before 6:30pm to enjoy all the perks! After brunch, enjoy 50% off everything until 10pm. Karaoke is open to all from 4pm-8pm. Book now to secure your spot—limited availability! Contact us via email for more info. Let's make your Saturday unforgettable!

Sat 25 JulRosies - Chester(2mi)

via Rosies - ChesterLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Twisted Disko

SATURDAY NIGHTS AT ROSIES CHESTER – THE BIGGEST NIGHT OUT IN THE CITY Your weekend starts and ends at Rosies Chester – the only nightclub in the city and the ultimate destination for a full-on Saturday night experience. From 4pm–4am, we’ve got everything you need for a massive night out under one roof. Karaoke in Popworld from 4pm Kick things off early with FREE entry and half price drinks before 10pm! Warm up your vocals, grab the mic, and belt out the biggest pop and party anthems. FOUR ROOMS. FOUR VIBES. ONE HUGE NIGHT. Popworld – The home of pop, party and cheese classics Dao – Chart-toppers and the biggest commercial anthems Zinc – Urban, R&B and the hottest club tracks The Pit – Rock, metal and indie bangers all night long With something for every music taste and every kind of night out, Rosies is Chester’s number one Saturday destination — the place where the city comes to party. Gather the squad, choose your vibe, and we’ll see you on the dancefloor.

Sat 25 JulRosies - Chester(2mi)

via Rosies - ChesterLocal gem

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Venues with events near Chester

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

The Old Chapel Cafe0.7 miles away Rosies - Chester2.0 miles away Blacon Libary2.2 miles away

More about Chester

Clwyd, Wales

Chester has nearby local names including Chester Racecourse, Chester Castle and Café Connect at St Marks. We keep an eye on the dates around them, because a local plan can be historical, sociable or simply a pleasant reason to explore the city. Near Here brings event details around Chester together so you can browse what's on without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you set off.

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