Things to do in Chester

Black Parade - 00s Emo Anthems

The UK's biggest emo night! Emo party anthems all night from My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Panic!

The Live Rooms, Chester

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Amasing - Once Upon a Musical

AmaSing: Once Upon a Musical is coming to Chester Racecourse Wednesday 18th November 2026 7pm - and it's set to be an unforgettable night of music, energy and j…

Chester Racecourse, Chester

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Once Upon a Musical

AmaSing: Once Upon a Musical is coming to Chester Racecourse Wednesday 18th November 2026 - and it's set to be an unforgettable night of music, energy and joy.A…

Chester Racecourse, Chester

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Susan Calman

A decade older, but not necessarily wiser, Susan has found herself in some improbable situations over the years.

Storyhouse, Chester

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Simon Brodkin: Unleashed

Acclaimed comedian and professional hoaxerHe’s the comedian who showered FIFA president Sepp Blatter with cash, handed Prime Minister Theresa May her P45, and c…

Storyhouse, Chester

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The Devout: Depeche Mode Tribute

The Devout is a new Depeche Mode Tribute Act born from the infamous Speak and Spell - Europe’s leading DM Tribute that played Glastonbury and festivals across t…

The Live Rooms, Chester

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Bootleg Blondie

The official tribute to Debbie Harry and BlondieEndorsed by the real “Blondie” and having had the honour of being mentioned on the band’s latest studio album “P…

Alexander's Live, Chester

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Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

Experience Vivaldi’s iconic masterpiece The Four Seasons as you’ve never heard it before.

Chester Cathedral, Chester

Martyn Joseph

Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer-songwriters and rip it up.

Telford's Warehouse, Chester

The Beat

One tempestuous weekend in March 1979 was not only the date of the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, but also, in Birmingham, England, the very first show by…

The Live Rooms, Chester

Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Christmas

Programme to include:Handel Overture to Messiah Corelli Christmas Concerto Torelli Christmas Concerto Bach Violin Concerto in A minor Vivaldi The Four SeasonsTo…

Chester Cathedral, Chester

Inspiral Carpets

A vital component of the infamous ‘Madchester’ movement, Inspiral Carpets formed in Oldham in 1980.

Alexander's Live, Chester

Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Tom Lawrinson (“truly unique... joyfully daft” Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show “Speak of the Devil”, finally answering the question…

Alexander's Live, Chester

Craig Charles Funk & Soul Club

Legendary actor, host and broadcaster Craig Charles is one of UK’s most beloved funk and soul DJs.

Chester Cathedral, Chester

The Snuts

The Snuts are already beginning to craft an undeniably magnetic following, having captured the imagination of fans across Scotland with their early demos and in…

The Live Rooms, Chester

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Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his bigge…

Storyhouse, Chester

Maisie Adam: Whatsherface

Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.Join the "tall, chao…

Storyhouse, Chester

Phil Wang: Uh Oh

UH OH. Phil Wang’s back with a new stand-up show, and he’s older than ever before.He’s got a moustache now. It bristles with wisdom.

Storyhouse, Chester

Hue & Cry

“They’ve lasted because they are brilliant” Radio 2Brothers Patrick and Gregory Kane formed Hue and Cry in the ’80s and the duo made a huge impact with the rele…

Alexander's Live, Chester

Focus

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus manifested themselves at the start of the '70s as the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-ro…

The Live Rooms, Chester

Mike Bubbins: Ideas Man

Mike Bubbins, star of hit podcast The Socially Distant Sports Bar, and of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes Throwbac…

Storyhouse, Chester

The Christians

Renowned for an endless string of soulful yet socially aware hits 'Forgotten Town', 'Ideal World', 'Born Again', 'Harvest for the World', 'What’s in a Word', 'H…

Alexander's Live, Chester

Martin McAloon (Prefab Sprout)

Martin McAloon is a founding member of Prefab Sprout.Martin will be performing a 2-hour show featuring a large selection of hit songs from the bands extensive a…

St Mary's Creative Space, Chester

Breed 77

Breed 77 is a Gibraltarian rock band. The band was formed in 1996 and perform a combination of alternative metal, rock, and flamenco.

The Live Rooms, Chester

MacBusted

McFly & Busted fans! Relive the soundtrack of the 00s as the ultimate tribute band MacBusted perform two huge back catalogues completely LIVE!!

The Live Rooms, Chester

Ben Poole

Inspired by the blues, infused with a hard hitting, 'in-yer-face' rock approach and topped-off by virtuoso musicianship, Ben Poole is being talked of as the new…

The Live Rooms, Chester

The Skids & Theatre Of Hate

The Skids formed in 1977 in their hometown of Dunfermline, Scotland by Richard Jobson, Stuart Adamson, Bill Simpson & Tom Kellichan.

The Live Rooms, Chester

G4 Christmas

Gather to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year as G4 bring glad tidings of great joy this festive season, with the return of their ‘G4 Christmas’ tour…

Chester Cathedral, Chester

Last Resort: Nu-Metal Tribute

Last Resort bring an awesome night of nu-metal.Expect the raw energy of the early 2000s, the bounce, the breakdowns and the tracks you still know every word to.…

The Live Rooms, Chester

Omid Djalili: Namaste

The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedi…

Storyhouse, Chester

Two Mr P's in a Podcast Live

Mr P has been a primary school teacher for over twelve years. He still works part-time in school and leads training in schools all over the UK and beyond.

Storyhouse, Chester

Cam Cole

Cam Cole is probably the heaviest one-man band in the world, fusing blues, folk, grunge, stoner rock and metal into an unforgettable live experience.His story s…

The Live Rooms, Chester

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke 2

Geoffrey Frank Norcott is an English comedian, writer and political commentator. He first performed in 2001 and has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Apoll…

Alexander's Live, Chester

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It's entirely your choice.

Storyhouse, Chester

Thomas Green: Brainstorm

One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour.

Storyhouse, Chester

Rachel Parris: The Rachel Parris Songbook

In 2026, Parris announced The Rachel Parris Songbook – gathering together some of her best-loved musical material from the past decade and a half, alongside fre…

Storyhouse, Chester

Jack Dee

Culture wars, the environment, British foreign policy and social justice: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even m…

Storyhouse, Chester

Aurie Styla: Maverick

Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around.

Storyhouse, Chester

Ellie Gowers

Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology…

St Mary's Creative Space, Chester

Russell Howard

Presenter, actor, and much-loved funny man.

Storyhouse, Chester

Wrong Jovi

The Best Bon Jovi Tribute Band In The World, as described by tribute band expert (Channel 4's The Convention Crasher) and TV celebrity Justin Lee-Collins.Wrong…

Alexander's Live, Chester

Limehouse Lizzy

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.

The Live Rooms, Chester

From the Jam

From the Jam features Bruce Foxton from the original Jam line up. He also spent 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers.

The Live Rooms, Chester

Just Radiohead

Respectfully performing the best tunes from Britain's most influential alternative rock band...

The Live Rooms, Chester

Live/Wire: The AC/DC Show

Live/Wire bring the thunder of AC/DC to life with unmatched energy, passion, and power.

The Live Rooms, Chester

A Foreigner's Journey

Well known all over the World, Foreigner and Journey are giants of the genre best known as Adult Orientated Rock and have been huge draws as live acts since for…

The Live Rooms, Chester

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Noasis

Noasis is the definitive tribute band to Manchester’s five-piece super group Oasis.

The Live Rooms, Chester

Ultimate RnB

One for all you 90s RnB lovers, 7 piece band, Ultimate RnB touch down! This is no club night, this is a full live band, lovingly recreating some of the best son…

The Live Rooms, Chester