Major Events in Cheshire, North Wales, Warrington and Wirral in 2023 What’s on in Chester

January

2nd January 2023

New Year’s Day Bank Holiday (substitute)

25th November 2022- 8th January 2023

Christmas Tree Festival

Chester Cathedral, St Werburgh Street, Chester

Over 50 Christmas trees will sparkle and shimmer throughout the Cathedral.

https://chestercathedral.com/

12th January 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

21st January 2023

Holly Holy Day

Nantwich

Spectacular ‘Sealed Knot’ re-enactment of

the 1644 Civil War Battle of Nantwich – 50th Anniversary.

https://thenantwichnews.co.uk/2022/12/20/battle-of-nantwich-holly-holy-day-set-for-january-21/

21st January 2023

Chinese New Year Celebrations

Bridge Street & Storyhouse

https://www.visitcheshire.com/whats-on/chinese-new-year-in-chester-p300871

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

10th February 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

10th-12th February 2023

The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair

Chester Racecourse

http://www.cooperevents.com

11th-26th February 2023

Scarecrow Festival

Tatton Park

https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/events-calendar.aspx

24th-26th February 2023

Storyhouse Queer Festival

Storyhouse

https://www.storyhouse.com/storyhouse-queer

March

March-October

Motor Racing

Oulton Park, near Tarporley

https://www.oultonpark.co.uk/calendar

3rd-10th March 2023

Chester lnternational Film Festival

Storyhouse

https://www.chesterfilmsociety.co.uk/?page_id=375

25th March 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

April

6th-10th April 2023

Nantwich Jazz, Blues

and Music Festival

https://nantwichjazz.com/

7th April 2023

Good Friday Bank Holiday

8th-10th April 2023

Chester Food, Drink &

Lifestyle Festival

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://chesterfoodanddrink.co.uk/

10th April 2023

Easter Monday Bank Holiday

22nd-23rd April 2023

Sandbach Transport Festival

https://www.sandbachtransportfestival.com/

22nd April 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

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

30th April-1st May 2023

Victorian Extravaganza

Llandudno

https://victorian-extravaganza.com/

May

30th April-1st May 2023

Victorian Extravaganza

Llandudno

https://victorian-extravaganza.com/

1st May 2023

Bank Holiday

8th May 2023

King Charles III Coronation

https://www.royal.uk/coronation-his-majesty-king

9th-13th May 2023

Eurovision Song Contest

Liverpool

https://eurovision.tv/calendar

10-12th May 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

12th-15th May 2023

The Good Life Experience

Hawarden

https://thegoodlifesociety.co.uk/

20th May 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

21st May 2023

Essar Chester Half Marathon

Chester Racecourse

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon/route

26th-29th May 2023

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/

26th-29th May 2023

Geronimo Children’s Festival, the largest in the North West

Arley Hall

https://www.geronimofest.com/

27th May 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

29th May 2023

Spring Bank Holiday

29th May 2023

The Cheshire Horse Show

Tabley Park, Knutsford

https://www.theequinelanecheshirehorseshow.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/

10th June 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

10th June 2023 (tbc)

Chester Regatta

The oldest rowing race in the world

http://www.chesterregatta.org/contact-us.html

14th-18th June 2023

The Bolesworth International Horse Show

Bolesworth Castle near Tattenhall

A ground-breaking new country lifestyle and equestrian show featuring premium and artisan retail, celebrity dining & drinking experiences, live music and a raft of the most exhilarating outdoor lifestyle experiences.

https://bolesworth.com/equestrian

15th June 2023, 19.00

Forest Live: Madness

Delamere Forest

0300 068 0400

https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/madness

16th June 2023, 19.00

Forest Live: Tom Grennan

Delamere Forest

0300 068 0400

https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/tom-grennan

17th June 2023, 19.30

Forest Live: Jack Savoretti

Delamere Forest

0300 068 0400

https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/jack-savoretti

17th June 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

18th June 2023, 19.30

Forest Live: Richard Ashcroft

Delamere Forest

0300 068 0400

https://www.forestryengland.uk/music/richard-ashcroft

20th-21st June 2023

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/

16th-19th June 2023

Macclesfield Barnaby Festival

Macclesfield

A modern revival of the town’s unique

Barnaby tradition, celebrating all

things arts and culture, with a healthy

dose of good old-fashioned fun.

https://barnabyfestival.org.uk/event/barnaby-programme-of-events-2023/

17th-28th June 2023

Chester Heritage Festival

Various venues in and around the city

https://www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk/

17th-18th June 2023 (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 Festival of Giants.

http://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/

24th-25th June 2023

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

28th June-15th July 2023

Chester Mystery Plays

Chester Cathedral

https://chestermysteryplays.com/

30th June 2023

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/

4th-9th July 2023

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/

7th-9th July 2023

The Foodies Festival

Tatton Park

https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/events-calendar.aspx

14th-15th July 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

19th-23rd July 2023

RHS Flower Show Tatton Park

Tatton Park, Knutsford

A truly unique day out for all garden lovers.

https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs-flower-show-tatton-park

20th-23rd July 2023

Bluedot Festival

Jodrell Bank Observatory

https://www.discoverthebluedot.com/

26th July 2023

Nantwich Show

Reaseheath Old Hall, Nantwich

https://showingscene.com/events/nantwich-show-jul-2023

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

4th-6th August 2023

Rewind Festival

Celebrate the music, fashion and culture of the ‘80s.

Capesthorne Hall

https://north.rewindfestival.com/

4th August 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

6th August 2023

Chester Races Family Fun Day

Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

11th-13th August 2023

Devafest – three days of the finest

entertainment, fairground rides and the most

sumptuous food.

Cholmondeley Castle, Malpas

https://devafest.co.uk/

18th-20th August 2023

Just So Festival – a family weekend

adventure beyond your wildest dreams

Rode Hall

https://justsofestival.org.uk

19th-20th August 2023

Passion for Power Classic Motor Show

Tatton Park

https://www.tattonpark.org.uk/events_at_tatton_park/event-listings/events-calendar.aspx

21st August 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

24th-27th August 2023

Creamfields North

Daresbury, Warrington

https://creamfields.com/

28th August 2023

Summer Bank Holiday

September

1st-3rd September 2023

Nantwich Food & Drink Festival

Nantwich Town Centre

https://www.nantwichfoodfestival.co.uk/

2nd September 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

5th September 2023

Bangor on Dee races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

9th10th September 2023

Malpas Yesteryear Rally

featuring a host of vintage vehicles and steam engines.

and lots more including historic fairground.

Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8JN.

https://malpas-yesteryear-rally.co.uk/

9th-18th September 2023

Heritage Open Days

Various venues in and around Chester that are not normally open to the public invite you across the thresh-hold to explore their hidden secrets.

https://www.visitcheshire.com/whats-on/heritage-open-days/chester-hods

15th-16th September 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

24th September 2023

New Balance

English Half Marathon

Warrington

https://www.warringtonrunningfestival.com/

30th September 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

October

4th October 2023

Bangor on Dee Races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

8th October 2023

MBNA Chester Marathon

https://www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/marathon

14th October 2023

Chester Races

Chester Racecourse, Chester

https://www.chester-races.com/

20th-22nd October 2023

The Chester Decorative, Antiques and Fine Art Fair

Chester Racecourse

http://www.cooperevents.com/chester/

26th-31st October 2023

Halloween Ghost Tours – exploring the haunted heritage of the city

Chester

https://chesterghosttour.co.uk/

31st October 2023

Bangor on Dee Races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

November

15th November 2023

Bangor on Dee Races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

23rd November 2023, 19.00hrs (tbc)

Christmas Lights Switch-On plus Chester 12 Days of Christmas Parade

Town Hall

https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas

29th November 2023, 19.00hrs

Lantern Parade

Chester Town Hall Square

https://www.visitcheshire.com/chester/christmas

December

2nd December 2023

Bangor on Dee Races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

7th December 2023, 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/

14th December 2023, 19.00 (tbc)

Winter Watch Parade & Feast of Saturnalia

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

Chester Town Hall Square

https://www.midsummerwatch.co.uk/winter-watch-parade/

15th December 2023

Bangor on Dee Races

https://www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk/

25th December 2023

Christmas Day (Monday)

26th December 2023

Boxing Day (Tuesday)

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