2023 Events in Chester
Chester is a vibrant and historic city, where there is always a year round programme packed with concerts, food festivals, sporting events, theatre & lots more. In this blog post we look at the highlights for 2023 Events in Chester – get your diary ready!
Chinese New Year
21st January
Celebrate new year with a parade through the city centre streets!
Spanish Wine Tasting
23rd March
Take a short stroll over the Old Dee Bridge in Handbridge to Chester Beer & Wine for a fantastic evening of Spanish Wine Tasting. Expect to sample eight wines chosen by Jayne Dumaresque-Lucas from specialist Spanish importers C&D wines.
Chester Food & Drink Festival
8th – 10th April
Chester Food & Drink Festival returns to the Racecourse for it’s 22nd year and promises to be the biggest and best show yet! Cooking classes, chef demonstrations and over 150 exhibitors will be present to entertain the 30,000+ visitors to this unique festival.
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China Crisis
5th May
Formed in Liverpool during the 1980s, China Crisis were always more than one hit wonders. This is a great opportunity to see a classic band in Chester’s Live Rooms.
Chester Folk Festival
26th to 29th May
The annual Chester Folk Festival is run by a group of folk enthusiasts and a registered charity, whose aim is to promote folk music events in the Chester area. Chester Folk Festival which takes place in the village of Kelsall, about 8 miles from Chester.
Gwen Stefani
28th June
Californian singer-songwriter Gwen Stefani has enjoyed an enormously successful career, firstly finding fame as the frontwoman of iconic rock band No Doubt. Gwen performs live at Bolesworth Castle in Tattenhall on Wednesday the 28th June 2023.
Spitting Feathers Beer Festival
13th July
Over 30 choice beers and ciders, live bands, raising money for charity and a huge hog roast are the focus of the Spitting Feathers Beer Festival, held at their Waverton brewery.
Deva Fest
(tbc) August
Chester’s best festival for all ages returns with something for everyone! This great gathering features music, food and a wonderful atmosphere. Feeder, Blue & Symphonic Ibiza have been announced as first headliners for 2023.
Sarah Millican
18th October
Sarah is one of the most popular comedians on the UK circuit and well worth making sure you get your tickets early for this intimate theatre setting at the fantastic Storyhouse Chester!
WayWord Festival for Kids
October
A great date in the diary for those with youngsters in the Chester area, the WayWord Festival celebrates the power of words to ignite imagination. Discos, drawing, fancy dress, workshops, storytelling, performances and loads more to fill the October half term! Best of all, lots of the events are completely FREE.
Book Your 2023 Hair
Our hair salon in Chester city centre is getting extremely popular, with all our stylists having diaries booked up for weeks and in some cases months in advance.
If you’re attending specific 2023 Events in Chester please get in touch as soon as possible to book your hair appointment! Remember we also offer a discount for local NHS staff!
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