August Events in Chester
Summer means events, festivals and more events, with Chester no different as a huge variety of things for all ages are happening throughout this busy month. Read on in our August Events in Chester guide to discover whats on and help you decide where to spend your leisure time. If you are running a Chester event in August that isn’t listed here and you’d like us to add it, please contact us with details.
Devafest 2022
12th-14th August
Deva Fest is Cheshire’s great value family friendly three day extravaganza of music, parades, shows and fabulous food and drink from local suppliers which takes place at the Chester Lakes complex three miles south of Chester City Centre. Headline sets from Symphonic Ibiza, Sophie Ellis Bextor and Scouting for Girls top 2022’s lineup.
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
All Month
One of Chester’s best-loved experiences is filling the park with joy once more. The sounds of popping corks, picnics unpacked and happy audiences is the defining sound of Chester’s summer. Romeo and Juliet, Little Women and Stig Of The Dump run through August 2022.
Ladies Day @ Chester Races
20th August
Ladies Day, an enduring tradition in British horse racing that has been the pinnacle of social calendars for generations. This 20th August will see one of Chester’s most popular race days make its return to the world’s oldest racecourse. Ladies Day is a celebration of the finer things in life. It’s an opportunity for racegoers to don their finest outfits and accessories, and enjoy a day of true luxury, fun and thrills.
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Family Funday
Whilst the parents can enjoy the racing, chance their odds with a bet and kick back and enjoy some of the best food and drink available, children are spoilt for choice with fun things to do throughout the whole day. Chester Racecourse have teamed up with ParentFolk to bring exciting activities for all ages to enjoy including a beach play space, football skills area, a BRIO play space and also be giant versions of retro arcade games brought to life.
Arty Farty Friday
5th August
Arty Farty Friday brings stuntmen, clowns and musicians together with experienced art teachers who guide visitors to capture their own artistic masterpieces to take home. All art materials and paper will be provided on the night but feel free to bring your own.
An evening with Sam Jones
6th August
Sam Jones is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording artist and producer who has recently written his new book ‘A Musician’s Guide to Europe’, available on Amazon from 1/9/22.
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