There is always something happening in this vibrant city of Chester and we have put together a selection of what's on in the coming months.

From exhibitions to walking tours; pop concerts to club nights; comedy shows to antique and collectors' fairs; charity events to TV shows... if it's happening in Chester or the surrounding area, we'll let you know!

If you are holding or running an event and would like to see it listed here, please email us with your events; information so that we can keep the list updated. For all event listings e-mail info@chester.com

If you're looking for cinema listings and show times, visit our Cinema page!

Ffestiniog Railway - Santa Trains (Porthmadog)

20/12/2008 till 21/12/2008
Location: Porthmadog

Santa has been able to spare some time from his hectic schedule to appear on the FR during December. 
Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of sherry and a mince pie, while the children receive a present and get to chat with Santa (who speaks both English and Welsh) and all his chums!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!
 
For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Contact: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Welsh Highland Railway - Santa Trains

20/12/2008 till 21/12/2008
Location: Caernarfon

Santa has been able to spare some time from his hectic schedule to appear on the WHR (C) during December. 
Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of sherry and a mince pie, while the children receive a present and get to chat with Santa (who speaks both English and Welsh) and all his chums!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Ffestiniog Railway- Santa Trains (Blaenau Ffestini

13/12/2008 till 14/12/2008
Location: Blaenau Ffestiniog

Santa jumps aboard for Blaenau!
Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of sherry and a mince pie, while the children receive a present and get to chat with Santa (who speaks both English and Welsh) and all his chums!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Welsh Highland Railway - Santa Trains

13/12/2008 till 14/12/2008
Location: Caernarfon

Santa has been able to spare some time from his hectic schedule to appear on the WHR (C) during December. 
Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of sherry and a mince pie, while the children receive a present and get to chat with Santa (who speaks both English and Welsh) and all his chums!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Ffestiniong Railway - Santa Trains (Porthmadog)

06/12/2008 till 07/12/2008
Location: Porthmadog

Santa has been able to spare some time from his hectic schedule to appear on the FR during December. 
Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of sherry and a mince pie, while the children receive a present and get to chat with Santa (who speaks both English and Welsh) and all his chums!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!
 
For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Welsh Highland Railway - Santa Trains

06/12/2008 till 07/12/2008
Location: Caernarfon

Santa has been able to spare some time from his hectic schedule to appear on the WHR (C) during December. 
Adults can sit back and enjoy a glass of sherry and a mince pie, while the children receive a present and get to chat with Santa (who speaks both English and Welsh) and all his chums!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Car Boot Sale

30/11/2008 till 30/11/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Car Boot Sale

23/11/2008 till 23/11/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Car Boot Sale

16/11/2008 till 16/11/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Car Boot Sale

09/11/2008 till 09/11/2009
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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MTV Europe Music Awards 2008

06/11/2008 till 06/11/2008
Location: Echo Arena Liverpool

Telephone: 0844 8000 400
http://www.accliverpool.com

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Car Boot Sale

02/11/2008 till 02/11/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Welsh Highland Railway - Halloween Train

31/10/2008 till 31/10/2008
Location: Caernarfon

A Chill down the spine is guaranteed on the WHR (C) with the return of the harrowing Halloween Trains.
Children and adults alike are guaranteed a fright-night to remember with a host of Halloween fun on the WHR (C) that’ll put a smile on the wickedest ghoul and keep even the wildest free-spirit entertained!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Ffestiniog Railway - Halloween Trains

30/10/2008 till 01/11/2008
Location: Porthmadog

A Chill down the spine is guaranteed on the Ffestiniog Railway with the return of the harrowing Halloween Trains.
Children and adults alike are guaranteed a fright-night to remember with a host of Halloween fun on the FR that’ll put a smile on the wickedest ghoul and keep even the wildest free-spirit entertained!
…Ride the Ghostly Trains from Harbour Station to Tan-y-Bwlch - the Little Station in the big, scary, dark woods – and enjoy an evening of spooky games, magic balloons, tasty barbecued food, dazzling fireworks, eerie story-telling and strange goings-on!
Advanced booking essential for these trains, as they sell-out quickly!

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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Car Boot Sale

26/10/2008 till 26/10/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Car Boot Sale

19/10/2008 till 19/10/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Mighty Boosh

14/10/2008 till 15/10/2008
Location: Echo Arena Liverpool

Telephone: 0844 8000 400
http://www.accliverpool.com

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Car Boot Sale

12/10/2008 till 12/10/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Car Boot Sale

05/10/2008 till 05/10/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Ffestiniog Railway- Autumn Beer Festival at Spoone

04/10/2008 till 10/10/2008
Location: Porthmadog

A chance to let your hair down and enjoy some Real Ale, in great surroundings.
A BBQ will be offered on Saturday October 4 to kick-off the event and a BBQ will also be held on Sunday, October 5. There will also be a buffet dinner for up to 75 people on the 10th to finish the festival off. Special beers will be served with an Autumn theme.
There is always a wide selection of ales on tap, and having won numerous CAMRA ale awards there’s bound to be something that will grab your fancy!
More details will be released.

For further information on the Ffestiniog Railway and Welsh Highland Railway (C) including train times, ticket prices and events information, phone our Booking Office  or visit our website.

Telephone: 01766 576000
http://www.festrail.co.uk

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The reins of power: A History of the horse in Art

01/10/2008 till 01/10/2008
Location: Grosvenor Museum, Lecture Theatre

This slide lecture by Adrian Sumner explores equine imagery
throughout the history of the visual arts. Whether symbolising
strength, nobility, beauty, freedom or dynastic power, the
horse has carried men and women, gods and goddesses,
elves and fairies, not to mention our hopes and dreams, since the earliest pictures were recorded in the flickering lamplight of theStone Age.  Highlights include Lascaux and Altamira, equestrian portrait sculptures since Marcus Aurelius, Delacroix and Gericault, Franz Marc and Alfred Munnings, and, of course, the work of George Stubbs.

Time: 1.30pm
Cost: £3 - pay at the door
http://www.grosvenormuseum.co.uk

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Car Boot Sale

28/09/2008 till 28/09/2008
Location: Countess of Chester Hospital

Car Boot Sale (licensed by Chester City Council)

No New Goods

No Plants

No Food

No Counterfeit Goods

No Large Vans

Telephone: 01244 366240
Time: 6.00am - 1.00pm
Cost: £8 per space

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Chester Races

27/09/2008 till 27/09/2008