Small gigs, comedy, markets, festivals, theatre and family days out coming up across Cheshire. Always check with the venue before you travel.
An illuminated after-dark woodland trail through the grounds of Arley Hall, themed on Tim Burton's festive film. A good evening out for families across the half-term and Christmas holidays.
Comedian Susan Calman brings her Tall Tales tour to the Lyceum for an evening of stand-up.
The London-formed band, founded by members from Gibraltar, blend flamenco and North African influences with alternative rock and metal at Chester's largest independent live music venue.
Stand-up Scott Bennett stops at the Lyceum on a Sunday night with his Blood Sugar Baby tour show.
The progressive rock band bring their Requiem for a Night tour to Chester, with the epic, symphonic sound their fans know well.
A night of stand-up at the Lyceum starring Russell Kane.
Omid Djalili's Namaste tour comes to Crewe, with the comedian and actor on stage at the Lyceum from 8pm.
Pianist Sam Haywood gives a recital in Chester Music Society's concert series at St Mary's Creative Space.
Comedian Fin Taylor brings his tour show The Pre-emptive Comeback Special to the Lyceum.
Starsailor frontman James Walsh and Gomez's Ben Ottewell share the stage for a double bill.
Comedian Gary Delaney brings his Gary On Laughing tour show to the Lyceum.
Wooden huts around Chester Town Hall sell crafts, gifts, festive food and drink, with a Christmas Market Bar hosting live music on select evenings. Open until 8pm Thursday to Saturday and 6.30pm Sunday to Wednesday.
Chester's newest improvised comedy troupe make up every scene, character and punchline on the spot, inspired by suggestions from the audience.
Chester Music Society Choir and the Liverpool Sinfonia perform Walton's Belshazzar's Feast in the cathedral, alongside music by Finzi and Walton's Henry V suite.
Knutsford marks the start of the festive season as the town's Christmas lights are switched on.
The veteran New Wave of British Heavy Metal band bring their live show to The Live Rooms.
Sandbach Town Council's Christmas lights switch-on, the first date in the town's festive calendar.
Post-punk bands Skids and Theatre of Hate play a co-headline date on their UK tour.
Macclesfield's artisan market returns after the October date was called off because of the weather, a good chance to shop from independent traders ahead of Christmas.
A comic take on the Dickens classic in which Charles Dickens and his tour manager play Scrooge and more than 30 other characters after the rest of the cast are stuck on a train.
Sandbach Town Council's Christmas market in the town centre, part of the council's festive programme.
The Northern Chamber Orchestra's festive programme of carols and seasonal favourites in Tatton's Tenants' Hall, with the choir of St Nicholas Catholic High School. The evening performance includes a tour of the decorated Christmas Mansion; these concerts sell out each year.
Knutsford Town Council's two-day festive street market, with over 120 traders a day selling food, drink, crafts and gifts, plus live entertainment. A free park and ride shuttle runs from Booths Hall to the bus station.
The Lyceum's family pantomime this Christmas, with Su Pollard leading the cast alongside Malcolm Lord and Ste Johnston.
Tribute act Just Radiohead play the Station Road venue, performing songs from across Radiohead's catalogue.
The 2 Tone ska band behind Tears of a Clown play the Station Road venue.
A festive shindig with the Pogues tribute band, playing Fairytale of New York and the rest of the hits in the run-up to Christmas.
The last Treacle Market of 2026 brings artisan traders to Macclesfield on the Sunday before Christmas, ideal for last-minute gifts.
Chester Music Society's Christmas concert with its choir, the Chester Cathedral Saturday Singing Club and Chester Philharmonic Orchestra, presented by the High Sheriff of Cheshire.
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