Learn how to make a traditional Christmas Wreath to hang on your front door.

Join us for mulled wine, spiced apple and roast chestnuts outside Storyhouse. Thursday 5-8pm Friday 5-8pm Saturday 12pm-8pm Sunday 12pm-8pm

1hr 39 | On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express.

1hr 5 | The annual CBeebies Christmas Show is back, sprinkled with plenty of CBeebies magic, festive music, stunning dance performances and a star cast of presenters and on-screen talent.

An afternoon of Storytelling and walkabout Theatre in the open air at the City Forest Garden (aka Chester Supertrees).

Our street-savvy production of the Dickens favourite. Bit-hearted joy, feelgood songs, purse-snatchers and dogs, all live from the gutter this Christmas.

Drop in for a mulled wine or a hot chocolate and soak up the festive atmosphere with choirs, music and…

Who’d have thought that Italian shepherds busking at Christmas could impact on seasonal music more broadly?  There are a number of historic accounts demonstrating its influence on composers through to the 19th century.

It’s Christmas in Hollywood, and all Dad wants is a little bit of redemption. This lecture goes back to the 90s to take a festive look at fatherhood on film.

Since the first publication of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s story How the Grinch Stole Christmas there have been numerous adaptations. Looking back at some of these, this lecture considers our cultural fascination with the act of adaptation.

The festive season was an important time for Elvis Presley. This talk aims to explore the connections in both his career and public life.

2hr 40 | Enjoy this sparkling ballet as an enchanting, festive treat for the whole family.

1hr 43 | An ordinary boy called Nikolas sets out on an extraordinary adventure into the snowy north in search of his father who is on a quest to discover the fabled village of the elves.

An immersive screening of Tim Burton’s classic Halloween/Christmas film.

1hr 38 | A perfect Christmas Classic for the festive season re-issues by the BFI.

3hr 25 | A romance, a tragedy and a thriller – travel to 19th century Rome with Puccini’s passionate, political opera.

An outdoor event alongside the water edge of the canal where you can view the roving moon and capture some beautiful photos.

We’re taking over this unique space at Chester Railway Station for five days of festive movie magic in the run…

1hr 50 | Based on the beloved Dr Seuss Christmas tale, the grumpy Grinch arrives in Whoville determined to remove all hints of Christmas.

Rooted in Roman mythology as the deity of forests, fields, and herds, this Faun has found herself trotting along a once roman landscape looking to charm the people with her love of the forest, music and dance.