The Great Midsummer Spectacular

A magical summer of open air experiences at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre village
  • Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Join us at Grosvenor Park for a magical summer of open air experiences include comedy gigs, live music sessions, kids’ theatre, family activities, open mic nights and even a murder mystery evening, all taking place within the atmospheric surroundings of the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre village.

Plus: drop in throughout July and August to soak up the sunshine and enjoy craft beer, cocktails and gin slushies from the Tepee Bar with fresh wood-fired pizzas and hot topped waffles too.

The Great Midsummer Spectacular
On Stage Me + Deboe
Grosvenor Park

Hailing from the North, Me + Deboe are a female alternative acoustic duo, performing extensively across the UK, Europe and the United States.

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On Stage Open Air Comedy Nights
Grosvenor Park

Enjoy a night of raucous comedy, with craft beer and gin slushies on tap and fresh pizzas from our wood-fired pizza oven.

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On Stage Open Air Summer Music Sessions
Grosvenor Park

Join us at Grosvenor Park for two evenings of enchanting music this summer.

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Activities Kaleidoscope: Chester Disability Pride Parade
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre, Across Chester City Centre

The parade is your chance to dance, parade, move, sing and raise awareness of the 14.1 million disabled people living in the UK.

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On Stage Dee Sign Choir
Grosvenor Park

Dee Sign Choir perform popular songs translated into BSL. Catch them at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre this summer.

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On Stage Port Sunlight Sea Dogs
Grosvenor Park

Port Sunlight Sea Dogs sing of a sailor’s hard life, of heroes and villains, of bully boys and bosuns, and lands far away from home. Join in and ‘sing out’ with us. 

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Activities Storyhouse Elders: Summer Activities At Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre
Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre

Come along for a social activity and soak in the atmosphere at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre village.

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Activities Rhymetime at Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park

Join us at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre for some fun rhymes and stories with the library team. Suitable for younger children and toddlers.

Activities Makaton Storytime
Grosvenor Park

Join Julie from Cheshire West Libraries in the park for a Makaton friendly storytime. We will be adding simple Makaton signs to a selection of our favourite picture books.

Activities Family Crafts at Grosvenor Park
Grosvenor Park

Join members of the library team for craft activities under the tepee, come rain or shine, at Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre.

On Stage The City of Curses – A Murder Mystery by Trial
Grosvenor Park

Inspired by the historical Witch Hunt Craze and Chester’s dark history you’re invited to be the jury in this interactive murder mystery show. 

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Activities Story Explorers
Grosvenor Park

Become a Story Explorer this summer. We’ll Explorer a well-loved story in the park through songs, sensory trays and finding clues.

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On Stage Chester Ukulele Orchestra
Grosvenor Park

Founded thirteen years ago, Chester Ukes play a diverse range of music, from Lady Gaga to old time classics.

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On Stage Open Mic Night
Grosvenor Park

An Open Mic event for the talented people of Chester to come and perform in front of their family, friends and Storyhouse open-air audience.

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On Stage Goofus Theatre: Max and Ronnie and The Almighty Ding-Dong!
Grosvenor Park

With songs and silliness, there’ll be lots to laugh at with old friends Max and Ronnie. So come and join them in a show about friendship, custard and the power of love.

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Cinema Asteroid City (12A)

1 hr 44 | AD | A fictional American desert town in 1955 where the itinerary of a junior Stargazer and Space Cadet convention is spectacularly disrupted by world changing events

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Activities Craft Workshop with Chester Mystery Plays
Fri 12.30pm; Sun 12.30pm
The Kitchen

Chester Mystery Plays invites everyone to get involved in this summer’s production by designing a fabric panel inspired by nature using a variety of techniques including fabric painting and embroidery.

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On Stage Sister Act
Storyhouse Theatre

Disco diva Deloris’ life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder. Placed under protective custody she is hidden in the one place she shouldn’t be found – a convent!

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Activities Storyhouse + Chester Zoo: Summer Project

Storyhouse and Chester Zoo are collaborating in a first-of-its-kind project, offering young people the opportunity to consolidate and develop their awareness around the challenges we face on planet Earth.

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On Stage A Night with Jean Martyn and A Handbag of Harmonies
Storyhouse Theatre

Jean Martyn is bringing her fun and effervescent show to Chester. Joined by A Handbag of Harmonies, be prepared for an evening of musical classics as you’ve never heard them before.

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On Stage John Lydon: I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
Storyhouse Theatre

In his spoken word show, John Lydon is touring the UK. He’ll talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour.

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On Stage Ashley Blaker: Normal Schmormal
Garret Theatre

A new stand-up show about the joys of raising children with special needs, from the star of hit Radio 4 series 6.5 Children, and author of book Normal Schmormal.

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Activities Cheshire & Warrington Carers Cinema Screenings

Film screenings for careers on last Thursday of every month at Storyhouse Cinemas.

Cinema Northern Exposure Short Film Night (15+)

1 hr 30 | Join us for an evening of short films and previews of upcoming events for young people aged 16-25 who want to break into the film industry

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Cinema The Cabinet of Dr Caligari + Live Score
The Kitchen

1 hr | The quintessential German Expressionist film masterpiece. Robert Wiene’s distorted sets, sinister shadows and unnerving characters set to a live score.

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