Venues

Chester offers a year-round programme of arts and entertainment including; Festivals, Street Events, Exhibitions, Performing Arts, Community Projects and Public art, provided by a mix of professional, voluntary and statutory groups and agencies.

This page contains a list of some of the major venues in the City area.

Alexander's Jazz Theatre

Live entertainment venue with restaurant and licensed bar.
Programme includes:

• Jazz
• Blues
• Dance
• Soul
• Poetry
• Comedy

Door prices vary. Venue also available for hire. Disabled access.

For programme details contact:
The Manager
Alexanders Jazz Theatre
2 Rufus Court
off Northgate Street
Chester
CH1 2JW
Tel: 01244 340005

Link to Alexander's website  (external link)

 

Chester College (Public Performances)

Whats on at the college.  (external link)

 

Chester Cathedral

The Cathedral hosts concerts throughout the year and has exhibition space for visual arts.

Cathedral organ recitals held every Thursday at 1.10pm throughout the year.

Organisations performing in the Cathedral include:

• BBC Philharmonic   (external link)
• The Chester Philharmonic Orchestra  (external link)
• Chester Summer Music Festival
• Chester Music Society  (external link)
• Chester Bach singers
• St Werburgh's Symphony Orchestra
• The Chester Mystery Plays  (external link)

The Cathedral has disabled access.

Further details of forthcoming events from:
Nicholas Fry
Events Officer
Chester Cathedral Office
12 Abbey Square
Chester
CH1 2HU
Tel: 01244 - 324756

Link to the Cathedral website  (external link)

 

Chester Theatre Club at Chester Little Theatre

Chester Theatre Club is the leading amateur theatre in Chester.  Established in 1945 to promote interesting and innovative theatre, in 1962 it moved to its own premises:  The Little Theatre in Gloucester Street, Newtown, Chester.

The Chester Theatre Club produces six plays each year.   Visit the Chester Theatre Club website (external link) or our current programme and booking information. The Little Theatre offers excellent theatre facilities:

• An auditorium with raked seating for 126 people
• An adaptable stage with full technical facilities
• A large costume wardrobe
• A workshop and props store
• A licensed bar

The Club has an active and lively membership.  As a Full Member you can get involved in all aspects of theatre.  There is a weekly programme of events on Tuesday evenings and a regular newsletter.

As a Supporter Member you can book in advance, receive a newsletter and attend Club events.

To be sent a brochure of our current programme with information on how to book or become a member, please write to:

The Box Office
Chester Little Theatre
Gloucester Street
Newtown
Chester CH1 3HR

Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope Or call the Box Office:  01244 322674 Or visit our website:  http://www.chestertheatreclub.co.uk/  (external link)

The Forum Studio Theatre

A group of people dedicated to presenting plays, musicals and pantomimes up to professional standards across the Chester,
Wrexham & Mold area.

The Forum Studio Theatre is the Chester City Centre base for Tip Top Productions, also available for hire.

Hamilton Place
Chester
CH1 2BH

Tel:  01244 341296 or visit our website:
Tip Top productions (external link)

  

Telford's Warehouse

Live entertainment venue with licensed bar.
Programme includes:

• Rock
• Pop
• World
• Folk
• Jazz
• Exhibitions

Door prices vary. Disabled access.  

For programme details contact:

The Manager
Telfords Warehouse
Tower Wharf
Chester

Tel: 01244 390090

Or visit the Telford's Website (external link)

 

UGC Cinema

Multiplex Cinema with 6 screens

Greyhound Park
Sealand Road
Chester
Telephone Booking 0871 200 2000

Visit the UGC website (external link).