What’s on in Chester this weekend: Christmas lights switch-on, live folk music, heritage tours and more
By Dherran Titherington 12th Nov 2026
What's On in Chester is brought to you by our main sponsor, The Deva Tap. There is plenty happening in and around Chester this weekend, with a range of events taking place across the city.
You can find a small selection of things to do below. Planning an event of your own? Submit it HERE.
Rowvember guided tour - Saturday 14 November

A guided walking tour exploring the folklore behind Chester's Rows will take place this weekend as part of this year's Rowvember celebrations.
Led by a local guide, the tour will uncover the stories behind the curious faces and fantastical carvings found on the buildings, using them as a starting point to explore Cheshire's folktales and local traditions.
Visitors will also have the chance to share folklore and stories of their own along the way.
Rowvember has returned to Chester for an entire month, celebrating the city's world-famous, Grade I Listed Rows.
Led by Heritage Chester CIC, the annual programme offers a fresh perspective on the historic walkways through guided tours, archaeological talks, building spotlights, treasure hunts and special performances.
You can find tickets and the full programme of events here.
Live folk music - Saturday 14 November - All Saints Church

All Saints Church will host an evening of live folk music this weekend.
Taking place on Saturday 14 November, An Autumn Trilogy will feature Chris Tavener, Lily Rae Grant and Owen Chamberlain, bringing together traditional and contemporary sounds from across the British folk scene.
Hosted by Chester Folk Festival, the performance begins at 8pm, with doors opening at 7.30pm.
Tickets can be purchased online here in advance, or on the door on the night.
The event takes place at All Saints Church, Hoole Road, Chester.
Hoole Christmas lights switch-on - Saturday 14 November - Hoole Community Centre

Hoole will host its annual Christmas lights switch-on this weekend.
Organised by Hoole Lights and hosted at Hoole Community Centre, the popular community event will take place on Saturday 14 November.
From 12pm to 6pm, the day will feature live entertainment, a Santa's Grotto, an 'Elf Academy', children's activities, marshmallow toasting, festive food and drink, local stalls and "plenty of Christmas cheer".
A quieter first hour, from 12pm to 1pm, will also be available for families who prefer a more relaxed experience.
The celebrations will come to a close with the lights switch-on at around 5pm.
Tickets cost £5 for adults and £3 for under-16s, while children under five can attend for free.
The Worst Record Covers in the World' - Grosvenor Museum

The Grosvenor Museum is currently hosting an award-winning exhibition celebrating the world's most awful record covers.
Held in gallery two, the temporary exhibition is a collection of "dreadful" record sleeves that makes people "giggle, guffaw and double up laughing everywhere it goes".
Running until early next year, visitors can explore Steve Goldman's extensive range of "unintentionally funny" record covers, vote for their three favourites, and listen to some tracks from the albums.
Since the exhibition began touring the country in 2021, it has featured on BBC's Have I Got News For You, BBC Radio 4's Front Row, BBC Breakfast, The Guardian, Metro and the "i" newspaper.
Grosvenor Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday, from 10.30am to 5pm, and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm.
Entry is free but donations are welcome.
Autumn Internationals live - The Deva Tap

You can catch all of Autumn Internationals live this weekend at The Deva Tap.
The Brook Street pub is gearing up for a major weekend of international rugby, alongside its signature selection of independent craft beers and specialist ales.
The live screening schedule begins on Friday 13 November with France v South Africa at 8:10pm.
Action continues on Saturday 14 November, featuring Wales v New Zealand at 2:10pm, followed by England v Japan at 4:40pm and Ireland v Fiji at 8:10pm.
The weekend concludes on Sunday 15 November with Scotland v Australia at 3:10pm.
Tables can be reserved by contacting the pub at 01244 959425, or at their Facebook page.
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