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Things to do in Chester, October 2026

Browse 25 upcoming events and things to do in Chester during October 2026. Highlights include Nadia Reid, ARCTIC NUMPTIES: DEBUT ALBUM 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW, Friday Night Comedy and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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A live music performance.

Nadia Reid

Chester · St Mary's A Creative SpaceThu, Oct 1Music

🎟️ From £22

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

ARCTIC NUMPTIES: DEBUT ALBUM 20TH ANNIVERSARY SHOW

Chester · The Live RoomsFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Friday Night Comedy · Oct 2

Chester · Alexander's LiveFri, Oct 2Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A live music performance.

ANDY IRVINE

Chester · St Mary's A Creative SpaceSat, Oct 3Music

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Rex

Chester · Alexander's LiveSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

T'Pau

Chester · The Live RoomsSun, Oct 4Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Aynsley Lister

Chester · Telford's WarehouseWed, Oct 7Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Cold Flame's tribute to Jethro Tull

Chester · Alexander's LiveThu, Oct 8Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

John 5

John 5

Chester · The Live RoomsThu, Oct 15Music

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Friday Night Comedy · Oct 9

Chester · Alexander's LiveFri, Oct 9Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Seth Lakeman

Chester · StoryHouseSat, Oct 10Culture & Art

🎟️ From £30

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Pet Needs

Chester · The Live RoomsSun, Oct 11Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

John Bramwell

Chester · Telford's WarehouseWed, Oct 14Culture & Art

🎟️ From £28

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Sex Pistols Expose

Chester · Alexander's LiveThu, Oct 15Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

Space - The Neurotic Fairytales Tour

Space - The Neurotic Fairytales Tour

Chester · The Live RoomsSat, Oct 17Music

🎟️ From £26

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Friday Night Comedy · Oct 16

Chester · Alexander's LiveFri, Oct 16Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Duran Duran-ish & System 80s

Chester · Alexander's LiveSat, Oct 17Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Tez Ilyas: Tez Things I Hate About You

Chester · Alexander's LiveSun, Oct 18Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

GA-20

Chester · St Mary's A Creative SpaceThu, Oct 22Culture & Art

🎟️ From £19

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Utah Saints

Chester · The Live RoomsFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Friday Night Comedy · Oct 23

Chester · Alexander's LiveFri, Oct 23Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A live music performance.

Fleetwood Shack

Chester · Alexander's LiveSun, Oct 25Music

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Friday Night Comedy · Oct 30

Chester · Alexander's LiveFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

The Devout

Chester · The Live RoomsFri, Oct 30Culture & Art

🎟️ From £20

A cultural venue set for a performance or exhibition.

Bootleg Blondie

Chester · Alexander's LiveSat, Oct 31Culture & Art

🎟️ From £1

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