Chester Folk Festival
Folk Events in Chester & Surrounding Area
Here you can find out about other folk events in the Chester area and this is updated monthly or as and when we receive information.
Not all the events on this page are organised by Chester Folk Festival, so please check they are running before you travel. Please contact us if you'd like an event added, or have any comments.
Folk Events in Chester and the Surrounding Area
June/July 2025
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Carlton Tavern, Hartington Street, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BN
Wednesday 4th June
Singaround 8 pm
07541 801934 (Every 1st Wednesday)
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Telford’s Warehouse, Tower Wharf, Chester, CH1 4EZ
Thursday 5th June
A Band on Ship 9pm.
01244 390090 or restaurant@telfordswarehouse.com
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Manley Village Hall, Tarvin Rd, Manley, Frodsham WA6 9EL
Saturday 7th June
Almaz, Smokehouse Three 7.30 pm
https://www.facebook.com/MusicAtManley
Cross Keys, Lower Bridge Street, Chester
Wednesday 11th June
Irish Music Session 8.30 pm
01244 344460. (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday)
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St John’s Church, Little St. John Street, Chester CH1 1SN
Saturday 14th June
Minstrels’ Court 11 am till 2 pm
www.chesterheritagefestival.co.uk
St Mary’s Creative Space, St Mary’s Hill, Chester, CH1 2DW
Friday 20th June
Dan Walsh 7 pm. £15
Email SoundBox27@outlook.com or text 07857 385411
Cross Keys, Lower Bridge Street, Chester
Wednesday 25th June
Irish Music Session 8.30 pm
01244 344460. (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday)
Farmers Arms, Chester Road, Kelsall, CW6 0 SJ
Sunday 29th June
Music & Song Session 3 pm
phone 07949 678399 (Every last Sunday)
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Carlton Tavern, Hartington Street, Handbridge, Chester, CH4 7BN
Wednesday 2nd July
Singaround 8 pm
07541 801934 (Every 1st Wednesday)
Mid Cheshire Music Train, Chester to Plumley
Wednesday 2nd July
Nelson Peach leaves Chester 18.56
Cross Keys, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RP
Wednesday 9th July
Irish Music Session 8.30 pm
01244 344460 (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday)
Manley Village Hall, Tarvin Rd, Manley, Frodsham WA6 9EL
Saturday 19th July
Sherburn Bartley Saunders 7.30 pm
https://www.facebook.com/MusicAtManley
Cross Keys, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RP
Wednesday 23rd July
Irish Music Session 8.30 pm
01244 344460. (Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday)
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Farmers Arms, Chester Road, Kelsall, CW6 0 SJ
Sunday 27th July
Music & Song Session 3 pm
phone 07949 678399 (Every last Sunday)
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Storyhouse, Hunter Street, Chester CH1 2AR
Tuesday 29th July
Eliza Carthy 7.30 pm £22
https://www.storyhouse.com/whats-on/eliza-carthy/
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Regular Weekly Events:
Sunday
Bear & Billet, Lower Bridge Street, Chester, CH1 1RU
Raven Folk Club 8.30 pm
phone 01244 343788 or email raven@ravenfolk.org.uk
Monday
St Werburgh’s Parish Centre, Brook Street, Chester, CH1 3DZ
Informal Session 2.30 pm
01244 321218
Thursday
Union Vaults, 44 Egerton Street, Chester, CH1 3ND
Informal Session 8.30 pm
01244 322170
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