TTDC Things to do in Chester

Checked event

Deva Fest 2026.

Image: Deva Fest.

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Why it is here

Family camping music festival at Cholmondeley Castle, near Malpas.

Best fit

Best for families and visitors with transport.

Check first

This is near Chester rather than a simple city-centre walk.

Date

Thu 6 Aug to Sun 9 Aug

Venue

Cholmondeley Castle Cholmondeley Castle, near Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8AH

Cost

Day and weekend tickets vary

Category

Family

Status

Live

Last checked

What to know

Deva Fest lists its 2026 festival for 6-9 August at Cholmondeley Castle, with music, camping, comedy, wellness, a fairground and family activities. Headliners listed on the official site include Ronan Keating, Jessie J and James Morrison.

Festival runs from Thursday 6 to Sunday 9 August 2026.

This is outside Chester city centre, but close enough to matter for wider Chester weekend planning.

Plan it

Useful before you book or set off

Tickets

Day and weekend tickets vary. Use the official listing for current availability, concessions and booking fees.

Timing

Thu 6 Aug to Sun 9 Aug. No fixed start time is held in the checked data, so confirm timing on the listing.

Getting there

This is outside the central Chester loop. Plan transport before you treat it as part of a city-centre day.

Weather

For outdoor or festival-style events, check the latest organiser note and dress for the ground conditions.

Venue

Cholmondeley Castle

Cholmondeley Castle, near Malpas, Cheshire SY14 8AH

Before you go

Check the event listing before travelling or booking. Times, ticket status and entry rules can change faster than a static guide can.

Last checked Friday, 12 June 2026.