The Live Rooms
Vicky Andrews
The Live Rooms is Chester’s largest independent live music venue and nightclub and has hosted some of the biggest names in music.
What's on near The Live Rooms
Keeley Forsyth with Matthew Bourne at Royal Liverpool Philharmonic
Keeley Forsyth brings her haunting album The Hollow to the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic for a stripped-back show with pianist Matthew Bourne.
from £19
Static at Unity Theatre
Darkly funny and fiercely personal, Elaine Collins’ new semi-autobiographical solo show about memories, misfits and the messy side of showbiz is a must-see this May.
from £12.00
Bluecoat’s Big Music Weekend: Family Print Session
Enjoy hands-on printmaking activities.
from £5.00
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Bees: A Story of Survival at World Museum Liverpool
‘Bees: A Story of Survival’ seamlessly marries art and science to tell the fascinating story of bees and their essential role in nature.
from £0.00
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Outer Waves Festival 2025
A new festival is born as Outer Waves takes over Invisible Wind Factory and Make Liverpool over two days this May.
from £49.00
Plays for the People at Shakespeare North Playhouse
A day of live performance, bold ideas and collective action – where the audience becomes the cast and theatre sparks conversation.
from £15.00
Secrets of Knutsford
From wild buildings to wilder characters, explore hidden histories and architectural oddities in the Cheshire town of Knutsford.
from £20.00
Pride in Trafford: Family Block Party at Waterside
Celebrate love, laughter and self-expression at Waterside’s Family Block Party – a free afternoon of fun on the Plaza for all ages.
free entryWhere to go near The Live Rooms
Chester
Wales Coast Path from Chester to Flint
The section of the North Wales Coast Path from Chester to Flint, starts off from Chester Station and the first section being unofficial isn’t way-marked. However, it offers pleasant urban walking and a stretch along the towpath of the Shropshire Union Canal, along Catherine Street to an area known as The Cop.
Chester
Grey n Pink Records
Grey n Pink Records has the largest selection of new, second hand and collectible vinyl records in Cheshire. Established for over 30 years in the Chester record shop, they specialise in collectible vinyl LPs, 7″ and 12″ singles.
Chester
Mill Hotel & Spa
Situated on an historic Roman site, the Mill Hotel & Spa was opened by its present owners in 1987. The original Griffiths Cornmill building dates from 1830 and great care has been taken to sympathetically incorporate many of the original architectural features during the conversion into a hotel.
Cheshire
The Cornerhouse
Live music, comedy, quiz nights and special events – all to be enjoyed alongside sharing platters and, of course, an extensive range of drinks.
Chester
Chester Little Theatre
Chester’s longest running theatre, Chester Little Theatre, is an intimate venue showcasing top performances.
Chester
Sticky Walnut
The Sticky Walnut is an award-winning ‘local’ bistro in the heart of Hoole, serving humble dishes using the best possible ingredients.
Chester
Stone Villa
Stone Villa, built around 1850, is located in an attractive suburb just 0.8 miles from the centre of the city and its famous walls.
Chester
Hotel Indigo Chester
Hotel Indigo Chester is an elegant and welcoming hotel in the heart of this beautiful city, with the equally excellent Wood Chester as in-house restaurant.
Chester
Alexander’s Live
Established in 1991, Alexander’s puts on an amazing range of live music including jazz, blues, soul, roots and rock, comedy & drama. Alexander’s is famous for the alternative comedy nights every Saturday.
Chester
The Cheese Shop
The Cheese Shop has been a source of speciality cheeses in Chester for 25 years and has over 200 different cow, goat and ewe cheeses available -including pasteurised, unpasteurised and vegetarian varieties.
Chester
Grosvenor Park
Overlooking the River Dee to the south of the city, Grosvenor Park is one of Chester’s best-loved green spaces.
Cheshire District Guides
Culture Guides
Theatre in the North
Eclectic as ever. You'll find inventive reworkings, world-class contemporary dance and Greater Manchester's inaugural Improv Festival in our guide.
Tours and Activities in the North
We've got many a good time in store this month as we round up the best walking tours, cultural classes and makers markets in the land.
Literature Events in the North
We've got laughs and we've got leftfield on the live literature radar this month. Something for everyone, from poets playing with form to short story writers looking long.
Family things to do in the North
With these lighter, brighter days and warmer temperatures, it's really starting to feel like summer here in the North West!
Music in the North
Open air clubs, new festivals and long-awaited gigs. The North West's live music scene is heating up this spring.
Classical Music in the North
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
Exhibitions in the North
Willow weaving, textile collages, digital arts and ecology - all this and more in our exhibition top picks this month
Cinema in the North
Live scores, midnight movies and the latest from Wes Anderson are just some of our upcoming film highlights.