Welcome to the Chester Festivals website - Your local guide to EVENTS and FESTIVALS in Chester and the surrounding area.

Chester Festivals programme the annual Chester Summer Music Festival, the Essar Oil Chester Literature Festival, including the children's Literature Festival GobbleDEEbook and MBNA Chestival; as well as work with and support the events and festivals organised by our members.

NEW OPPORTUNITY: Would you like to join a dynamic team at Chester Festivals? We are now recruiting for an Operations Manager (maternity cover) to join the Chester Festivals team. Application closes 4th May 2012, with interviews 14th May. To apply please download the application form, Job Ad and Job Description and follow the instructions.