Chester Green Festival 2026

Join us in the heart of Chester for a vibrant, two-weekend celebration of all things eco-friendly, sustainable, and local. Whether you’re looking to shop green, learn about climate solutions, or just enjoy a fantastic free day out with the family, we’ve got something for everyone across two action-packed Sundays.

What’s going on in 2026 ?

Chester Green Festival is open to everyone. There are many ways to take part and help inspire action on climate and nature across Chester and and Cheshire West. Attendance is free, with many workshops and activities also available for children and adults alike.

Find us in Chester Townhall Square and Exchange Square. Kick off the festival with a bustling outdoor market and a day packed with community spirit!

– Shop Local & Sustainable: Browse an incredible line up of stalls featuring sustainable businesses, local producers, charities and passionate community groups.

– Learn & Engage: Discover practical ways to make a positive impact with loads of interactive information on the circular economy, active travel and tackling the climate and nature emergency.

– Free Family Activities: Keep the little ones entertained with plenty of fun, free and eco-friendly activities running throughout the day.

CLICK HERE to find out more about the lineup.

Find us inside Chester Town hall and Picturehouse. Inspiring Talks & Workshops: Head to the Town Hall and Chester Picturehouse for engaging, interactive workshops and expert talks.

Live Entertainment & More: Stick around for fantastic afternoon entertainment, browse an expanded range of stalls at the Picturehouse and connect with like-minded locals. exploring real-world solutions to the climate emergency. To see more about the lineup, CLICK HERE

Our Talks + Q&A Programme – Shaping Chester’s Future – Hosted at Picturehouse on Sunday the 14th June. For more information on what you can expect on the day, CLICK HERE.

Why Should You Attend?

Chester Green Festival creates a space where people can discover what is already happening across the region and how they can get involved. It brings together community organisations, campaign groups, and sustainable businesses to share ideas, inspire action, and build stronger connections.

A celebration of the people and organisations working for climate action and nature recovery across Chester and the wider Cheshire region.

It highlights practical solutions, inspiring projects, and simple actions that all help create a greener future for our city.

Chester Green Festival is part of Great Big Green Week, the UK’s biggest celebration of community action to tackle climate change and protect nature, coordinated by The Climate Coalition.

With stalls, talks, workshops, and activities, Chester Green Festiva an opportunity to connect, learn and take part in building a more sustainable community.

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