WHAT'S ON

We are delighted to welcome The Grand Cavalcade back after making their Deva Fest debut in 2024. Roll up roll up for story telling, explosive science shows, comedy, workshops and live music in the Magic Lantern with Professor Pumpernickel, Gacko Trunks and friends. The Cavalcade are in town from Friday to Sunday.

Chester Zoo will be making its first ever appearance at Deva Fest this year. Festival goers can expect games, shows and animal science all whilst exploring the weird and wonderful world of nature. From discovering poo science to learning how to spot wildlife at home. On top of all of that, we'll also have face painting fun and a pop-up shop, the perfect place to buy your very own cuddly animals to take home – all while contributing to our species-saving work around the world.

Please note there will be no animals at the festival. They are safest staying in the zoo!

Chester Zoo’s spectacular animal lanterns will be lighting up Deva Fest on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 1730 to 2230. Originally created for Lanterns and Light, these interactive puppets are bursting with colour, movement and character. Each one is handcrafted for the zoo and inspired by real species from around the world.

Our resident MC Danny Mcloughlin will again host Deva Laughs every night from 6pm to 9pm. Expect names you have heard and some of the finest emerging comedy talent. Comedy is family friendly for the first hour and 16+ from 7pm onwards,

Guinness world record holder Chris Marley will be back in 2025 with the little big top hosting juggling and acrobatic circus workshops from Friday through to Sunday. And each day as the sun goes down get ready for a super show featuring fire and some amazing juggling skills!

SuperPirates energetic crew of entertainers are on a mission to share a whole lot of joy and to inspire your kids to believe in their awesomeness.  Expect loads of inflatables, hugely wild group games, impromptu raves and a daily water slide.

SuperPirates are all about play and all about letting kids be kids; your kids can join in however makes them happiest.  Barrels full of fun, silliness and controlled chaos awaits! 

The greatest show in the world will be back for 2025 filling the Deva Fest site with bubbles and shows!

Dee River Kayaking will be returning for their third year to offer stand up paddleboarding and kayaking on the tranquil waters of the Deer Park Mere. Full tuition, equipment and safety gear will be provided by the team. This is a bookable experience and charges apply (£). Click the button below to book.

New for 2025 is a Silent Disco taking place at the Deva Laughs stage from 2130 to 2300 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

Try your hand at one the fastest growing sports in the UK and throw your Frisbee disc into each basket on the course, a keen eye and some good old welly and we are sure you’ll smash it. 

Frisbee golf is great fun and is for the whole family; compete with your mates or family. Frisbee golf games are for up to 4 people. These book fast, so grab a space online and don’t miss out!

Sign up for sessions on the day.

Britain's Got Talent semi finalists Amasing are back for 2025 with their drumming and dance workshops in the huge spider dome! Get ready to sing and dance and watch out for some news in 2025 on how your school could be involved with Amasing to win a slot performing at the festival!

Come and take the Gin Journey @ Deva Fest! A fixture since 2022 Jono, Hannah and the team will take you through tasting notes, competitions and general Gin fun with generous amounts to sample. This is a bookable experience for 18s and over only and charges apply. Booking opens soon.

Wilderness Tribe will be back again this year. Providing Archery, Crossbow, Axe Throwing, Bushcraft and more! 

A small contribution applies to cover costs to this wonderful charity.

The traditional woodcraft workshops are back again this year.  Use a Shave horse and drawer knife to make traditional green woodcraft including gypsy flowers, walking staffs, magic wands and mushrooms.

Nelly's Nest will again be in attendance to provide neurodiversity accessibility. The Nest is equipped with resources, sensory tools, deescalation equipment and trained therapeutic staff to allow Deva Fest to be more accessible to those with hidden needs.

Laughter Tots Chester have been with us since the very first Deva Fest offering messy, craft and sensory play for pre schoolers and tots! Washing powder not included!!

One of England's finest, the gardens of Cholmondeley Castle will be open for you to explore between 1200 and 1700 from Friday to Sunday. Discover the romantic Temple and Folly Water Gardens, double herbaceous bordered Lavinia Walk, Glade, Arboretum, and the ornamental woodland upon Tower Hill. This is the ultimate festival chill out space!

Get ready for a stunning showcase of automotive artistry.  Expect to see beautifully restored and modified Volkswagen beetles and campers, alongside hot rods, gasser drag race cars and other jaw-dropping custom cars.

Meet Sarah Wild Soul - a free spirited yoga teacher who blends movement, soul, and a little bit of wildness into every session.  Her classes are an opportunity to get to know yourself a little better.  With a deep love for energy work and breathwork, Sarah often weaves these practices into her yoga sessions to create a truly holistic experience.  A proud Northerner who rarely takes herself too seriously, you can expect classes full of laughter, fun and playfulness.  For Sarah , yoga isn't about the perfect pose - it's about enjoying your body, connecting to your breath, and feeling free..... all while having a giggle at the same time.    Sessions available to book soon!

Been on your feet all day?  Danced a bit too much?  Need to detox?  Well make your way to the Wellness Area to wind down and relax in our wood fired saunas, 45 minutes of chill time just for you.  The experience comes with no kids!  Benefits include improved cardiovascular health, reduced stress, pain relief, and detoxification, along with benefits for skin and sleep.  

Join Suliko Sounds for a relaxing 45 minute taster session of sound healing.  Melt away any busy hustle and bustle within our wellness safe space.  A sound bath which allows you to surrender into a nourishing flow.  The cosmic frequencies of the gongs help to balance your own body's natural rhythm.  This is the perfect way to start your day at the festival.  Benefits from sound baths include enhanced relaxation and healing, reduced anxiety and stress, improved sleep, better mood, mental clarity and releases emotional blockages.  Bring your own mat, blanket, pillow or anything else that will make you comfortable during the session and lay back and relax.

Feel the magic of intuitive healing with a blend of therapeutic massage, Reiki, and crystal energy.  Designed to release tension, restore balance, and awaken your body's natural vitality, each session is a deeply personalized experience.  Let the warmth of healing hands guide you to relaxation, renewal, and inner harmony.  

Established in 2020, Katherine Jones, the innovative mind behind ThinK, dedicated two years prior to crafting and refining a Prosecco and Pinot Grigio Sparkling Rosé with fewer calories and less sugar, all with no compromise on taste.  Join the ThinK team who will guide you through their prosecco journey.  This is a bookable experience for 18s and over and charges apply.  Booking opens soon.

Join the team from Weetwood as they guide you through their Cheshire Ales from choosing the finest British Barley, carefully chosen hops and brewing process and tasting some of their award-winning ales.  This is a bookable experience for 18s and over only and charges apply.  Booking opens soon.

From the team that brought you Weetwood Ales join them to taste their single malt Cheshire Whiskies. Every aspect of the production process-mashing, fermenting, distilling, maturing, finishing and bottling.  This is not to be missed for whisky lovers.  This is a bookable experience for 18s and over only and charges apply.  Booking opens soon.