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More for Your Money and Lots to Do and Love at Deva Fest

Deva Fest features world class music and comedy performers as well as new artists for you to discover across five stages.

But we believe a music festival isn't just about the music.

Your Deva Fest ticket is loaded with things that other festivals charge for!

It's really true! Ride our fairground rides as often as you like and they are INCLUDED in your admission price (open Friday to Sunday from midday to 2200).

We have a range of family activities ranging from storytelling and crafting through to slip and slide water fun and and sensory and messy play.

And whilst it isn't really an attraction we offer the sorts of loos that most festivals charge an upgrade for as standard.

We also allow you to bring a picnic and soft drinks into the festival.

Dee River Kayaking are bringing their water sports sessions back and Gin Journey are returning for 2025 with their Gin tasting workshops. Booking will open for both soon (costs apply for these activities and Gin Journey is an 18+ experience).

Our first 2025 announcements are below - we will keep adding to this section in the coming months so keep checking back!

The Grand Cavalcade

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.

Circus Workshop

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!

Bubble Inc

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

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens

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!

Amasing

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!

Chester Zoo

Chester Zoo will be with us all weekend...more news soon (although we do have to point out they won't be bringing any animals - they are best staying in the zoo!!!)

Silent Disco

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

Watersports (£)

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 (£). Booking opens soon.

Gin Journey (£)

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.

Nelly's Nest

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

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!!