Kaleidoscope Festival
Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July 2025
A weeklong celebration of neurodiversity, inclusion and the talents of those living with a disability.
Storyhouse, Exchange Square and across Chester
What is Kaleidoscope Festival?
Storyhouse’s hugely popular Kaleidoscope Festival will return next year with another exciting programme.
Kaleidoscope Festival is a weeklong programme of performances, events, workshops, and activities that are programmed specifically for and by the learning-disabled community.
The yearly festival runs alongside a regular programme of Kaleidoscope events, including regular Open Mic Nights and the hugely popular Kaleidoscope Club Nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
“I describe the festival as promising a truly kaleidoscopic range of events to appeal to audiences, and this year’s programme, which has been designed in collaboration with a disability-led focus group, really underlines that.”
Nicola, Communities Manager
Chester Disability Pride Parade
Our annual parade is one of the UK’s only disability pride parades. Each year we unite with disabled people, charities and businesses to raise awareness and promote positive change by inviting everybody to join us as we march through Chester City Centre!
The Chester Disability Pride Parade will return on Monday 7 July 2025 – stay tuned for more information and updates in the coming months.
Find out more about Sponsorship Opportunities for the Disability Pride Parade here
All events…
Events in this season
Kaleidoscope: Monthly Open Mic
