Chesterfield Market at Christmas
Experience festive shopping with a twist at Chesterfield Market. Enjoy a modern new look and a cosy tipi, and don’t miss the street entertainment every Saturday. You’ll also find tasty ingredients for your meals and unique gifts for family and friends at Chesterfield Market and Market Hall.
Kick off the festivities with our Lights Switch On and Market. Browse records at the Record Fair, handmade treasures at the Artisan Market, and ethical delights at the Vegan Market.
Discover what’s on offer and check the extended opening times below.
Chesterfield Market days over Christmas
A special market day will take place on Sunday 23rd November 2025 for the return of our town’s big annual Christmas Lights Switch On and Market.
Chesterfield Market Hall
Chesterfield Market Hall will operate as usual until Wednesday 24th December 2025, with a few additional dates for festive events. Please note that the butchers will also be open as usual, except on certain dates listed below when it will open earlier. See the festive period opening hours below:
Additional opening days
- Sunday 23rd November – Open 11:30am – 5:30pm (Christmas Lights Switch On and Market)
- Sunday 21st December – Open 10:30am – 4:30pm
Christmas week
- Monday 22nd December
Market Hall: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday 23rd December
Market Hall: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Butchers: 7:00am – 3:00pm
- Wednesday 24th December
Market Hall: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Butchers: 7:00am – 1:00pm
- Thursday 25th December – Closed
- Friday 26th December – Closed
- Saturday 27th December – Closed
- Sunday 28th December – Closed
- Monday 29th December
Market Hall: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Tuesday 30th December
Market Hall: 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Wednesday 31st December
Market Hall: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Butchers: 7:00am – 1:00pm
- Thursday 1st January – Closed
- Friday 2nd January – Resumes normal operating hours
Visit to buy a range of food or presents ahead of Christmas. See a full list of shops and traders in Chesterfield Market Hall here.
Chesterfield Artisan Market
Looking for a treat for someone special or a unique present? If so, Chesterfield Artisan Market is the event to visit.
Sunday 30th November and Sunday 21st December 2025 from 10:00am to 3:30pm.
Chesterfield Vegan Market
Retailers will be selling a range of goods including cakes, cheese, bread, chocolates, sweets, candles, jams and spices at the Chesterfield Vegan Market.
Sunday 7th December 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm.
Chesterfield Record Fair
Those attending Chesterfield Record Fair can browse stalls selling vinyl, CDs, DVDs, and rock and pop memorabilia.
Sunday 14th December 2025 from 9:00am – 2:30pm.
