Explore behind the scenes at Chesterfield Museum, Visit the museum's onsite store room and find out how a museum preserves its collection for future
Read more >Summer in Chesterfield
CHATSWORTH COUNTRY FAIR
Friday 30th August - Sunday 1st September
The Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England’s most spectacular annual outdoor events and attracts large crowds from all over the country.
It’s a unique blend of excitement, family entertainment, culinary inspiration, country pursuits and rural crafts all blended together.
The Chatsworth Country Fair is one of England’s most spectacular annual outdoor events and attracts large crowds from all over the country.
It’s a unique blend of excitement, family entertainment, culinary inspiration, country pursuits and rural crafts all blended together.
CHESTERFIELD WELL DRESSING FESTIVAL
Saturday 7th - Saturday 14th September
What you've missed...
SUMMER NIGHTS OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL AT BOLSOVER CASTLE
Friday 26th - Sunday 28th July
Enjoy a unique open-air cinematic experience at Bolsover Castle with this year’s Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival organised by QUAD, Derby’s Centre for Art and Film.
Films for 2019 include Bohemian Rhapsody, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, and Top Gun.
More...
Enjoy a unique open-air cinematic experience at Bolsover Castle with this year’s Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival organised by QUAD, Derby’s Centre for Art and Film.
Films for 2019 include Bohemian Rhapsody, Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again, and Top Gun.
More...
CHESTERFIELD YOUNG PERSONS MARKET
Sunday 28th July
Stalls are available through Chesterfield Markets Team.
RHS CHATSWORTH
FLOWER SHOW
Wednesday 5th - Sunday 9th June 2019
The RHS Chatsworth Flower Show is looking forward to its third year of bringing innovative gardening ideas, insightful talks theatres and tradestands galore to the Chatsworth Estate.
More...
The RHS Chatsworth Flower Show is looking forward to its third year of bringing innovative gardening ideas, insightful talks theatres and tradestands galore to the Chatsworth Estate.
More...
RACE FOR LIFE
Sunday 9th June 2019
Women of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can walk, jog or run 5k to raise money to help beat cancer.
Women of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can walk, jog or run 5k to raise money to help beat cancer.
WALKING FOOTBALL EUROPEAN NATIONS CUP
Sunday 9th June
ECKINGTON CLASSIC CAR AND BIKE SHOW
Wednesday 12th June 2019
Hundreds of classic cars and bikes from all eras will once again be converging on picturesque Renishaw Hall for one of the region’s biggest classic car and bike shows.
CHESTERFIELD RETAIL AWARDS
Wednesday 19th June
Chesterfield Retail Awards celebrates the best shops across Chesterfield!
Now in its sixth year, the winners will be announced at the Casa Hotel at a glittering black-tie awards ceremony on June 19th.
JIMMY CARR
Friday 21st June
Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes - they are not the terrible things.
RSCPA ANNUAL FUN DOG SHOW
Saturday 6th July
It’s your dog’s favourite event of the year! Bring the whole family to this great local event where all funds raised on the day will directly support the Chesterfield Animal Centre Rebuild Appeal.
It’s your dog’s favourite event of the year! Bring the whole family to this great local event where all funds raised on the day will directly support the Chesterfield Animal Centre Rebuild Appeal.
TEDDY BEAR'S PICNIC
Sunday 7th July
SPARKLE NIGHT WALK
Saturday 6th July
STAVELEY ARMED FORCES WEEKEND
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th July
CHESTERFIELD MEDIEVAL FUN DAY
Tuesday 30th July
Step back to the Middle Ages at the Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day!
Step back to the Middle Ages at the Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day!
Head to the Medieval encampment in the grounds of the Crooked Spire Church to see knights in battle or look out for the Medieval themed entertainment across the town centre.
CHESTERFIELD FESTIVAL OF CRICKET
Sunday 14th - Saturday 20th July
The picturesque ground will host five days of action, with a four-day game starting on Sunday 14th July and the popular Vitality Blast fixture versus Yorkshire Vikings on Saturday 20th July.
VEGAN KNIGHTS CHEESE CLUB
Friday 19th July
STAINBSY FESTIVAL
Friday 18th - Sunday 21st July
ASHOVER CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW
Sunday 21st July
CHESTERFIELD PRIDE
Sunday 21st July
Chesterfield Pride is one of the countries fastest growing Pride events. Last summer saw over 6000 people attend to enjoy a day of live acts, market stalls, children area, fairground rides and food and drink outlets.
Chesterfield Pride is one of the countries fastest growing Pride events. Last summer saw over 6000 people attend to enjoy a day of live acts, market stalls, children area, fairground rides and food and drink outlets.
CHESTERFIELD FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL
Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th August
Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival 2019 will celebrate the huge range of local food and drink companies around Chesterfield at Queen’s Park.
Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival 2019 will celebrate the huge range of local food and drink companies around Chesterfield at Queen’s Park.
ASHGATE HOSPICECARE OPEN AIR CINEMA
Saturday 10th August
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
SUMMER NIGHTS OUTDOOR FILM FESTIVAL AT HARDWICK HALL
Friday 16th - Sunday 18th August
Films for 2019 include Pretty Woman (15), Bohemian Rhapsody (12A) and The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
CHESTERFIELD MOTOR FEST
Sunday 18th August
The Chesterfield Motor Fest returns to town this August!
There will be over 70 stalls in the Market Place selling a range of autojumble goods including engines, machinery, parts, tools, accessories and much more.
CHESTERFIELD GREAT HISTORIC PUB TOUR
Saturday 24th August
Saturday 31st August
Saturday 31st August
The Chesterfield Great Historic Pub Tour features 8 of the best town centre public houses and also takes in some of the historic sites of the town along the way.
THE PEAK DISTRICT HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday 25th August
Come and watch the super strong men compete with their varied events throughout the day, including the 8 tonne tractor pull, the massive stone carry and more!
LEGENDARY JOUST
Sunday 25th & Monday 26th August
CHESTERFIELD ARTISAN MARKET
Sunday 28th July
Sunday 25th August
Sample many artisan foodie delights and to purchase quirky, bespoke, original craft items and enjoy the sumptuous delights of the authentic street food court whilst being entertained.
CHESTERFIELD CANAL CRUISES
Throughout Summer
Enjoy a Canal Cruise on the Madeline from Hollingwood Hub or the John Varley II from Tapton Lock in Chesterfield.
There are lots of weekly cruises to choose from, as well as Fish & Chip special cruises, Strawberry Cream Tea Cruises, live music cruises and more!
PEAKFEST
Monday 26th August
Enjoy this family friendly festival set in the lovely grounds at Peak Edge Hotel. Sit on a hay bale and listen to live music whilst enjoying children's entertainment, lawn games, prosecco bars, gin bars, lots of lovely food and cakes alongside local supplier stalls.
Enjoy this family friendly festival set in the lovely grounds at Peak Edge Hotel. Sit on a hay bale and listen to live music whilst enjoying children's entertainment, lawn games, prosecco bars, gin bars, lots of lovely food and cakes alongside local supplier stalls.
Discover Summer in Chesterfield
There are a lot of exciting things planned this summer in Chesterfield.
Events include the return of the Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, Medieval Market, Summer Nights Outdoor Film Festival, Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival, RHS Chatsworth Flower Show and Chesterfield Pride.
The popular Motor Fest event returns to the town centre for it’s second year, following an incredible response to last year’s event.
Don’t miss the Chesterfield Artisan Market which takes places the last Sunday of the month.
We are adding new events and shows all the time and you can view them all here
Next events
Chesterfield Artisan Market takes place on the last Sunday of the month and features over 80 of the very finest artisan
Read more >