Taste the world this summer in Chesterfield
This summer, Chesterfield comes alive with flavour, colour and culture.
Buzzing open-air markets, foodie events and lively festivals bring our town to life. With something to look forward to every weekend.
We’re welcoming exciting new events for 2026, including Chesterfield Food Festival, Steampunk Market Weekend and The Great Chesterfield Feast.
Alongside returning favourites like Peddler Market, 1940s Market, BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket and Chesterfield Children’s Festival, our town is set for a summer full of energy, entertainment and experiences.
So, where will you start?
A world of flavour awaits
Follow the sound of music, the scent of street food and the buzz of the crowd.
Discover global flavours at the International Market. Soak up live music at Peddler Market. Indulge in delicious dishes at The Great Chesterfield Feast.
Our independent restaurants are serving up flavours from around the world. Share tapas and cocktails at Barca Bar, enjoy fresh seafood at The Tickled Trout, or settle in for a relaxed alfresco brunch at Soresby Street Café. See what’s cooking around town…
A lively night out, or a laid-back afternoon (no judgment here). Sip drinks in sunny beer gardens, hop between bars in town, or enjoy entertainment that keeps the atmosphere going into the evening.
Join a Chesterfield Great Historic Pub Tour. Sample local flavours at Brampton Brewery. Or head to a comedy club for a night of non-stop laughs. And the World Cup brings an extra buzz to town; there’s always an excuse to celebrate.
Discover culture and adventure
Give your little ones a taste of the world, without travelling far from home.
Spend a day at the ‘seaside’ with buckets, spades and ice cream at Queen’s Park. Then drift along the canal on a leisurely boat trip – our very own take on a gondola in Venice (we’ll let you decide how authentic it feels).
Pack a picnic and enjoy postcard-perfect views, with plenty of space for the dog to come along too.
Travel through time and cultures, right on your doorstep. Step back to the 1940s and encounter wartime Britain at our 1940s Market, complete with vintage-style music and a full-sized replica Spitfire.
Experience the colour, energy and community spirit of Chesterfield Pride or let little imaginations run wild at Chesterfield Children’s Festival and Tapton Lock Festival, where play, creativity and storytelling take centre stage.
With global cuisines, vibrant events and experiences for all ages, you can experience the world this summer – right here in Chesterfield.
Our Summer in Chesterfield campaign is delivered by Destination Chesterfield in partnership with Chesterfield Borough Council.
