Events

Explore our town 
Make memories and discover our unique mix of adventures, experiences and days out.

Chesterfield Outdoor Cinema
Catch five classic movies at the outdoor cinema experience coming to Queen’s Park. 

Chesterfield's Childrens Festival
Interactive fun for all ages, including a comedy magic show, live music, creative workshops, and a multi-sensory experience for babies. 

Chesterfield Festival of Cricket
Watch sell-out County Championship cricket, as well as vibrant Vitality Blast action at the height of summer.   

Tapton Lock Festival
Mark the end of summer with this free and inclusive celebration, designed to promote health, wellbeing and creativity for our local people.  

Socialise with friends and family
We have a lineup of events perfect for sharing together. And if you're planning to make a night of it, we’ve got plenty of ideas to help you enjoy the best the town has to offer.
Bottomless Brunch at Casa Hotel
Indulge together with a charcuterie board, sticky belly pork, stuffed peppers or patatas bravas and bottomless drinks of your choice…
Chesterfield International Market
Discover stalls packed with hot street food, sweet treats and unique crafts from across the globe.  

Ashgate Hospice Sparkle Night Walk
Take on this special 10km fundraising walk as our town lights up the night in support of this important local charity.

Explore our heritage
Whether you're looking to be entertained by shows at the theatre, or educated at local lectures, Chesterfield has a wide range of heritage days out you to enjoy.
Chesterfield Artisan Market
Browse stalls, taste the culinary treats, talk to artists, vintage dealers and designer-makers, or sample the hot authentic street food. 
Chesterfield Record Fair
Step back in time to your favourite gig with the authentic sound of vinyl at the Chesterfield Record Fair. 
Canal Cruises
Relax with a Canal Cruise along the beautiful Chesterfield Canal on one of two tripboats – the John Varley II or the Madeline.   

Peddler Market
Peddler Market returns to Chesterfield this summer! Centred in the heart of Chesterfield, enjoy street food alongside great craft drinks, live music and much more.
 
Chatsworth Country Fair
See one of England’s most spectacular annual outdoor events with a unique blend of family entertainment, culinary inspiration, country pursuits and rural crafts.   

Bricks in the Roundhouse
Celebrate 60 years of LEGO trains with this collection of railway-themed LEGO displays at Barrow Hill Roundhouse. 

Filter events
Event Venue Dates Times
Creative Revolution pop-up Various Locations Sat 20 Jun 2026 11:00am – 2:00pm
Chesterfield Champions Event: BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket Queens Park, 103 Markham Rd, Chesterfield S40 2BF Sat 20 Jun 2026 09:30am – 6:00pm
Chesterfield Property and Construction Group Forum: Chesterfield Regeneration Update East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House Wed 24 Jun 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm
Real Property Network The Riverside Club, Hollis Lane, S41 7RE Thu 25 Jun 2026 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Chesterfield Business Awards Ceremony Casa Hotel, Lockoford Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7JB, Derbyshire Wed 1 Jul 2026 6:30pm – 11:30pm
Chesterfield College Jobs Fair Chesterfield College, Infirmary Rd, Chesterfield S41 7NG Wed 1 Jul 2026 10:00am – 12:00pm
Tech Exchange Chesterfield The Pig and Pump, 16 St Mary's Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TJ Thu 2 Jul 2026 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Property & Construction walk & talk Various Locations Fri 3 Jul 2026 Various
Foundation Excel East Midlands Chamber, Chesterfield, S41 8ND Tue 7 Jul 2026 9:30am – 4:30pm
Summer Social Networking Peak Edge Hotel Darley Rd, Chesterfield S45 0LW Wed 8 Jul 2026 5:30pm – 9:30pm
Derbyshire Business Hub: networking East Midlands Chamber, Commerce House, Millennium Way, Dunston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8ND Thu 9 Jul 2026 8:30am – 10:30am
Meet the Buyer Event – Torsion Projects Factory Street, Chesterfield, S40 2BS (Adjacent to Lidl) Tue 14 Jul 2026 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Creative Revolution pop-up

A series of Creative Revolution pop‑up events are transforming familiar spaces into vibrant showcases of local talent, celebrating the creativity of local young people and artists across town.

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Drone shot from above of the cricket pitch at Queens Park

Chesterfield Champions Event: BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket

We are pleased to invite Chesterfield Champions for a day out on Day 2 of Derbyshire v Lancashire at the BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket.

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Construction Group Forum

Chesterfield Property and Construction Group Forum: Chesterfield Regeneration Update

Each forum will focus on one of the key themes and objectives identified by the Chesterfield Property and Construction Group.

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