Events

Explore our town 
Make memories and discover our unique mix of adventuresexperiences 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. 

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Event Venue Dates Times
Chesterfield Observatory Hastings Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 8RH Fri 14 Aug 2026 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Crooked Spire Tower Tours The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield S40 1XJ Fri 14 Aug 2026 – Sat 15 Aug 2026 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Paddlesports on Chesterfield Canal Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, Hollingwood, S43 2PF Sat 15 Aug 2026 – Sun 16 Aug 2026 Various
Canal Cruises Chesterfield Canal Mon 17 Aug 2026 Various
Puffin’ Billy Queen's Park, Boythorpe Road Tue 18 Aug 2026 – Fri 21 Aug 2026 10.30am – 4.00pm
Chesterfield Jobs Fair SMH Group Stadium, 1866 Sheffield Rd, Chesterfield S41 8NZ Wed 19 Aug 2026 10:00am – 1:00pm
Canal Cruises Chesterfield Canal Wed 19 Aug 2026 Various
Chesterfield Flea Market Chesterfield Market Place Thu 20 Aug 2026 9:00am – 4:00pm
Chesterfield Observatory Hastings Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S41 8RH Fri 21 Aug 2026 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Crooked Spire Tower Tours The Parish Church of St Mary and All Saints, Church Way, Chesterfield S40 1XJ Fri 21 Aug 2026 – Sat 22 Aug 2026 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Paddlesports on Chesterfield Canal Hollingwood Hub, 22 Works Road, Hollingwood, S43 2PF Sat 22 Aug 2026 – Sun 23 Aug 2026 Various
Chesterfield on Safari Chesterfield Market Place, Chesterfield, S40 1AR Sat 22 Aug 2026 11:00am – 3:00pm
Audience watching BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket at Queen's Park

BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket

The BRM Chesterfield Festival of Cricket is an annual event taking place at Queen’s Park in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.

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Woman on blue trip boat on Chesterfield Canal with red trip boat ahead

Canal Cruises

Relax with a Canal Cruise along the beautiful Chesterfield Canal on the John Varley II or Madeline. These are the two trip boats that run in Chesterfield.

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Chesterfield Business Awards Ceremony

Celebrate the best of our town's business community at the Chesterfield Business Awards for a night of fine dining and entertainment.

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