Chesterfield Council Welcomes A Packed Events Programme This Summer
Residents and visitors are encouraged to ‘save the date,’ as details of key events happening in Chesterfield this year are announced – including some exciting new additions to the programme.
Designed to provide fun and unique experiences for our communities, this year’s events programme will continue to support the town centre and the wider borough by encouraging people to spend more time in Chesterfield, while enjoying the borough’s award-winning parks.
Among the new highlights for 2023 is Eat in the Park – a two-day live music event hosted in Queen’s Park this summer. The event, which will include two stages full of entertainment for all the family and food vendors selling food from around the globe, will take place on 5 and 6 August 2023, with tickets on sale now.
There will be two stages, the main stage and the Buxton Brewery Tent stage, both with six acts appearing on each stage each day. There will be a mixture of tribute acts and local performers to entertain those attending, as well as entertainment for children with the performers singing a range of well-known children’s songs from TV and film.
Councillor Kate Sarvent, cabinet member for town centres and visitor economy, said: “Chesterfield is set to be a hive of activity this year, with a fantastic range of entertainment happening in and around the town centre, and in our award-winning parks.
“We’re delighted to welcome the Eat in the Park event as an exciting new addition to this year’s calendar. This took place in Buxton for the first time last year and was very successful, with just under 5,000 people attending the event each day – and we’re sure it will be just as popular in Chesterfield this summer.”
One of the Eat in the Park event organisers Jake Burnham explained: “We are extremely excited to bring Eat in the Park to Queen’s Park in Chesterfield – it’s a great town to hold the second event in and we can’t wait until August.”
The Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival is taking place on 22 and 23 July and will include a variety of food retailers, as well as a drinks marquee. Children at the event will also be able to enjoy the Bubble Magicians and other entertainment. There will also be music at the event from a few local bands too.
Councillor Kate Sarvent continued: “The Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival is a new edition to the event calendar too, this will take place in Queen’s Park in July and is free to enter.”
Now a firm favourite on the calendar, the popular Chesterfield Pride event will take centre stage at Stand Road Park on 23 July – with live music and acts throughout the day. The event is now recognised as the region’s biggest LGBTQ celebration.
Chesterfield Borough Council’s events programme is part of the Love Chesterfield campaign – launched in partnership with Destination Chesterfield to celebrate everything that’s great about the town, while supporting the trading ambitions of local retail, hospitality and leisure businesses.
Councillor Sarvent added: “As well as some new additions to our line up we’re also planning for the return of some of people’s favourite local events – including the Medieval Fun Day and the 1940s Market. It’s all about bringing Chesterfield to life, creating opportunities for people to make lasting memories, and to come out and show their support for our amazing local businesses.”
More details of each event will be published over the coming months, but key dates and details to note include:
Chesterfield Festival of Cricket – 11 June – 18 June
The Chesterfield Festival of Cricket, in association with Chesterfield Borough Council, returns to Queen’s Park this June. The event promises to be the biggest ever festival at the park with Derbyshire facing Yorkshire in the County Championship, starting on Sunday 11 June, before the Falcons take on the Vikings in Vitality Blast action on Sunday 18 June. Find out the latest information visit cricket.derbyshireccc.com/chesterfield-festival-of cricket
Chesterfield Food and Drink Festival 22 – 23 July from 10.30am to 4.30pm
Being hosted in Queen’s Park for the first time. This event is free for the whole family to enter, and you can enjoy a range of food and entertainment throughout the weekend.
Chesterfield Pride – Sunday 23 July
Attend the region’s biggest LGBTQ celebration at Chesterfield Pride on 23 July. This event is happening at Stand Road Park, Chesterfield, and will feature live stage show entertainment. Find out more about the event and buy your tickets by visiting: www.chesterfieldpride.co.uk
Medieval Fun Day – Tuesday 25 July
The popular Medieval-themed fun day is returning to entertain the crowds on 25 July 2023 10am to 4pm in Chesterfield town centre.
Eat in the Park – Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 August
Tickets are on sale now, to find out more about the event’s line up and to buy tickets visit eatinthepark.uk. If you have any questions about the event, please email info@eatinthepark.uk
1940s Market – Thursday 2 November
Crowds are expected to flock to Chesterfield to attend the 1940s market, a great event for all vintage fans. The event is taking place on 2 November, from 10am to 3.30pm to tie in with Chesterfield’s much-loved Flea Market.
Fireworks – Friday 3 November
Chesterfield Borough Council’s annual fireworks extravaganza is due to take place on 3 November and will be an event for the whole family to enjoy. Taking place at Stand Road Recreation Ground, Whittington Moor there will be a range of entertainment on the main stage – as well as the popular fireworks display.
Chesterfield Market and Christmas Lights Switch On – Sunday 19 November
Looking forward to Christmas 2023, the festive Christmas lights switch on is taking place on 19 November from 12 noon to 6pm and will be a great free afternoon out for all the family.
To keep up to date with all of the latest events taking place around the borough visit: www.chesterfield.co.uk/visiting/events