Events in Chesterfield From 13th April – 19th April 2026

You can find a range of events in Chesterfield this week across live music, community gatherings, and hands-on workshops. This week features late-night performances at local venues including The Red Lion Hotel and Mill Road Tavern, where emerging artists play acoustic sets under dimmed lighting. Skill-building sessions for adults are hosted at the Chesterfield Community Centre, covering topics like basic carpentry, digital literacy, and financial planning. Creative family activities take place in green spaces such as Park Square and Church Lane Play Area during weekday afternoons, with materials provided by town council programs.

This week’s events reflect civic engagement through initiatives led by residents or local charities. A public art collaboration at Market Hall invites passers-by to add painted tiles over several days. The Derbyshire Wayfarer bus and train day rover tickets are available for full-day access to key locations, including East Midlands Airport drop-offs and Doncaster Sheffield Airport transfers, with pay-on-return options now standard.

These activities in Chesterfield this week include cultural events such as theatre previews at the town’s civic hall alongside leisure-focused opportunities. They also support personal development through courses or interactive exhibits in public spaces like the refurbished Market Hall complex. Whether you're after music under dimmed lighting, time with your children in green space and play areas during school holidays, or a relaxed day exploring community-led projects open across town centre zones including near Cavendish Street Parking Area, there’s enough variety to match different moods and schedules.

Check the listings below for times and venues.