The action-packed market will be returning on Thursday 28 May 2026, transporting the town centre back to the 1940s with a range of free entertainment for the whole family to enjoy!
Soak up the atmosphere with live music, a replica Spitfire, street entertainment, wartime displays and impressive 1940s attire.
The event will take place during the school holidays again and run alongside the popular weekly Thursday flea market – the perfect time to get the family together.
Entertainment on the day includes:
Singers
- Jayne Darling
- Johnny Victory
- Kyle Evans
- Natasha Harper
- Lady Lindy
- Viva La Vintage
- The Daisy Belles
- Kalamazoo Dance Band
Entertainers
- Laurel and Hardy Magicians
- Escape Artist / Glass Walker
- The Bombardiers
Displays
- Replica spitfire
- Mustang plane
- Classic cars
- Soldier camp and drills
- Mining display
- Chesterfield Museum - World War II handling objects
The exact timings and locations of the above will be confirmed closer to the time, so keep an eye out on this page and our social media channels for more information.
This event is delivered by Chesterfield Borough Council thanks to support from by the Chesterfield Town Board Pride in Place programme, which is funded by the UK Government.
