Due to the ongoing regeneration of Chesterfield town centre and market, our Christmas celebrations will feel a little different this year – but there’s still lots going on!
We've tried to answer some of your questions below.
A five metre artificial Christmas tree with warm white lights will be in the Market Place, close to the Market Hall and the NatWest Bank.
The tree is in a new location this year due to the regeneration works taking place in New Square. This change of location meant that the safety features needed for a real tree including guide ropes and power outlets were not available. The artificial tree is a freestanding design which still provides a wow factor.
We will have a real tree again for Switch-on 2026.
There will be Christmas lights around the town centre, and the Pavements shopping centre and the Market Hall will be decorated for the festive season.
We have a variety of themed markets taking place through the festive season, including the Artisan Market, Record Fair and the market at our Christmas lights switch-on event.
There isn't a multi-day Christmas Market due to the ongoing regeneration works in New Square, but it is something we are looking at for future years.
We are still delivering a fantastic Christmas entertainment schedule throughout the festive period.
This includes old favourites like Santa’s grotto in the Market Hall, and the Christmas lights switch-on event, but also some exciting new activities like Tipi Christmas, street performances around the market, and story time with Santa.