Event
4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026
Steampunk Market Weekend at Chesterfield
Prepare to be transported into a world of gears, goggles, and grand imagination at our Steampunk market weekend!
About
4th July 2026 - 5th July 2026
Join us for two spectacular days celebrating all things steampunk.
Explore an extraordinary array of stalls offering handcrafted creations, clothing, accessories, artwork, curiosities, and retro futuristic inventions - perfect for collectors and newcomers alike.
Enjoy performances throughout the weekend that capture the adventurous spirit of the steampunk world.
Take a break with themed beverages and delicious gourmet burgers to keep your energy powered up.
Get up close to incredible vehicles that look as if they’ve rolled straight out of an alternate Victorian timeline.
The weekend will conclude at 3pm in true spectacular style with a Steampunk Parade through the town centre on Sunday afternoon starting at New Square. Dress in your finest steampunk attire and join the procession, or simply come along to watch the cogs turn and the creativity shine!
Whether you’re a devoted steampunk fan or just curious about the world of retro futuristic adventure, there’s something here for everyone. Costumes encouraged!
The Steampunk market weekend is organised in partnership with Newark Steampunk Society.
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