Chester-le-EATS: Food, Drink and Music Festival

Free Entry Food, Drink and Music Festival for All!

🎪 Get Ready, Foodies! Chester-le-EATS is Back for 2025! 🍔🎉

Buckle up and bring your appetite—Chester-le-EATS is returning for its fourth flavour-packed year, and it’s going to be our most mouthwatering weekend yet! We’re turning up the taste, the tunes, and the good vibes for an epic foodie festival that promises to be bigger, bolder, and even more delicious than ever before!

Join us at Durham Cricket on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September, where we’re serving up an unforgettable celebration of local flavours, live entertainment, and community spirit—all with our signature retro twist! 🕺🍹🎶

This year, we’re rewinding the clock once more and throwing it all the way back to the electric energy of the 1980s. Expect neon vibes, iconic beats, and totally tasty treats from the best street food vendors in the North East. Whether you’re a returning fan or a first-time visitor, there’s something to tickle every tastebud.

So grab your pals, bring the family, and come experience the foodie fiesta that has everyone talking. Let’s eat, dance, and party – Chester-le-EATS is THE place to be this autumn! 💃🍕🎤

📍 GATE 1, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3QR
🕚 11am – 5pm | Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September
🎟️ FREE ENTRY FOR EVERYONE!

🎈 What to Expect

Get ready for a flavour-packed adventure in the heart of County Durham—totally free, thanks to Durham Cricket! 🌟

Expect a buzzing atmosphere with street food from around the globe, refreshing drinks, and a colourful mix of gift stalls to browse. Whether you’re craving something spicy, sweet, or plant-based, there’s something for everyone! 🌯🍦🌱

This year, we’re going even bigger and bolder, so stay tuned for more tasty surprises and electrifying additions to the 2025 lineup!

🍽️ This Year’s Tasty Line-Up

Get your appetites ready—Chester-le-EATS 2025 is serving up a deliciously diverse mix of foodie favourites and sensational sips! 🎉 From street food legends to crafty creators, our confirmed suppliers below are set to bring the flavour and the fun.

Tap on each vendor to explore their tasty offerings and plan your ultimate foodie adventure. 🌮🍩🍻

And the feast doesn’t stop there… even more mouthwatering names are still to come—so keep your eyes peeled for fresh additions! 👀🔥

Entertainment Lineup

Get ready to rock, Chester-le-EATS style! 🎸 We’re teaming up again with Proper Mint Concerts to spice up your weekend with an epic parade of live local bands and musical acts. We’ve cranked up everything based on your enthusiastic feedback—more tunes, more fun!

🎸Meet Your Headline Acts! 🎤

Hollie Wild – Hailing from Yorkshire, Hollie Wild is an indie-pop singer‑songwriter whose music is as honest as it is evocative . Drawing on her sensitive, confessional lyricism, her songs weave emotional stories blending pop, folk, electronic, and rock elements into powerful tracks. Her recent single “Dancing with the Devil” marks a major milestone, it’s her first official single, already gaining viral traction on TikTok and gaining her thousands of followers.

Dave Lynas – Dave Lynas is a bona‑fide North‑East legend, a singer‑songwriter whose soulful baritone, razor‑sharp guitar work and natural charisma have been lighting up pubs, festivals and wedding aisles for well over a decade. Mixing timeless classics with today’s chart‑toppers, he glides from Fleetwood Mac and Oasis to Ed Sheeran and Billie Eilish. His veteran stagecraft and repertoire make him the go‑to voice for events across the region and beyond, while heartfelt originals underline his songwriting chops. Follow @davelynasmusic to see why the North East calls Dave its own.

There are always opportunities to join our stella line-up so if you’re keen to perform, busk or have any other any entertainment idea’s don’t hesitate to reach out to us:

Tell Us About Your Entertainment

Contact Us

Thank you for exploring Chester-le-EATS! For any inquiries, whether about attending the festival or becoming a trader, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 0191 387 2815 or drop us an email at events@durhamcricket.co.uk. We’d love to hear from you!