Performers Set To Bring Stage To Life At Chester-le-EATS for 2025

Chester-le-EATS Food, Drink & Music Festival is gearing up for a weekend of irresistible flavours, live music, and family fun. Across two days, festival-goers can indulge in delicious food and drink from a host of regional traders, while enjoying an exciting programme of live performances and family-friendly entertainment, held at Banks Homes Riverside – the home of Durham Cricket – on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 September.

Now in its fourth year, the festival, which runs from 11am to 5pm both days, will also crank up the energy with a powerhouse line-up of live performances, spotlighting some of the North East’s finest musical talent.

Saturday’s performances promise an eclectic mix of genres, starting with 21-year-old singer-songwriter, Maddy Storey, at 11.30am - followed by the uplifting harmonies of the Rock Choir at 12.30pm and a high-energy showcase from Euphoria Dance Academy at 1pm.

TikTok sensation, Hollie Wild, brings her soulful sound to the stage at 1.15pm before the Rock Choir return at 2.00pm. Guitarist and singer, Jack Cummings, follows at 2.30pm, with vocalist James Hedley rounding off the day’s music at 3.30pm.

Ythan Sale, Events Manager at Durham Cricket, said: “Chester-le-EATS is set to be a feast for the senses, with an incredible mix of food, drink, music, and live entertainment. It’s the perfect way to bring the community together while showcasing the fantastic local talent and flavours our region has to offer.”

Sunday’s line-up kicks off with Irish acoustic signer, David Red, at 11.45am. The music continues with singer-songwriter Dave Lynas at 1.00pm, guitarist Paul Gray at 2.30pm, and Stephen Wilson closing the festival stage at 3.30pm.

Alongside the music, visitors can enjoy a packed programme of entertainment, including: funfair rides, The Family Zone provided by Everyone Active, and eye-catching stilt walkers.

Plus, more than 40 food and drink producers will be on hand to tempt tastebuds, serving up everything from sizzling street food and artisan bakes to craft tipples and gourmet treats – ensuring no one leaves hungry.

“From high-energy dance showcases by the incredible Euphoria Dance Academy to laugh-out-loud street theatre from the much-loved Dinner Ladies and Flower Pot Men, the entertainment never stops. Add in live music to suit every taste and a buzzing festival atmosphere, and Chester-le-EATS is set to serve up a weekend you won’t forget,” added Ythan.

For the full entertainment schedule and more information about the festival, visit: https://www.durhamcricket.co.uk/events/chester-le-eats/