Sheffield is officially the UK's greenest city according to the 'Green Cities' report, commissioned and produced by NatWest and the University of Southampton.
The Launchpad Pop-Up Store 2025 brought new life to Sheffield city centre by turning an empty unit into a festive retail space. Over four weeks, local makers were supported to test selling in a physical store for the first time. Thirty-one Sheffield businesses took part, many representing diverse communities. More than 8,000 people visited the store and supported local traders. The pop-up showed the value of creating low-risk opportunities for independent businesses to grow.
Float Along Festival returns to Sheffield on Saturday 26 September 2026 for its fifth edition, transforming the city centre into a multi‑venue celebration of post‑punk, psychedelic rock, indie and alternative music.
Event date: 19-20 September 2026 The Peak District Challenge is a trail running or trekking challenge that offers five levels of difficulty: 25km (Copper) 50km (Bronze) 75km (Silver) 100km (Gold Ultra) 100miles in 24 hours Ultra
Taking place 5 & 6 September 2026 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.
Vice Press Open House is back on Saturday 12 September 2026, with their very own convention and social, dedicated to posters, art prints, design and illustration.
A roundup of new conferencing and city developments in Sheffield.
The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.
Sheffield’s celebration of independent cinema, showcasing feature films, short films, premieres and filmmaker events from emerging and established filmmakers. Taking place from 25–27 September 2026 at The Light
A vibrant arts festival celebrating the ‘richness of Sheffield’ returns this summer - with 50 pay-as-you-feel events.