The cultural impact of electronic music is closely tied to Sheffield, whose late‑70s and early‑80s pioneers helped shape the genre as we know it. Today, the city’s artists, producers, performers and festivals continue to lead the way, pushing boundaries, shaping the industry and introducing audiences to new sounds and unforgettable experiences.
Get Together is a laid‑back, welcoming festival focused on discovering new music, enjoying great local food and drink, and meeting like‑minded people. Each year, it transforms venues and open spaces across Kelham Island and Neepsend into one vibrant, city‑wide celebration.
Open Works Festival presents ÌLỌ́YÁ.
The Fringe at Tramlines returns to Sheffield city centre for 2026, with Devonshire Green once again hosting the Main Stage - a FREE, family-friendly space packed with live music 24 -26 July.
Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month with diverse community of Sheffield
Business Sheffield is proud to present the Launchpad Pop-Up Market, a festive initiative running from 27th November to 20th December 2025 at 108 Pinstone Street. This project, funded by the Launchpad Programme and delivered by Sheffield City Council, offers free, short-term retail space for early-stage makers and craft businesses to showcase their products, test new ideas, and engage with the community during the busy holiday season.
Sheffield and the wider South Yorkshire region is now home to 58 breweries, more per head of population than anywhere else in the country, producing around 1,800 different beers every year.
The Sheffield Half Pint Marathon returns in September 2026, celebrating beer, art, and Sheffield’s independent spirit. Explore pubs, taprooms, and bars while enjoying a special limited-edition beer and supporting Sheffield Mind. Runs from Tuesday 01 September to Wednesday 30 September 2026.
Join Stand & Be Counted; the UKs first Theatre Company of Sanctuary, for a vibrant celebration of storytelling and new works in development with our Soap Box Collective.
A show about forests and the future. Branches, Hands and a Ticking Sound is a multimedia work that takes inspiration from contemporary biology and ancient folklore, with a soundscape created from field recordings of the inner workings of trees.