2026 is set to be another big year for the music festivals in Sheffield, with a whole host of events celebrating all genres of music, taking place all the way through to October.
Sip Festival is a welcoming and inclusive festival celebrating and championing the coffee and hospitality scene in Sheffield. Showcasing the best this city has to offer alongside the biggest brands in the world and new innovation.
The UK's New Music Discovery Festival returns on Saturday 28th November 2026.
Jarred Up Festival takes place across 3 stages at Sidney & Matilda bringing some of the best underground bands to Sheffield
Sheffield's annual festival celebrating books, words and ideas, is one of the UK’s largest literary festivals. Taking place 9 - 25 October, the festival will once again be bringing some of the biggest names in literary talent, media and the arts to South Yorkshire.
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.
2024 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun.
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