2025 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. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
2026 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield, from large music festivals and international sporting events to outdoor markets and lots of family fun. Get planning your adventures in Sheffield with our event guide.
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.
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.
Are you ready for the ultimate showcase of the best of R&B music? Come along as the biggest R&B festival of the summer returns to SteelYard!
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.
History comes alive at the Wentworth Woodhouse History Festival – a day packed with brilliant talks, fascinating stories, live entertainment, and hands-on experience in one of Britain’s grandest historic houses.
Sheffield's 7 Hills Beer Festival returns for 2026 and will once again be showcasing a wide selection of the best cask beers available from local and regional craft brewers, 28 - 30 August.
R&B Mania, Sheffield Summer Festival at SteelYard, Sheffield on the 15th August 2026.
Take on a 140ft Abseil this festive season for Weston Park Cancer Charity!