100 results for the term ‘festivals’
Bowshaw Festival
Bowshaw Festival is back, offering plenty of fun for everyone.
Novacaine Festival 2026
The UK's New Music Discovery Festival returns on Saturday 28th November 2026.
Sheffield's Big Events & Festivals 2024
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 Big Events & Festivals 2025
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.
Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 2026
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.
Too Damn Loud Festival
Too Damn Loud Festival is a celebration of music, love, and mutual support within the music scene. The event brings together bands and artists from across a range of genres to celebrate creativity and community.
Off The Shelf Festival of Words 2026
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.
Migration Matters Festival 2026
Migration Matters Festival is a 9-day annual celebration of sanctuary, cultural identity and migration in Sheffield, taking place from 19 – 27 June.
Sheffield Festival of Reggae
After the huge success of ‘The Sheffield festival of Reggae 2025’, the event returns on Saturday 15th August 2026.
Float Along Festival 2026
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.
Migration Matters Festival Closing Party
Come and celebrate the final night of Migration Matters Festival 2026!
The Festive Abseil
Take on a 140ft Abseil this festive season for Weston Park Cancer Charity!
Crossed Wires: The Podcast Festival
The world's biggest podcast festival is back! Crossed Wires will once again be assembling the nation's top names in Sheffield, for one big weekend of special podcast events, Thursday 2 July - Sunday 5 July.
Seven Hills Beer Festival 2026
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.
Migration Matters Festival Opening Party
One of the biggest nights of the YEAR! It has to be the opening party! In a festival first, the opening party will be hosted at the legendary Yellow Arch Studios, which has nurtured the talents of many Sheffield musicians and artists!
Abbeydale Road Beer Festival 2026
Abbeydale Road Beer Festival returns for its 5th year, 30 July - 2 August, for 4 days of tap takeovers and beery heaven across 12 bars.
Steel City Beer and Cider Festival 2026
Sheffield's original beer festival, celebrating its 50th year! Steel City Beer and Cider Festival is back at Kelham Island Museum 21 -24 October, with another massive selection of the best beer, cider and perry, plus live music and street food.
The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2026: A Summertime Feast
The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival is back for 2026! Celebrating all things food, drink, performing arts & live music. August Bank Holiday Weekend 29th - 31st, 2026.
Bradfield Festival Of Music
A week of outstanding music in a magical setting, with music ranging from classical to film, jazz and beyond, there is something for everyone this year with artists keen to break down barriers and communicate in engaging new ways. 20 - 17 June 2026.
Walkley Festival 26
Walkley's biggest event of the year. A free community event with live music, makers market, street food, Little Mesters Bar, children's zone and inflatables and much more all held in an amazing green space at Ruskin Park.
Raga pianist Utsav Lal to perform in Sheffield for Yorkshire Silent Film Festival
A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May
Great British Food Festival
Stunning street food & huge artisan market || Live chef demos, brand new Cook Taste Learn, workshops & foodie experiences || Live music & bands all day || Family-friendly fun & kids activities || Foraging walks and outdoor experiences
Migration Matters Festival 2022
A vibrant arts festival celebrating the ‘richness of Sheffield’ returns this summer - with 50 pay-as-you-feel events.
Migration Matters Festival Short Film Night
This short film night explores what it means to keep connections to culture alive, uncovers the resilience and sacrifice behind a family’s corner shop, and paints a vibrant portrait of dub poet activist Linton Kwesi Johnson.
Migration Matters Festival Comedy Night
Migration Matters Festival proudly presents this exceptional lineup of the UK’s most exciting comedic talent for an evening at The Montgomery!
Summer Festival
Artisan Market, Seasonal Food, Printmakers’ fair and Alfresco drinks hosted at the Mowbray and Victoria, curated by Endless Love Creative.
Showroom Cinema
The home of independent cinema in Sheffield, The Showroom are committed to providing a diverse range of films and related activity for Sheffield and the surrounding region. They host high profile film festivals throughout the year, including the world famous DocFest and Sheffield's very own Adventure Film Festival (ShAFF).
Festival of Fun
Hosted by the Children's University each year, the Festival of Fun offers a huge programme of activities and workshops for children across Sheffield to get involved with throughout the summer school holidays.
Sheffield Year of Beer 2026
In 2026, visitors and locals alike are invited to raise a glass to Sheffield’s vibrant brewing scene with a fantastic lineup of festivals taking place throughout the year.
Festival of the Outdoors
Kicking off the outdoor season with a bang! Each March, Festival of the Outdoors offers a full month of events and activities celebrating Sheffield's great outdoors and communities. With a really wide variety of events there's something for everyone!
Sheffield Walking Festival
Taking place over ten days each September, the festival celebrates all sides of Sheffield with a whole host of enjoyable walks of varying lengths, with plenty to see and discover along the way. This year the festival will take place 6 - 15 September 2024.
Liam O'Shea
Liam has been embedded into the musical fabric of Sheffield since he arrived in the city in 1991.
Sheffield City Hall
Sheffield City Hall is a beautiful and historic building that plays host to all number of events, performances, concerts, conferences and festivals.
Sheffield Chamber Music Festival
Music in the Round and Ensemble 360 host an annual Festival each May in the Tanya Moiseiwitsch Playhouse and other venues around the city to present informal and inventive performances of classical and modern classical music.
Corvus Consort
The 'dazzling and fresh thinking' Corvus Consort reveals how musicians and poets have regarded and drawn inspiration from birds across six centuries, though renaissance madrigals, traditional folk songs, 20th century British music and contemporary composers.
Fenella Humphreys and Martin Roscoe
Acclaimed violinist Fenella Humphreys and her internationally renowned duo partner Martin Roscoe bring two of the best known works for their instrument combination, Beethoven's 'Spring Sonata' and Vaughan Williams' Lark Ascending.
Trio Meister Raro
Well-known to Sheffield audiences and beyond as members of Ensemble 360, Tim Horton, Rachel Roberts and Robert Plane formed Trio Meister Raro to further explore the repertoire for their mellow instrument combination.
Lisa Friend Trio
Lyrical and passionate music for flute, piano and cello from the classical world to classics of stage and screen
Matt Heason
Like many, it was climbing that originally brought Matt to Sheffield.
Northern News with Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill
Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill present a very special live edition of their comedy podcast Northern News up north at the Crossed Wires festival.
Sheffield Wine Week
Ready your corkscrews and decanters! Sheffield Wine Week, a five-day celebration of quality wine in the Steel City taking place from Wednesday 24th June to Sunday 28th June 2026, is back for its third year; including the return of their signature festival event: Wine Week Fest @ Bole Hills!
Sheffield DocFest
Widely recognised as one of the best documentary festivals in the world, DocFest has been held in Sheffield annually since 1994. The festival presents a vast programme of film screenings, exhibitions, industry events and more.
Pintstock
Taking pace on Saturday 13 June, Pintstock is a brand-new festival in Sheffield, serving top-tier craft beer with the best emerging indie talent, because great music deserves great pints.
Sheffield DocFest 2026
The UK’s leading documentary festival and one of the world’s most influential markets for documentary projects, Sheffield Docfest returns 10 - 15 June 2026.
90s Fest & Summerbowl (2026)
The UK's biggest 90's festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 11 -12 July 2026.
Headline Events
Sheffield enjoys a lively year‑round programme of festivals and major events that showcase the city’s creativity, diversity and community spirit. Find out more about a number of the city's biggest events and festivals that take place every year.
Tramlines
One of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a highlight in Sheffield’s music calendar, Tramlines takes place at Hillsborough Park, in July each year.
What else is there to discover?
No Bounds is a multi-site festival, so you’ll get to explore loads of independent spaces around Sheffield as you explore.
No Bounds 2026
No Bounds Festival returns to Sheffield from 9 -11 October 2026 for its ninth edition, transforming the city with another forward‑thinking weekend of music, art, technology and dance. Experience high‑energy performances, immersive installations and boundary‑pushing creativity across multiple unique venues.
Sheffield Food Festival
An annual celebration the city’s vibrant food and drink scene, with a host of great local produce and mouth-watering street food!
Summer events
Summer 2025 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment.
Off the Shelf
Taking place each October, Off the Shelf presents a varied festival programme, with hundreds of events covering the whole literary spectrum across fiction and nonfiction, poetry, politics, journalism, music, history and science.
What's On
Sheffield has a fantastic programme of vibrant events and festivals all year round, from international sporting fixtures and summer music festivals to world-renowned theatre and exhibitions.
No Bounds
Presenting a special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in October each year, No Bounds is Sheffield’s most innovative and experimental music festival.
OPUS
An independent social enterprise founded under the banner of 'Creating for Common Good' - promoting participation, creativity and activism. Projects include Now Then Magazine and the Now Then App, Wordlife, Opus distribution and Festival of Debate.
The modern makers at No Bounds 2022
The No Bounds 2022 program leads with major pieces of work exploring new technologies, yet with a collective and collaborative approach, as well as cross continental musical dialogues. Here's Liam O'Shea, festival director, with more information.
Launchpad Pop-Up Store
Showcasing 27 small businesses, the Launchpad Pop-Up Store celebrates Sheffield’s independent spirit, bringing together early-stage makers to showcase their work and connect with the community. You’ll find handmade gifts, sustainable products and unique items perfect for the festive season.
The Fringe at Tramlines
Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes. Taking place in various Sheffield venues 26 - 28 July 2024.
Under The Bridge Stage at Get Together
Taking over the Concourse outside Sheffield University Students’ Union, Under The Bridge will run 12pm - 8pm with a FREE outdoor live music, art and street food.
Evolution of electronic music
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.
Dig It with Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball
Jo Whiley and Zoe Ball lift the lid on the messy, everyday reality of trying to live well. Long-time friends and beloved broadcasters, they swap the studio for the stage to catch up on everything going on in their lives — from homes and gardens to family life, health, ageing and music.
Woolf Quartet
Eclectic and exciting young artists showcasing the familiar against music that deserves to be better known
Tim Kliphuis Trio
Virtuosic and mesmerizing improvisations from one of the world’s top jazz string groups
Get Together
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.
In between: Daughter of two worlds
In Between: Daughters of Two Worlds is a youth-led theatre project exploring what it means to grow up between cultures.
Hunter 77: Film Screening & Live Performance
An immersive screening of the award-winning shadow puppet film Hunter 77.
Crocodile
A group of young filmmakers in Nigeria form a homemade collective with smartphones and recycled materials.
TCB - The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing
Friends of Black feminist writer, filmmaker and cultural worker Toni Cade Bambara come together to share her lessons on art, community and resistance.
A Last Big Story
Jon Snow comes out of retirement for one last investigation, travelling to Zambia to uncover a mining disaster being covered up by officials.
Matininó
In Puerto Rico, a multi-generational group of women confront violence and abuse through a shared creative fantasy rich in colour, mythology and play.
Hope is a Word
Come along for a special screening of Hope is a Word, plus a discussion with the director, Maria Galliani Dyrvik, followed by an intimate poetry reading by the film's protagonist, Nnimmo Bassey.
MKO
Moshood Abiola wins Nigeria's freest election, only for the military to jail him. When U.S. diplomats arrive to negotiate his release, he is served tea, and dies.
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That’s The Weight of The World)
Academy Award winner Questlove directs the definitive portrait of one of the most influential bands in music history, with exclusive access to their archives.
Notes from the Underground
A cross-generational oral history of Cape Town, told through the underground hip-hop scene that turned rhythm, resistance and mentorship into a living education system.
A House Through Time
David Olusoga returns to uncover the hidden lives within a single Edinburgh home, tracing centuries of forgotten stories held within its walls.
Toddler Kino: The Boys and the Bees
On an idyllic Georgia farm, young Black parents share their love of beekeeping, nature and life itself with their sons as they rebuild their family's connection to the land.
Sheffield General Cemetery's 190th Birthday Celebrations
Programme of events to celebrate Sheffield General Cemetery's 190th Birthday Celebrations
Sheffield of Stories: The Big Sheffield Build
The National Videogame Museum and Sheffield DocFest have teamed up with Minecraft artist Adam Clarke to create Sheffield in Minecraft, block by block, and they need your help to build it! Join in at The National Videogame Museum this May half-term.
Kikuyu Land
When a landmark ruling lets Kenyan families reclaim stolen ancestral land, a journalist's investigation uncovers corporate exploitation, family secrets and a government fighting back.
Launchpad Pop-Up Market
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 retains ‘Real Ale Capital of the World’ title
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.
British Scandal
In a country obsessed with gossip, the great and the good fear one thing more than any other - scandal. British scandals change the course of history.
Uncanny: Cold Cases
Join Danny Robins, Evelyn Hollow, and Dr Ciarán O’Keeffe for a spine-tingling live recording of the new BBC series Uncanny Cold Cases. Expect a night of gripping storytelling, intriguing mystery and expert debate as the team unearth another notorious, historical haunting.
The Psychology of Your 20s
Join Jemma Sbeg for a deep dive into what psychology really says about your 20s and growing up, and also how to make a hit podcast about it (or anything else for that matter).
The Story Shed
Join Jake as he opens the door to the Story Shed, creeeaaaak! A family friendly show filled to the brim with stories - favourite stories from the podcast, brand new stories, interactive stories, games and more.
If I Speak
Join Ash Sarkar and Moya Lothian-McLean - two of the UK's sharpest young journalists - as they sort the personal from the political, and share their big theories, explore the frustrations of modern life and answer your dilemmas.
I'm ADHD No You're Not
Join ADHD'er, Dr Mine Conkbayir MBE and husband, the BAFTA award-winning comedy actor, Paul Whitehouse, as they bring their three time Lovie award-winning podcast, and their celebrity ADHD’er guest, to Crossed Wires for the very first time.
Colours to the Mast
In collaboration with artists Kazna Asker and Cheelo, The Bare Project presents a participatory flag-making workshop exploring identity, protest, and belonging.
Vinyl Workshop with ziroziro
Enter the world of wax and vibration in this hands-on vinyl workshop.
Sheffield Half Pint Marathon
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.
Nick Cope Family Show
Come and join CBeebies star, Nick Cope as he returns to Crossed Wires for a brand new family show featuring all your favourite Nick Cope hits and more
Variety is the Spice of Life
Come and share a heartwarming afternoon of stories, poems, and song, created by a unique collaboration of asylum seekers and local Sheffield folk.
The Root: Sounds born from Windrush
This Windrush Day 2026 listening session brings people together to share records rooted in community and history. Tracing sonic lineages across the Caribbean and Africa, it reflects on Black identity and honours the Windrush generation's legacy.
Fuse ODG ft. Aziza Jaye
Fuse ODG will bring his signature style to Foundry for an electric and unforgettable night of music.
Sunday Dub Session with Aba Shanti-I
Curated by Nate Coltrane, this special event brings together sound system culture, performance and movement to explore the enduring impact of Caribbean heritage in the UK.
