The Fringe: independent venues

The Fringe sees weird and wonderful performances in bars, clubs and venues (and the odd front room) right across the city. And here is your introduction to all of them.

Sheffield to be home to pioneering gene therapy centre

Sheffield has been chosen as the location for one of only three Gene Therapy Innovation & Manufacturing Centres to be established in the UK.

Nue

Nue is a gluten free Café & Deli serving great coffee and delicious food. You can even build your own sandwich from a wide range of gluten free products.

Discover our venues

We’re really proud of our high-quality venues and hotels which offer something a bit different to the usual suspects. They all have a distinctively Sheffield flavour. With 2000 bedrooms within 10 minutes’ walk of our central venues all tastes and budgets are catered for.

Vue Cinema

Vue Cinema Sheffield is based within Meadowhall shopping centre, meaning there is plenty of opportunity for shopping, drinking and eating around your trip.

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Own or manage a business, venue or any kind of attraction in Sheffield? Think we should list it on the Welcome to Sheffield website? Submit it via this online form.

Panke Social

An independent music venue and bar located on Exchange Street in Sheffield's Castlegate, the venue is known for its unique, DIY vibe and for hosting a variety of events, including LGBTQ+ socials, album releases, live music and DJs.

Plot 22

Plot 22 is a grassroots music venue and studio space situated in the heart of the Castlegate district of Sheffield in the old Castle Market.

St Mary's, Bramall Lane

Multiple room hire options, conferencing facilities, community group venue, outdoor space, parking and much more.

Tank

Tank is Sheffield's underground house, tech & bass venue, putting on legendary nights (as well as the even more legendary annual Bassfest). They put on a number of regular nights and are based in the city centre.

Network

A live music and club venue in the city centre, programming an eclectic mix of indie, electronic, dance and all other types of genres - but always keeping you on your toes.

Dryad Works

Dryad Works is a self-built community of creative individuals collaborating under one roof. Their mission is to build a unique underground DIY grassroots music venue & creative workspace that values creative arts, sound system culture and unique nightlife experiences.

Corporation

Corporation is one of the top 3 live band venue and alternative music nightclubs in the UK and they’ve been generally gnawing at the coat tails of the establishment since 1997. Having been voted into the top 3 Rock Clubs in the UK by Kerrang and having won Best Club Night in the UK, for DROP on Friday nights in Metal Hammer.

West Street Live

West Street Live is a late night, live music venue and bar in Sheffield, open 7 days a week.

Record Junkee

Record Junkee is a fiercely independent 150 capacity venue, bar and official chart registered record store situated on Earl St in the heart of the city. It embraces the inclusive ethos that bred the best acts from the city’s past. From original Bassline to Post Punk and back again; all styles are served as the store caters equally to the burgeoning collector and the old school vinyl head alike.

Nomad Maison

Nomad Maison is a shop that sells handcrafted homeware from around the world and is also a versatile venue for various events.

Sidney & Matilda

Where Brooklyn meets Berlin in Sheffield's creative quarter. Sidney and Matilda is a warehouse, basement, and courtyard orientated music and event venue, that has shined new neon red light on an abandoned industrial district.

Forum Kitchen + Bar

Forum has been one of Sheffield's iconic venues since 1992! Situated right in the heart of the city centre next to Devonshire Green, this iconic bar and kitchen it is the perfect spot for socialising, seven days a week.

Yellow Arch Studios

Once an Edwardian nuts and bolts factory, Yellow Arch is a creative complex in Sheffield's industrial heartland, which has been providing a unique blend of music production and live performance since 1997. The venue hosts a diverse range of events throughout the year and is known for embracing music and performing arts from all genres.

Bamboo Door

Sheffield’s First Tiki Bar was born in April 2014, but it's constantly evolving as they find (and get given by customers!) more and more tiki artefacts from around the world. The cocktail menu is always being revised, but if you fancy something different just ask the tiki monkeys and they will guide you to your perfect drink!

Gemma Thorpe

Gemma works on stories that explore identity and a sense of belonging.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective opens in Sheffield

The newest chapter in Sheffield’s story as a thriving food destination – this venue is way more than just another food hall, complete with dedicated BBQ, sushi and counter-top dining spaces, four vibrant bars, AR Darts, children's play area and outdoor rooftop terraces, while also incorporating a cookery school and community kitchen.

ERF - Street Art

New street art is a fantastic way to add vibrancy to an area, showcase local artistic talent and reflect the local community. New pieces of art can be a real talking point locally (and beyond) and give a real sense of place – contributing to community enjoyment of spaces.

McLaren: £100 million of GVA to the local economy by 2028.

The prestige of McLaren choosing our city is humbling and speaks for itself, but importantly for Sheffield it has also created approximately 200 jobs and will provide an estimated £100 million of GVA (gross value added) benefit to the local economy by 2028. 

Conference

Sheffield makes for a smart event move. Search for venues, delegate experiences and access expert advice.

From Cow to Conference

‘The hospitality industry has changed greatly post-pandemic’ says Deborah Tillbrook, ‘Not only did Covid 19 make the distribution & serving of food very different, but it also galvanised the pace of sustainability advancements within the industry.'

Nightlife

Discover what Sheffield is all about when it comes to nightlife, from clubs and venues to late bars and hangout spaces.

Gut Level

Gut Level is a not-for-profit DIY music and community space. It’s important that everybody who comes here feels welcomed, comfortable, free to express themselves and ultimately, has a great time! They focus on dance music, club culture and the surrounding communities, and are based in a Grade II listed ex-cutlery works on Snow Lane in Shalesmoor.

Delicious Clam

Operating as a label, practice room and small gig space from their Castle Market headquarters, they fuel the fire of Sheffield’s alternative scene, and also explore new territories, from stand-up to brilliantly daft club nights.

The Foundry

The Foundry is a 3 room club, music and event space inside the University of Sheffield Students' Union.

Crookes Social Club

This social club in Crookes plays host to a variety of different music and themed nights, with a great eclectic crowd including students and local residents.

Southbank Warehouse

With a spectacular courtyard set in the backdrop of Sheffield’s industrial heartland, Southbank Warehouse has a an incredible space with room for up to 500 people.

FORGE Warehouse

FORGE is an exciting music space and cultural hub that is a stone's throw from the heart of the centre of Sheffield. The building has been renovated into an immersive warehouse and multi-purpose events space that will host an eclectic programme of global and local acts, events and experiences.

The Lughole

The Lughole is a community/volunteer based performance space plus practice spaces that serves the underground/ alternative music and art scene in Sheffield.

Toolmakers Live

Tool making became music-making. Established in 2011, Toolmakers Live started as a love for live music and wanting that music to be shared with everyone who wants to listen.

Utilita Arena Sheffield

The Arena in the Attercliffe area of Sheffield hosts the worlds most legendary musical superstars & the world's biggest sporting greats, from trophy winning Sheffield Steelers to boxing world title fights and music performers like Katy Perry and Oasis. The Arena has also hosted some more unusual events, from the likes of Cybermen marching through the audience at Doctor Who The Live Tour to 20 life-sized dinosaurs roaming the Arena floor in Walking With Dinosaurs.

Manor Oaks House

Manor Oaks House offers a distinctive heritage space perfect for meetings, workshops, training events and small conferences of up to 60 people.

The Dorothy Fox Education Centre

The Dorothy Fox Education Centre is a premier site for education in the Sheffield Botanical Gardens. It is a flexible space including 3 bookable classrooms which can also be opened to create a large lecture area.

Spring Conference News 2024

As Sheffield’s Heart of the City Project (that’s £470 million of redevelopment across the city centre) is transforming the city, several new venues are set to open their doors imminently.

Record Summer in Sheffield

It’s been a successful summer in Sheffield as we’ve hosted a number of high-profile events (the Women’s Euros being a particular highlight) and some of hotels and venues having record breaking months. Conferences have played no small part in this and the team at Conference Sheffield have had one of our busiest and most successful summers to date. Here are a few of our highlights showing why Sheffield really does make for a smart event move.

Hallamshire Hotel

Following an extensive refurbishment, the team behind beloved music pub The Washington have reopened The Hallamshire Hotel on West Street.

Bungalows & Bears

One of Sheffield's unique strangely-named places, Bungalows and Bears has been a staple for good food, good drink and good music for over a decade.

Cubana Tapas Bar

Sample authentic Cuban ambience & welcoming Latino vibes at one of Sheffield's most well known establishments, that provides great food but also live music and dancing.

FirePit Rocks Bar and BBQ

FirePit Rocks brings the classic American ‘dive bar’ concept to the streets of Sheffield, with live sports, gaming booths, rock’n’roll, quality drinks and the finest BBQ dishes to keep the good times rolling.

Public

Occupying the former gent’s toilet below the grade-1 listed Victorian town hall, Public is a stunning little haven of fine drinks and delicious food - or as it was once described: "...Wes Anderson train carriage crowbarred into an old bog".

The Cremorne

The Cremorne, London Road, is an early nineteenth century pub. As a former coaching house, the pub features a gated archway to the side and more buildings to the rear. A busy, friendly pub at the heart of London Road with a great range of real ales and drinks as well as fab pizzas.

The Green Room

One of Sheffield's many independent bars on Division Street in the centre of town, The Green Room is a weekend staple but with plenty happening in the week too. Great drinks, food and music, in a laid back atmosphere.

The Greystones

The Greystones is a welcoming, traditional community pub where people of all ages can enjoy a great range of drinks in comfortable surroundings, as well as see fantastic music and other events.

The Washington

The Washington is one of the spiritual homes of Sheffield’s music scene. Through the years they’ve all passed through; drinking, performing and perhaps even working behind the bar. From the glory years of The Limit when Pulp would meet there, to intimate gigs from Wet Nuns, The Washington has seen it all - and you will too if you visit.

Trippets Lounge Bar

The only Jazz bar in Sheffield offering live music and an excellent gin bar.

Mr Wilson's & Capone's Speakeasy

Whether you’re looking for an evening of contemporary luxury, or wanting to head back to the 1920s, Mr Wilson has prepared something for everyone.

Maida Vale

Multi-award-winning bar Maida Vale offers an experience unlike any other, playing the best music from across the decades.

Panenka

Set over two floors, Panenka is located at the entrance to Sheffield's New Era Square, complete with augmented reality darts, pool tables, shuffleboard, arcade games, VR pods, karaoke booths and over 35 screens showing your favourite sports.

The Four Leaf Irish Bar & Kitchen

Founded in 2024, The Four Leaf Irish Bar & Kitchen bring a new approach to the pub scene but their knowledge of Irish craic is ancient. They are dedicated to bringing the heart and soul of the Emerald Isle to every pint of Guinness they serve.

Make Noise Studios

Make Noise Studios is an independent business that specialises in everything involved with music. They have 6 rehearsal rooms, 2 recording studios with 3 live rooms, and they also host live shows.

Blend Culinary Foundation at Cambridge Street Collective

Blend Culinary Foundation provide fun and interactive cooking experiences, within their fully equipped 18-station kitchen, located in Europe's largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective in Sheffield. 

Sheffield set to welcome landmark 10th edition of British Art Show

One of the UK’s most prestigious art events, British Art Show will return to where is all started, when the landmark tenth edition tours to Sheffield in October 2027 through a multi-venue partnership between Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Museums, Site Gallery, Yorkshire Artspace and Arts Catalyst.

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.

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.

Church - Temple of Fun

Owned by Oli Sykes, frontman of band Bring Me The Horizon and a passionate vegan, Church is a 100% vegan bar and restaurant in Kelham Island, housed in the historic Osborn Works.

Factory Floor

An industrial oasis hidden away within a cobbled courtyard, in Sheffield's Neepsend. Their unique drip-infusion system derives from a traditional Japanese coffee filtration method, infusing spirits and liqueurs over 12 hour periods, to create a wide array of unique flavour combinations.

Kapital Beer Hall

Sheffield's biggest modern beer hall and restaurant.! Kapital celebrates Europe’s rich beer culture, championing the iconic beer cities of Brussels, Munich & Prague while also honouring Sheffield’s own prolific brewing heritage.

Padel and Pickleball places in Sheffield

Sheffield has a growing number of venues dedicated to these trending sports, from specialist padel courts and multi-sport hubs offering pickleball sessions to community groups like Sheffield Pickleball Club. Whether you're looking to try something new, or want to unleash your competitive side, the city has plenty of options to get you started.

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.

JÖRO 2.Ö now open at Oughtibridge Mill

2025 marked the start of an exciting new era for Sheffield's acclaimed restaurant JÖRO, as they opened a new destination where world-class dining, hospitality and innovation unite.

Nǎm Sông (Five Rivers)

A Sheffield based entrepreneur who brought a vision of Vietnam to the city is thriving after securing financial and business support from two City Region initiatives designed to support new and existing entrepreneurs. 

Piña

A lively party spot with Mexicana vibes, Piña owner/founder Joe experienced first-hand the amazing cuisine and culture on a Mexico trip back in 2016, and just had to bring it back to Sheffield. So, expect plenty of (high quality 100% agave-based) tequila, mezcal and, of course, delicious tacos.

Hagglers Corner

A community of 14 independent businesses, nestled around a vibrant courtyard & mezzanine, Hagglers is a bit of a Sheffield institution, with a café by day and vibrant bar by night.

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Conference Sector strong as an exciting Autumn programme kicks off in Sheffield

The start of the Autumn season coincides with the publication of the annual Sheffield Conference Sector Report (UKCAMS) which has revealed there was a significant increase in the amount of money visitors of conference and business events brought to the city in 2023.

The Montgomery Theatre

The Montgomery Theatre and Arts Centre is a 200-year-old Sheffield Community Venue.

The OEC Sheffield

The OEC Sheffield is a stunning multipurpose, private and corporate events venue in Sheffield.

The digital & tech sector in Sheffield

You'll find an ever expanding value chain which is delivering specialist training to support growth in the sector, and a thriving network of over 100 companies, incubators and organisations; all of which make-up our digital media and technology ecosystem.

Peddler

Based at 92 Burton Road, Peddler Market showcases the very best street food from across the UK on the first Friday & Saturday of every month. Expect an ever-changing line up of truly mouth-watering traders, alongside top-notch craft beers, freshly made cocktails, live music and art.

Cosy Club Sheffield

Set in the heart of the city, Cosy Club Sheffield is the perfect venue to celebrate and socialise, with an exceptional all-day restaurant and bar menu featuring mouth-watering dishes and top-notch tipples.

Europe's largest purpose-built food hall announces opening date in Sheffield

Housing an exciting variety of inspiring world food vendors under one roof, Cambridge Street Collective promises a truly unique food hall experience in Sheffield, with 20 independent food partners.

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

Pearl at Park Hill

The Pearl at Park Hill is the second Sheffield venue to be opened by the team behind nationally acclaimed bistro & bar, Bench. Expect a seasonal, ever-changing cocktail menu, craft beer and natural wine alongside a wide selection of small plates, all set against the imposing backdrop of Europe's largest listed building.

New food tours launch in Sheffield

A Taste of Sheffield and the History and Brunch Tour will take guests on a guided walking tour of the Sheffield City Centre, incorporating food, drink, local history and culture along the way.

Vegetarian / Vegan

Alongside some fantastic establishments purely dedicated to serving vegetarian and vegan menus, there are plenty of restaurants that provide creative plant-based dish alternatives too. 

The Blue Stoops

The Blue Stoops is a real treasure, celebrated for its friendly team, stunning interiors, range of drinks and seasonal menus that are full of locally sourced produce.

Dam House Bar & Restaurant

The Dam House Bar & Restaurant is set within the tranquil surroundings of Crookes Valley Park and offers fantastic food, superb drinks and a welcoming atmosphere. It prides itself on offering great value for money but maintaining a high quality menu, modern décor and always helpful, friendly staff.

Sheffield Cocktail Week 2026

Sheffield Cocktail Week returns from 1st - 10th May 2026, bringing 10 days of incredible cocktail experiences to the best venues across the city!

Tavern on The Quays

Tavern on the Quays offers a contemporary spin on the classic pub, blending the modern style of the venues established in North America with a more traditional British setting.

iceSheffield

Ice Sheffield is one of the country’s finest ice-skating venues; offering two Olympic-sized ice rinks that are perfect for beginners and experienced skaters alike.

Everybody's Talking About Jamie

The true story of Jamie Campbell is one that is completely intertwined with Sheffield, and one that we are incredibly proud to tell as a city because it reflects the values of inclusivity and diversity that we want to champion.

Nonnas Restaurant

Nonnas endeavour to bring to your table the full Italian experience in respect of the wealth of produce Yorkshire & the UK has to offer. All the menus are designed with passion and love for both local seasonal produce and Italian classic ingredients. 

Eating out with a young family in Sheffield

Here's a lowdown of a few tried and trusted local places in Sheffield to head for if you're visiting the city with your little rascals.

Drama Studio

The University of Sheffield Drama Studio is a first class venue consisting of a 200 seat theatre, 2 rehearsal studios and other production facilities. It is housed in the former Glossop Road Baptist Church (opened in 1871) and was converted into a theatre in 1970.

The Cross Scythes, Totley

Your local pub and dining venue at the gateway to the Peaks. The Cross Scythes opened as a pub in 1818 by Samuel Hopkinson, a local farmer and scythe maker. Today the pub continues to support local farmers, brewers and fresh produce suppliers.

The Botanist

Sheffield’s magical wonderland, offering a load of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, champagne and wine. With food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ. Live music is often part of the atmosphere in this busy and popular venue.

The Head of Steam

Once the Sheffield & Hallamshire Savings Bank, this stunning venue sits proudly in the centre of Sheffield right on Tudor Square where you’ll find the theatres, the Sheffield Winter Garden and the Millennium Gallery.

Grafters Bar

A cosy drinking venue in Neepsend, Grafters is a container bar boasting a spacious outdoor garden with heating and covered seating areas. Serving cask, keg and bottled delights alongside a carefully selected range of hand picked spirits and mixers.

Saw Grinders Union

A beautiful repurposed space and cobbled courtyard, combining their passion for heritage with an equal passion for coffee, beer, cocktails, and burgers. 

J G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre

Set in the extensive and beautiful Ecclesall Woods, the J.G Graves Woodland Discovery Centre is named after the Sheffield philanthropist who helped purchase the woodland in 1927 and is the perfect indoor/outdoor venue for a wide variety of events.

Teamsport Go Karting

New, state of the art indoor go karting venue located 2 miles from Meadowhall Centre. There are 3 tracks over 4 levels with nail biting bends, exhilarating long straights and jaw dropping ramps.

Owlerton Stadium

Experience the excitement of greyhound racing at Owlerton Stadium! Situated just 5 minutes from Sheffield’s city centre, Owlerton Stadium is the perfect venue for party goers, couples, families and companies looking for a fun and affordable outing.

Kapital beer hall opens in Sheffield

Kapital, Sheffield's largest modern, European-style beer hall and restaurant, has now opened its doors. The expansive new space boasts a lively outdoor beer garden, a stylish restaurant, and a large private hire area with panoramic views all designed to capture the warmth, energy and tradition of Europe’s most iconic beer halls.

Ego Mediterranean Restaurant and Bar

Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean food, cocktails and local cask ale, served with a smile at exceptional value at Ego Mediterranean Restaurant & Bar in Sheffield.

Keith Tomkins

Managed by Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust, the Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership seeks to create a natural and resilient landscape for everyone to value, enjoy, understand and feel part of.

Armadillo Self Storage , Sheffield Parkway, 8 Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 4WA

We have lot of different storage room sizes, from 50 sq ft to 500+ sq ft. Prices vary depending on size and availability. Please contact your local store for further details and the latest prices.