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Sector Safari

Sector Safari is an exciting careers trail around the city centre giving you the chance to explore career sectors and jobs locally.

02 Jun 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Pride of Yorkshire

A brand-new sculpture trail will be taking to the streets of South Yorkshire from Monday 8 June right through to Tuesday 8 September 2026, as the Pride of Yorkshire roars into life.

08 Jun 2026 - 08 Sept 2026

Colourful Pride of Yorkshire artwork mapping the main locations across South Yorkshire

Tropical Treasures Trail

Follow the flutter, swing and squawk along the Tropical Treasures trail!

18 Jul 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

A smiling young girl with braided hair leans forward to observe a butterfly resting on a small orange flower. Surrounded by lush green tropical plants, she watches closely with curiosity. The butterfly’s patterned orange, black and white wings are in sharp focus in the foreground, creating a colourful wildlife encounter in a butterfly house or tropical garden.

Together We Play: All Summer at The National Videogame Museum

The National Videogame Museum's new exhibition shines a light on the players and celebrates the memories, communities and friendships that grow through a shared love of videogames. Open from Saturday 18th July. What’s your favourite videogame?

18 Jul 2026 - 01 Sept 2026

Graphic promoting the One Ticket Play All Summer campaign. Large black text reads “ONE TICKET” and “ALL SUMMER” around a pixel-art style 3D block displaying the word “PLAY”. The design features a bold pink and yellow zigzag background with retro video game-inspired graphics and halftone dot patterns in the corners. Bright colours and arcade-inspired typography create an energetic, playful feel.

GirlyPop Live - Zara Larsson Takeover | SteelYard, Sheffield

Zara Larsson themed Pop Party at Steelyard on the 31st August

31 Aug 2026 12:00 - 16:30

Promotional poster for “GirlyPop Live”, a pop tribute show featuring music inspired by Zara Larsson, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and Beyoncé, with tour dancers. Bright pink and orange design decorated with seahorses, dolphins, bubbles, starfish and tropical flowers. Includes roaming entertainers, bubbles and confetti, street food vendors, hair and glitter station, candyfloss, popcorn and slush. Steelyard Sheffield, Monday 31 August 2026, 12:00–16:30.

Sheffield Fayre 2026

A fantastic day out for all of the family in one of Sheffield’s most wonderful parks, Sheffield Fayre returns on Bank Holiday Monday 31 August 2026.

31 Aug 2026 10:30 - 17:00

A selection of images from past Sheffield Fayre, including a singer, a bird of prey, a stall selling cards and prints, a vintage fire engine, a vintage police car and a fair.

Worrall Gala and Festival

Enjoy live music, children’s activities, real ale tent, the Worrall Chase and more fun for the whole family at this free local community festival on Saturday 5 September.

05 Sept 2026 13:00 - 22:15

Art in the Gardens 2026

Taking place 5 & 6 September 2026 in Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, Art in the Gardens is one of the largest outdoor art markets in the North of England, with artists, craft makers and visitors coming from across the UK.

05 Sept 2026 - 06 Sept 2026

A large crowd of people at the Art In The Gardens event taking place in Sheffield Botanical Gardens.

Pooches in the Park

A tail-wagging celebration of dogs, community, and compassion at Millhouses Park, bringing together dog lovers for one of Thornberry Animal Sanctuary’s biggest fundraising events of the year

13 Sept 2026 11:00 - 16:00