Summer in Sheffield

The Peace Gardens, in the centre of Sheffield, on a sunny day. There are lots of people sat on the grass and on benches enjoying the sunshine. In the background is Sheffield Town Hall. The Peace Gardens, in the centre of Sheffield, on a sunny day. There are lots of people sat on the grass and on benches enjoying the sunshine. In the background is Sheffield Town Hall.


Join us for a sizzling summer of events!

Summer 2026 is looking like a busy one for Sheffield, with major music festivals, sporting events, vibrant outdoor markets and family entertainment. 

We've gathered together some of the highlights happening in the city, so you can make the most of the summertime in Sheffield.


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A person buying food at a food stall at an outdoor market.
Silhouette of a person wearing a hat, raising one hand in front of a stage with purple and pink lighting and blurred musical instruments in the background.


Music Festivals

As the 2026 UK summer music festival season goes into full swing, take a look at all the great festivals and music events taking place in Sheffield this summer.

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Large outdoor music festival with crowds gathered on a grassy hill and around a big red-and-white striped tent. Colorful vertical flags line the area, and smaller tents and stalls are visible in the background under a bright blue sky.

Looking down on the crowds attending Quayside Market in Sheffield on a sunny day

Outdoor Markets

Summer has landed in Sheffield - the perfect season to check out all of the outdoor markets on offer in the city.

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Summer highlights and family activities



Summer food and drink ideas

Cambridge Street Collective

Europe’s largest purpose-built food hall, Cambridge Street Collective is a ‘one of a kind’ foodie destination to meet, eat, and share in Sheffield. Showcasing the very best in up-and-coming food and drink talent, they house over 20 different food vendors offering exciting cuisine from around the globe.

Three people seated at a round green table in an indoor food hall, sharing a meal. The table holds plates of tacos, salad, bread, and a wooden tray with assorted dishes. There are also tall glasses of colourful drinks garnished with fruit and herbs. In the background, green triangular banners hang overhead, and signs for “Oktoberfest” and “Baity” are visible, creating a lively, casual dining atmosphere.

Sheffield Plate

Sheffield Plate is a foodhall specialising in hosting street food vendors with cuisine from around the world. It's slap bang in the middle of Orchard Square, in the centre of the city, and has a lively atmosphere across the 2 bars and 6 vendor spaces.

Inside the food hall Sheffield Plate at Orchard Square in Sheffield city centre.

Cutlery Works

Sheffield’s original food hall in Neepsend, Cutlery Works spans two floors of a beautifully revitalised industrial building. Home to a vibrant mix of permanent and pop‑up independent kitchens, it offers communal dining spaces, lively bars, and artisan coffee all under one roof.

Inside Cutlery Works, filled with customers dining.

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.

A view inside the Peddler market, there are lots of people seated at tables, eating and chatting.

The Street Food Chef - The Canteen

With freshly prepared and great tasting burritos, tacos, quesadillas and more, this is a family run Mexican street food outlet passionate about providing a healthy fast food alternative.

Exterior of the Street Food Chef.

Terrace Goods

Cracking street food on a beautiful terrace overlooking Orchard Square with award winning street art at the side of you.

People dining outside at Terrace Goods, in the evening.

Triple Point Brewery & Bar

Triple Point Brewery is one of Sheffield’s must‑visit indie breweries, just minutes from the city centre and train station. They brew award‑winning vegan and gluten‑free craft beer on site, served fresh in their taproom where “the beer comes first.”

A busy outdoor seating area filled with people at wooden benches under a transparent canopy. The sun shines brightly overhead, casting strong light and highlighting surrounding greenery.

Pellizco

Pellizco serve up award-winning Mexican street food, made using traditional methods, but adapted for the use of fresh, seasonal and local British ingredients. Their menu is based around antojitos, which roughly translates as 'little cravings'.

A table full of delicious Mexican food at Pellizco

Nings Thai Street Food

Authentic Thai food made to order using fresh ingredients! Pad thai, soups, curries, seafood, rice and noodles.

Nings Thai Street Food

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.

Seating area outside the Forum Kitchen + Bar.

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.

Domo

Specialising in Sardinian soul food in the heart of Little Kelham, this family run gem delivers an authentic and vast variety of dishes. A beautiful outside seating area is perfect for aperitivos in the sun.

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.

Cubana Tapas Bar as seen from Leopold Square.

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.

Church - Temple of Fun filled with people

The Old Shoe

A craft beer taproom, modern ciderhouse, and artisan wine bar, also serving handcrafted non-alcoholic drinks, locally-roasted coffee, and so much more.

Inside The Old Shoe.

The Fargate

With views across Fargate and towards Sheffield’s City Hall, The Fargate promises to be a unique spot to enjoy a pizza and a pint while people-watching in the heart of the city.

Shot of The Fargate's sign above the entrance.

Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen

Built in a converted former cutlery-machine factory, Birdhouse have drawn on their expert tea knowledge to create a modern dining and drinking experience, with tea at the heart of it all.

The courtyard at the Birdhouse Tea Bar & Kitchen.

Tamper Coffee

Sample a bit of relaxed kiwi café culture at Tamper-Sellers Wheel, a white-washed 19th century former silversmiths in the heart of Sheffield’s Cultural Industries Quarter.

Interior shot of Tamper Coffee.

South Street Kitchen

South Street Kitchen is housed in Europe's largest Grade II Listed building - the iconic Park Hill Flats. Set inside this brutalist masterpiece you'll find friendly staff, a great vibe, and some quality food and drinks (with lots of gluten free and vegan options).

Exterior of South Street Kitchen.

The Riverside Kelham

Situated alongside the River Don in Kelham Island, The Riverside Kelham is the perfect place to indulge in food and drink.

The exterior of The Riverside Kelham.

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.

Two people are sitting at a table in a beer hall, clinking glasses of beer in a toast. One glass is a tall, dark beer and the other is a large mug of pale beer. The table has wooden boards with soft pretzels, mustard dip, and branded paper. A red menu with “KAPITAL” is visible, and the background features colourful bunting, warm lighting, and a modern interior with booths and bar seating.

Hop Hideout

An award-winning speciality beer shop and tasting room, located in the Grade II listed Leah's Yard in Sheffield City Centre. They stock an extensive range, with 200+ chilled beers available to browse or enjoy there and then.

The exterior of Hop Hideout in Leah's Yard.


Things to do for families in Sheffield

Looking for more things to do to keep the little ones occupied this summer? Sheffield is home to some great family attractions. 

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