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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 food & drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun!

See our guide below with a rundown of what's happening and get planning a 2026 weekend adventure in our Outdoor City.

Please note - this page gets updated throughout the year, as events get announced, so be sure to save it and check back regularly to see what new events have been added.

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2026 events

ArtWorks Together International 2026

ArtWorks Together is an international festival based in Sheffield offering adult artists who have a learning disability, are autistic, or both, the opportunity to showcase their talents. The exhibition features works by 70 artists from 21 countries and runs from 24 Jan - 31 May 2026.

Carlos Biggerman, Blue Hour at Arthur Pass, New Zealand © the artist

Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2026

Join Music in the Round & Ensemble 360 for this year's festival Friday 15 – Saturday 23 May, as they welcome some of the world's finest musicians and stellar guest artists.

A packed house at the Crucible Theatre waits in anticipation for a classical concert to start. In the centre of the stage stands a grand piano.

Premier League Darts 2026

Premier League returns to Sheffield in 2026, as the Utilita Arena plays host to another night of top-class darting action on 21 May 2026.

Weston Park May Fayre

Prepare to be amazed as Sheffield's Weston Park May Fayre returns for a day full of FREE family fun on Sunday 17 May, with fun fair, circus acts, comedy, live music, food stalls and more.

Two performers dressed in vintage-style clothing ride motorised shopping trolleys covered in tartan fabric during an outdoor event. One holds a bright green umbrella while both raise their arms in animated gestures. Behind them, a crowd watches near colourful market-style tents set up on a grassy area with trees and a large classical building in the background.

Sheffield Food Festival 2026

One of the city's largest free to attend events for all the family, the festival is a bustling exhibition of Sheffield’s flourishing food & drink scene, with 90% of the traders taking part, based locally. This year's food festival takes place 23 - 25 May.

Country Lovin'

Sheffield chosen to Host Hottest Country Music Festival This May! Sheffield, UK, May 23rd, 2026 - A brand new country music experience is coming to the heart of South Yorkshire as Country Lovin’ Festival debuts at Don Valley Bowl.

A concert taking place inside a large circus-style tent.

Custom Car Show

Custom Car Show Rolls onto The Moor Sheffield on Sunday 24 May 2026.

The custom car show from a previous year, with crowds of people looking around cars on display.

K-Pop Universe

K-Pop Universe brings colourful pop spectacle to Don Valley Bowl on Sunday 24 May 2026.

A colourful K‑pop festival poster with a purple‑pink gradient background decorated with bubbles and stars. The title “K‑POP UNIVERSE: The Festival” appears at the top, with “K‑POP LIVE” in large metallic text. Two stylised 3D characters stand on either side of the poster, each posing in front of a soft cityscape. The poster advertises live K‑pop performances, choreography, dancers, and tribute acts for Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Chappell Roan, and Taylor Swift.

Sheffield Adored

Sheffield Adored Brings Indie Anthems and 80s & 90s Classics to Don Valley Bowl on Sunday 24 May 2026.

Poster for the event listing all the tribute acts.

Eid Street

Meadowhall is set to host Eid Street 6 - 7 June bringing a vibrant family-friendly celebration of culture, community and food to the centre.

Crowds gathered at Eid Street in a previous year.

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.

A packed-out crowd enjoys an event at the Sheffield City Hall.

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.

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.

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

Kelham Pride 2026

This inclusive street party returns on Saturday 20 June and will once again be centred around multiple Kelham venues offering a broad range of entertainment from live musicians, DJs, drag queens, comedians and guest speakers. 

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.

Poster for the Bradfield Festival of Music, with a purple background and a collage of images of the performers.

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.

The Migration Matters Festival logo that features the words 'MIGRATION MATTERS FESTIVAL' staked alongside the silhouettes of three birds in flight.

Summer Holiday The Musical

Aboard a double decker bus, Don and his friends are on a fun-packed trip to Paris, The Alps, Italy and Greece, in search of a good time and a brilliant summer. On the way they encounter pop bands, runaway pops stars and of course holiday romance.

A man, playing a saxophone, leans against a huge number plate that reads "Summer Holiday - The Musical".

Sheffield Krazy Races

Krazy Races Arrives in Sheffield for the First Time! Get ready for an adrenaline-filled day as teams race downhill, navigating tight turns and racing to the finish line in front of thousands of spectators on Sunday 21 June 2026.

A soapbox cart with a simple frame and four wheels races down a city street lined with red-and-white barriers. The driver wears a black helmet and a fringed brown jacket with a decorative design on the back. Spectators crowd behind metal railings on both sides, watching the event. Purple-and-white race markers and colourful props are visible further down the track.

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! 

An outdoor event with lots of marquees, crowds of people walking about and some sitting in deck chairs.

Def Leppard

Def Leppard, one of the UK's biggest rock bands, play a home town gig at Utilita Arena Sheffield, on June 30 2026.

Five people standing together in a studio setting, dressed in rock-style outfits. Clothing includes black leather pants, open shirts, long coats, and patterned vests. Several wear necklaces with cross pendants. The background is plain white, and the group is posed in a staggered formation.

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, Friday 3 July - Sunday 5 July.

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. 

A DJ stands behind a mixing console on an outdoor stage, holding a microphone up toward a large crowd. The audience stretches far into the distance, with a colorful striped circus-style tent and a tall amusement ride visible in the background under a clear blue sky.

Tramlines 2026

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park for their 18th edition, across the weekend of 24 - 26 July.

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.

Group of people stood outside Rumkeg at Abbeydale Live

Rock N Roll Circus 2026

Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in 2026. Set to take place over the weekend of 27 - 33 August, the Rock N Roll Circus is where the best in musical talent meets the weird and wonderful world of the circus.

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.

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.

Outdoor event with a large stage featuring a choir performance, rows of deck chairs filled with spectators, and colourful bunting overhead. Inflatable structures and trees surround the area under a partly cloudy sky.

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.

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.

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.

A group of people posing for a photo outside Hop Hideout in Sheffield.

Art in the Gardens 2026

Taking place Saturday 5 and Sunday 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.

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

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.

A packed audience inside a low‑lit venue faces a stage with bright amber lighting, where musicians perform. Raised hands and silhouettes fill the scene, creating a lively concert atmosphere.

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.

A large audience is sat waiting for an event to begin. On the stage are two armchairs on either side of a low table that has two glasses and a pitcher of water sat on it.

Westlife 25 - The Anniversary World Tour

Westlife, one of the biggest boy bands, play Utilita Arena Sheffield, on October 7 2026.

Promotional graphic for Westlife’s 25th Anniversary World Tour. The design features a glowing number “25” over a world map with fiery light effects. Text reads: “25 Years of Hits – Westlife The Anniversary World Tour – Wednesday 07 October 2026 – Utilita Arena Sheffield.”

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.

A crowded nightclub or music venue with vibrant laser lights in blue and red cutting across the dark space. Silhouettes of people are visible in the foreground, some with raised arms, creating a lively atmosphere. The beams of light converge toward the center stage area, highlighting the industrial-style ceiling and pillars. The overall scene conveys an energetic party or concert setting with dramatic lighting effects.

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.

An aerial view of the Steel City Beer And Cider Festival.

Sheffield Powerlifting Championships V

The Sheffield Powerlifting Championships returns to a bigger venue in 2026! The world's strongest powerlifters descend on Sheffield for one unforgettable night, battling for the ultimate title: Champion of Champions on Saturday 21 November 2026.

Promotional image featuring the Sheffield Powerlifting Championships 2026 logo on a white background.


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