Join us for a sizzling summer of events!

Summer 2023 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.


Scroll on to see what's still to come...

Summer event highlights

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 8 - 17 September 2023.

Castlegate Festival

An annual celebration of the rich heritage and culture of Sheffield’s oldest quarter! Now in its seventh year, Castlegate Festival returns 8 - 17 September 2023 with a diverse programme of events and activity.

Sheffield Heritage Open Days 2024

Part of the nationwide celebrations, Sheffield’s biggest festival of heritage and culture takes place between 6 - 15 September with over 100 FREE tours, walks, exhibitions and events.

Summer Holiday Culture Highlights

School’s out for summer in Sheffield and it's time for six-weeks of creative fun across the city.

If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights, featuring kids’ classics on the big screen, a family disco, drama sessions, videogames and lots more...

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