Welcome to Sheffield - we'd love to show you around!
Inventive, inclusive, inspiring...
This is who we are. This city – and the people who make it. People who are both down-to-earth and restless. Every day, defining a place that never fails to raise an eyebrow.
A city of makers, past and future. This spirit fuels the collaborative, creative culture that’s unique to Sheffield.
It powers two world-leading universities, a thriving independent scene, the sense of community, the sense of adventure, the famously friendly welcome.
And the Peak District National Park is our backyard. Look around – Sheffield is yours to explore.
Autumn in Sheffield
As leaves start falling, the nights draw in and we wave goodbye to summer for another year, there's still plenty happening in Sheffield to keep you entertained this autumn.
From markets and music festivals to spooky events and firework displays, plus a whole lot more - we've gathered together some of the highlights happening in the city, so you can make the most of the season in Sheffield.
Sheffield Inspires.
Always has.
Always will.
Discover how Sheffield inspires places, organisations and people all over the world, through the words, pictures, and videos.
Weekend Away?
Last year, Sheffield was listed as the 2nd best City Break destination in Europe by TimeOut and more recently was named the UK Foodie Capital in a report by Accor.
That means amazing food, theatre, street art, gigs, bars, clubs and festivals can all be enjoyed, while you also hike, climb and ride through the greenest city in the UK - 1/3 of Sheffield is actually inside the Peak District National Park.
Sound like a good way to spend a few days?
2025
Big Events and Festivals 2025
Once again, Sheffield is gearing up for another year of exciting events across the city - from outdoor markets to food and drink festivals and major sporting events to big music festivals, there's something for everyone.
Planning a trip to the city? See what's coming up in 2025 and you may find the perfect addition to your Sheffield stay...
What's happening 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.
Tourism brought £1.85 billion boost to Sheffield’s Economy in 2024
Sheffield’s visitor economy reached new heights in 2024, generating a record-breaking £1.85 billion – a 10% increase on the previous year and a full recovery from the impact of the pandemic.
Autumn events in Sheffield
As leaves start falling, the nights draw in and we wave goodbye to summer for another year, there's still plenty happening in Sheffield to keep you entertained this autumn.
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.
Rivers and Hills
Sheffield graphic artist, Rob Lee, has collaborated with prolific street artist INSA to create an ambitious new artwork for Sheffield. Combining the collective force of their signature styles, they have completely transformed a drab brown-brick facade with an homage to the city's natural topography.
Sheffield Street listed second in the Top 10 Hotspots for indie shops
American Express and Shop Small commissioned research with GlobalData to reveal the top 10 UK high streets for independent shops, with Sheffield's Division /Devonshire Street placing second.
Sheffield street art named 2nd best in the World for 2024
The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.
Sheffield comes top in TimeOut's most underrated city breaks
Sheffield has been listed at No.1 by TimeOut magazine as the most underrated city break in the UK. The feature which included 12 cities such as Glasgow, Durham, Bristol and Liverpool, sited Sheffield's affordability, travel time from London and best-of-both-worlds offer as major perks.
Look Up!
Sheffield's new Augmented Reality Art Trail is turning rooftops of some of the city's most iconic buildings into a gallery like no other.
Simply download the app (available for IOS and Android) and head out to one of four locations where you'll find a Look Up portal, scan the QR code and then wait for the magic to happen. What will you see?
We don't want to ruin the surprise...
What can we help you with?
Organising a conference?
Conference Sheffield are here to help with all your event planning needs. There's nothing they love more, than finding venues, experiences and experts which will really make your event stand out and wow your delegates. They can help with all the practical stuff too, like accommodation and travel.
Figuring out where to go to university?
Sheffield has over 60,000 students across two world-leading Universities, and Marketing Sheffield works with both of them to make sure the city is internationally recognised as a fantastic place to live and study, because it really is. Take a peek at what's on offer...
Could this be the next place for your business?
Home to McLaren, Boeing & Rolls Royce
A cluster of global manufacturing companies are working in tandem with Sheffield's world-leading Universities, landowners and local authorities to create the UK’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District- a nucleus of ingenuity, research and technology, designed for collaboration and rapid commercialisation.
Incubation & Acceleration
Sheffield is the Best City in the UK to start a business according to startups.co.uk, which noted us for our low cost of living, large working population and fantastic transport links.
Our first-class business support, talent attraction and collaborative culture play a massive part too.
Health & Wellbeing
Facilities, access to complementary sectors, and inventive people who are experts in their field, make Sheffield one of the best places in the world for this thriving sector right now. Sheffield's Olympic Legacy Park is at the forefront, creating a innovative ecosystem where knowledge bases, research centres and industry can all come together to help transform lives.
