Funhouse Comedy Club - Comedy Night

Funhouse Comedy Club is back the New Barrack Tavern, Sheffield on Sunday April 5th for a great night of laughter. Headlining is the intelligent and likeable Nick Doody.

Funhouse Comedy Club

Funhouse Comedy Club brings another night full of laughter to the New Barrack Tavern, Sheffield on Sunday May 3rd.

Radio Go! Live on Stage

The hit comedy podcast takes to the stage for the first time ever!

Not Open; Don't Come

Not Open; Don't Come is a speakeasy-style wine bar in Sheffield, located on the first floor of Unit 20, Orchard Square.  It's known for its focus on fine wines and is associated with The Old Shoe, with the entrance being around the corner from the pub via what was previously a fire exit.

Come and Sing Evensong at Sheffield Cathedral

Come and Sing Evensong - join Sheffield Cathedral's choir for the day.

Homely Apartments - Figtree

If you are looking for City Centre living then Figtree House couldn't be better positioned for you, situated off the main streets on a cobbled lane, yet only a short stroll from the Cathedral, and the shopping precinct of Fargate.

Homely Serviced Apartments – St. Paul's

The apartments are situated at Sheffield’s tallest building and offer unique views of the city. Right at the heart of the city, next to the town hall, the museums and the main shopping streets the location could not have been better.

Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro

Kiell Smith-Bynoe (star of Ghosts, Taskmaster and Stath Lets Flats) is bringing his smash hit improv comedy show to Sheffield.

Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Sheffield with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle!

Kane Brown

Coming off the back of his sold out “Don’t Listen To Me” UK tour, Kane Brown brings you his brand-new show ‘Crowd Work King’. One hour of purely unscripted, unplanned comedy; all based around audience participation.

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.

Plughole: Shefffield's Weirdest New Material Night

A night of alternative weirdness, where performers try out new material - That would otherwise have fallen down the drain!

Cally Beaton: Namaste Motherf*ckers

Namaste Motherf*ckers is the new show from Cally Beaton (QI, Live at the Apollo) - a quick-witted, unexpected and unapologetic insight into life in midlife.

Jessica Fostekew: Iconic Breath

Hometown hero, Jessica Fostekew, is back in Sheffield! A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding.

PLUGHOLE Presents - HIVE (Work in Progress) + Support from Tom & Jones

A Darkly comic clown show exploring a bee's life cycle and the eerie secrets of the hive mind.

Beat the Pit

A curated mix of experienced comics and new blood step into the Pit. Some will Beat the Pit some will be eliminated.

Comedy

Raga pianist Utsav Lal to perform in Sheffield for Yorkshire Silent Film Festival

A trailblazer in the worlds of jazz and raga, Utsav Lal will improvise a unique live score for Carl Dreyer’s emotional masterpiece The Passion of Joan of Arc at the atmospheric Abbeydale Picture House in Sheffield on 15th May

Russell Howard - Don't Tell The Algorithm

Russell Howard is back with a brand-new stand-up tour in 2026. After breaking records with sold-out shows across the globe, 'one of the world's top comedians' is inviting you back into the room: no phones, no distractions, just humans and jokes. Don't tell the algorithm.

Mike Wozniak - the Bench

New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that.

Razor: At the heart of digital in the North

It’s no longer about the big beating the small, but the fast beating the slow. And Razor are certainly at the front of the pack when it comes to digital transformation in the North.

The Fawlty Towers Dining Experience

Get ready for an evening where absolutely nothing goes to plan, and that’s exactly how it should be!

Accommodation

Wherever you want to rest, you'll find it here in Sheffield. From four star hotels and family run B&Bs to homely self-catering cottages or caravan sites, you'll find accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets.

Fawlty Towers The Play

Join Basil (Danny Bayne), the delightfully bumbling Major and Polly (Joanne Clifton), with an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

The Key Fund uses Business Productivity Grant to put more time into investees

The Key Fund knew for some time that they wanted to invest in a tailored system, but the opportunity didn’t come until they heard about the Business Productivity Grant.

Tramlines 2026

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

The Crawl

In this explosive physical comedy, two swimmers go head-to head in the race of a lifetime – on a stage with no water.

Come and see us...

Conference Sheffield and a selection of our fantastic venue partners, are exhibiting at The Meetings Show 2025, taking place 25 -26 June at ExCeL London. They would love the opportunity to tell you about our wonderful city and all it has to offer your next event!

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.

Lyceum Theatre

With over a hundred years of history, this magnificent theatre provides an ornate backdrop to the very best of the West End, with a diverse programme of touring productions including musical theatre, opera, ballet, contemporary dance, family shows and comedy.

Nightlife

Discover what Sheffield is all about when it comes to nightlife, from clubs and venues to late bars and hangout spaces.

Oktoberfest

Join OEC Sheffield for an unforgettable evening at their Oktoberfest Party, where the spirit of Bavaria comes alive right here in Sheffield!

Library Theatre

The Library Theatre hosts all sorts of performances, from theatre, film, dance and music to literature events, stand-up comedy, children’s shows, pantomime, variety shows, burlesque, lectures, demonstrations and meetings.

Road cycling

In a lot of cities you have to chuck your bike on a roof rack or get on a train to get some decent cycling in. The fact that 1/3 of our city is in the Peak District means that you just clip in out the front door - so for those looking for a weekend away where you can make the most of city life and the outdoors, it doesn't come much better than Sheffield.

Outdoor Citizens: Looking after our world

We have 61% greenspace within our borders, we have more trees per person than any other city in Europe, we have over 800 managed greenspaces across 4,000 hectares of land, and it’s recently coming to light that we have more peatland bog than any other city too (which tops the charts for carbon capture). These facts are a source of great pride, but come with a duty to look after what we have.

Couch

A seriously cosy and comfy café with welcoming industrial décor, Couch specialise in brunch style dishes. Their all-day breakfast is particularly highly rated, but they also offer offer a tempting line-up cakes and sweet treats too.

2:22 A Ghost Story

Following seven West End seasons, a record-breaking UK and Ireland tour and thirty productions across the globe, the stage phenomenon 2:22 A Ghost Story now comes/returns to Sheffield.

Superhero Kids Ball – A Magical Hero Adventure!

Come along for a magical Superhero Kids Ball for dancing, photos, and heroic fun!

The Light Cinema

The Light is based on The Moor in the centre of Sheffield. With cinema, dining, and events all under the one roof, it's a place a venue that takes you from morning to night - and with some incredibly comfy reclining seats in the cinemas it's even better.

EPPiC Theatre

Theatre with auditorium of 98 modern, comfy seats. There is a lounge where interval refreshments are served. The theatre hosts three drama productions a year, including one musical and one pantomime. There are also ad hoc evening entertainments through out the year.

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.”

Gut Level

Gut Level is a not-for-profit DIY music and community space. It’s important that everybody who comes here feels welcomed, comfortable, free to express themselves and ultimately, has a great time! They focus on dance music, club culture and the surrounding communities, and are based in a Grade II listed ex-cutlery works on Snow Lane in Shalesmoor.

The Climbing Hangar

An outstandingly good facility, The Hangar comes equipped with a gym, shop, changing rooms and bike racks, cafe selling homemade pizza and craft beer, a Tokyo Olympics replica wall, and generally a really nice space to hang out in and climb.

Portable planetarium at Fargate

Portable planetarium in Sheffield. Come and enjoy full-dome films about astronomy and space for all ages.

Lego Easter

Come and make an Easter egg out of Lego with a surprise inside at Tapton Hill Congregational Church on Monday 30 March.

Easter Dried Flower Workshop

Design and make your own lasting floral centrepiece to use at Easter this year and the years to come.

Easter Dried Flower Workshop

Design and make your own lasting floral centrepiece to use at Easter this year and the years to come.

Sheffield Snooker Market

Come along for a celebration of world culture, crafts, and cuisine, it's a welcoming space for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Sheffield International Market

Come along for a celebration of world culture, crafts, and cuisine, it's a welcoming space for everyone to explore and enjoy.

Halloween 80s Party!

Come along for a spooktacular evening of dining and dancing at an 80s Halloween Ball, where ghoulish delights and nostalgic vibes await!

The Bear

The Bear is a beer emporium on London Road that also doubles as a micro pub come tap room.

Sostrene Grene

Come and step into the world of cosiness and creativity at Anna and Clara’s Sheffield store filled with all sorts of interior and hobby products.

Recomposed by Max Richter: Vivaldi, The Four Seasons

Come along for an evening featuring the famous Antonio Vivaldi cycle The Four Seasons in the unique interpretation of contemporary composer Max Richter, performed by the extraordinary Mystery Ensemble.

Sheffield Murder Mystery Trail by Killer Trails

Would you like to explore the captivating streets of Sheffield while solving a reality-bending murder mystery? Well, you’ve come to the right place, detective!

What's On

Sheffield has a fantastic programme of vibrant events and festivals all year round, from international sporting fixtures and summer music festivals to world-renowned theatre and exhibitions.

Sheffield Cathedral - St Peter & St Paul

Whether you have come to pray, to search or to ponder; whether you are a lover of art, architecture or music; whether you need help or have come to look round, you are most welcome here. Come to one of Sheffield’s oldest buildings, the ancient heart of this great city.

May Fayre returns to Sheffield

Weston Park May Fayre is set to bring a day of free family entertainment when it returns on Sunday 22 May, with street performers, exhibitors, stalls and children’s fun fair. 

The Outdoor City Run Routes

Explore Sheffield by seeking out The Outdoor City Run Routes. Over 30 routes are signposted and mapped across 15 locations in parks and woodland across the city.

Nǎm Sông (Five Rivers)

A Sheffield based entrepreneur who brought a vision of Vietnam to the city is thriving after securing financial and business support from two City Region initiatives designed to support new and existing entrepreneurs. 

Ladies Lunch

Dear Gentle Readers, come along for an elegant Ladies Lunch at Kenwood Hall Hotel. Prosecco or Pimm’s on arrival, afternoon tea and a keynote speaker (TBA). All supporting Dragonfly Cancer Trust

Esports Varsity 2026

A student run esports competition between Sheffield Hallam University and University of Sheffield, spanning over 5 days of action packed games. Who will come out on top? 

After Hours at Sheffield Cathedral

As evening falls and the doors close to the public, the Cathedral is transformed. Come along for an exclusive After Hours Tour, where ancient stones, soaring arches and breathtaking stained glass are revealed in a whole new light.

Footy Fairy Tales

Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide? With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, come along for an engaging storytelling show.

Footy Fairy Tales

Have you ever wondered what happens when football and your favourite fairy tales collide? With live music, super songs and fabulous characters, come along for an engaging storytelling show.

Easter Egg Trail at Whirlow Brook Park

Come along for a fun-filled Easter Egg Trail at Whirlow Brook Park on Saturday 4 April. Bring your friends and family to explore the beautiful park while hunting for the wooden Easter Eggs.

Tribute to the 80s

Get ready to step back in time and experience the ultimate 80s party! Come along for a night of non-stop entertainment and celebrate the legendary artists and unforgettable songs that defined one of the most iconic decades in music history.

Easter Monday Duck Race 2026

The Easter Monday Duck Race in Endcliffe Park is an outdoor event for people of all ages – come and watch the ducks as they are launched into the Porter Brook, and encourage them on their way as they swim downstream, Monday 6 April.

Jalen Ngonda

The incredible voice of Jalen Ngonda is coming to the Octagon, known for hits like ‘All About Me’, ‘If You Don’t Want My Love’ and ‘Come Around and Love Me’.

Our Cow Molly Farm

Delighting locals with their artisanal ice cream since 2007! Come up to the farm and enjoy an ice cream in their parlour or grab one of their bright pink benches outside and enjoy the stunning views looking out across Sheffield. 

The Beer Engine

Quench your thirst with everything from craft beer, continental lager and real ale to an extensive range of spirits, plus there's meat, veggie and vegan options on the tapas menu.

Bragazzi's

Bragazzi’s is a café, delicatessen and shop offering an array of quality Italian goods.

Chris Brush

Writer of Standing at the Sky’s Edge, a musical that tells the stories of people who live and love in a Park Hill flat over three overlapping timelines.

The Cricket Inn

The Cricket has long been regarded as one of South West Sheffield’s favourite pubs, with great food and beer in an idyllic location at the foot of Blackamoor.

Hungry Buddha

Hungry Buddha offers home-cooked, fresh and healthy, nourishing food, with authentic flavours from the mountain peaks of Nepal. Come and enjoy the unique lunch-time thali experience, served by the friendly Nepalese team at their stall in Sheffield Moor Market food court.

Field Cycles

Field Cycles is a collaboration between a group of friends from various craft, design and engineering disciplines. The unique skillsets of the contributors - a maker, a painter and graphic designer - have come together in a shared passion that treats the fabrication of a bicycle as an exploration of craft, aesthetics and function.

Tramlines

One of the UK’s longest running, city-based music festivals and a highlight in Sheffield’s music calendar, Tramlines takes place at Hillsborough Park, in July each year.

Summer Holiday Culture Highlights

If you're in need of ideas to keep the kids entertained, Our Favourite Places have pulled together their cultural holiday highlights for a creative summer in Sheffield.

Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership

The Sheffield Lakeland Landscape Partnership offers a unique opportunity to manage the heritage of the place of outstanding natural beauty.

Autumn walks in the UK City with more trees than people

Sheffield has the highest number of trees per person than any other city in Europe and so, there are some impressive natural displays in city through the seasons, especially during the autumnal months of the year.

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.

Sheffield Theatres Announce 50th Anniversary Season

Sheffield Theatres have announced their landmark 50th anniversary season, including an ambitious trilogy of plays and the much anticipated return of Standing at the Sky's Edge, amongst many more exciting productions.

Eating out with a young family in Sheffield

Here's a lowdown of a few tried and trusted local places in Sheffield to head for if you're visiting the city with your little rascals.

Tim Nye

Tim tells us why Sheffield is a place where start-up independents have a chance.

Sheffield’s Business Response Group launch Business Recovery Plan

Sheffield’s Business Response Group have launched a new Business Recovery Plan that brings together civic, city and business leaders to address the impact of Covid-19 on Sheffield’s businesses and jobs.

Friendliness

Sheffield is one of the few places in the world where people talk to each other in the streets, on the bus, in shops. It's a truly welcoming and warm city full of open and genuine folk.

What to do in Sheffield when you're not at the match

Where's good to eat, drink, relax, catch some culture or discover some nature? We thought we'd save you the hassle of lots of internet searches by giving you some suggestions for inclusive, family friendly ways of spending your time in Sheffield, The Outdoor City.

EdTech in Sheffield

Sheffield has been a nationally significant centre for online learning and educational technologies since even before the decision to site the University for Industry here in 1998. Since then, there has been a steady stream of talent and new businesses born of this activity, developing resources and platforms for learning across many different industry verticals.

Matthew Malek

Lecturer in Experimental Particle Physics at the University of Sheffield

‘Behind the Scenes’ Reveal of Major New Artwork for Sheffield and Tinsley Canal

A new major contemporary artwork is set to be installed along the Sheffield and Tinsley Canal this September, as international artist Alex Chinneck unveils an impressive looping canal boat structure measuring 13 metres long and six metres high.

Running

From urban jogs and park runs to fells and ultras, the opportunities for running in Sheffield are vast, so we’ve choice-picked some of the best routes and sights to share with you. We also have the city’s dedicated network of Run Routes to keep you on track.

Join Sheffield's Orienteering community

Are you the sort of person who enjoys going off the beaten track? Who craves adventure but doesn’t like to follow the crowd? Then read on...

Kollider x Barclays Eagle Lab

The highly reputable Barclays Eagle Lab network is partnered with Kollider in Sheffield's Castlegate area to create a space for businesses and ambitious entrepreneurs to scale and grow.

Rob Lawley, Launchpad Advisor

Meet Rob: he’s one of our Start Up Advisors here at Business Sheffield and has the knowledge and experience to help you on your business journey.

New Year Update 2025

A roundup of new conferencing and city developments in Sheffield.

Sheffield’s Child Health Technology Conference builds global community

Sheffield is set to deliver an exciting follow up to the UK's first-ever Child Health Technology Conference in May 2022, with a host of international speakers set for the second edition.

Sheffield’s museums make history as they unite for new era

Sheffield Industrial Museums Trust and Museums Sheffield have announced they are to join together to form one of the city’s biggest cultural organisations.

Chapmans Case Study

Agricultural components manufacturer Chapmans has seen plenty of changes and challenges on its 30-year journey.

The energy sector in Sheffield

Sheffield is a leader in low carbon, resilient energy and is well positioned to deliver the Government’s Industrial Strategy ambitions for ‘affordable energy and clean growth’ in a bid for the city region to be recognised as the ‘Green Heart of Great Britain’, of which ‘Green hydrogen’ is a key economic focus in the move towards a net-zero carbon economy.

Cohesion and Sanctuary

In 2007, with the support of the City Council, Sheffield became the UK’s first ‘City of Sanctuary’ for asylum-seekers and refugees—demonstrating our pride in the welcome we offer to people in need of safety.

Great places for Craft Beer fans

As one of the craft brewing capitals of the world, there's a lot of folk in Sheffield who know a thing or two about making, selecting and drinking some of the finest brews - be they sours, stouts, IPAs, APAs or straight up bitters.