New online marketplace launched to support Sheffield independents

A new online marketplace has been launched by This Is Sheffield to support the city’s independent businesses and to encourage people to shop local by providing an easy collective platform.

This is Sheffield launch new initiative to support independent businesses

The Community offers members access to exclusive discounts and rewards from a growing number of local businesses.

Historic Leah’s Yard set for revival as creative hub for independent businesses

Leah’s Yard, a former 19th Century mesters works and one of Sheffield’s most important heritage buildings, is set for an exciting new future that will both honour and celebrate its rich industrial heritage as part of the Heart of the City regeneration programme.

Sheffield’s new independent retail hub, Leah's Yard opens to the public

The redeveloped Grade II* Listed Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street has now opened its doors to the public, providing a contemporary city centre hub for some of Sheffield’s finest independent businesses.

Independent Makers Market hosted by Endless Love Creative

Vibrant, curated makers market, celebrating the beauty of independent art, craft and design. Back at Showroom Workstation with over 60 amazing artist and maker stalls, from across the UK.

Spirit of Independence Film Festival

Spirit of Independence Film Festival is a vibrant celebration of bold, creative, and fiercely independent cinema, spotlighting filmmakers who dare to tell compelling stories on minimal budgets from across the globe.

Jamaican Independence Celebration 2025

Coming up on Saturday August 16th 5-8pm Zest have a wonderful Jamaican Independence Celebration!

OPUS

An independent social enterprise founded under the banner of 'Creating for Common Good' - promoting participation, creativity and activism. Projects include Now Then Magazine and the Now Then App, Wordlife, Opus distribution and Festival of Debate.

Independent shops

The Fringe: independent venues

The Fringe sees weird and wonderful performances in bars, clubs and venues (and the odd front room) right across the city. And here is your introduction to all of them.