Summer in Sheffield

The Peace Gardens, in the centre of Sheffield, on a sunny day. There are lots of people sat on the grass and on benches enjoying the sunshine. In the background is Sheffield Town Hall. The Peace Gardens, in the centre of Sheffield, on a sunny day. There are lots of people sat on the grass and on benches enjoying the sunshine. In the background is Sheffield Town Hall.

Join us for a sizzling summer of events!

Summer 2025 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.


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Crowds of people are walking around and shopping at Pollen Market, an outdoor flower market that is held once a month.
A crowd of people at the 2019 Tramlines Festival at Hillsborough Park in Sheffield. In the centre of the picture is a huge red and white circus-style tent.

Music Festivals

As the 2025 UK summer music festival season goes into full swing, take a look at all the great festivals and music events taking place in Sheffield this summer.

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Looking down on the crowds attending Quayside Market in Sheffield on a sunny day

Outdoor Markets

Summer has landed in Sheffield - the perfect season to check out all of the outdoor markets on offer in the city.

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Summer highlights and family activities

Summer Celebrations!

Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for a vibrant afternoon of Summer Celebrations!

Promo poster for the event with an illustration of people playing instruments in the sunshine.

Colour exhibition at The Millennium Gallery

Explore a spectacular world of colour – how we see it, how it’s made, how it’s used and what it means! This new exhibition brings together over 150 objects spanning art, science, nature and cultural histories, alongside a range of interactive activities, running 16 June - 14 September.

The Elmer Adventure at Sheffield Lyceum

Join three friends on a joyful jungle adventure in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the much-loved Elmer books by David McKee.

RHS Flower Show at Wentworth Woodhouse

For the first time ever, the RHS Flower Show is coming to South Yorkshire in 2025! Taking place 16 - 20 July at Wentworth Woodhouse in Rotherham.

A large flower display installation in the shape of letters spelling RHS, to promote the Royal Horticultural Society at one of their events.

Bassfest 2025

Bringing some of the biggest names in bass for another weekend of high-octane partying, Bassfest returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl 19 - 20 July.

Make It! Play It! at The National Videogame Museum

Step behind the screens and explore the making that powers play! Whether you’re sculpting clay characters, building LEGO scenes or animating, discover how craft and creativity come together to create some of the world’s most imaginative videogames, with fun activities every day 24 July – 1 September.

A close-up of someone building with Lego.

Tropical Treasures Trail

Follow the flutter, swing and squawk! Get ready for a summer of discovery as the ‘Tropical Treasures’ trail swings into play at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park, 26 July - 31 August.

An armadillo at the Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park.

Meadowhall's Summer Beach Club

Meadowhall will once again welcome the return of its hugely successful Summer Beach Club for the school holidays, with its biggest line-up yet 18 July - 31 August.

Two women sat on an oversized deckchair, holding up glasses of beer.

Robyn Hood at the Crucible Playhouse

Robyn Hood tells the story of Robyn, a little girl who lives in a big city. Robyn likes to play outside and on a small patch of green land she builds a den; a magical space all of her own, where she dreams big dreams of woodland adventures.

A woman is holding up a card board sign that reads 'Fidget Theatre presents Robyn Hood'. Behind her is a painted forest.

Sheffield by the Seaside 2025

Grab your buckets and spades as the seaside returns to Sheffield's Peace Gardens this summer, with a whole host of FREE family fun, 24 July - 25 August.

Tramlines 2025

Sheffield’s biggest party! Tramlines returns to Hillsborough Park 25 - 27 July for their 17th edition.

The Fringe at Tramlines

Each year, as Hillsborough Park gets ready to host the main Tramlines Festival, the rest of the city also gears up to stage a whole host of music events for all tastes. Taking place in various Sheffield venues 26 - 28 July 2024. 

Blue skies over Devonshire Green as groups of people sit in the sunshine watching performances on the Fringe main stage

Free Summer Activities at Crystal Peaks

Crystal Peaks Market are hosting lots of free family things to do throughout the summer.

Poster for the event

Wild Play Summer Holidays

Love playing and exploring outside? Join these nature inspired woodland sessions where you will build dens, make compasses from leaves, play games and survive the woods! The event is also part of the Children's University!

Children playing in the woods in a den they have built.

Abbeydale Road Beer Festival 2025

Abbeydale Road Beer Festival returns for its fourth year, Thursday 31 July to Sunday 3 August, bringing the ultimate craft beer showdown between Lancashire and Yorkshire to one of Sheffield’s most vibrant streets.

Group of people stood outside Rumkeg at Abbeydale Live

Together Festival 2025

A lively and welcoming free festival celebrating theatre and arts created with community groups across Sheffield.

Two children play dress-up, and pose behind a big pretend picture frame.

Eats, Treats & Moor

Get ready for a weekend bursting with flavour, fun, and festivities! Eats, Treats & Moor is back 9- 10 August in Sheffield City Centre – and it’s bigger and better than ever.

Promo poster for the Eats, Treats & Moor event.

Classic Car Show

Get ready for a fantastic day out as The Moor teams up with the Rotary Club of Sheffield to bring you the 15th Annual Classic Car Show on Sunday 17 August.

A pedestrianised street (The Moor in Sheffield city centre) is filled with parked classic cars. There are lots of people, young and old, walking up and down and looking at the cars.

Bowshaw Festival

Come along to the Bowshaw Festival, (formerly the Lowedges Festival) for a fantastic family day out on Sunday 10 August.

Sheffield Fayre 2025

A fantastic day out for all of the family in one of Sheffield’s most wonderful parks, Sheffield Fayre returns on Bank Holiday Monday 25 August 2025.

The Graves Park Food and Drink Festival 2025: A Summertime Feast

Brand new for 2025! The Graves Park Food Festival will be taking place 30 - 31 August in Sheffield’s largest park!

Counting Sheeps

Two sheep think they know everything about sleep. They’re experts in the field. But tonight they’re wide awake.

Three people on stage performing Counting Sheeps.

Art in the Gardens

Taking place Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2025 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.

Lick of Paint Festival

A new street art festival for Sheffield! ‘Lick of Paint Festival’ is set to be an artist-led, weekend-long mural and street art event taking place 6 - 7 September, celebrating the diversity and talent of creatives in the North.

Lick of Paint festival artwork

Summer food & drink ideas?

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Sheffield Street Food Guide
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Alfresco Sheffield
06 May 2024
A group of four people eating outside at The Furnace in Sheffield.

Things to do for families in Sheffield

Looking for more things to do to keep the little ones occupied this summer? Sheffield is home to some great family attractions. 

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A child sits on their mothers lap, playing a video game at the National Videogame Museum in Sheffield.
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