Summer in Sheffield
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.
Scroll on to see what's still to come...
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.
Outdoor Markets
Summer has landed in Sheffield - the perfect season to check out all of the outdoor markets on offer in the city.
Summer highlights and family activities
Summer Celebrations!
Join the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra for a vibrant afternoon of Summer Celebrations!
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.
Sheffield "> 90s Fest Weekender - Sheffield
The UK's biggest 90's Festival returns to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl once again, this time for a full weekend of nostalgic partying 12 - 13 July 2025.
Sheffield Lyceum">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.
Sheffield Grand Prix 2025">Sheffield Grand Prix 2025
Bringing competitive cycling back to the streets of Sheffield's city centre, Sheffield Grand Prix returns on Wednesday 16 July 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sheffield by the Seaside 2025">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.
Free Summer Activities at Crystal Peaks
Crystal Peaks Market are hosting lots of free family things to do throughout the summer.
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!
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.
Together Festival 2025
A lively and welcoming free festival celebrating theatre and arts created with community groups across Sheffield.
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.
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.
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 ">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.
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.
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.
Summer food & drink ideas?
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.
