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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.

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Rows of deckchairs in front of a screen, surrounded by trees, part of a screening at the Tramlines Festival in Sheffield.
The iconic giant puppet Little Amal in Tudor Square in Sheffield. Little Amal was made to illustrate the story of young refugees fleeing war-torn Syria, emphasising the hardships that many refugees experience in reaching safety.

2024

Sheffield's Big Events and Festivals 2024

2024 promises another huge line-up of exciting events and festivals happening across Sheffield.

From large music festivals and international sporting events to food and drink celebrations, outdoor markets and lots of family fun, see what's happening throughout the year. 

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Music Festivals

As the 2024 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 and beyond.

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Sheffield festivals for spring and early summer...

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.

A huge crowd in front of the main stage at the Tramlines Festival.

The Fringe Stage at Devonshire Green 2024

Once again, Devonshire Green in Sheffield's city centre will be home to The Fringe Stage- a family-friendly area, with loads of live music from a wide variety of genres 27 - 28 July.

A crowd, on Devonshire Green, watch a band playing on stage at The Fringe at Tramlines.

Rock N Roll Circus 2024

Expect the unexpected as the Rock N Roll Circus return's to Sheffield's Don Valley Bowl in Summer 2024! Taking place over the weekend of 29 - 31 August, the 2024 lineup includes Richard Hawley, Becky Hill and Milburn, along with a whole load of amazing support acts.

Art in the Gardens

Held in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens each September, Art in the Gardens is arguably the largest outdoor art market 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.

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Markets

See selected highlights of just some of the many markets taking place in Sheffield.

Quayside Market At Victoria Quays in full flow with people wandering about, in bright sunshine, and sitting at trestle tables eating. Quayside Market At Victoria Quays in full flow with people wandering about, in bright sunshine, and sitting at trestle tables eating.

All events

There is a huge range and variety of events going on all over Sheffield. Browse through everything we have listed.

A photo of the main stage at the Tramlines Festival, taken from within the crowd. A photo of the main stage at the Tramlines Festival, taken from within the crowd.

Family events

Fun events for all the family to enjoy.

Two children dancing with a clown at the Tramlines Festival.

Gigs

From intimate pub gigs to arena crowds and outdoor festivals, there's lots of live music to be enjoyed in Sheffield, across all genres. 

People gathered round, at dusk, listening to a band play in an outdoor setting.

Comedy

It's far from grim up North. Have a look through some of the comedy events coming up in Sheffield and see if anything tickles your fancy.

A man and a woman stand in Tudor Square, pulling faces at the camera, dressed as Vikings but with a humorous twist.

Concerts

Classical, opera, jazz - there's always something going on… Check out our list of upcoming concerts across the city.

A portrait of Ensemble 360, all of whom are holding their instruments, in what appears to be a derelict building.

Major events

Find out about all the biggest events going on in Sheffield.

A photo taken from the back of the main stage at Tramlines Festival, looking out over the crowd with a man playing a bass guitar in the foreground.

Outdoor events

Seeing as Sheffield is The Outdoor City, there's always plenty going on in the great outdoors.

Three people wild swimming, two of them are jumping into a river while the third stands on the bank clapping.

Sports events

It's not just football going in Sheffield (though we've got plenty of that). There's also ice hockey, rugby, mountain biking, roller derby - you name it, we've probably got it.

An aerial shot of a mountain biker taking a sharp bend on a dirt track in the middle of a heavily wooded area.

Theatre

Sheffield boasts the largest theatre complex outside of London - plus there's a wealth of smaller local theatres and a thriving independent scene. There just isn't enough time to see it all.

The Crucible and Lyceum Theatres, in Tudor Square in Sheffield, at dusk. Both buildings are well lit and look cheerful and inviting.

Look Up!

Look Up is turning the rooftops of some of Sheffield's most iconic buildings into a FREE, augmented reality art gallery.

Fans of Pokemon Go will love this! Simply download the app (available for IOS and Android) and head out to one of four locations in the city centre 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... 

 

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Hand with mobile phone held up in front of The Diamond Building, Sheffield, showing Look Up AR art

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