Autumn in Sheffield
Get cosy with Sheffield's autumn events & festivals!
As leaves start falling, the nights draw in and we wave goodbye to summer for another year, there's still plenty happening in Sheffield to keep you entertained this autumn.
From spooky half term happenings, to literary, beer, and music festivals, plus a whole lot more.
Scroll on to see what's still to come...
Autumn event highlights
Peddler Market Sheffield No. 97
Sheffield's Peddler Market is back for all of your monthly street food, craft beer and music needs in Kelham Island/Neepsend 5 - 6 September.
Art in the Gardens
Held in Sheffield's Botanical Gardens each September, Art in the Gardens is one the largest outdoor art market events in northern 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.
Weston Park Museum 150th Birthday Party
Join Sheffield Museums as they celebrate the 150th Birthday of Weston Park Museum with a fun-packed, fundraising extravaganza on Saturday 6 September.
Lewis Capaldi
After two years away from the spotlight, global superstar Lewis Capaldi is well and truly, back. Back in the charts, back in the headlines after his surprise and magnificent return to Glastonbury and, this September, back in Sheffield live on tour.
Sheffield Heritage Open Days 2025
Part of the nationwide celebrations, Sheffield’s biggest festival of heritage and culture takes place between 12 - 21 September with over 100 FREE tours, walks, exhibitions and events.
Quayside Market: September 2025
A street food market hosted at the heart of Sheffield's canal basin! Quayside is back in Victoria Quays for a special edition to celebrate Castlegate Festival 13 - 14 September.
Nether Edge Farmers' Market - September 2025
The September edition of this quarterly market, which takes place in the streets around Nether Edge. Expect a bustling atmosphere with over eighty stallholders selling a vast array of local produce, crafts and wares.
Skateboard Jam - Castlegate
Jain the annual Skateboard Jam down in Castlegate on Saturday 20 September - FREE Entry.
Pollen Market: September 2025
An inner-city flower market and much more! The September edition celebrates their 4th Birthday with an extra special lineup up activity including lots of florals, food, live music and family entertainment on Sunday 21 September.
Float Along Festival 2025
Back for their third year, Float Along festival makes a welcome return to Sheffield on Saturday 27 September, with another encompassing mix of post-punk and psychedelic rock, as well as the best in indie and alternative music.
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.
Peddler Market Sheffield No. 98
Sheffield's Peddler Market is back for all of your monthly street food, craft beer and music needs in Kelham Island/Neepsend 3 - 4 October.
Off The Shelf Festival of Words 2025
Sheffield's annual festival celebrating books, words and ideas, is one of the UK’s largest literary festivals. Taking place 10 - 26 October, the festival will once again be bringing some of the biggest names in literary talent, media and the arts to South Yorkshire.
Steel City Beer and Cider Festival 2025
The annual beer and cider festival hosted by the Campaign for Real Ale in Sheffield, offers a massive selection of the best beer, cider and perry, plus live music and street food. They'll be back at Kelham Island Museum again 15 - 18 October.
Pollen Market: October 2025
An inner-city flower market and much more, Pollen Market host their monthly botanical spectacular along the Grey to Green corridor in Sheffield's Castlegate district on Sunday 19 October.
Sensoria 2025
A celebration of a city and its music, film, art and electronica, Sensoria festival's 18th edition will once again bring live events and exhibitions to iconic venues across Sheffield, 2 - 5 October.
No Bounds 2025
No Bounds are set to host another very special weekend of music, art, technology and dancing in Sheffield, when the 8th edition of the festival takes place 10 - 12 October 2025.
Out of this World 2025
Taking place across numerous outdoor locations in Sheffield City Centre on Sunday 26 October, this FREE to attend event is for anyone who enjoys sci-fi, comic books, gaming, magic, illusion, Halloween and all things spooky.
Autumn Lights at Don Valley Bowl
Autumn Lights returns to Don Valley Bowl for their fireworks fiesta on Bonfire Night Wednesday 5 November. Alongside Sheffield's biggest fireworks display, there will live music, DJ, fire/ light performers, laser shows, fun fair and street food.
Peddler Market Sheffield No. 99
Sheffield's Peddler Market is back for all of your monthly street food, craft beer and music needs in Kelham Island/Neepsend 7 - 8 November.
Illuminate The Gardens 2025
Illuminate the Gardens is a fireworks and lighting extravaganza that takes place over several nights at Sheffield's stunning Botanical Gardens, around the weekend of Bonfire Night. This years event will be 7 - 9 November.
Self Esteem at Utilita Arena Sheffield
South Yorkshire's Self Esteem, AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor, is heading back home to play her biggest Sheffield show yet, coming to the Utilita Arena on Saturday 18 October, as part of a UK tour.
Sheffield Print Fair 2025
Sheffield Print Fair returns for their 12th year and will once again celebrate of all things print on Saturday 8 November at the Millennium Gallery, with a host of artists, galleries and print people taking part.
Yorkshire Artspace Open Studios 2025
Visit the creative workspaces of some of the best contemporary artists and craftspeople in the region. Join Yorkshire Artspace for their annual Open Studios showcase at Persistence Works and Exchange Place Studios 15 - 16 November.
Pollen Market: November 2025
An inner-city flower market and much more, Pollen Market host their monthly botanical spectacular along the Grey to Green corridor in Sheffield's Castlegate district on Sunday 16 November.
The Devonshire Green Festival
Come along for an exhilarating event, filled with food, music, and the joy of community on the lush expanse of Devonshire Green, right in the heart of Sheffield; The Devonshire Green Festival - Saturday 27 September, 12pm - 8pm.
Dancing at Lughnasa
On the outskirts of Ballybeg, County Donegal, the five Mundy sisters’ lives are bound by responsibilities and social expectations.
Dear England
It’s time to change the game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. The England men’s team has the worst track record for penalties in the world, and manager Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt to take team and country back to the promised land.
Castlegate Festival Street Party
The Castlegate Festival is back again on Saturday 20th September 2025 with a packed line-up of artists & DJs for the annual Exchange Street party!
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