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

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 Boy with a Leg Named Brian: Memoirs by Pete McKee

This major new exhibition takes visitors on a nostalgia-filled journey through the childhood of one of Sheffield best-loved artists, Pete McKee.

DINOTRAIL at Sheffield Cathedral

Dinosaurs have taken over Sheffield Cathedral! Follow the clues, uncover hidden prehistoric creatures, and claim a dinosaur-themed prize at the end of your journey, running 21 July - 4 August.

Poster for the event, with children looking at dinosaurs inside Sheffield Cathedral.

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.

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 - 24 August.

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

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.

Bowshaw Festival

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

Great British Food Festival

The UK’s favourite foodie day out is back at Wentworth Woodhouse for 2025!

The Great British Food Festival taking place in the grounds of Wentworth Woodhouse.

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.

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!

The Wentworth Woodhouse Grand Prix

This August Bank Holiday Sunday, Wentworth Woodhouse are teaming up with British Cycling to help host the Wentworth Grand Prix – an epic cycling race around the estate that starts and ends on the beautiful East Front.

A group a cyclist on racing bikes.

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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