Welcome in the Year of the Horse in Sheffield with a festival extravaganza in the Peace Gardens. Come back closer to the time for details of the 2026 event.
What's On
Our Sheffield culture calendar. Filled with picks of the city’s arts, culture and heritage events, both in-person and virtual. Plus reviews and festival guides.
Sheffield Chinese Lunar New Year Festival
Sat. 21 February 2026 — Sun. 22 February 2026
Peace Gardens, 50 Pinstone Street, S1 2HH
Chance To Dance
One big, free day of music and movement in four outdoor stages around the city centre. With over 30 dance groups performing and lots of chances to join in. Held each July – come back soon for details of Chance to Dance 2026.
Desi Fest Sheffield Mela
Sun. 2 August 2026
Firth Park, S5 6HE
A festival promoting diversity, unity and community spirit, shining a spotlight on cultural traditions of the South Asian community. With live music and dance, activities for young people, exhibitions and demos, fun fair rides, stalls and more.