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The Sheffield culture guide written by in-the-know locals

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.

Threads of Unity – South Asian Dance, Music, Food and Fashion

Sat. 25 July 2026

Millennium Gallery

Celebrate South Asian Heritage Month with dance and music performances alongside food and activity stalls from Sunrit Culture Group.   

Owls In the Yard

Sun. 2 August 2026

Steel Yard, Bardwell Road, Neepsend S3 8AS

The Wednesday Week podcast host a day of music, food, football chat and good times with fellow Wednesdayites. With a Panini Swap Shop, Yard Ball, family games from the Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme and everyone's favourite mascot Ollie Owl.

Graves Park Food Festival

Sat. 29 August 2026 — Mon. 31 August 2026

Graves Park, Hemsworth Road, S8 8LJ

A family-friendly celebration of international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity – all taking place in the biggest park in Sheffield. Expect stalls, bars, chef demos, children's entertainment and lots more.

Sip Festival

Mon. 28 September 2026 — Sun. 4 October 2026

A citywide celebration of coffee and cafe culture, new for 2026. Bringing together independent cafes, roasters, coffee brands, makers, baristas, street food traders, DJs and coffee lovers for a week of free events, ending with a big weekend.

Steel City Beer & Cider Festival

Kelham Island Museum

Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 50th edition in 2026 – dates and details to be confirmed.