Gather under the gaslamps and celebrate the start of the festive season as the much-loved Victorian Christmas Market returns.
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 General Cemetery History Tour
Multiple dates
Sheffield General Cemetery
Join the volunteers from Sheffield General Cemetery Trust for a fascinating glimpse into Sheffield's Victorian past. Their guided tours of this Grade II* listed historic site tend to run on the first Sunday of the month.
The Sheffield Carols
Thu. 13 November 2025 — Thu. 1 January 2026
Every November and December, people gather in pubs across Sheffield and North Derbyshire to sing locally-written carols that have passed down through generations. Some of these songs are only sung in Sheffield. Some only in one pub.
Sheffield Heritage Fair
Sat. 24 January 2026 — Sun. 25 January 2026
Millennium Gallery
A celebration of Sheffield’s rich history, showcasing the work of key heritage groups from around the city in a weekend-long fair at the Millennium Gallery.
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.
Sheffield Heritage Open Days
Fri. 11 September 2026 — Sun. 20 September 2026
Ten days to explore heritage treasures across the city.
Sheffield Stories: Caribbean Footsteps
Fri. 10 May 2024 — Sun. 2 May 2027
Weston Park Museum
An exhibition celebrating the many ways that people of African Caribbean heritage have contributed to Sheffield life.