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

Float Along music festival returns to Sheffield city centre to do it all again for the fifth year running in September 2026.

2026 Float Along lineup so far:
  • White Lies
  • Sprints
  • Warmduscher
  • Opus Kink
  • Man/Woman/Chainsaw
  • Nuha Ruby Ra
  • Gia Ford
  • Disgusting Sisters
  • Cowboyy
  • Cucamaras
  • Your Mate's Ex
  • Oslo Twins
  • Little Grandad
  • Faint Paint
  • Spanish Horses
  • Maximilian Tanner

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Bal Fashions

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One World Choir

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