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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.

Come back soon for lineup and venue details for 2026.

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Jim Ghedi

Fri. 26 June 2026

Sidney & Matilda

Renowned for his intricate guitar work and atmospheric songwriting – drawing on history, the natural world and social observation – Ghedi's work feels both ancient and immediate. Set to release his first soundtrack, for A24’s The Death of Robin Hood.

Folk Who Roam premiere ft. Sāwol

Sun. 17 May 2026

Portland Works

The premiere of a short film exploring ongoing land access campaigns and the relationship between folk music, instrument making and England’s countryside. With a performance from folk five-piece Sāwol.

This Sceptered Isle: British Song – Claire Booth & Ensemble 360

Fri. 22 May 2026

Playhouse

Claire Booth performs a selection of her best-loved music, from Britten’s stirring reimagining of Purcell songs to Colin Matthews’ evocative seascapes.

Kafka Fragments - Claire Booth (soprano) & Tamsin Waley-Cohen (violin)

Thu. 21 May 2026

Playhouse

Music in the Round presents Kafka's Fragments: 40 short excerpts from Kafka’s writings, diaries, and letters – often heartfelt and confessional.