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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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Jess Gillam Trio

Wed. 24 June 2026

St Nicholas' Church, Jane Street, High Bradfield, S6 6LG

Saxophonist Jess Gillam performs alongside pianist Zeynup Özsuca and bass and double bass player Sam Becker. With.a programme that has classical roots and moves from baroque through to jazz.

Higher Fields Festival

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