This website uses cookies. Read more about our cookie/privacy policy.

Accept and Close

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

Out of this World is ten in 2024. The free, city centre event celebrating all things otherworldly will return to Sheffield on Sunday 27th October.

The Winter Garden, Tudor Square and Peace Gardens will play host to sci-fi, comic book, gaming and fantasy areas.

Visitors will encounter family favourite heroes and villains including Darth Vader, stormtroopers, ghostbusters and Short Circuit’s Johnny Five (I’m Alive!). Keep your eyes open for a few superheroes too.

At Millennium Square and the Peace Gardens, you'll be able to step into a world of magic and illusion. From watching performers swallow blazing flames, to witnessing the chainsaw juggling daredevil; some of the UK’s best magicians and illusionists can also be found in this zone.

Aspiring young witches and wizards will be able to learn magic spells, design and make their own wands, and much more.

The Halloween Zone can be found spread across Town Hall Square, the Peace Gardens, Pinstone and Surrey Street.

Visit The Joker trapped in his Pumpkin Patch as he plays his tricks in the Peace Gardens, shiver your timbers with the OOHAARGH Pirates, or take a ride on the classic Ghost Train on Surrey Street.

There’ll also be a range of performances, kid’s film and gaming costume characters, stalls and food to enjoy.

You might also like...

Lick of Paint

Sat. 6 September 2025 — Sun. 7 September 2025

A weekend-long mural and street art festival. Bringing together local and international talent to transform the city's walls, underpasses and empty corners with powerful, high-quality public art.

Steel City Beer & Cider Festival

Wed. 15 October 2025 — Sat. 18 October 2025

Kelham Island Museum

Sheffield CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) know a thing or two about good beer, cider and perry. Join them for their 2025 festival, provisionally set to take place on 15–18 October – check back soon for updates.

Open Up Sheffield

Multiple dates

Sheffield's annual artists' open studios festival.

Celluloid Screams

Thu. 23 October 2025 — Sun. 26 October 2025

Showroom

Sheffield’s horror film festival returns for its 17th year in 2025. Getting you spooked just in time for Halloween.