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

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival

Free – donations welcome

Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival brings pubs around the Kelham Island area to life with a weekend of song.

Expect singing sessions, instrumental sessions and workshops. There's usually also a concert on Sunday afternoon. All events are free with donations collected for the festival's chosen charity.

Keep an eye on the website for details of the Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival 2026 programme.

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Spell Songs

Mon. 7 September 2026

The Octagon Centre

Folk supergroup Spell Songs with live painting by award-winning artist Jackie Morris.

Les Thomas

Wed. 22 July 2026

Mandala Cafe, 87 Chesterfield Road, S8 0RN

Australian singer-songwriter Les Thomas brings his acclaimed story-led folk songs to the UK for a run of intimate headline shows.

Graves Park Food Festival

Sat. 29 August 2026 — Mon. 31 August 2026

Graves Park, Hemsworth Road, S8 8LJ

A family-friendly celebration of international food, independent drink, live music, arts and charity – all taking place in the biggest park in Sheffield. Expect stalls, bars, chef demos, children's entertainment and lots more.

Mini Disco with the Ice and Travel Princess

Sun. 26 July 2026

Cambridge Street Collective, 32 Cambridge Street, S1 4HP

Dance and have a blast with enchanting princesses at this free morning disco.