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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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Fri. 6 November 2026 — Sun. 15 November 2026

A biennial festival of new ideas. Bringing together the city's creative community and its academic minds through exhibitions, talks, screenings, performances and more.

The Witching Tale, Jan Doyle Band & The Greystone Sisters

Thu. 29 October 2026

Sheffield General Cemetery

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Thu. 8 October 2026 — Wed. 4 November 2026

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Pickle Fest

Sat. 17 October 2026

Steamworks, Randall Street, S2 4SJ

Pickle Fest is back for a celebration of all things preserved, fermented and pickled. Including a community-judged pickle competition.