Makes for a smart event move...

A long wooden dining table set for a formal event inside a rustic hall with exposed brick walls and a high wooden-beam ceiling. The room is warmly lit by large geometric pendant lights and decorated with flowers and candles along the table. People are seated on both sides, engaged in conversation. In the background, banners and artwork are displayed near the far wall, adding to the elegant atmosphere. A long wooden dining table set for a formal event inside a rustic hall with exposed brick walls and a high wooden-beam ceiling. The room is warmly lit by large geometric pendant lights and decorated with flowers and candles along the table. People are seated on both sides, engaged in conversation. In the background, banners and artwork are displayed near the far wall, adding to the elegant atmosphere.

Sheffield makes for a smart event move

Sheffield is one of the most talked about cities right now. Recently declared as the UKs foodie hotspot by The Observer Food Monthly there’s no better time to think about an event in Sheffield.

You can rest assured that you will get a large helping of that friendly Sheffield hospitality. Our venues, hotels and experiences offer something a bit different from the usual suspects. 

Why not let us be that extra member of your team? We’re a dab hand at event planning and there’s nothing we love more than finding venues, experiences and experts which will really make your event stand out.

Reasons to choose Sheffield…
A bright, modern atrium with high glass ceilings and wooden panel accents on the walls. The space is filled with people standing and walking around tables, suggesting a networking event or conference. Several floors with balconies and greenery overlook the central area, and natural light streams in from the large skylight above.
People walking in the sunshine in a pedestrian area that leads up to the food hall Cambridge Street Collective.

Cambridge St Collective - A great new social and dining experience for delegates

Cambridge Street Collective (CSC), Europe's largest purpose-built food hall is now open in Sheffield.

It offers a great space for conference social events, with 20 different vendors cooking culinary delights from around the globe, and with a capacity for 1000 delegates. Find out more about the venue, recently voted Best Food Hall 2024 here.

"The flagship project of the current £470m overhaul of the city centre, Cambridge St Collective pulls together traders from across Sheffield’s diverse patchwork of communities into a buzzy culinary melting pot".

Carey Davies, The Guardian
(read the full article here.)

Interior of a modern food hall with high ceilings, exposed beams, and industrial-style lighting. The space is busy with groups of people standing and sitting at tables, socializing and enjoying drinks. At the center is a large bar with an orange canopy, surrounded by bar stools. In the background, there are multiple food stalls and a mezzanine level with additional seating. A sign reading “BAITY” is visible on the upper level.
A large concert stage illuminated in red lights with geometric patterns and LED screens. At the top, bold text reads “MOBO Celebrates 30 Years of UK Garage.” A performer stands at the front of the stage, and a DJ booth labeled “DJ Spoony” is positioned behind. The audience is visible in the foreground, with spotlights and glowing wristbands creating a vibrant atmosphere inside a dark arena.

MOBO's Success

I don’t think I have worked with a greater, more supportive and genuinely lovely group of people than those in #TeamSheffield and there are several hundred others who made The Mobo Awards in Sheffield fab u las!

Paul Jeffries

Chief of Staff, MOBO Organisation

A taste of Sheffield

Take a look at what Sheffield has to offer.

A collage promoting Sheffield with four labeled images: “Connected” shows an aerial view of a modern stadium; “Green” features an elegant banquet hall with pink and purple lighting; “Supportive” displays a stylish lounge with seating and tables; “Independent” shows a bright atrium with plants and wooden accents. A yellow square in the centre reads “Sheffield” on a pink background. Large auditorium set up in theatre style with rows of blue chairs facing a stage. The stage is lit with spotlights and has a podium and equipment, while the ceiling features exposed beams, ducts, and a circular truss with lighting rigs. The space is dimly lit except for the illuminated stage area. Elegant banquet hall with high ornate ceilings, chandeliers, and large portraits on the walls. Round tables are set for a formal dinner with white chair covers tied with black bows, black tablecloths, and red menus. A projector screen at the front displays “Sheffield Ambassador Dinner 2015.” Warm lighting with pink and orange uplights creates a vibrant atmosphere. The Heartspace in Hallam University: Bright, modern atrium with a glass roof and natural light. People are gathered for an event, standing near tables with refreshments. The space features multiple levels with wooden slatted balconies, green plants, and white curved staircases in the centre, creating an open and airy atmosphere. Modern bedroom with TV on wall at the Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield City

Featured venues

It’s important to nail your venue choice. And we’re really proud of our venue spaces- some with a distinctly Sheffield flavour. Browse our featured venues here but don’t forget to chat things over with us too.

All venues

The University of Sheffield

An extensive portfolio for residential events, meetings or exhibitions- including two on site hotels.

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Cutlers' Hall

One of Sheffield’s most historic and elegant venues popular for conferences and lavish dinners.

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Sheffield Hallam University

Offers a fantastic central location and a wide range of conference and social spaces.

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Doubletree by Hilton Sheffield City

This upscale hotel offers 155 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites, meeting and events facilities, a fitness centre, and a restaurant and bar. 

Information for Event Organisers

Everything you’ll need to help you host your next event in Sheffield.  A load of free services for you and your delegates. Plus hints, tips and recommendations on how to make the most of our amazing city.

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Indoor networking event with people standing and holding drinks in a warmly lit venue. The background features hanging pendant lights, purple accent lighting on the wall, and tables with candles and floral arrangements. A table marker with the number 3 is visible among the decor.

Information for delegates

Everything they need in one place- and a handy link for your event website. Getting here and finding somewhere to stay. Plus suggestions for great places to eat or meet up with colleagues- or where to go for your early morning run.

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Meet the team

The city’s conference team should be every event organiser’s first point of call. We’re here to find the right venues and experiences for you and your delegates. We’re just a phone call away.

Meet the team…
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News & stories

New Year Update
Modern restaurant interior with marble-top tables, cushioned chairs in muted tones, and geometric patterned flooring. The space features warm ambient lighting, decorative wall panels with abstract art, and a row of globe pendant lights above a booth seating area. Green potted plants add a touch of nature.
Conference Sector strong as an exciting Autumn programme kicks off in Sheffield
The Oval Hall at Sheffield City Hall. Grand auditorium with tiered seating and a large stage featuring a projection screen. The ornate ceiling has an intricate geometric design with a central stained-glass dome and a hanging light fixture. The stage is framed by black curtains, and the seating area includes multiple balconies with curved railings.
Kick off time as DoubleTree by Hilton Sheffield City opens
Modern multi-story hotel building with a distinctive design featuring a large white rectangular frame around dark panels with small windows. The structure includes glass sections at the lower level and a tan-colored tower on the left with the DoubleTree by Hilton logo. The sky above is bright blue with streaks of white clouds, and greenery is visible in the foreground.
Flagship Radisson Blu hotel now open in Sheffield City Centre
Modern bedroom with a double bed and a local picture hanging on the wall and cool lighting.
Conference Ambassadors collaborate to host ISA Conference
Conference Ambassadors collaborate to host ISA Conference. Two individuals wearing conference badges and red lanyards stand in the foreground of an indoor event space. Behind them, several people are engaged in conversation and viewing research posters displayed on dark blue boards. The setting appears to be a professional or academic conference with bright lighting and orange structural columns.
International delegates arrive in Sheffield for the 20th European Hair Research Meeting
Busy conference venue with attendees networking and walking around a spacious atrium. People are gathered near a staircase and refreshment area, with tables set up for registration or materials. A sign reads “Refreshments,” and a logo in the bottom corner shows “EHRS 2023, 14th–16th June 2023, Sheffield, UK” with a white rose emblem.
Sheffield ranks 7th most popular English city for international conferences
A large group of people gathered in a grand hall for the ITI Conference 2019. The hall features ornate architectural details, chandeliers, tall columns, and framed portraits on the walls. Attendees are standing and facing the stage, where a speaker is positioned at a podium beneath a screen displaying the conference name. Red chairs are arranged in rows, and a camera setup is visible in the foreground capturing the event.
Record Summer in Sheffield
Spacious modern atrium with a glass ceiling and natural light, featuring multiple floors with wooden slatted balconies and green plants. A group of people is gathered in the open central area, some standing near tables with refreshments. The design includes curved white staircases and sleek architectural details, creating a bright and contemporary setting.
Conference makes Sheffield the child’s knee capital
A portrait of all the speakers at the Kids Knee Conference, on the steps of the Sheffield City Hall.
Sheffield’s Child Health Technology Conference builds a global community
Paul Dimitri standing in a courtyard at the Sheffield Childrens Hospital. Person standing on an orange and yellow patterned outdoor surface in front of a modern building with a colorful vertical panel design in shades of green, blue, red, yellow, and gray. Several tall black lamp posts line the walkway, and the setting appears contemporary and urban.
Sheffield to be home to pioneering gene therapy centre
The exterior of the Gene Therapy Centre building. Modern two-story building with a sleek, minimalist design featuring vertical metal panels and large rectangular windows. The structure is illuminated from inside, creating a warm glow against the twilight sky. The entrance has glass doors and signage reading “GTIMC.” A few people are visible near the entrance, and blurred motion suggests activity in the foreground.

Sheffield…

"You could say it’s kind of like Cannes but with fewer fancy frocks and more friendly faces"

Sheffield in numbers

How many?

3,489 individual industry delegates from 59 countries attended our largest conference to date.

How long?

Sheffield to London by train in 2 hours

How far?

It is 5 miles from Sheffield city centre to the Peak District.

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Always will.

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